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Prajapathi (2006): Cast & Plot

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Prajapathi is a 2006 thriller directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty as Devarmadom Narayanan, Nedumudi Venu and Siddique.

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Prajapathi (2006) movie poster
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Director
Ranjith
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Prajapathi About?

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

Devar Madom Narayanan (Mammootty) is accused of murdering his father and of treating his mother cruelly. Sent to a juvenile home at 13, he serves his sentence there. Upon release he returns to his native Perumalpuram, where he quickly rises as a village leader, driving out the corrupt and the criminal elements. His vigilant crusade against wrongdoers earns him numerous enemies.

Prajapathi Themes & Keywords

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  • village
  • father
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Cast & crew

Prajapathi Cast & Characters

Mammootty leads the cast as Devarmadom Narayanan, with Nedumudi Venu as Kaliyarmadom Kunjambu Nair and Siddique as Giri. Directed by Ranjith; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ranjith

More films directed by Ranjith: Drama, Puthan Panam, Leela and Loham.

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Plot

Prajapathi Plot Summary

What happens in Prajapathi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Devarmadom Narayanan, Mammootty, returns to Perumalpuram after serving time in a juvenile home for the accusation that haunted him since age 13—a charge tied to killing his father while his mother endured cruelty. He steps back into public life with a quiet resolve, quickly emerging as a strong-eyed leader who aims to purge the village of wrongdoers by expelling them, restoring a fragile order to the community.

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The whole story of Prajapathi, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Prajapathi?

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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Prajapathi FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Prajapathi, each answered in a sentence.

When was Prajapathi released?

Prajapathi was released on June 15, 2006.

Who directed Prajapathi?

Prajapathi was directed by Ranjith.

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Who is in the cast of Prajapathi?

Prajapathi stars Mammootty as Devarmadom Narayanan, Nedumudi Venu as Kaliyarmadom Kunjambu Nair and Siddique as Giri, among 24 credited actors.

Does Prajapathi have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Prajapathi in?

The original language of Prajapathi is Malayalam.

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