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Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987): Cast & Plot

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Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam is a 1987 drama directed by Kamal, starring Mohanlal as Eby Abraham, Karthika and Thilakan. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Kamal
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam About?

The premise of Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Aby Abraham, an orphan who looks after other street children and fellow orphans, makes a living by staging street performances. His world is upended when he meets Annie Mol; their mutual love transforms his life and the fate of the kids he cares for.

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Cast & Characters

Mohanlal leads the cast as Eby Abraham, with Karthika as Annie Mol and Thilakan as Priest. Directed by Kamal; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kamal

More films directed by Kamal: Vivekanandan Viralanu, Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal, Utopiayile Rajavu and Nadan.

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Plot

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Plot Summary

What happens in Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mohanlal as Eby Abraham leads a nomadic life, caring for a cluster of orphaned children who travel with him and survive by performing street magic. Their small, makeshift family moves from town to town, turning every street corner into a stage and every shared moment into a lesson in trust. Eby’s presence is steady and gentle, a protective core around the youngsters who look up to him with a mix of affection and vulnerability. The bond among them feels as natural as a shepherd tending his flock, with laughter and risk mingling in equal measure as they navigate hunger, danger, and fleeting joys on the margins of society.

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The whole story of Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam?

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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Details

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Unnikale Orukadhaparayam” and “Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam”.

Also known as
  • Unnikale Orukadhaparayam
  • Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam

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Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam?

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam released?

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam was released on July 4, 1987.

Who directed Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam?

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam was directed by Kamal.

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Who is in the cast of Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam?

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam stars Mohanlal as Eby Abraham, Karthika as Annie Mol and Thilakan as Priest, among 11 credited actors.

Does Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam have a post-credit scene?

No. Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam in?

The original language of Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam is Malayalam.

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