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Kaazhcha (2004): Cast & Plot

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Kaazhcha is a 2004 drama directed by Blessy, starring Mammootty as Madhavan, Yash Gawli and Hakim Rawther. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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Kaazhcha (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Blessy
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Kaazhcha About?

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

After surviving the Gujarat earthquake on Republic Day, young Pavan drifts to Kerala, where television operator Madhavan finds him among beggars. Though initially reluctant, Madhavan welcomes the boy into his home, forming a strong bond. When authorities order Pavan’s return to Gujarat, the family faces the painful decision of letting him go.

Kaazhcha Themes & Keywords

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  • family relationships
  • young
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Cast & crew

Kaazhcha Cast & Characters

Mammootty leads the cast as Madhavan, with Yash Gawli as Pavan a.k.a. Kochundapri and Hakim Rawther as Man at film club society. Directed by Blessy; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Blessy

More films directed by Blessy, best-rated first: The Goat Life, Kalimannu, Pranayam and Bhramaram.

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Plot

Kaazhcha Plot Summary

What happens in Kaazhcha 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

Madhavan, Mammootty, is a simple village man who discovers the film bug early in life and, choosing passion over studies, becomes a roaming projectionist. He travels the countryside with a small 16 mm projector, turning temple festivals and public gatherings into intimate cinema experiences under open skies. With his wife Lakshmi, Padmapriya Janakiraman, and their daughter at home, he builds a life centered on reels, shared stories, and the joy films bring to their community.

Full summary

The whole story of Kaazhcha, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Kaazhcha?

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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Kaazhcha Also Known As

Also known as “Kazhcha”.

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  • Kazhcha

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FAQ

Kaazhcha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Kaazhcha?

Kaazhcha runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Kaazhcha released?

Kaazhcha was released on August 27, 2004.

Who directed Kaazhcha?

Kaazhcha was directed by Blessy.

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Who is in the cast of Kaazhcha?

Kaazhcha stars Mammootty as Madhavan, Yash Gawli as Pavan a.k.a. Kochundapri and Hakim Rawther as Man at film club society, among 13 credited actors.

Does Kaazhcha have a post-credit scene?

No. Kaazhcha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kaazhcha in?

The original language of Kaazhcha is Malayalam.

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