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Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992): Cast & Plot

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Pappayude Swantham Appoos is a 1992 family drama directed by Fazil, starring Badusha Mohammed as Appoos, Mammootty and Shobana. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.

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Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 22m (142 min)
Director
Fazil
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Pappayude Swantham Appoos About?

The premise of Pappayude Swantham Appoos without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Balachandran throws himself into work after the death of his wife Bhama, unintentionally distancing himself from his son Appu. When Appu returns for a school break, his father promises a series of trips, yet his job keeps him occupied. The film gently portrays the evolving bond between father and son as they confront grief and learn to reconnect.

Pappayude Swantham Appoos Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • widower
  • workaholic
  • father son relationship
  • death
  • wife
  • father
  • nosebleed
  • hallucination
  • loss of wife
  • neglected child
  • terminal illness
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Cast & crew

Pappayude Swantham Appoos Cast & Characters

Badusha Mohammed leads the cast as Appoos, with Mammootty as Balachandran and Shobana as Bhama. Directed by Fazil; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Fazil: Living Together, Kancheepurathe Kalyanam, Moz & Cat and Oru Naal Oru Kanavu.

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Plot

Pappayude Swantham Appoos Plot Summary

What happens in Pappayude Swantham Appoos from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Balachandran [Mammootty] had resorted to his work after being unable to cope with the death of his wife, Bhama [Shobana]. During the process, he unintentionally neglects his only son, Appu [Badusha Mohammed]. When Appu returns home from his boarding school during vacation, Balachandran promises him many things, but is unable to fulfill any of them as he is caught up with work. Meanwhile, Appu befriends his Nanny Meenakshi [Seena Dadi], much to the annoyance of Balachandran.

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Who plays the role of Balachandran in the film?

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Pappayude Swantham Appoos FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Pappayude Swantham Appoos?

Pappayude Swantham Appoos runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

When was Pappayude Swantham Appoos released?

Pappayude Swantham Appoos was released on September 4, 1992.

Who directed Pappayude Swantham Appoos?

Pappayude Swantham Appoos was directed by Fazil.

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Who is in the cast of Pappayude Swantham Appoos?

Pappayude Swantham Appoos stars Badusha Mohammed as Appoos, Mammootty as Balachandran and Shobana as Bhama, among 16 credited actors.

Does Pappayude Swantham Appoos have a post-credit scene?

No. Pappayude Swantham Appoos has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pappayude Swantham Appoos in?

The original language of Pappayude Swantham Appoos is Malayalam.

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