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8.6/10
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A small-town criminal constantly clashes with his strict school headmaster father at the expense of their family lives.A small-town criminal constantly clashes with his strict school headmaster father at the expense of their family lives.A small-town criminal constantly clashes with his strict school headmaster father at the expense of their family lives.
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- 4 wins
Bhagyalakshmi
- Thulasi
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- TriviaIt was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year 1995, and Mohanlal's Manthrikam was the second top Malayalam grosser of that year.
- Alternate versionsTo celebrate the film's 25th anniversary. On February 9, 2023, a 4K Remastered Dolby Atmos version was released on theatres, including additional new scenes.
- ConnectionsEdited into Ladoo (2018)
Featured review
That rare masala movie with soul
This movie is filled with action and may be be best known for the signature Mohanlal-mundu attack, but the father-son relationship is the center-stage for the whole movie. Some scenes are very moving. For example, the scene where Thoma's father is to invite Thoma to his sister's wedding, Mohanlal driving the lorry in anguish, the hospital scene, and yes, the climax.
Mohanlal doesn't have a chiseled body or bulging biceps. But his gait, body language, dialogue delivery - all ooze masculinity. Wonderful acting by Mohanlal and Thilakan. This movie seems something at first, but turns out to be something else.
The story (based on a real-life person), background score and acting all fit into place. A definite watch and an all-time Malayalam classic.
This fine movie is director Bhadran's sole saving-grace.
Mohanlal doesn't have a chiseled body or bulging biceps. But his gait, body language, dialogue delivery - all ooze masculinity. Wonderful acting by Mohanlal and Thilakan. This movie seems something at first, but turns out to be something else.
The story (based on a real-life person), background score and acting all fit into place. A definite watch and an all-time Malayalam classic.
This fine movie is director Bhadran's sole saving-grace.
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- Gross worldwide
- $62,313
- Runtime2 hours 30 minutes
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