Eeta (1978): Cast & Plot
Eeta is a 1978 romantic thriller directed by I V Sasi, starring Kamal Haasan as Ramu, M G Soman and Madhu. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- I V Sasi
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Cherupushpam Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Eeta About?
The premise of Eeta without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ramu’s father, a respected member of his community, is employed by the seemingly respectable Gopalan, unaware that his boss is secretly running a smuggling operation. When Gopalan’s crimes are uncovered, a bitter rivalry erupts, shattering both families’ lives and forcing them to confront betrayal and danger.
Eeta Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- father
- man
- love triangle
Eeta Cast & Characters
Kamal Haasan leads the cast as Ramu, with M G Soman as Gopalan and Madhu as Varuthunni. Directed by I V Sasi; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director I V Sasi
- Kamal Haasan as Ramu
- M G Soman as Gopalan
- Madhu as Varuthunni
- Seema as Sreedevi
Also Starring in Eeta
· 10 more- Jose Prakash Narayanan
- Sheela Annamma
- Janardhanan Kurup
- Kuthiravattam Pappu Paramu
- Meena
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma
- Sankaradi
- Prem Prakash Abraham
- Kottayam Santha
- Jaya Guhanathan
More from I V Sasi
More films directed by I V Sasi: Balram v/s Tharadas, Sradha, Anubhoothi and Varnapakittu.
Eeta Plot Summary
What happens in Eeta from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gopalan M G Soman runs a local cane wholesale operation, buying canes from workers and selling them at a premium, but the ledger hides a darker truth: sandalwood smuggling hides within the cane trade. Varuthunni Madhu leads the workers with a reputation for honesty, earning the loyalty of his team, who look to him as a fair and steadfast figure. Ramu Kamal Haasan is Varuthunni’s adopted son, and he harbors deep feelings for Sreedevi Seema, Narayanan’s daughter and a fellow worker of Varuthunni. Narayanan, a co-worker of Varuthunni, is played by Jose Prakash, and his presence weighs on the growing tension in the camp. Annamma Sheela is a widow who also harbors affection for Ramu, complicating loyalties within this tight-knit community.
Full summary
The whole story of Eeta, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Eeta?
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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Who is the cane wholesaler that secretly smuggles sandalwood?
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Eeta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Eeta, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Eeta?
Eeta runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Eeta released?
Eeta was released on November 10, 1978.
Who directed Eeta?
Eeta was directed by I V Sasi.
More films by I V Sasi Who is in the cast of Eeta?
Eeta stars Kamal Haasan as Ramu, M G Soman as Gopalan and Madhu as Varuthunni, among 14 credited actors.
Does Eeta have a post-credit scene?
No. Eeta has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Eeta in?
The original language of Eeta is Malayalam.
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