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Dasharatham

  • 1989
  • 2h 34m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
2.6K
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Jayabharathi, Mohanlal, and Nedumudi Venu in Dasharatham (1989)
ComedyDrama

Rajeev, an orphan eccentric millionaire, has his own strange taste towards everything. With less knowledge about family relationships, he struggles hard to achieve his aim to become a father... Read allRajeev, an orphan eccentric millionaire, has his own strange taste towards everything. With less knowledge about family relationships, he struggles hard to achieve his aim to become a father without marrying.Rajeev, an orphan eccentric millionaire, has his own strange taste towards everything. With less knowledge about family relationships, he struggles hard to achieve his aim to become a father without marrying.

  • Director
    • Sibi Malayil
  • Writer
    • A.K. Lohithadas
  • Stars
    • Mohanlal
    • Rekha
    • Murali
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    2.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sibi Malayil
    • Writer
      • A.K. Lohithadas
    • Stars
      • Mohanlal
      • Rekha
      • Murali
    • 18User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Mohanlal
    Mohanlal
    • Rajiv Menon
    Rekha
    Rekha
    • Annie
    • (as Rekha)
    Murali
    Murali
    • Chandradas
    Karamana Janardanan Nair
    Karamana Janardanan Nair
    • Pillai
    Nedumudi Venu
    Nedumudi Venu
    • Scariah
    Kaviyoor Ponnamma
    Kaviyoor Ponnamma
    • Chandradas' Mother
    Sukumaran
    Sukumaran
    • Dr. Hameed
    Jayabharathi
    Jayabharathi
    • Dr. Zeenat
    K.P.A.C. Lalitha
    K.P.A.C. Lalitha
    • Mariyamma
    Sukumari
    Sukumari
    • Maggie
    M.S. Thrippunithara
    M.S. Thrippunithara
    • Adv. Govindan
    Kollam Thulasi
    Kollam Thulasi
    • Advocate
    Jagannathan
    Jagannathan
    • Sankaran Nair
    Vineeth Kumar
    Vineeth Kumar
    • Jose
    • (as Master Vineeth Kumar)
    Ajay Mathias
    • Baby
    Deepthy Venashkumar
    • Baby
    • Director
      • Sibi Malayil
    • Writer
      • A.K. Lohithadas
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    User reviews18

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    arun_mr

    A climax scene that is insufficient

    The climax of Darrahat, if Mohanlal broke down on Sukumari's shoulder and said, "Anne Monne Snakeman is a Maggie in Snehamoho," you will see his fingers, and understand what they are. Mohanlal's dance performance is in favor of Sukumari.

    Dasaratham is a movie written by Sibi Malayil by Lohithadas. The film, released in 1989, tells the story of a pregnancy hired work. The character presenter Mohanlal is renting a woman's uterus to give birth to her baby. The woman is not ready to give up the child at last. Mohanlal is ready to give the kid his daughter. Mohanlal asks the nurse Sukumari to give up the baby and Anini loves the magic as he loves her son. The story of Mohanlal is a classic example of the climax scenes in the Dasrath.
    10prasithamrn

    Just Wow!

    I just happened to watch this movie.

    Loved the storyline, the direction and every character.

    The songs are brilliant too. It is so heart touching and beautifully portrayed.

    An underrated movie, this truly deserves a 10.

    The storyline and Mohanlal's character feels so real.

    A must watch Malayalam movie and my all time favorite actor is at his best.

    Most actors in the movie have showed a brilliant performance.

    The direction is amazing and the song is extremely beautiful.

    Watch it if you haven't already!
    10bhagavadprasad

    Class acting by mohanlal

    Very touching movie brillient acting by mohanlal. Watching this movie in 2020 ! I haven't seen such a fine film in recent times.

    What a stellar performance from Mohanlal ! This movie alone is enough to prove "the complete actor" label.
    8saurabhregie2

    Dasharatham is a very good movie

    I thought Dasharatham was one of those movies where despite all the hype, the movie is not good. Even the first 30 mins or so will make you think that this wont be a good movie. BUT THE MOVIE IS MARVELOUS. The last 45 mins of the movie is so special. The performances of Murali and Mohanlal are exceptional. And Sibi Malayil proves that he is one of the best directors of malayalam cinema. One of the things I didn't find satisfactory was that of Rekha's performance. But even so it's definitely worth a watch.
    8amalvrghs

    Even his fingers act

    I decided to watch this movie after seeing a video where someone mentioned how Mohanlal's fingers "act" in the final scene and wow they were not exaggerating. This film is undoubtedly one of the finest from the Golden Age of Malayalam cinema. Dasaratham takes you through the journey of a man who thought money could buy him anything, only to learn that some things are truly priceless.

    Mohanlal's final breakdown was pure brilliance and easily some of the best acting I have ever seen. His effortless portrayal of emotions is unmatched. This is truly one of the finest Malayalam movies I have experienced. The Sibi Malayil Lohitadas combination never disappoints and this is yet another masterpiece from them.

    I am currently on a nostalgic trip, revisiting old classics that shaped the Malayalam film industry. I might have seen many of them before but I am rediscovering their magic all over again.

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      First Malayalam film to discuss the topic of artificial insemination.
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      Referenced in Premam (2015)

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1989 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Malayalam
    • Also known as
      • Mazaa Mulga
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 34m(154 min)
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