''Punaradhivasam'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by

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and written by

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, starring Nandita Das and

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. This film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director and Kerala State Film Award for Best Story.

Plot

It tells the tale of a few people whose minds need to be rehabilitated — a father and son who are not able to understand and love each other, and a lady who fails to love and get love from her husband. Another core character in the story is the daughter-in-law, who comes from a household where love and understanding are in abundance.

Cast

* Nandita Das *

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* Sai Kumar * Praveena * Bindu Ramakrishnan

Awards

* 2000 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam * 2000 Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director * 2000 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story

References

External links

''Punaradhivasam''
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