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Malayalam CINEMA · 1988
Thanthram
തന്ത്രം
Overview
A wealthy businessman James (Ratheesh) gets killed in a dubious car accident, leaving behind his grieving wife Sussanna (Urvashi) and a young son. Sussanna is an orphan and James was estranged from his family when he was alive. However after his death, James' father Kurien (Jagannatha Varma) feigns friendship with Sussanna and tries to trick her into giving control of James' businesses to him. When Sussanna refuses, the family files a lawsuit questioning the legality of her marriage to James. Helpless and isolated, she approaches George Korah (Mammotty), a struggling lawyer to fight her case.
A closer look
Thanthram (1988) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Crime, Mystery. Directed by Joshiy. The cast includes Urvashi, Ratheesh, Jagannatha Varma, K. P. A. C. Azeez. Runtime: 111 minutes.
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Thanthram FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Thanthram?
Thanthram is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Thanthram?
Our source metadata lists 25 August 1988. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Thanthram?
The listed director is Joshiy.
Who is in the cast of Thanthram?
The available cast credits include Urvashi, Ratheesh, Jagannatha Varma, K. P. A. C. Azeez, Kunchan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Thanthram?
The recorded runtime is 111 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Thanthram?
The source lists these genres: Crime, Mystery.
What is the original title of Thanthram?
The original title in our source data is തന്ത്രം. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Thanthram about?
A wealthy businessman James (Ratheesh) gets killed in a dubious car accident, leaving behind his grieving wife Sussanna (Urvashi) and a young son. Sussanna is an orphan and James was estranged from his family when he was alive. However after his death, James' father Kurien (Jagannatha Varma) feigns friendship with Sussanna and tries to trick her into giving control of James' businesses to him. When Sussanna refuses, the family files a lawsuit questioning the legality of her marriage to James. Helpless and isolated, she approaches George Korah (Mammotty), a struggling lawyer to fight her case.
