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Manichithrathazhu

Original title: Manichitrathazhu
  • 19931993
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 49m
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8.8/10
11K
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Suresh Gopi, Mohanlal, and Shobana in Manichitrathazhu (1993)
  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Music
When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
11K
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  • Director
    • Fazil
  • Writer
    • Madhu Muttam
  • Stars
    • Shobana
    • Suresh Gopi
    • Mohanlal
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fazil
  • Writer
    • Madhu Muttam
  • Stars
    • Shobana
    • Suresh Gopi
    • Mohanlal
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    • 51User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins

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    Shobana
    Shobana
    • Gangaas Ganga…
    Suresh Gopi
    Suresh Gopi
    • Nakulanas Nakulan
    Mohanlal
    Mohanlal
    • Dr. Sunny Josephas Dr. Sunny Joseph
    Vinaya Prasad
    Vinaya Prasad
    • Sridevias Sridevi
    Nedumudi Venu
    Nedumudi Venu
    • Thampias Thampi
    Innocent
    Innocent
    • Unnithanas Unnithan
    K.P.A.C. Lalitha
    K.P.A.C. Lalitha
    • Bhasuraas Bhasura
    Sudheesh
    Sudheesh
    • Chanthuas Chanthu
    Thilakan
    Thilakan
    • Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaduas Brahmadattan Nampoothirippadu
    Ganesh Kumar
    Ganesh Kumar
    • Dasappan Kuttyas Dasappan Kutty
    Rudra
    • Allias Alli
    Kuthiravattam Pappu
    Kuthiravattam Pappu
    • Kattuparambanas Kattuparamban
    • (as Pappu)
    Shridhar
    Shridhar
    • Mahadevanas Mahadevan
    Bhagyalakshmi
    Bhagyalakshmi
    • Gangaas Ganga
    • (voice)
    Durga Sundararajan
    • Nagavallias Nagavalli
    • (voice)
    Fazil
    Fazil
    • Director
      • Fazil
    • Writer
      • Madhu Muttam
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    Storyline

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    Renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Sunny Joseph lives in America. He decides to travel to a town in India after he gets a distress call from his friend, who belongs to a very noble and wealthy family, to counsel and treat a female family member, who he suspects is responsible for a variety of incidents. Sunny accepts this assignment not realizing that there is another side to this tale, namely a vengeful spirit, who may not respond to his methods, and he may end up endangering everyone's lives. —rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
    • locked room
    • vengeful ghost
    • fear
    • bare chested male
    • anger
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Music
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It became the highest-grossing Malayalam film in history, to that date.
    • Quotes

      Kattuparamban: Heard about a Psychiatrist from America.

      Dr. Sunny Joseph: Yes, See, I am that fortunate man.

      Kattuparamban: People think I have something wrong with my behavior. Can you please check it?

      Dr. Sunny Joseph: Yes, I guess something wrong!

      Kattuparamban: Then what should we do?

      Dr. Sunny Joseph: I cannot help it right now because I have tranquilized Sreedevi inside. Come after some days!

      Kattuparamban: Okay! Should I take any precaution?

      Dr. Sunny Joseph: Of Course! Try not to touch water!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Geethanjali (2013)

    User reviews51

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Coolest Psycho Thriillers India has produced
    This movie is a perfect mix of intelligent comedy and intense suspense. A superb climax which made my day when i saw this movie as a kid 10 years ago. The acting is excellent though i felt Mohanlal overdid some of his scenes. Easily one of the best movies Kerala has produced.
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    • renjith_here
    • May 5, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 24, 1993 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Malayalam
    • Also known as
      • The Ornate Lock
    • Filming locations
      • Kochi, Kerala, India
    • Production company
      • Swargachitra
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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