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Thaniyavarthanam(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-08-14
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14 Votes
Time: 1h 59m
Overview:
Balan, a teacher, has a mentally unstable uncle. There is a belief that the family is cursed to have a lunatic at all times. When the uncle passes away, people believe that Balan will be the next.
Languages: Malayalam.
Countries:
India
ProductionCompanies:
Nandana Films
Movie: Thaniyavarthanam
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mammootty
Balan Maruthempilly
Mukesh
Gopi
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Thilakan
Saritha
Philomina
Innocent
Bobby Kottarakkara
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Overview
Balan, a teacher, has a mentally unstable uncle. There is a belief that the family is cursed to have a lunatic at all times. When the uncle passes away, people believe that Balan will be the next.
Release Date
1987-08-14
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3.8 startsTagline
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