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Charithram (transl. History) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film starring Mammootty and Rahman, along with Shobana, Lizy, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardhanan, Murali and Pappu in other pivotal roles. It was written by S. N. Swamy and directed by G. S. Vijayan in his directorial debut. The story is loosely based on the 1958 film Chase a Crooked Shadow, the title of which is openly mentioned in one of the dialogues in the movie. The film tells the story of Philip who is desperate to prove that Raju is not his brother but a lookalike and an imposter. It is considered one of the best thriller movies in Malayalam.
Original Release
01/26/1989
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rahman | Raju Manavalan |
Lizy | Renu |
Janardanan | DySP Cherian |
Murali | John |
Jagathy Sreekumar | Sivankutty (Ambili) |
Jalaja | Gracy |
Bobby Kottarakkara | Chinnan |
Mammootty | Philipose Manavalan (Thampi) |
Kuthiravattam Pappu | Krishnan / Nellimattam Krishnan |
V.M. Vinu |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Rahman | Raju Manavalan |
Lizy | Renu |
Janardanan | DySP Cherian |
Murali | John |
Jagathy Sreekumar | Sivankutty (Ambili) |
Jalaja | Gracy |
Bobby Kottarakkara | Chinnan |
Mammootty | Philipose Manavalan (Thampi) |
Kuthiravattam Pappu | Krishnan / Nellimattam Krishnan |
V.M. Vinu | |
Shobhana | Cicily |
Jose Prakash | Major Mathai |
Adoor Bhawani | Ammachi |
Nandhu | Videoshop Owner |
Poojappura Ravi | Kurup |
Producers
Name | Role |
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G. Suresh Kumar | Producer |