Nirakkoottu (1985): Cast & Plot
Nirakkoottu is a 1985 drama directed by Joshiy, starring Mammootty as Ravi Varma, Urvashi and Sumalatha. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Joshiy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Jubilee Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nirakkoottu About?
The premise of Nirakkoottu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sasikala Varghese, a journalist, investigates Ravi Varma, a once‑wealthy man on death row for murdering his wife Mercy—who is also Sasikala’s sister. Her acclaimed coverage of the case gains praise, but a day before his execution Ravi escapes from prison, pulling Sasikala and a cast of others into a tangled web of secrets and revenge.
Nirakkoottu Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- murder
- marriage
- dysfunctional marriage
- uxoricide
- death of sister
- revenge
- blackmail
- divorce
- miscarriage of justice
- murder of wife
- escape from prison
- death sentence
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- interview
- reporter
- advertising agency
- dancer
- pregnancy
- death row
- framed for murder
- model
Nirakkoottu Cast & Characters
Mammootty leads the cast as Ravi Varma, with Urvashi as Sasikala Varghese and Sumalatha as Mercy. Directed by Joshiy; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joshiy
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Mammootty as Ravi Varma - Urvashi as Sasikala Varghese
- Sumalatha as Mercy
- Jose Prakash as M. K. Abraham
Also Starring in Nirakkoottu
· 5 more- Lissy Dr. Suma
- Babu Namboothiri Ajith
- Baiju Santhosh Boy at the Petrol Pump
- Prathapa Chandran Paul Mathew
- K. P. A. C. Azeez Jailor
More from Joshiy
More films directed by Joshiy: Paappan, Porinju Mariam Jose, Lailaa O Lailaa and Avatharam.
Nirakkoottu Plot Summary
What happens in Nirakkoottu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sasikala Varghese begins a new chapter as a news reporter for the Malayalam daily Keralarema, a paper owned by M. K. Abraham. She shares a living space with her friend and confidante, Dr. Suma, and her first major assignment is to interview Ravi Varma, a wealthy business figure who stands condemned to death for the murder of his wife, Mercy—Mercy is also Sasikala’s sister. The legal path seems clear: the Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence and the President has rejected Ravi’s appeal. Sasikala’s article hits the press and earns her praise from her boss in a formal meeting, yet the newsroom ambience shifts when a cryptic feedback letter arrives at the Keralarema office, hinting that the published account may not tell the whole truth.
Full summary
The whole story of Nirakkoottu, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Nirakkoottu?
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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What is the name of the news reporter who works for Keralarema?
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Nirakkoottu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nirakkoottu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nirakkoottu?
Nirakkoottu runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Nirakkoottu released?
Nirakkoottu was released on September 12, 1985.
Who directed Nirakkoottu?
Nirakkoottu was directed by Joshiy.
More films by Joshiy Who is in the cast of Nirakkoottu?
Nirakkoottu stars Mammootty as Ravi Varma, Urvashi as Sasikala Varghese and Sumalatha as Mercy, among 9 credited actors.
Does Nirakkoottu have a post-credit scene?
No. Nirakkoottu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nirakkoottu in?
The original language of Nirakkoottu is Malayalam.
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