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Overview
The story takes place in a small village surrounded by hills and valleys. Young Pappu, a teenager, awaiting school results to go to college, has plenty of time on hand. His trouble is adolescence, but neither his mother nor his aunt can diagnose his affliction. Everything around him excites and stimulates his sexual curiosity. Twenty plus Rathi, the girl next door, has been chechi (elder sister) to him since he was a child. Unaware of the stirrings of his desire, she dismisses his first overtures to her as boyish pranks. But soon her feelings change. She is sympathetic to the boy's confusion and goes to the sarppakkavu (cobra-shrine) to keep a midnight date with Pappu. It storms and thunders while Pappu makes love to Rathi. Only then do the storms—the one tormenting him inside his mind and the other raging thunderously on the outside, subside. Aghast at what has happened,
A closer look
Rathinirvedam (1978) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by Bharathan. The cast includes Jayabharathi, Krishnachandran, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, KPAC Lalitha. Runtime: 124 minutes.
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Rathinirvedam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Rathinirvedam?
Rathinirvedam is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Rathinirvedam?
Our source metadata lists 8 March 1978. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Rathinirvedam?
The listed director is Bharathan.
Who is in the cast of Rathinirvedam?
The available cast credits include Jayabharathi, Krishnachandran, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, KPAC Lalitha, Meena. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Rathinirvedam?
The recorded runtime is 124 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Rathinirvedam about?
The story takes place in a small village surrounded by hills and valleys. Young Pappu, a teenager, awaiting school results to go to college, has plenty of time on hand. His trouble is adolescence, but neither his mother nor his aunt can diagnose his affliction. Everything around him excites and stimulates his sexual curiosity. Twenty plus Rathi, the girl next door, has been chechi (elder sister) to him since he was a child. Unaware of the stirrings of his desire, she dismisses his first overtures to her as boyish pranks. But soon her feelings change. She is sympathetic to the boy's confusion and goes to the sarppakkavu (cobra-shrine) to keep a midnight date with Pappu. It storms and thunders while Pappu makes love to Rathi. Only then do the storms—the one tormenting him inside his mind and the other raging thunderously on the outside, subside. Aghast at what has happened,
