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Jaathakam

Jaathakam

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Malayalam

Runtime

122 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 January 1989

Country

Cast

Jayaram

Jayaram

Unni

Sithara

Sithara

Malini

Madhu

Madhu

Thilakan

Thilakan

Appukuttan Nair

Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Janaki

Sukumaran

Sukumaran

Soman

Innocent

Innocent

Jagathy Sreekumar

Jagathy Sreekumar

Jyothishan

Shari

Shari

Shyamala

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