Dasharatham (1989): Cast & Plot
Dasharatham is a 1989 family drama directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Rekha as Annie, Mohanlal and Karamana Janardanan Nair. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Sibi Malayil
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Saga Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dasharatham About?
The premise of Dasharatham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rajiv, a successful yet perpetual bachelor, decides he wants a child. He turns to Annie, a woman facing financial difficulties, and asks her to become his surrogate. Through artificial insemination, Annie agrees to bear Rajiv’s child, linking their hopes and futures.
Dasharatham Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- family relationships
- father
- adoption
- artificial insemination
- baby
- pregnancy
- tearjerker
- compassion
- kidney transplant
- surrogate mother
- alcoholic
- one word title
Dasharatham Cast & Characters
Rekha leads the cast as Annie, with Mohanlal as Rajiv Menon and Karamana Janardanan Nair as Manager Pillai. Directed by Sibi Malayil; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sibi Malayil
- Rekha as Annie
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Mohanlal as Rajiv Menon - Karamana Janardanan Nair as Manager Pillai
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Nedumudi Venu as Scariah
Also Starring in Dasharatham
· 10 more- Sukumaran Dr. Hameed
- Murali Chandradas
- Sukumari Maggie
- KPAC Lalitha Mariyamma
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma Chandradas's mother
- Bobby Kottarakkara Office staff
- Kollam Thulasi Advocate
- M S Thrippunithura Adv. Govindan
- Vineeth Kumar Jose
- Jayabharathi Dr. Zeenath
More from Sibi Malayil
More films directed by Sibi Malayil: Kotthu, Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal, Unnam and Violin.
Dasharatham Plot Summary
What happens in Dasharatham from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rajiv Menon is born into extreme wealth and lives as an alcoholic playboy with no aim in life. With no parents to guide him and the family business run by a trusted Manager Pillai, he is free to squander his fortune on drinks, parties, and a string of fleeting relationships. The sprawling mansion becomes a playground, where privacy and indulgence blur into a chilly loneliness that he barely acknowledges.
Full summary
The whole story of Dasharatham, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dasharatham?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the wealthy protagonist who seeks fatherhood?
Dasharatham Also Known As
Also known as “Maaza Mulga”.
- Also known as
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- Maaza Mulga
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Dasharatham FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dasharatham, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dasharatham?
Dasharatham runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Dasharatham released?
Dasharatham was released on October 8, 1989.
Who directed Dasharatham?
Dasharatham was directed by Sibi Malayil.
More films by Sibi Malayil Who is in the cast of Dasharatham?
Dasharatham stars Rekha as Annie, Mohanlal as Rajiv Menon and Karamana Janardanan Nair as Manager Pillai, among 14 credited actors.
Does Dasharatham have a post-credit scene?
No. Dasharatham has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dasharatham in?
The original language of Dasharatham is Malayalam.
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