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Uppu is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by V. K. Pavithran and written by K. M. A. Rahim. The film is about the atavistic Muslim practice of male polygamy. The film is entirely on the side of the wronged wives, mounting a strong criticism of this aspect of the Muslim religion. It stars P. T. Kunju Muhammed, Jayalalitha, Vijayan Kottarathil and Madhavan. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.
Original Release
08/05/1987
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| P.T. Kunju Muhammad | Abu |
| Vijayan Kottarathil | Meleri Moosa |
| Sadiq | Saleem |
| Mullanezhi | Nanu Nair |
| Jayalalitha | Amina |
| Valsala Menon | Mariyambi |
| V.K. Sriraman | Abdul Rahman Musaliyar |
| C.V. Sriraman | Magistrate / Khazi (religious leader) |
| Bharathi | Khadeeja |
| Madhavan | Moidutty Mudalali |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| P.T. Kunju Muhammad | Abu |
| Vijayan Kottarathil | Meleri Moosa |
| Sadiq | Saleem |
| Mullanezhi | Nanu Nair |
| Jayalalitha | Amina |
| Valsala Menon | Mariyambi |
| V.K. Sriraman | Abdul Rahman Musaliyar |
| C.V. Sriraman | Magistrate / Khazi (religious leader) |
| Bharathi | Khadeeja |
| Madhavan | Moidutty Mudalali |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| K.M.A. Rahim | Producer |
