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Crime thriller

Adayalam (1991): Cast

Adayalam (1991) movie poster

Adayalam is a 1991 crime thriller directed by K. Madhu, starring Rekha as Latha, Mammootty and Vijayaraghavan. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.

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Adayalam (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 16m (136 min)
Director
K. Madhu
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Adayalam About?

The premise of Adayalam without spoilers.

After her father suffers a debilitating stroke, Latha (Rekha) takes over the family business. She receives a blackmail call from a stranger named Raji, who threatens to expose embarrassing details unless she pays ₹500,000. Uncertain how to handle the threat, Latha hires Captain Hariharan, a private detective. The case takes a dark turn when Raji is found murdered, followed by Latha’s cousin Suresh. Hariharan’s investigation uncovers evidence that could implicate Latha or her sister Malini, leaving everyone to wonder if the sisters would commit murder to protect their father’s reputation.

Adayalam Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • investigation
  • murder
  • police officer
  • lawyer
  • blackmail
  • secret
  • private detective
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Cast & crew

Adayalam Cast & Characters

Rekha leads the cast as Latha, with Mammootty as Capt. Hariharan and Vijayaraghavan as Suresh. Directed by K. Madhu; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from K. Madhu

More films directed by K. Madhu: CBI 5: The Brain, Banking Hours 10 to 4, Rahasya Police and Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri.

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Adayalam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Adayalam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Adayalam?

Adayalam runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

When was Adayalam released?

Adayalam was released on May 10, 1991.

Who directed Adayalam?

Adayalam was directed by K. Madhu.

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Who is in the cast of Adayalam?

Adayalam stars Rekha as Latha, Mammootty as Capt. Hariharan and Vijayaraghavan as Suresh, among 14 credited actors.

Does Adayalam have a post-credit scene?

No. Adayalam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Adayalam in?

The original language of Adayalam is Malayalam.

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