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Vartha (1986): Cast & Plot

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Vartha is a 1986 drama directed by I V Sasi, starring Mammootty as Madhavan Kutty, Rahman and Seema. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Vartha (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
I V Sasi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Vartha About?

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

Vartha is about the freedom of the press and the “struggle between corrupt politicians and angry heroes”

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Cast & crew

Vartha Cast & Characters

Mammootty leads the cast as Madhavan Kutty, with Rahman as Unnikrishnan and Seema as Radha. Directed by I V Sasi; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from I V Sasi

More films directed by I V Sasi: Balram v/s Tharadas, Sradha, Anubhoothi and Varnapakittu.

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Plot

Vartha Plot Summary

What happens in Vartha 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

Madhavankutty [Mammootty] is a committed journalist who dedicates his work to exposing corruption within the government. He operates in a world where power and money often tilt the scales away from ordinary citizens, and his resolve puts him in direct conflict with those who would rather keep the system intact. He comes from a family grounded in ordinary life—his father Keshavan Nair and his mother Kunjulaksmi provide a quiet backdrop to the turbulent events around him.

Full summary

The whole story of Vartha, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Vartha?

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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Vartha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Vartha?

Vartha runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Vartha released?

Vartha was released on February 27, 1986.

Who directed Vartha?

Vartha was directed by I V Sasi.

More films by I V Sasi

Who is in the cast of Vartha?

Vartha stars Mammootty as Madhavan Kutty, Rahman as Unnikrishnan and Seema as Radha, among 6 credited actors.

Does Vartha have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Vartha in?

The original language of Vartha is Malayalam.

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