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Malayalam CINEMA · 2025
Life of a Phallus
തന്തപ്പേര്
Overview
Nari Monchan, from a secluded tribe, grapples with dwindling female presence, possessiveness in marriage, and revelations about his father that unravel his beliefs. As he confronts ancestral traditions and the legacy of the Indian Emergency, his journey becomes a search for identity, shaped by personal fears and buried truths. The film explores the fragile balance between tradition, desire, and self-discovery. This is the first film in Cholanaikka language spoken by the eponymous cave people.
A closer look
Life of a Phallus (2025) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by Unnikrishnan Avala. Runtime: 116 minutes.
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Life of a Phallus FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Life of a Phallus?
Life of a Phallus is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Life of a Phallus?
Our source metadata lists 14 December 2025. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Life of a Phallus?
The listed director is Unnikrishnan Avala.
How long is Life of a Phallus?
The recorded runtime is 116 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Life of a Phallus?
The original title in our source data is തന്തപ്പേര്. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Life of a Phallus about?
Nari Monchan, from a secluded tribe, grapples with dwindling female presence, possessiveness in marriage, and revelations about his father that unravel his beliefs. As he confronts ancestral traditions and the legacy of the Indian Emergency, his journey becomes a search for identity, shaped by personal fears and buried truths. The film explores the fragile balance between tradition, desire, and self-discovery. This is the first film in Cholanaikka language spoken by the eponymous cave people.
