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Overview
The plot revolves around the personal turmoil faced by the parents of a child who is to be inducted into priesthood by a monastery. The boy who led a carefree life until now has been identified as having a deep understanding of religious philosophy and scriptures at a very young age by the priests of a holy shrine. They request the family to induct the boy into priesthood to which the grandfather of the boy readily agrees to; for, he himself had aspirations of joining the shrine in the past. The parents, though not keen on parting with their child are compelled to give in on the basis of the word given by the elders of the family.
A closer look
Desadanam (1996) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by Jayaraj. The cast includes Master Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Mini Nair, Unnikrishnan Namboothiri. Runtime: 95 minutes.
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Desadanam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Desadanam?
Desadanam is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Desadanam?
Our source metadata lists 12 June 1996. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Desadanam?
The listed director is Jayaraj.
Who is in the cast of Desadanam?
The available cast credits include Master Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Mini Nair, Unnikrishnan Namboothiri, Satyabhama Pisharasyar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Desadanam?
The recorded runtime is 95 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Desadanam?
The original title in our source data is ദേശാടനം. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Desadanam about?
The plot revolves around the personal turmoil faced by the parents of a child who is to be inducted into priesthood by a monastery. The boy who led a carefree life until now has been identified as having a deep understanding of religious philosophy and scriptures at a very young age by the priests of a holy shrine. They request the family to induct the boy into priesthood to which the grandfather of the boy readily agrees to; for, he himself had aspirations of joining the shrine in the past. The parents, though not keen on parting with their child are compelled to give in on the basis of the word given by the elders of the family.
