Katha Parayumbol
കഥ പറയുമ്പോള്
Synopsis
the film is about how a barber's life is turned upside down when a film unit comes to the village for a shoot, and the news spreads that superstar Ashok Raj (Mammootty) is the barber's childhood friend. The script also by Srinivasan is so layered that every frame has a comment to make about the world and every line of the dialogue, on the mores of the society. The craze for celebrities and the problems of leading a principled life are discussed without being preachy.
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Sreenivasan
E.P. Balan
Meena
Sridevi
Mammootty
'Superstar' Ashok Raj
Mukesh
Venu
Innocent
Eappachan Muthalali
Jagadish
Sarasan
Salim Kumar
Das Vadakkemuri
Jaswir Kaur
Cameo
Shafna
Sona
Revathy Sivakumar
Seena
KPAC Lalitha
School Principal
Shivaji Guruvayoor
Kuriakose
Jagathy Sreekumar
Government Officer
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Pappan Kudamaloor
Mamukkoya
Devasya
Augustine
Scariah Thomas
Sadiq
Vettukili Prakash
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M. Mohanan
- Screenplay & Story
- Sreenivasan
- Original Score
- M. Jayachandran
- Original Title
- കഥ പറയുമ്പോള്
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Lumiere Film Company, Seven Arts International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M. Mohanan
Sreenivasan
M. Jayachandran
Mukesh, Sreenivasan
Department Leadership Roster
Sreenivasan
Writer
M. Mohanan
Director
Mukesh
Producer
Sreenivasan
Producer
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 Katha Parayumbol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katha Parayumbol about?
the film is about how a barber's life is turned upside down when a film unit comes to the village for a shoot, and the news spreads that superstar Ashok Raj (Mammootty) is the barber's childhood friend. The script also by Srinivasan is so layered that every frame has a comment to make about the world and every line of the dialogue, on the mores of the society. The craze for celebrities and the problems of leading a principled life are discussed without being preachy.
Who directed Katha Parayumbol?
Katha Parayumbol was directed by M. Mohanan.
Who stars in Katha Parayumbol?
The principal cast of Katha Parayumbol includes Sreenivasan, Meena, Mammootty, Mukesh, Innocent.
When was Katha Parayumbol released and how long is it?
Katha Parayumbol was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Katha Parayumbol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katha Parayumbol was composed by M. Jayachandran.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Katha Parayumbol?
Katha Parayumbol holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).