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Da Thadiya (2012): Cast & Plot

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Da Thadiya is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Aashiq Abu, starring Maniyanpilla Raju as John Prakash, Sekhar Menon and Sreenath Bhasi. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Da Thadiya (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Aashiq Abu
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Da Thadiya About?

The premise of Da Thadiya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Luke faces many embarrassments as he is obese. Will he be able to prove his talent in front of the people who teased him for obesity?

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Cast & crew

Da Thadiya Cast & Characters

Maniyanpilla Raju leads the cast as John Prakash, with Sekhar Menon as Luke John Prakash and Sreenath Bhasi as Sunny Jose Prakash. Directed by Aashiq Abu; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More from Aashiq Abu

More films directed by Aashiq Abu, best-rated first: Rifle Club, Naradan, Virus and Mayaanadhi.

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Plot

Da Thadiya Plot Summary

What happens in Da Thadiya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Luke John Prakash, Luke John Prakash a young man bound by obesity, grows up in a prosperous Kochi family, where his close companion is his cousin, Sunny Jose Prakash, a lively video jockey who shares his childhood moments. His grandfather, Prakash, once served as mayor of Kochi and built his own political party, giving the family a public profile that shadows Luke’s life. From childhood, Luke has carried a quiet, unrequited love for another overweight girl, Ann Mary Thadikkaran. Her parents work in an insurance company, and when they are transferred to Ernakulam, she moves away, leaving Luke with a heart that feels permanently unsettled.

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The whole story of Da Thadiya, scene by scene

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Da Thadiya Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Da Thadiya.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Da Thadiya?

10 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 full name of the film's obese protagonist?

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FAQ

Da Thadiya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Da Thadiya?

Da Thadiya runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Da Thadiya released?

Da Thadiya was released on December 21, 2012.

Who directed Da Thadiya?

Da Thadiya was directed by Aashiq Abu.

More films by Aashiq Abu

Who is in the cast of Da Thadiya?

Da Thadiya stars Maniyanpilla Raju as John Prakash, Sekhar Menon as Luke John Prakash and Sreenath Bhasi as Sunny Jose Prakash, among 24 credited actors.

Does Da Thadiya have a post-credit scene?

No. Da Thadiya has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Da Thadiya in?

The original language of Da Thadiya is Malayalam.

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