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Thakara (1979): Cast

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Thakara is a 1979 film directed by Bharathan, starring Prathap Pothan as Thakara, Surekha and K.G Menon. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.

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Thakara (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Bharathan
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Thakara About?

The premise of Thakara without spoilers.

Thakara, an orphan with a childlike mind but a pure heart, befriends Subhashini, the village’s ideal girl. Misled by Chellappanashari, he sleeps with her; her father Mathu Mooppan beats him unconscious. Driven by revenge, Thakara later buys a knife and kills Mooppan. When Subhashini spurns his proposal, he meets a tragic end on a moving train.

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Cast & crew

Thakara Cast & Characters

Prathap Pothan leads the cast as Thakara, with Surekha as Subhashini and K.G Menon as Mathu Mooppan. Directed by Bharathan; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Bharathan

More films directed by Bharathan: Bairavaa, Athithi, Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Churam.

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FAQ

Thakara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Thakara?

Thakara runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Thakara released?

Thakara was released on September 28, 1979.

Who directed Thakara?

Thakara was directed by Bharathan.

More films by Bharathan

Who is in the cast of Thakara?

Thakara stars Prathap Pothan as Thakara, Surekha as Subhashini and K.G Menon as Mathu Mooppan, among 7 credited actors.

Does Thakara have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Thakara in?

The original language of Thakara is Malayalam.

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