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Malayalam CINEMA · 1994
Ponthan Mada
പൊന്തൻ മാട
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Overview
Set in 1940s,Ponthan Mada movie is about the irrational bonding of the low-caste Ponthan Mada with his colonial landlord Sheema Thampuran, who was expelled to British India from England during his youth for supporting the Irish Republican Army. Crossing the class boundaries, the two communicate through Thampuran's window, with Mada hanging from a palm tree.
A closer look
Ponthan Mada (1994) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by T. V. Chandran. The cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Laboni Sarkar, V K Sreeraman, Janardhanan. Runtime: 108 minutes.
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Ponthan Mada FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Ponthan Mada?
Ponthan Mada is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Ponthan Mada?
Our source metadata lists 9 March 1994. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Ponthan Mada?
The listed director is T. V. Chandran.
Who is in the cast of Ponthan Mada?
The available cast credits include Naseeruddin Shah, Laboni Sarkar, V K Sreeraman, Janardhanan, Maniyanpilla Raju. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Ponthan Mada?
The recorded runtime is 108 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Ponthan Mada?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Ponthan Mada?
The original title in our source data is പൊന്തൻ മാട. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Ponthan Mada about?
Set in 1940s,Ponthan Mada movie is about the irrational bonding of the low-caste Ponthan Mada with his colonial landlord Sheema Thampuran, who was expelled to British India from England during his youth for supporting the Irish Republican Army. Crossing the class boundaries, the two communicate through Thampuran's window, with Mada hanging from a palm tree.
