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Roudram (2008): Cast & Plot

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Roudram is a 2008 crime action film directed by Renji Panicker, starring Manju as Prabha Narendran, Subair and Vijayaraghavan. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.

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Roudram (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Renji Panicker
Genres
Crime , Action
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Roudram About?

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

Narendran, an upright police officer, is assigned to investigate the homicide of a powerful drug lord. As he closes in on the truth, he faces relentless interference and pressure from influential figures determined to thwart his pursuit of justice.

Roudram Themes & Keywords

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  • death
  • police
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Cast & crew

Roudram Cast & Characters

Manju leads the cast as Prabha Narendran, with Subair as Kambilikandam Jose and Vijayaraghavan as Pattakkalil Purushothaman Pillai. Directed by Renji Panicker; 32 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Renji Panicker

One more film directed by Renji Panicker: Bharathchandran I.P.S.

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Plot

Roudram Plot Summary

What happens in Roudram 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

Kambilikandam Jose, Subair a drug baron in Kochi, travels to meet Pattakkalil Purushothaman “Appichai” Pilla, Vijayaraghavan one of South India’s largest drug dealers, hoping to secure a massive hike in his commission. Appichai arrives with his foster son Sethumadhavan “Sethu”, Saikumar. Appichai calls Sethu, who is on a cruise in Goa. Upon his return to Kochi, Sethu kills Jose with the help of IG Balagopal, Ramu. The murder triggers a strong wave of protests across the state, and the Chief Minister Bhargavan Menon, Janardhanan, orders a detailed investigation to uncover the truth behind the violence and the power network fueling it.

Full summary

The whole story of Roudram, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Roudram?

9 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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Who is the aggressive police officer leading the investigation in the film?

Details

Roudram Also Known As

Also known as “The Daring Policewala”.

Also known as
  • The Daring Policewala

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FAQ

Roudram FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Roudram?

Roudram runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was Roudram released?

Roudram was released on January 31, 2008.

Who directed Roudram?

Roudram was directed by Renji Panicker.

More films by Renji Panicker

Who is in the cast of Roudram?

Roudram stars Manju as Prabha Narendran, Subair as Kambilikandam Jose and Vijayaraghavan as Pattakkalil Purushothaman Pillai, among 32 credited actors.

Does Roudram have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Roudram in?

The original language of Roudram is Malayalam.

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