Pretham (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Pretham is a 2016 comedy horror film directed by Ranjith Sankar, starring Jayasurya as John Don Bosco, Aju Varghese and Govind Padmasoorya. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $2,804 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Ranjith Sankar
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Dreams N Beyond
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pretham About?
The premise of Pretham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of friends running a coastal resort find themselves troubled by a series of unexplained occurrences. As the situation escalates, they seek help from John Don Bosco, a mentalist, to determine if a paranormal presence is responsible for the unsettling events. The investigation promises to reveal startling answers to the questions plaguing the friends.
Pretham Cast & Characters
Jayasurya leads the cast as John Don Bosco, with Aju Varghese as Denny Kokken and Govind Padmasoorya as Shibu Majeed. Directed by Ranjith Sankar; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ranjith Sankar
- Jayasurya as John Don Bosco
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Aju Varghese as Denny Kokken - Govind Padmasoorya as Shibu Majeed
- Sharafudheen as Priyalal
Also Starring in Pretham
· 11 more- Shruti Ramachandran Clara
- Devan Principal of National Law College
- Sharanya Menon Amritha
- Sunil Sukhada
- Dharmajan Bolgatty Yesu
- Hareesh Peradi Priest
- Vijay Babu Sub-Inspector of Police
- Arya Babu Shalini
- Nyla Usha Maya
- Pearle Maaney Suhanisa
- Sathi Premji Mary / Dakini
More from Ranjith Sankar
More films directed by Ranjith Sankar, best-rated first: Jai Ganesh, 4 Years, Sunny and Pretham 2.
Pretham Plot Summary
What happens in Pretham 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
Denny Kokken, Aju Varghese, Shibu Majeed, Govind Padmasoorya, and Priyalal, Sharafudheen, have been friends since college and, as they edge into their thirties, dream of a laid‑back, semi‑retired life. Their plan is to pool their money and launch a resort in Kerala, a venture meant to blend work with vacation days and sunlit leisure. The trio throws everything they have into this dream, envisioning long summers, the chatter of guests, and a break from the grind of ordinary life. At first, the resort’s opening buzz feels like a fresh start, with shared jokes, late-night talks, and the simple joy of building something together.
Full summary
The whole story of Pretham, scene by scene
Pretham Box Office
Pretham grossed $2,804 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.8K
- International
- $2.8K
Pretham Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pretham.
How Well Do You Know Pretham?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which Indian state is the resort being built?
Pretham Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ghost” and “Raj Mahal Returns”.
- Also known as
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- Ghost
- Raj Mahal Returns
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Pretham FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pretham, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pretham?
Pretham runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Pretham released?
Pretham was released on August 12, 2016.
Who directed Pretham?
Pretham was directed by Ranjith Sankar.
More films by Ranjith Sankar Who is in the cast of Pretham?
Pretham stars Jayasurya as John Don Bosco, Aju Varghese as Denny Kokken and Govind Padmasoorya as Shibu Majeed, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Pretham make at the box office?
Pretham grossed $2,804 worldwide.
Does Pretham have a post-credit scene?
No. Pretham has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pretham in?
The original language of Pretham is Malayalam.
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