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Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986): Cast & Plot

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Dheem Tharikida Thom is a 1986 comedy directed by Priyadarshan, starring Maniyanpilla Raju as Shivasubrahmaniam, Lissy and Nedumudi Venu. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes.

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Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 19m (139 min)
Director
Priyadarshan
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Dheem Tharikida Thom About?

The premise of Dheem Tharikida Thom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Shivasubrahmaniam (Maniyan Pillai Raju), a bank clerk, loves Rohini (Lizzy) but cannot confess his feelings. His grandmother wants him to remain a brahmachari and become a temple priest. Rohini works with the Keerikkad ballet troupe led by Chellappan Nair (Nedumudi Venu). On Shankaran Pillai’s (Jagathi Sreekumar) advice, Subru joins the troupe to win Rohini’s heart.

Dheem Tharikida Thom Themes & Keywords

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  • bank
  • love
  • fired from a job
  • dance
  • breakup
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • misunderstanding
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Cast & crew

Dheem Tharikida Thom Cast & Characters

Maniyanpilla Raju leads the cast as Shivasubrahmaniam, with Lissy as Rohini and Nedumudi Venu as Keerikkad Chellappan Nair. Directed by Priyadarshan; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Priyadarshan

More films directed by Priyadarshan, best-rated first: Sometimes, Appatha, Corona Papers and Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.

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Plot

Dheem Tharikida Thom Plot Summary

What happens in Dheem Tharikida Thom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Subru, Maniyanpilla Raju, an innocent bank employee, is head over heels for Rohini yet fears voicing his feelings. His grandmother presses on him to live as a celibate Brahmachari and to join the nearby temple as a priest. Rohini, meanwhile, works as a dancer and artist with the Keerikkad ballet troupe steered by Keerikkad Chellappan Pillai, [Nedumudi Venu]. Subru decides to join the troupe after taking advice from Sankaran Pillai, [Jagathy Sreekumar], Chellappan Nair’s assistant, hoping to win Rohini’s heart.

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The whole story of Dheem Tharikida Thom, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Dheem Tharikida Thom?

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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Dheem Tharikida Thom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dheem Tharikida Thom?

Dheem Tharikida Thom runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

When was Dheem Tharikida Thom released?

Dheem Tharikida Thom was released on January 2, 1986.

Who directed Dheem Tharikida Thom?

Dheem Tharikida Thom was directed by Priyadarshan.

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Who is in the cast of Dheem Tharikida Thom?

Dheem Tharikida Thom stars Maniyanpilla Raju as Shivasubrahmaniam, Lissy as Rohini and Nedumudi Venu as Keerikkad Chellappan Nair, among 11 credited actors.

Does Dheem Tharikida Thom have a post-credit scene?

No. Dheem Tharikida Thom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dheem Tharikida Thom in?

The original language of Dheem Tharikida Thom is Malayalam.

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