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Malayalam CINEMA · 1990
Mathilukal Malayalam Movie
മതിലുകൾ
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Overview
Mathilukal ('Walls') is a free adaptation of the novelette of the same name, written by the celebrated Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Autobiographical in character, it is set against the background of India’s freedom struggle in the ’40s when he was serving a term of imprisonment in the Trivandrum Central Jail. When the film opens, we see Basheer in a police lock-up, quite at home in the company of a few petty criminals. He has been languishing there for more than a year now without a trial.
A closer look
Mathilukal (1990) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The cast includes Murali, Ravi Vallathol, Thilakan, Sreenath. Runtime: 120 minutes.
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Mathilukal FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mathilukal?
Mathilukal is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mathilukal?
Our source metadata lists 18 May 1990. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mathilukal?
The listed director is Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Who is in the cast of Mathilukal?
The available cast credits include Murali, Ravi Vallathol, Thilakan, Sreenath, Karamana Janardanan Nair. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Mathilukal?
The recorded runtime is 120 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Mathilukal?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Mathilukal?
The original title in our source data is മതിലുകൾ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Mathilukal about?
Mathilukal ('Walls') is a free adaptation of the novelette of the same name, written by the celebrated Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Autobiographical in character, it is set against the background of India’s freedom struggle in the ’40s when he was serving a term of imprisonment in the Trivandrum Central Jail. When the film opens, we see Basheer in a police lock-up, quite at home in the company of a few petty criminals. He has been languishing there for more than a year now without a trial.
Is a trailer available for Mathilukal?
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