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His Highness Abdullah

  • 1990
  • 2h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.5K
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Gautami, Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Nedumudi Venu in His Highness Abdullah (1990)
DramaMusicalThriller

A qawwali singer passes as a Brahmin in order to infiltrate a palace and kill the king.A qawwali singer passes as a Brahmin in order to infiltrate a palace and kill the king.A qawwali singer passes as a Brahmin in order to infiltrate a palace and kill the king.

  • Director
    • Sibi Malayil
  • Writer
    • A.K. Lohithadas
  • Stars
    • Mohanlal
    • Nedumudi Venu
    • Gautami
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sibi Malayil
    • Writer
      • A.K. Lohithadas
    • Stars
      • Mohanlal
      • Nedumudi Venu
      • Gautami
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mohanlal
    Mohanlal
    • Abdullah…
    Nedumudi Venu
    Nedumudi Venu
    • Udaya Varma
    Gautami
    Gautami
    • Radhika
    Sreenivasan
    Sreenivasan
    • Ravi Varma
    Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
    Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
    • Mathilakathu Cheriyachan Thampuran
    Karamana Janardanan Nair
    Karamana Janardanan Nair
    • Prabhakara Varma
    M.G. Soman
    M.G. Soman
    • Kesava Pillai
    Kaviyoor Ponnamma
    Kaviyoor Ponnamma
    • Bhageerathi
    Jagadish
    Jagadish
    • Guptan Thampuran
    Sankaradi
    Sankaradi
    • Raman Menon
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    • Raja Raja Varma
    Sukumari
    Sukumari
    • Janaki Varma
    Valsala Menon
    Valsala Menon
    • Madhavi Varma
    M.S. Thrippunithara
    M.S. Thrippunithara
    • Nampoothiri
    K.P.A.C. Lalitha
    K.P.A.C. Lalitha
    • Subhadra Varma
    Paravoor Bharathan
    Paravoor Bharathan
    • Kunjikrishna Menon
    Kaithapram D. Nampoothiri
    Kaithapram D. Nampoothiri
    • Ramanattukara Ananthan Nampoothirippad
    Mammukoya
    Mammukoya
    • Jamal
    • Director
      • Sibi Malayil
    • Writer
      • A.K. Lohithadas
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    User reviews6

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    9adarshkrockz

    Great movie with great music

    Superb movie to watch from Mollywood. Musical based movie starring Mohanlal and Nedumudi Venu in lead role.

    Highly Recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    10darthpsykoz

    Simply out of the world!

    When I was a child my favorite song was "Pramadhavanam", but I never got around to seeing the movie then, but now I finally see it and it totally blew my mind, soul and heart away ! Amazing plot set in the uniquely traditional royal Hindu family of Kerala with Matrilinear families and the related issues. Bring into that a hired Muslim assassin pretending to be a Brahmin singer and you have the ultimate plot. Set Mohanlal as the assassin and the Film is set to be a hit. Finally bring in the magic voice of Yesudas and voilà, this wonder is made !

    A must see for any Keralite and for anyone who understands Malayalam. If not, see it with subtitles although I doubt English ones are available or even if available will convey the same feel.

    I can't believe it just has one review but then again... mallu movies are not exactly the thing for IMDb users :P
    8drprasadm

    His Highness Abdulla

    It is another superb movie from Mohanlal, and Nedumudi Venu. It has a good story plot, songs, natural acting talent and excellent technical skill. The songs, especially 'Pramadavanam' have become all time favourites. It also shows the real broad minded views of Kerala Hindus, transcending religion. I am honored to be from a Christian and Hindu background and can understand the message the film tries to convey about broad mindedness, which is the guiding principle of Indian philosophy. We need more of such superb movies with substance. On a personal basis it an honor to a be a family friend of Mohanlal.

    Dr Prasad
    9ericsaju-12403

    EVERGREEN MUSICAL HIT.....

    A classic movies from the Director 'Sibi Malayil' and his crew. Mohalal acting as ' Abdullah' who is in need of money. He accepts the job of murdering a thampuran named 'Udaya Varma' But when he reached there to murder thampuran but suddenly he can't kill him because he loves Music very much he always have time to hear Music by Abdullah because Abdullah is the son well known Musician.

    Another highlight of the Movie is It is Musical Hit especially by 'Kaithaparam Damodaran' ... 'A MUST WATCH MOVIE'
    9mathew0071

    One of the "must see" movies.

    This is the first time I am writing a commentary and only because I haven't seen any other comments. This is one of the BEST movies by Mohanlal. The casting is excellent, the acting is superb, and the music is extraordinary.

    The story is gripping from the start: It contains a blend of comedy, sadness, and fighting. The best part of the movie is the music duel between Mohanlal and Kaithapram (one of the greatest musicians from India). It is 8 minutes long and by the end, you will have tears in your eyes because of the songs beauty and exquisiteness.

    I don't want to give away any part of the story as it is worth watching. Each actor contributes his best to the movie and made it a hit in theaters.

    I hope you watch it soon and enjoy acting and singing as it was meant to be. :)

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    • Trivia
      It became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of that year.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Amar Akbar Anthony (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Pramadhavanam
      Written by Kaithapram D. Nampoothiri

      Music composed by Raveendran

      Performed by K.J. Yesudas

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1990 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Malayalam
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      • 2h 36m(156 min)
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