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Malayalam CINEMA · 1979
Peruvazhiyambalam
പെരുവഴിയമ്പലം
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Overview
Peruvazhiyambalam is a 1979 Malayalam film directed by P. Padmarajan based on his novel of the same name. It marked Padmarajan's directorial debut and the acting debut for Ashokan who plays the central character Raman. The film is an incisive examination of how violence or totalitarianism works in our society; it dealt with disturbing questions relating to masculinity and how people adore and dread it at the same time. The Hindu described this film as one of the finest films in Malayalam. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The film was included in IBN Live's list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
A closer look
Peruvazhiyambalam (1979) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Crime. Directed by P. Padmarajan. The cast includes Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, K. P. A. C. Azeez, Jose Prakash. Runtime: 95 minutes.
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Peruvazhiyambalam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Peruvazhiyambalam?
Peruvazhiyambalam is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Peruvazhiyambalam?
Our source metadata lists 6 August 1979. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Peruvazhiyambalam?
The listed director is P. Padmarajan.
Who is in the cast of Peruvazhiyambalam?
The available cast credits include Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, K. P. A. C. Azeez, Jose Prakash, Ramesh. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Peruvazhiyambalam?
The recorded runtime is 95 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Peruvazhiyambalam?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Crime.
What is the original title of Peruvazhiyambalam?
The original title in our source data is പെരുവഴിയമ്പലം. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Peruvazhiyambalam about?
Peruvazhiyambalam is a 1979 Malayalam film directed by P. Padmarajan based on his novel of the same name. It marked Padmarajan's directorial debut and the acting debut for Ashokan who plays the central character Raman. The film is an incisive examination of how violence or totalitarianism works in our society; it dealt with disturbing questions relating to masculinity and how people adore and dread it at the same time. The Hindu described this film as one of the finest films in Malayalam. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The film was included in IBN Live's list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
