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Perumthachan is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Ajayan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It is based on Perumthachan of the Parayi Petta Panthirukulam, a legend in the Kerala folklore. The problems caused by the generation gap are explored through the relationship between a skilled carpenter and his tradition-breaking son. The film won the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director and Filmfare Award for Best Film - Malayalam. It was nominated for the Golden Leopard Award.
Original Release
01/25/1991
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jalaja | Devaki |
| Manoj K. Jayan | Neelakantan / Thirumangalam Neelakantan Nair |
| T.P. Madhavan | Pramani |
| Monisha | Namboodiri's Daughter |
| Adoor Pankajam | Unnimaya |
| Vinaya Prasad | Bhargavi Thampuratti |
| Prashanth | Kannan Vishwakarman |
| Thilakan | Perumthachan / Raman |
| M.S. Thrippunithara | Mani Embrandiri / Maani Embrandiri |
| Nedumudi Venu | Namboodiri's Friend / Unni Thampuran |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jalaja | Devaki |
| Manoj K. Jayan | Neelakantan / Thirumangalam Neelakantan Nair |
| T.P. Madhavan | Pramani |
| Monisha | Namboodiri's Daughter |
| Adoor Pankajam | Unnimaya |
| Vinaya Prasad | Bhargavi Thampuratti |
| Prashanth | Kannan Vishwakarman |
| Thilakan | Perumthachan / Raman |
| M.S. Thrippunithara | Mani Embrandiri / Maani Embrandiri |
| Nedumudi Venu | Namboodiri's Friend / Unni Thampuran |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| G. Jayakumar | Producer |
