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Aaram Thamburan

  • 1997
  • 2h 43m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
3.9K
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Mohanlal and Manju Warrier in Aaram Thamburan (1997)
ActionDramaRomance

Jagannathan, a mafia don in Bombay moves to Kanimangalam village. He wins the love of the locals, but finds trouble with a feudal lord, Appan Thamburan, after he decided to resume a traditio... Read allJagannathan, a mafia don in Bombay moves to Kanimangalam village. He wins the love of the locals, but finds trouble with a feudal lord, Appan Thamburan, after he decided to resume a traditional festival banned by Appan.Jagannathan, a mafia don in Bombay moves to Kanimangalam village. He wins the love of the locals, but finds trouble with a feudal lord, Appan Thamburan, after he decided to resume a traditional festival banned by Appan.

  • Director
    • Shaji Kailas
  • Writer
    • Ranjith
  • Stars
    • Mohanlal
    • Manju Warrier
    • Narendra Prasad
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shaji Kailas
    • Writer
      • Ranjith
    • Stars
      • Mohanlal
      • Manju Warrier
      • Narendra Prasad
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mohanlal
    Mohanlal
    • Jagannathan
    Manju Warrier
    Manju Warrier
    • Unnimaya
    Narendra Prasad
    Narendra Prasad
    • Kulappully Appan
    Saikumar
    Saikumar
    • Nandakumar
    Oduvil Unnikrishnan
    Oduvil Unnikrishnan
    • Krishnavarma
    Srividya
    Srividya
    • Subhadra
    Cochin Hanifa
    Cochin Hanifa
    • Govindankutty
    Augustine
    Augustine
    • Bappu Thangalangady
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    • Soman Pillai
    Kunchan
    Kunchan
    • Nambeesan
    Sankaradi
    Sankaradi
    • Ezhuthachan
    Kuthiravattam Pappu
    Kuthiravattam Pappu
    • Mangalam
    T.P. Madhavan
    T.P. Madhavan
    • Pisharody
    Mohan Raj
    Mohan Raj
      Kalabhavan Mani
      Kalabhavan Mani
      • Namboothiri
      Priya Raman
      Priya Raman
      • Nayanthara
      Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
      Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
      • SI Bharathan
      • (as Innocent)
      Chitra
      Chitra
      • Thottathil Meenakshi
      • Director
        • Shaji Kailas
      • Writer
        • Ranjith
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      User reviews9

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      9aryannairarun

      A film that's massy and classy

      There have been many regular mass films, but a mass film that is also classy is hard to achieve. I believe Shaji Kailas films have never done a job of being classy, primarily because of over reliance on English dialogues that you need a dictionary to understand. I mean lines like Its Slavery!!!! Its Castration!!!!! His films also feel very loud and uncomfortable to watch. Valyettan and Narasimham are good examples. But this film perfectly handles the mass in a way that makes you want to get up from your chair and scream. The dialogues, which are almost all in malayalam, are amazing, and the film's focus on classical music and traditions also helps make it more classy. The performances of Lalettan, Narendra Prasad, Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Manju Warrier are standouts. Other characters are just good enough to fit into the world. I felt Kalabhavan Mani overdid his comedy scenes, which is why I can't give it 10. The Harimuraliraavam song is good but it feels unnecessary to spend more than 10 minutes on this song, which also gives us unneeded information about Jaganathan's past that we really don't need to know. Still the best of Shaji Kailas in my opinion. It is a slow mass film so beware.
      9nikhilhsv

      Classic film

      It is one of the classic malayalam film.The story revolve around the life of Jagannathan(Mohanlal) and unnimaya(Manju warrier).The story is about the importance of relationships.
      8nallaiah

      As the name says its suits also

      Strong screeplay and acting in a normal story line..
      9thakidathakidachristy

      Classic

      A classic malayalam movie which excels in all aspects of a movie appy reels pl find fortress in a row ok I am ok I am I am ok I am going immanuel ne pole ok I am I I I tr I will be tournament for the first time in the auditorium when is your name is merissa ryt saying it's ok I will call ok thanks for the tournament for 9th March ile sthalam I have to watch ok with the same as much weight ii and enjoy other end end I will be tournament w r not I have to do it after a few minutes to get y u can u iy it will i don't know what am I am eating and drinking and bro pls let us to get eliminated from.
      9zizourono

      Complete movie...

      Aaraam thamburaan changed the face of action movies in malayalam cinema of that time.It excels in every part.May it be acting,music,location,camera,casting,story,screenplay this movie will blow you away with its brilliance. It has a rock solid story & screenplay written by Ranjith, who penned other great movies combined with excellent direction by Shaji kailas.

      Mohanlal is the highlight of this movie. He delivers an outstanding performance. His diversity can be experienced from this movie. His majestic presence itself boosts the viewers to another level.

      Another highlight of this movie is the role of 'Kulappulli Appan' done by late Narendra prasad. It remains a classic villain portrayal in malayalam cinema.Manju warrier, one of the most talented actress Indian cinema has ever seen, puts up a clinical performance.Late, Oduvil unnikrishnan also stands out with his brilliant acting.Music by late Raveendran master is classic. All the songs in the movie are evergreen hits.

      Overall this movie is a must see if you love Indian cinema.I give it a 9/10.

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        The film became the highest-grossing Malayalam film in history. It broke the record of Mohanlal's Chandralekha (1997) released in the same year to become the biggest ever grosser in Malayalam cinema.
      • Connections
        Featured in Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari (2002)

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      • Release date
        • 1997 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Language
        • Malayalam
      • Also known as
        • The Sixth Lord
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        2 hours 43 minutes
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