Peruvazhiyambalam
പെരുവഴിയമ്പലം
Synopsis
Peruvazhiyambalam is a 1979 Malayalam film directed by P. Padmarajan based on his novel of the same name. It marked Padmarajan's directorial debut and the acting debut for Ashokan who plays the central character Raman. The film is an incisive examination of how violence or totalitarianism works in our society; it dealt with disturbing questions relating to masculinity and how people adore and dread it at the same time. The Hindu described this film as one of the finest films in Malayalam. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The film was included in IBN Live's list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P. Padmarajan
- Screenplay & Story
- P. Padmarajan
- Original Score
- M. G. Radhakrishnan
- Original Title
- പെരുവഴിയമ്പലം
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P. Padmarajan
P. Padmarajan
M. G. Radhakrishnan
Ravi
Prem Prakash
Department Leadership Roster
P. Padmarajan
Director
P. Padmarajan
Screenplay
Prem Prakash
Producer
Ravi
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peruvazhiyambalam
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What is Peruvazhiyambalam about?
Peruvazhiyambalam is a 1979 Malayalam film directed by P. Padmarajan based on his novel of the same name. It marked Padmarajan's directorial debut and the acting debut for Ashokan who plays the central character Raman. The film is an incisive examination of how violence or totalitarianism works in our society; it dealt with disturbing questions relating to masculinity and how people adore and dread it at the same time. The Hindu described this film as one of the finest films in Malayalam. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The film was included in IBN Live's list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
Who directed Peruvazhiyambalam?
Peruvazhiyambalam was directed by P. Padmarajan.
Who stars in Peruvazhiyambalam?
The principal cast of Peruvazhiyambalam includes Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, K. P. A. C. Azeez, Jose Prakash, Ramesh.
When was Peruvazhiyambalam released and how long is it?
Peruvazhiyambalam was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Peruvazhiyambalam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peruvazhiyambalam was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Peruvazhiyambalam?
Peruvazhiyambalam holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).