Kariyilakkattu Pole (1986): Cast & Plot
Kariyilakkattu Pole is a 1986 thriller directed by P. Padmarajan, starring Mohanlal as Inspector Achuthankutty, Mammootty and Rahman. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- P. Padmarajan
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Jubilee Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kariyilakkattu Pole About?
The premise of Kariyilakkattu Pole without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Inspector Achuthankutty leads the investigation into the shocking murder of a celebrated director‑writer. As evidence mounts, he becomes convinced that three women are linked to the crime, and his relentless pursuit of the truth uncovers hidden motives and dangerous secrets.
Kariyilakkattu Pole Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- murder
- brother brother relationship
- murder investigation
- film director
- detective
- flashback
- rape
- child born of rape
- illegitimate daughter
- director
- based on radio play
- suicide
Kariyilakkattu Pole Cast & Characters
Mohanlal leads the cast as Inspector Achuthankutty, with Mammootty as Harikrishnan and Rahman as Anil Kumar. Directed by P. Padmarajan; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director P. Padmarajan
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Mohanlal as Inspector Achuthankutty -
Mammootty as Harikrishnan - Rahman as Anil Kumar
- Karthika as Shilpa
Also Starring in Kariyilakkattu Pole
· 7 more- Unni Mary Bhaginisevamayi / Parvathi
- Sripriya Shilpa's Mother
- Prem Prakash Menon
- Valsala Menon
- Krishnankutty Nair Appu Pillai
- Jalaja Ragini
- Kothuku Nanappan
More from P. Padmarajan
More films directed by P. Padmarajan: Njan Gandharvan, Innale, Innale and Season.
Kariyilakkattu Pole Plot Summary
What happens in Kariyilakkattu Pole 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
Harikrishnan, a famous movie director, Mammootty is found dead at his house one morning. Deputy Superintendent of Police Achuthankutty, Mohanlal, is assigned to lead the probe and quickly begins gathering facts, witnesses, and the tangled web of motives surrounding the director’s life.
Anilkumar, Rahman, Harikrishnan’s younger brother, is introduced as a romantic interest of Shilpa, Karthika, who had personally known the director and is deeply shaken by his sudden death. The investigation widens as clues mount: a woman’s shoe at the murder scene and other fragments suggesting female involvement sharpen the focus on suspects.
Full summary
The whole story of Kariyilakkattu Pole, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kariyilakkattu Pole?
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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Who is the famous movie director found dead at the start of the story?
Kariyilakkattu Pole Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Kariyilakkaattupole” and “Kariyila Katu Pole”.
- Also known as
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- Kariyilakkaattupole
- Kariyila Katu Pole
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Kariyilakkattu Pole FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kariyilakkattu Pole, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kariyilakkattu Pole?
Kariyilakkattu Pole runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Kariyilakkattu Pole released?
Kariyilakkattu Pole was released on March 21, 1986.
Who directed Kariyilakkattu Pole?
Kariyilakkattu Pole was directed by P. Padmarajan.
More films by P. Padmarajan Who is in the cast of Kariyilakkattu Pole?
Kariyilakkattu Pole stars Mohanlal as Inspector Achuthankutty, Mammootty as Harikrishnan and Rahman as Anil Kumar, among 11 credited actors.
Does Kariyilakkattu Pole have a post-credit scene?
No. Kariyilakkattu Pole has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kariyilakkattu Pole in?
The original language of Kariyilakkattu Pole is Malayalam.
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