''Aadhaaram'' is a 1992

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film directed by George Kithu, written by

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. The film stars Murali as Bapputty, who is trying to rebuild life after completing his prison sentence. The film also features Suresh Gopi, Geetha, and

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in supporting roles.

Plot

Bapputty is a convict who is released from jail after serving his sentence. The film tells the story of his attempts to build back his life and his accidental interference in the family affairs of Rameshan and his sister Sethulakshmi.

Cast

* Murali as Bapputty * Suresh Gopi as Vasu * Geetha as Sethulakshmi * Usha as Shayida *

as Rameshan * Janardhanan as Krishna Menon *

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as Naniyamma * Shari as Amina * Mamukkoya as Kunjappu *

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as Musaliyar * Beena Antony as Sreedevi Menon *

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as Abdullah *

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as Kesavan Nair *

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as Shankaran Nair *

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as Kunjalikutty * Remyasree as Bhanumathy *

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as Dinakaran *

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as Kuttan Nair * Jose Pellissery as Laser *

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as Yacob *

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as dancer *

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as Keerikadan Thomas

Soundtrack

Awards

* Best dubbing artist: Anandavally *

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: Murali *

Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director The Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have bee ...

: George Kittu * Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam -

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References

External links

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''Aadhaaram''
at the Malayalam Movie Database 1990s Malayalam-language films 1992 films 1992 drama films Films with screenplays by A. K. Lohithadas Films scored by Johnson Indian drama films {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub