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Mazha (2000): Cast & Plot

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Mazha is a 2000 film directed by Lenin Rajendran, starring Samyuktha Varma as Bhadra, Biju Menon and Sindhu Shyam. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Mazha (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Director
Lenin Rajendran
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Mazha About?

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

When Bhadra’s parents discover her infatuation with her music teacher, they arrange her marriage to an engineer. The newlywed couple initially seems settled, but tension erupts as her husband learns of her earlier attachment, forcing Bhadra to confront the strain on their relationship and her own past.

Mazha Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Mazha Cast & Characters

Samyuktha Varma leads the cast as Bhadra, with Biju Menon as Ramanujam Shastrikal and Sindhu Shyam as Jnanam. Directed by Lenin Rajendran; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lenin Rajendran

More films directed by Lenin Rajendran: Makaramanju and Daivathinte Vikrithikal.

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Plot

Mazha Plot Summary

What happens in Mazha 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

Mazha tells the love story of Bhadra, Samyuktha Varma, and her music teacher, Sastrigal Biju Menon. The film opens with a teenage Bhadra arriving to study classical music in Sivapuram, a serene Tamil Brahmin village where the revered shastrigal presides. Her admiration for Sastrigal’s singing grows into a gentle infatuation as she soaks in the rhythms and poetry that fill the air. Bhadra’s creative spark begins to blossom under his tutelage, and the village’s atmosphere—centered near the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu—colors her dreams and emotions.

Full summary

The whole story of Mazha, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mazha?

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 plays Bhadra, the young student at the heart of the story?

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Mazha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Mazha?

Mazha runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Mazha released?

Mazha was released on August 4, 2000.

Who directed Mazha?

Mazha was directed by Lenin Rajendran.

More films by Lenin Rajendran

Who is in the cast of Mazha?

Mazha stars Samyuktha Varma as Bhadra, Biju Menon as Ramanujam Shastrikal and Sindhu Shyam as Jnanam, among 8 credited actors.

Does Mazha have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Mazha in?

The original language of Mazha is Malayalam.

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