Athirathram | |
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Directed by | I.V. Sasi |
Produced by | Century Films |
Written by | John Paul |
Starring |
Mammootty Mohanlal Seema |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent |
Edited by | K. Narayanan |
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Running time
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127 min |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Athirathram is a 1984 Malayalam crime film directed by I.V. Sasi. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Seema in major roles. The movie was the biggest blockbuster of 1984. The central character Tharadas (Mammootty) re-appears in Sasi's 2006 film Balram vs. Taradas.
Tharadas is a ruthless smuggler whose uncle was murdered by Rajesh. Rajesh is married to Thulasi who has a dark past with Tharadas. Tharadas's cousin kills Rajesh and accuses Tharadas of the murder. Rajesh's partner Prasad and Thulasi get revenge on Tharadas, and Tharadas kills Chandu in turn.
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker.