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Malayalam CINEMA · 1986

Thalavattam

താളവട്ടം

1986-10-09147 min
RomanceDramaComedy

Audience rating

7.8/10

Source: TMDB14 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who finds that Vinu fell ill after the accidental death of his fiancée Anitha (Lizy). Later Vinu and Savithri fall in love but Savithri is already engaged to be married to her cousin, Hari(Mukesh). Plot progresses as Dr. Ravindran opposes the romance between the doctor and the recovered patient.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Thalavattam (1986) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy. Directed by Priyadarshan. The cast includes Mohanlal, Lissy, Nedumudi Venu, M G Soman. Runtime: 147 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Priyadarshan
PriyadarshanDirector
Portrait of Lissy
LissyAnitha
Portrait of Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi VenuDr. Unni Krishnan
Portrait of M G Soman
M G SomanDr. Raviandran
Portrait of Karthika
KarthikaSavithri
Portrait of Mukesh
MukeshHari
Portrait of KPAC Lalitha
KPAC LalithaSubhadra Kunjamma
Portrait of Sankaradi
SankaradiThirumeni
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Thalavattam FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Thalavattam?

Thalavattam is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Thalavattam?

Our source metadata lists 9 October 1986. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Thalavattam?

The listed director is Priyadarshan.

Who is in the cast of Thalavattam?

The available cast credits include Mohanlal, Lissy, Nedumudi Venu, M G Soman, Karthika. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Thalavattam?

The recorded runtime is 147 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Thalavattam?

The source lists these genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy.

What is the original title of Thalavattam?

The original title in our source data is താളവട്ടം. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Thalavattam about?

Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who finds that Vinu fell ill after the accidental death of his fiancée Anitha (Lizy). Later Vinu and Savithri fall in love but Savithri is already engaged to be married to her cousin, Hari(Mukesh). Plot progresses as Dr. Ravindran opposes the romance between the doctor and the recovered patient.