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Pachamarathanalil (2008): Cast & Plot

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Pachamarathanalil is a 2008 drama directed by Leo Thaddeus, starring Padmapriya Janakiraman as Anu, Sreenivasan and Nassar. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.

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Pachamarathanalil (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Director
Leo Thaddeus
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Pachamarathanalil About?

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

Sachi, a cartoonist, and his wife Anu cherish their daughter Sandhya. When an advertising filmmaker notices her and proposes to cast her, the parents agree, and Sandhya delights in the newfound attention. However, she suddenly disappears from the shoot site, leading to the revelation of a long‑buried family secret.

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Cast & crew

Pachamarathanalil Cast & Characters

Padmapriya Janakiraman leads the cast as Anu, with Sreenivasan as Sachidanandan and Nassar as C.I. Venkatachala Iyer. Directed by Leo Thaddeus; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Leo Thaddeus

More films directed by Leo Thaddeus: Panthrand, Lonappante Mammodisa, Oru Cinemakkaran and Payyans.

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Plot

Pachamarathanalil Plot Summary

What happens in Pachamarathanalil from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sachidanandan alias Sachi, Sreenivasan is a celebrated cartoonist who crafts Thumpi, a beloved character in a children’s magazine. His wife Anu, a government employee, Padmapriya Janakiraman stands by him, and their seven-year-old daughter Sneha becomes the bright center of their warm, bustling home.

Their gentle, everyday life is painted with care and small triumphs. Sachi’s art, Anu’s steady presence, and Sneha’s infectious curiosity knit a quiet happiness around the family, with Thumpi’s adventures echoing Sneha’s own wonder in the world.

Full summary

The whole story of Pachamarathanalil, scene by scene

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Pachamarathanalil Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pachamarathanalil.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pachamarathanalil?

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 profession of Sachidanandan, the protagonist?

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Pachamarathanalil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Pachamarathanalil?

Pachamarathanalil runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was Pachamarathanalil released?

Pachamarathanalil was released on May 9, 2008.

Who directed Pachamarathanalil?

Pachamarathanalil was directed by Leo Thaddeus.

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Who is in the cast of Pachamarathanalil?

Pachamarathanalil stars Padmapriya Janakiraman as Anu, Sreenivasan as Sachidanandan and Nassar as C.I. Venkatachala Iyer, among 7 credited actors.

Does Pachamarathanalil have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Pachamarathanalil in?

The original language of Pachamarathanalil is Malayalam.

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