Aavanazhi (1986): Cast & Plot
Aavanazhi is a 1986 action film directed by I V Sasi, starring Mammootty as Balram, Captain Raju and Janardhanan. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- I V Sasi
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Saj Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aavanazhi About?
The premise of Aavanazhi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Balram, an honest police inspector, is driven to alcohol and womanizing after enduring a series of personal and professional hardships. When a dangerous criminal he arrests is unexpectedly acquitted, his sense of justice is reignited, prompting him to resume his fight against crime and corruption with renewed determination.
Aavanazhi Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- suspended cop
- one word title
- murder
- arrest
- prostitute
- anger
- fistfight
- gun
- telephone call
- flashback
- slapped in the face
- drinking
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- shot to death
- tough cop
- frustration
- chauffeur
- memory
- restaurant
- hitman
- rogue cop
- police
- criminal
- police officer
Aavanazhi Cast & Characters
Mammootty leads the cast as Balram, with Captain Raju as Sathyaraj and Janardhanan as Vincent. Directed by I V Sasi; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director I V Sasi
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Mammootty as Balram - Captain Raju as Sathyaraj
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Janardhanan as Vincent - Sukumaran as Jayachandran
More from I V Sasi
More films directed by I V Sasi: Balram v/s Tharadas, Sradha, Anubhoothi and Varnapakittu.
Aavanazhi Plot Summary
What happens in Aavanazhi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Satyaraj, Captain Raju, an infamous professional killer, carries out the murder of a cement contractor on orders from his business rival, Vincent. Balram, [Mammootty], nicknamed “Karadi Balu,” is an honest yet notorious and arrogant police officer who manages to seize Satyaraj within a day. However, before he can interrogate him, another investigating officer takes charge of the case.
Vincent, with the help of Sukumaran as Adv. Jayachandran, manipulates witnesses and the investigating officer, tampering with crucial evidence. The maneuver works for a time, and Satyaraj is acquitted of the murder charge. Yet, because he continues to face several other cases, he remains in custody, not released while those trials proceed.
Full summary
The whole story of Aavanazhi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aavanazhi?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nickname of Mammootty's character Balram in the film?
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Aavanazhi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aavanazhi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aavanazhi?
Aavanazhi runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Aavanazhi released?
Aavanazhi was released on September 12, 1986.
Who directed Aavanazhi?
Aavanazhi was directed by I V Sasi.
More films by I V Sasi Who is in the cast of Aavanazhi?
Aavanazhi stars Mammootty as Balram, Captain Raju as Sathyaraj and Janardhanan as Vincent, among 10 credited actors.
Does Aavanazhi have a post-credit scene?
No. Aavanazhi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aavanazhi in?
The original language of Aavanazhi is Malayalam.
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