Manichitrathazhu

Manichitrathazhu
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Directed by	Fazil II-unit directors Priyadarshan Sibi Malayil Siddique Lal
Produced by	Swargachitra Appachan
Written by	Madhu Muttam
Starring	Mohanlal Shobana Suresh Gopi Nedumudi Venu Vinaya Prasad Innocent Sudheesh Thilakan K. P. A. C. Lalitha K. B. Ganesh Kumar
Music by	M. G. Radhakrishnan Johnson (Score)
Cinematography	Venu II-unit cameramen Anandakuttan Sunny Joseph
Edited by	T. R. Shekar
Production company	Swargachitra
Distributed by	Swargachitra
Release date	25 December 1993 (1993-12-25)
Running time	169 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Box office	₹50 million (distributor's share)

Manichitrathazhu (English: The Ornate Lock) is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam, and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The story is based on a tragedy that happened in the Alummoottil Tharavad, a famous central Travancore Ezhava family, in the 19th century. The film dealt with an unusual theme which was not common in Indian cinema at the time but it proceeded to become the highest grosser at the box-office and it was critically acclaimed as well.

Directors such as Siddique-Lal, Priyadarshan, and Sibi Malayil served as second-unit directors. The cinematography was by Venu and it was edited by T. R. Shekar. The film has an ensemble cast featuring Mohanlal, Shobhana, Suresh Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Vinaya Prasad, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Ganesh Kumar, Sudheesh, and Thilakan in the main roles. The original songs featured in the movie were composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan, and while the original score was composed by Johnson. The film won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Shobhana was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the central character Ganga.