Ratheesh
Also Known As: രതീഷ്, Ratheesh Rajagopal
Biography: Ratheesh was an Indian film actor best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He was popular for his villainous roles during the 1990s. He had acted in 158 films with directors such as K. G. George, I. V. Sasi, Joshiy, P. G. Vishwambharan, Thampy Kannamthanam, and Shaji Kailas. Unlike other contemporaries villains of the time, Ratheesh captivated the Malayalam movie lovers with his charms and handsome looks.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kalavoor
Adult: No
Birthday: September 11, 1954
Age: 70 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: December 23, 2002
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Thunder Clap
Overview: A group of villagers come together to fight against the atrocities of their landlords and amongst them is Bheeman, a man who turns against his master of several years and joins the revolution.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-05-16
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Mansoru Maha Samudram
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-03-25
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Kulambadikal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1986-10-04
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Sangharsham
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-07-31
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Azhaipithazh
Overview: Tamil Movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2008-04-11
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Choodatha Pookkal
Overview: Hema loves Mohan with all her heart, but she breaks up with him due to unexpected circumstances. After many years, Hema learns that Mohan is married to none other than her best friend.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1985-02-15
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Belt Mathai
Overview: The film begins with Mathayi, who was imprisoned for killing his pregnant sister, being released from jail. He goes back to his house, where he recalls the incident of his sister's death and his father's mourning face.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-04-25
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Nirnayam
Overview: Dr. Roy is a surgeon who works in a private hospital. He falls in love with his colleague Dr. Annie. When Annie discovers a frightening organ-smuggling operation in her hospital, it proves to be a turning point in the story.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Vidhichathum Kothichathum
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-09-17
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Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
Overview: A couple decides to part ways due to unavoidable circumstances in life. However, their relationship gets a second chance as they cross paths again years later.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-07-23
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Idiyum Minnalum
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-02-05
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Chambalkadu
Overview: The second-in-command of a gang of robbers in the Chambal valley is forced to interact with Kumar, a police officer, after he learns that Kumar impregnated one of the girls in their community.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-06-02
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Innalenkil Nale
Overview: A lovelorn woman, a neglected wife and an abused sister try to keep their head above water as they navigate the challenges brought on by the men in their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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Amrutha Geetham
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-10-01
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Theeram Thedunna Thira
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-02-04
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Ravanaprabhu
Overview: Karthikeyan, a liquor baron, sets out to take back his ancestral house which was usurped by Shekharan. To seek revenge, Karthikeyan abducts Shekharan's daughter and ends up falling in love with her.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2001-08-31
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1921
Overview: The Malabar rebellion, more popularly known as the Mappila Lahala, has a dramatic impact on the lives of everyone involved.
Genres: Action Drama War History
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1988-03-28
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Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Overview:
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-07-28
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Coolie
Overview: Madhu is a police officer who always strives to protect Kunjali, a porter, from getting into trouble. However, Kunjali throws caution to the wind and fights for the rights of the workers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-05-13
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Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
Overview: S. N. Balachandran, a young and dynamic lawyer, falls in love with Prameela, a village belle. Due to an unforeseen set of circumstances, their relationship falls apart.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1984-06-15
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Kodathi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1984-01-26
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Nerariyum Nerathu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1985-06-13
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Dheeran
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1987-03-27
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Vamban
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1987-06-19
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Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu
Overview: Dr Haridas transfers to a new hospital and is shocked to see Indu, his former lover, also working there. However, when they develop a friendship, Indu's husband, Jayan, becomes jealous.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1985-01-25
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Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
Overview: Siblings Deepthi and Ravi are separated after their parents' divorce. After many years, Deepthi faces many challenges when she goes in search of Ravi.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-06-21
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Enthino Pookunna Pookal
Overview: A married couple comes across another pair and they spend some time together. Soon, they realise that none of them are in love with their spouses and decide to swap partners.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-06-21
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Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Overview: Lekha is an aspiring actress who becomes successful and very popular. One day, she commits suicide! Why?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-11-12
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Ethirppukal
Overview: Raghu kills Barghavan as revenge for his brother's death. Kochubaby, who comes to know that he is the son of Barghavan, takes up the blame for his father's mistake.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1984-07-12
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Veendum
Overview: Lalitha returns to her maiden home with her child owing to her father's illness. However, trouble awaits her in the form of Robert d'Souza, a man who is responsible for Lalitha's husband's death.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1986-06-22
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Aa Raathri
Overview: Ravi (Mammotty) and Indu (Poornima) are a happily married couple who live in Trivandrum. On a train journey back from Ernakulam they meet a girl Radha (Rohini). She ran away from home to escape from her abusive stepfather and her only hope is to find her cousin Venu (Ratheesh) in Trivandrum, but is unaware of his wherabouts. Ravi and Indu take her in to their house and decides to help her find Venu.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-06-21
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Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-06-21
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Ee Kaikalil
Overview: The movie narrates the story of a brother and his two sisters and the hardships they have to face because of financial difficulties.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1986-10-02
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Adimakal Udamakal
Overview: It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. The story revolves a trade union and company owner. She brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan (Mohanlal) to solve the company issues with trade union leaders. When the company was about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan (Mammootty)suggest a new formula for solving the company issues and this leads to save the company.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1987-04-10
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John Jaffer Janardhanan
Overview: John Jaffer Janardhanan is an action comedy film with a lost and found theme, about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in their youth to fight a common villain. This movie is a remake of 1977 blockbuster Hindi movie Amar Akbar Anthony.
Genres: Comedy Drama Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-06-21
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Munnettam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-06-21
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Thrishna
Overview: The film tells the story of Das (Mammootty), who is a rich playboy and his relationships with his callgirl, Jaysree (Swapna) and his love interest, Sridevi (Rajyalakshmi).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-10-29
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Ahimsa
Overview: Talks about the Hindu-Muslim politics and conflicts in Kerala which are connected to some of the feudal lords who incite the tension.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-12-30
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Ithrayum Kalam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1987-02-11
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Iyer the Great
Overview: Vaikundam Soorya Narayana Iyer, a normal business executive leads a normal family life along with his wife and his mother. One day, up on climbing a tall tree in order to capture an escaped pet parrot, Iyer undergoes (fear of heights) giving him the power of clairvoyance.
Genres: Mystery Fantasy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1990-08-31
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Abkari
Overview: Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the Abkari contractor Sreekandan. Sreekandan is heavily involved in the smuggling of liquor from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu in order to increase the already high profits in his business. For some time the jobless youngsters try illegal brewing of hooch.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1988-04-14
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Palayam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1993-09-09
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The Godman
Overview: Amarnath (Mammootty), a police officer, tries to settle a communal riot that takes place among fishermen. However, he faces many challenges when he tries to bring the criminals to justice.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1999-06-22
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Dany
Overview: Daniel Thompson, a lonesome saxophone player who is a mute witness to many of the historical happenings, finds solace in the most unexpected place at the end of his life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2002-02-28
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Udayam Padinjaru
Overview: Happily married, Lakshmi and Menon live in the US with their three children. However, when Lakshmi sees her husband with a foreign woman, she becomes determined to end her marriage and raise her kids by herself.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1986-09-03
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Salem Vishnu
Overview: Vishnu, a clever student but intolerant to cheating, is detained from college. He then becomes a car mechanic, but his life starts to change when his brother is transferred to the same city.
Genres: Action Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1990-02-15
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Agnidevan
Overview: Agnidevan is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli. The film stars Mohanlal, Revathi Menon, Devan and Bharath Gopi in lead roles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1995-07-04
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Vazhiyorakazchakal
Overview: When Baburaj, a police officer, gets injured in a deadly accident, a mysterious driver helps Sreedevi, Baburaj's wife, nurse him back to health.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1987-07-04
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Rajavinte Makan
Overview: The film follows underworld don Vincent Gomas (Mohanlal) and his rivalry against the Kerala Home minister N. Krishnadas (Ratheesh).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1986-07-16
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Vasantha Sena
Overview: Mahesh is in love with Merlyn, who belongs to an Anglo-Indian family, but this relation is opposed by Shailaja Varma, his sister. Shailaja too had a love affair a long time back with Devan, who was killed by Shailaja's family. A conflict arises between Mahesh and Shailaja. Now Sidarth loves Shailaja and would like to marry her.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1985-07-04
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Commissioner
Overview: The story takes a break from Bharath to introduce the main antagonist Mohan Thomas, a Delhi-based business tycoon, with strong political clout and a clear sociopathic agenda. It is revealed that Mohan Thomas had entrusted Saahib with the gold, which was confiscated by Bharath and is in fact the kingpin heading an unholy nexus of politicians, criminals and various officials including two high ranking cops, Rajan Felix, I.G. Vigilance and Menon, A.I.G., who are involved in criminal activities like instigating communal riots and large scale distribution of counterfeit currency.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1994-04-01
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Iniyenkilum
Overview: Extraordinary and long-drawn out melodrama contrasting conditions in Kerala with those in Japan. A group of performers from Kerala are invited to Japan, but they are left stranded when their criminal host disappears. With the assistance of Nambiar (Nair), a benevolent Tokyo-based Malayali, they learn about the Japanese economy, initiating - on their return - a series of reformist movements that end up with the revolutionary overthrow of corrupt leadership.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-08-20
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Shivam
Overview: Shivam is a Police thriller, with Biju Menon in the lead, and Shaji Kailas comes back to associate with Revathy Kalamandhir. The theme involves administration of Vigilante justice with the hero taking law into his own hands and bcoming an anti-hero in the process.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 2002-05-16
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Gangothri
Overview: When businessman Mukundan lands in legal trouble, advocate Sarat decides to help him. Sarat must prove that Mukundan has been falsely accused by his enemies.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1997-05-13
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Kashmeeram
Overview: The film starts with NSG Officer Shyam arresting a terrorist nicknamed Jagmohan Pandey. Usha Varma, the judge of the case happens to be the sister of the Indian Home Secretary Rajan Varma. In retaliation to the arrest, the terrorists kill Unni, Usha's son. Following this incident the government enlists Z Category protection for Justice Usha Varma and her family.Rajan Varma and Balram decide to give the assignment to the Black Cat Commando Team under Shyam's command.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1994-04-20
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Yuvathurki
Overview: The film revolves around the political scenario of Indian politics in the mid nineties. The protagonist played by Suresh Gopi who seeks revenge for his girlfriend's murder and bringing out the political conspiracies of Indian central politics where religion, cast, and underworld plays a significant role.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1996-08-19
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Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
Overview: The story revolves around a paying guest home run by Chinthamani Ammal who is a determined man-hater due to a failed love affair. Only man-haters are allowed as paying guests. Ponnamma hates men because of her parents being partial to her twin brother Ponnappan. Another guest, Nancy, is a lawyer and is engaged on a post divorce custody battle for the child with Tony Varghese. Rudra and Bhagyarekha pretend to be man-haters to please Chinthamani Ammal. The story is about how each of the women finds true life partner.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1994-07-14
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Unaru
Overview: Social drama realistically traces the trials and travails in the life of sincere men from impoverished backgrounds, who find themselves unable to get employment due to the stranglehold of powerful trade unions in Kerala.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1984-02-05
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Thakshasila
Overview: A thriller movie about a group of mountaineers who are tasked to assist the Indian Army on a search mission.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1995-08-12
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Ulkadal
Overview: Rahulan is not able to muster enough courage to approach Reena's father to ask for her hand. Later when Rahulan falls in love with Meera, things get complicated.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-10-26
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Uyarangalil
Overview: Jayarajan (Mohanlal), an over-enthusiastic assistant manager at a tea plantation plans to loot a huge amount. He lures two debt-ridden subordinates, Chandran (Rahman) and Johnny (Nedumudi Venu), into his conspiracy.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1984-11-11
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Thanthram
Overview: A wealthy businessman James (Ratheesh) gets killed in a dubious car accident, leaving behind his grieving wife Sussanna (Urvashi) and a young son. Sussanna is an orphan and James was estranged from his family when he was alive. However after his death, James' father Kurien (Jagannatha Varma) feigns friendship with Sussanna and tries to trick her into giving control of James' businesses to him. When Sussanna refuses, the family files a lawsuit questioning the legality of her marriage to James. Helpless and isolated, she approaches George Korah (Mammotty), a struggling lawyer to fight her case.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1988-08-25
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Guruji Oru Vakku
Overview: Charlie (Nedumudi) and Gopu (Ratheesh) are small time con artists who get by life doing petty thefts. They meet Unni (Mohanlal), another jobless young man. Reluctantly Unni joins the other two and try to rob from a car owned by Guruji (Madhu). They get caught but Guruji takes them to his plantation and gifts them 10,000 rupees each under the condition that they need to meet him a year later at the same place and tell him what they did with the money.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1985-11-09
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Valarthumrugangal
Overview: The film portrays the bitter side of life in a circus camp. Humans are just valarthumrugangal or pet animals, treated worse than the animals in a circus.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-05-29
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Chamaram
Overview: Emotional story about the chaotic affair between a student and his college lecturer
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1980-09-19
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Ente Katha
Overview: Usha, a classical dancer, gets molested by three young men on her way back home from a concert but Sreekumar saves her. Later, Sreekumar helps her in her career and gradually falls in love with her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-05-06
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Guru Dakshina
Overview: After rejection from Valli, an uneducated Kannan vows to gain literacy and win over Valli's love. Issues evolve when people misunderstand Kannan's relationship with his teacher Devaki.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-03-09
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Himavahini
Overview: When a woman discovers that her husband is unfaithful to her, she resorts to unconditional loyalty and submission to change his heart.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-03-04
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Arabikkadal
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-07-08
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Aayiram Kannukal
Overview: Anu starts foreseeing murders in her dreams, which involve a black-gloved maniac. Then the crimes begin in reality. Another remake of Fulci's THE PSYCHIC.
Genres: Mystery Horror Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1986-08-15
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Kaalal Pada
Overview: A journalist goes in search of the criminals who are responsible for the death of an income tax officer. However, he struggles to overcome all the obstacles as he is determined to find the culprits.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1989-08-18
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Thadakam
Overview: Thadakam is a Malayalam drama, starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Pappu, directed by I.V. Sasi. Rajedran struggles when his wife, Sreedevi starts behaving strangely soon after their marriage. He faces many challenges when he tries to help her recover.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-10-28
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Ee Nadu
Overview: Spurious liquor supplied by governmental arrack outlets kills several poor people in Kerala. People hit the streets to demand justice. They want the culprits to be brought to book.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1982-04-14
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Karimpoocha
Overview: Karimpoocha is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film directed and produced by Baby. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh and Meena in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by KJ Joy.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1981-01-24
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James Bond
Overview: Five friends in hiding after their local business goes bankrupt stumble upon a baby that changes their lives.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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America America
Overview:
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1983-04-29
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Man of the Match
Overview: Man of the Match is a 1996 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshy Mathew, starring Biju Menon and Vani Viswanath in the lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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Akkacheyude Kunjuvava
Overview: Akkacheyude Kunjuvava is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan. The film stars Shobhana, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh and V. D. Rajappan in lead roles. The film had musical score by Johnson.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1985-07-08
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Kottum Kuravayum
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1987-01-24
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Sanghunadam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1988-03-20
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Naradhan Keralathil
Overview: Naradhan Keralathil is a Malayalam movie from Kerala which was released in 1987.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-08-28
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The City
Overview: Ravi, an honest police officer, finds out that rich children belonging to political families are involved in a drug racket and attempts to stop them.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1994-07-07
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The City
Overview: The City is a 1994 Malayalam action film. Directed by I.V. Sasi, this film had a strong cast including Suresh Gopi, Urvashi, Lalu Alex, Ratheesh, Ahana and Anandaraj. As a star studded film, this was a big hit at the box office with the interstate point of views.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1994-07-15
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