Pathram (1999): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Pathram is a 1999 action thriller directed by Joshiy, starring Suresh Gopi as Nandagopal, Murali and Shammi Thilakan. It runs 2 hours 58 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 58m (178 min)
- Director
- Joshiy
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Seven Arts International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pathram About?
The premise of Pathram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nandagopal, associate editor at Keralareshmi, is respected. Born in Mumbai, he is Venugopal’s son, a journalist killed by a mafia. In Kochi he teams with Sekharan, a former Naxalite who runs Jagratha newspaper. Sekharan opposes Vishwanathan, a businessman with a stake in Keralareshmi; exposing his role in Vincent Paul’s murder sparks a political crisis.
Pathram Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- investigation
- reporter
- conspiracy
- newspaper editor
- whistleblower
- police officer
- murder
- detective
- bomb
- newspaper
- journalist
- murder of a police officer
Where to Watch Pathram
Stream it on Sun Nxt, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Pathram Cast & Characters
Suresh Gopi leads the cast as Nandagopal, with Murali as Shekharan and Shammi Thilakan as CI Haridas. Directed by Joshiy; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joshiy
- Suresh Gopi as Nandagopal
- Murali as Shekharan
- Shammi Thilakan as CI Haridas
- Manju Warrier as Devika Shekhar
Also Starring in Pathram
· 28 more- Biju Menon SP Firoz Mohammed
- Cochin Haneefa DIG J. David Sabhapathy
- Janardhanan
- Vijayakumar
- Sukumari
- Jayasurya Journalist
- Jagannatha Varma Pattathil Outhakkutty
- N F Varghese Viswanathan
- T. P. Madhavan
- Gayathri Varsha Aswathy
- Kunchan
- Spadikam George Thomas Vazhakkali
- Babu Namboothiri
- Chali Pala
- Abhirami Shilpa Mary Cherian
- Nandu Poduval
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Pathram Plot Summary
What happens in Pathram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nandagopal, Suresh Gopi, is an aggressive associate editor at Kerala Reshmi, one of the city’s leading newspapers, and he carries the weight of a family legacy. His father, Venugopal, was a legendary journalist who earned respect and enmity in equal measure, having been killed by the textile mafia for his unwavering support of trade unions. This history shapes Nandagopal’s worldview: he believes the truth must be fought for, even if it means courting risk and stepping on powerful toes. In the bustling, politically charged city of Kochi, Nandagopal’s path crosses with Shekharan, Murali, an aging naxalite who runs Jagratha, a fiercely independent newspaper that is feared by the city’s hypocritical political class.
Full summary
The whole story of Pathram, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Pathram?
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Pathram FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Pathram, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pathram?
Pathram runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
When was Pathram released?
Pathram was released on June 1, 1999.
Who directed Pathram?
Pathram was directed by Joshiy.
More films by Joshiy Who is in the cast of Pathram?
Pathram stars Suresh Gopi as Nandagopal, Murali as Shekharan and Shammi Thilakan as CI Haridas, among 32 credited actors.
Where can I watch Pathram?
In the US, Pathram is streaming on Sun Nxt and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Pathram have a post-credit scene?
No. Pathram has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pathram in?
The original language of Pathram is Malayalam.
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