Restored Classics
The Magnifying Lens / Bhoothakkannadi
India
Directors: A K Lohithadas
Director's bio
AK Lohithadas was a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry, excelling as a screenwriter, playwright, filmmaker, and producer. Over his 24-year career, he scripted 35 films, including acclaimed works like Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Kireedam (1989), and Bharatham (1991). Lohithadas transitioned to directing with notable films such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997) and Kasthooriman (2003). His contributions garnered recognition, with a National Film Award, six Kerala State Film Awards, and fourteen Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Script.
AK Lohithadas was a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry, excelling as a screenwriter, playwright, filmmaker, and producer. Over his 24-year career, he scripted 35 films, including acclaimed works like Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Kireedam (1989), and Bharatham (1991). Lohithadas transitioned to directing with notable films such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997) and Kasthooriman (2003). His contributions garnered recognition, with a National Film Award, six Kerala State Film Awards, and fourteen Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Script.
Synopsis
Vidyadharan, a clocksmith, is a widower and lives for his only daughter. However, his life takes a turn for the worse when he kills a thug suspecting him for murdering a village girl.Details of Cast
Mammootty as Vidyadharan Nair, Sreelakshmi as Sarojini, Cherthala Lalitha as Sarada (Vidyadharan's sister), Sindhu Shyam as Minikutty (Sarojini's daughter), Remya as Srikutty (Vidyadharan's daughter), Rizabawa as the prison warden, Srihari as Hunter, Preingottu Vijayan as Sarada's husband, Kalabhavan Mani as Ayyappan, M. R. Gopakumar as Balakrishnan, Chali Pala as Chacko.Details of Crew
Cinematography: Venu Edited by G. Murali Music by Johnson Lyrics: KaithapramProducer Details
N. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni) (producer), Praveen Prem (executive producer),,Sharika S. (executive producer), K. Sukruth (executive producer)Writer Details
A. K. LohithadasStills
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