Aparan (1988): Cast & Plot
Aparan is a 1988 mystery thriller directed by P. Padmarajan, starring Jayaram as Vishwanathan, Mukesh and Parvathi. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- P. Padmarajan
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Supriya International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aparan About?
The premise of Aparan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Viswanathan travels to the city for a job interview, but his resemblance to a notorious gangster drags him into a serious dilemma. With the help of a police inspector friend, he sets out to track down the look‑alike. As they pursue the imposter, each clue uncovers deeper mysteries and shocking revelations that threaten to upend their lives.
Aparan Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- look alike
- job interview
- mistaken identity
- family relationships
- identity swap
- doppelganger
Aparan Cast & Characters
Jayaram leads the cast as Vishwanathan, with Mukesh as Inspector George and Parvathi as Sindhu (Vishwanathan's sister). Directed by P. Padmarajan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director P. Padmarajan
- Jayaram as Vishwanathan
- Mukesh as Inspector George
- Parvathi as Sindhu (Vishwanathan's sister)
- Shobana as Ambili
Also Starring in Aparan
· 8 more- M G Soman Vishwanathan's boss
- Madhu Vishwanathan's father
- Sukumari
- Shari George's Wife
- Jalaja Sumangala teacher
- Innocent
- V K Sreeraman
- K.P.A.C. Sunny Kuriachan
More from P. Padmarajan
More films directed by P. Padmarajan: Njan Gandharvan, Innale, Innale and Season.
Aparan Plot Summary
What happens in Aparan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vishwanathan Pillai, Jayaram, is an innocent young man living in Alappuzha, tucked into a quiet routine with his parents and his younger sister. He takes a brief recess before a job interview, hoping for a chance to prove himself, when fate twists into a dangerous case of mistaken identity. In the eyes of the town, he is suddenly mistaken for Uthaman, a notorious criminal whose deeds are whispered about and whose presence seems to haunt every street corner. The arrest comes as a shock, and the situation grows more tangled when the local police swiftly detain him. Yet the crisis is averted thanks to the timely intervention of the police inspector, Mukesh, who recognizes a familiar face and understands the mix-up all too well.
Full summary
The whole story of Aparan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aparan?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the innocent young man who is mistaken for a criminal?
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Aparan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aparan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aparan?
Aparan runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Aparan released?
Aparan was released on February 12, 1988.
Who directed Aparan?
Aparan was directed by P. Padmarajan.
More films by P. Padmarajan Who is in the cast of Aparan?
Aparan stars Jayaram as Vishwanathan, Mukesh as Inspector George and Parvathi as Sindhu (Vishwanathan's sister), among 12 credited actors.
Does Aparan have a post-credit scene?
No. Aparan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aparan in?
The original language of Aparan is Malayalam.
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