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film directed by

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and starring

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and

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in lead roles.

Cast

as Mundakkal Martin *

as Marcos *

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as Lakshmi *

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as Appukuttan *

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as Thomachan *

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as Bhadran *

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as priest *

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as Sub Inspector John Thomas *

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as Gracy * Mavelikkara Ponnamma *

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as Krishnan Namboothiri *

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as Vishnu Namboothiri *

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as Mundackal Kariachen *

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as Adv. Purushothaman Pillai *

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as Velappan * Usha as Bhanu * Chithra * Karyavattam Sasikumar

Reception

In 2000, Krisha Kumar of ''

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'' opined that "The director sticks to the narrative with a vengeance and colours of village and community life are brought out realistically. The scenes where the father and son desperately seek to bury Lakshmi are touching".

Soundtrack

*"Vaalogelukkada Neela" - M. G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan *"Sundariyam Kannadiyaattil" - M. G. Sreekumar, Minmini *"Neelakkarimbiinte" - Sujatha, M. G. Sreekumar *"Mookavasantham" - K. J. Yesudas

References

External links

* 1993 films 1990s Malayalam-language films Films directed by K. Madhu Films scored by Johnson {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub