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Oridathoru Phayalvaan
Oridathoru Phayalvaan
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  2. Oridathoru Phayalvaan

Oridathoru Phayalvaan

Original Title: ഒരിടത്തൊരു ഫയൽവാൻ

1981
2h 2m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1981

Runtime

2h 2m

Storyline

Oridathoru Phayalvaan is a 1981 Malayalam film written, edited and directed by P. Padmarajan. The film is a folk parable about the success and failure in the life of a wrestler. Having an unusual and different plot, the movie was critically acclaimed. It stars Rashid, Nedumudi Venu and Jayanthi in the lead roles. It won the award for Best Script at the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival, and a Gold Medal at the Asian Film Festival.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Oct 30, 1981
Languages
Malayalam
Director
P. Padmarajan
P. Padmarajan
Production
Thundathil Films
Thundathil Films
Production Countries
India

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Rashid

Phayalvaan

K G Devakiyamma

Chakkara's mother

Ashokan

Ashokan

Jayadevan

Job

Kariyachan

Dhanya

Mavelikkara Ramachandran

Said

Rishikesha Das

Raju Paakkathu

Krishnankutty Nair

Krishnankutty Nair

Jayamala

Jayamala

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