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Magic Lamp (2008): Cast & Plot

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Magic Lamp is a 2008 drama directed by K K Haridas, starring Jayaram as Sunny Kuruvilla / Dr Nandakumar / Chandrasenan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Meena. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Magic Lamp (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
K K Haridas
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Magic Lamp About?

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

Magic Lamp, released in 2008, is an Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. K. Haridas and produced by Cherupuzha Jose. It features Jayaram, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Kottayam Nazeer and Meena in the principal roles, with a musical score composed by Ouseppachan.

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Cast & crew

Magic Lamp Cast & Characters

Jayaram leads the cast as Sunny Kuruvilla / Dr Nandakumar / Chandrasenan, with Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Achutha Menon and Meena as Anupama. Directed by K K Haridas; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from K K Haridas

More films directed by K K Haridas: Josettante Hero, Maanikyan, C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inch and Panchapaandavar.

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Plot

Magic Lamp Plot Summary

What happens in Magic Lamp from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Anupama, a young woman traveling through Bengaluru, starts with a straightforward dream: to land a job as an air hostess and carve out a life of independence. Yet her family’s traditional views cast a long shadow over her ambitions. They believe a woman should not work outside the home and insist she marry a prearranged fiancé instead. Faced with this pressure, Anupama drifts between hope and fear, trying to figure out a way to chart her own path without breaking her family’s heart. To buy time and deflect the mounting pressure, she spins a web of lies, claiming she is in love with a college coach who can rescue her from the looming marriage.

Full summary

The whole story of Magic Lamp, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Magic Lamp?

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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FAQ

Magic Lamp FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Magic Lamp?

Magic Lamp runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Magic Lamp released?

Magic Lamp was released on June 7, 2008.

Who directed Magic Lamp?

Magic Lamp was directed by K K Haridas.

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Who is in the cast of Magic Lamp?

Magic Lamp stars Jayaram as Sunny Kuruvilla / Dr Nandakumar / Chandrasenan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Achutha Menon and Meena as Anupama, among 18 credited actors.

Does Magic Lamp have a post-credit scene?

No. Magic Lamp has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Magic Lamp in?

The original language of Magic Lamp is Malayalam.

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