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Jaathakam
Genres
DramaMystery
Overview
In a picturesque village deeply rooted in tradition, a grieving widower Unni (Jayaram) struggles to move on after the mysterious death of his wife (Shari)—a tragedy his family blames on an astrological mismatch in their horoscopes. When a modern family from the city moves back to the village, his childhood friend (Sithara) re-enters his life, bringing a glimmer of hope and companionship. Encouraged by their families and the stars aligning through a trusted astrologer, the two are married. However, their newfound happiness is shattered when a shocking revelation comes to light.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
122 min
Release Date
1989-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Malayalam
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jayaram
Unni
Sithara
Malini
Madhu
Thilakan
Appukuttan Nair
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Janaki
Sukumaran
Soman
Innocent
Jagathy Sreekumar
Jyothishan
Shari
Shyamala
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