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Mulla (2008): Cast & Plot

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Mulla is a 2008 crime drama directed by Lal Jose, starring Dileep as Karakkattu Mulla, Meera Nandan and Biju Menon. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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Mulla (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Lal Jose
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Mulla About?

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

An orphaned baby brings a middle-class woman closer to a goon and his people.

Mulla Themes & Keywords

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  • baby
  • woman
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Cast & crew

Mulla Cast & Characters

Dileep leads the cast as Karakkattu Mulla, with Meera Nandan as Lachi and Biju Menon as Ambi. Directed by Lal Jose; 31 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lal Jose

More films directed by Lal Jose: Solomante Theneechakal, Meow, Nalpathiyonnu and Thattumpurath Achuthan.

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Plot

Mulla Plot Summary

What happens in Mulla from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lachi is a hard-working 19-year-old who supports her family after her father’s mysterious death. While traveling by train, Mulla, a gangster from the Karakkattu Colony, and his men board the carriage and bicker over petty issues. They discover a baby hidden in a bag on the train and, after a fruitless search for the parents, Mulla decides to adopt the child. Over time, the bond between them deepens, and the pair gradually fall in love, navigating a harsh world where loyalty and survival blur moral lines.

Full summary

The whole story of Mulla, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mulla?

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

Mulla FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Mulla?

Mulla runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Mulla released?

Mulla was released on March 27, 2008.

Who directed Mulla?

Mulla was directed by Lal Jose.

More films by Lal Jose

Who is in the cast of Mulla?

Mulla stars Dileep as Karakkattu Mulla, Meera Nandan as Lachi and Biju Menon as Ambi, among 31 credited actors.

Does Mulla have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Mulla in?

The original language of Mulla is Malayalam.

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