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Kaliyattam (1997)

Movie ★ 7.8 130 min

Drama

Kaliyattam is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello' seen through the local traditional theatrical dance form of Theyyam, in which the actor takes on a divine dimension - as soon as he wears his mask and his headgear.

Jayaraj Director Balram Mattanoor Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 29, 1997
Runtime
130 min
IMDb
tt0199669
Country
India
Language
Malayalam

Cast

Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Kannan Perumalayan Lal Lal Paniyan Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Thamara Biju Menon Biju Menon Kanthan Narendra Prasad Narendra Prasad Thamburan Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker Cheerma

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kaliyattam about?
Kaliyattam is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello' seen through the local traditional theatrical dance form of Theyyam, in which the actor takes on a divine dimension - as soon as he wears his mask and his headgear.
Who directed Kaliyattam?
Kaliyattam was directed by Jayaraj.
Who stars in Kaliyattam?
Kaliyattam stars Suresh Gopi, Lal, Manju Warrier, Biju Menon.
When was Kaliyattam released?
Kaliyattam is a 1997 drama film.
Where can I watch Kaliyattam?
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