Thanthram
തന്ത്രം
Synopsis
A wealthy businessman James (Ratheesh) gets killed in a dubious car accident, leaving behind his grieving wife Sussanna (Urvashi) and a young son. Sussanna is an orphan and James was estranged from his family when he was alive. However after his death, James' father Kurien (Jagannatha Varma) feigns friendship with Sussanna and tries to trick her into giving control of James' businesses to him. When Sussanna refuses, the family files a lawsuit questioning the legality of her marriage to James. Helpless and isolated, she approaches George Korah (Mammotty), a struggling lawyer to fight her case.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshiy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Joseph
- Original Title
- തന്ത്രം
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Central Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshiy
Dennis Joseph
Jayanan Vincent
K Sankunni
Mathew George
Department Leadership Roster
K Sankunni
Editor
Jayanan Vincent
Director of Photography
Joshiy
Director
Dennis Joseph
Writer
Mathew George
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thanthram
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thanthram about?
A wealthy businessman James (Ratheesh) gets killed in a dubious car accident, leaving behind his grieving wife Sussanna (Urvashi) and a young son. Sussanna is an orphan and James was estranged from his family when he was alive. However after his death, James' father Kurien (Jagannatha Varma) feigns friendship with Sussanna and tries to trick her into giving control of James' businesses to him. When Sussanna refuses, the family files a lawsuit questioning the legality of her marriage to James. Helpless and isolated, she approaches George Korah (Mammotty), a struggling lawyer to fight her case.
Who directed Thanthram?
Thanthram was directed by Joshiy.
Who stars in Thanthram?
The principal cast of Thanthram includes Mammootty, Urvashi, Ratheesh, Jagannatha Varma, K. P. A. C. Azeez.
When was Thanthram released and how long is it?
Thanthram was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.