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Athirathram (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Athirathram' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by John Paul and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Seema. Mammootty's character Tharadas re-appears in Sasi's 2006 film 'Balram vs. Tharadas'.[https://archive.today/20140424150711/http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/i-me-myself/john-paul.html manoramaonline.com: John Paul Puthusery]
'Athirathram' was the third highest grossing Malayalam film of the year 1984. It was one of the films that elevated the leading actor Mammootty achieving 'Superstar' status. The character 'Tharadas' became a cult figure and became popular among the youth. Because of this popularity, this character was retained in the film 'Balram vs. Tharadas' (2006).
Plot
Tharadas is a ruthless smuggler whose uncle was murdered by Rajesh. Rajesh is married to Thulasi who has a dark past with Tharadas. Tharadas's cousin kills Rajesh and accuses Tharadas of the murder. Rajesh's partner Prasad and Thulasi get revenge on Tharadas, and Tharadas kills Chandru in turn.
Cast
*Mammootty as Tharadas
*Mohanlal as Prasad
*Seema as Thulasi
*Shankar as Abu
*Ravindran as Chandru
*Lalu Alex as Charley
*Manik Irani as Goon
*Captain Raju as Rajesh
*K. P. Ummer as Thara Shankar
*Jalaja as Seetha
*Maniyanpilla Raju as Anthony
*Achankunju as Hydru
* Kundara Johnny
*Sukumari as Kathamma
*Adoor Bhasi as Lona
*Kunchan as Radhakrishnan
*Meena as Annamma
Release
The film was released on 24 March 1984.
Box office
The film was an industry hit.until the release of mydear kuttichathan.Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker.
References
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