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Nadodikkattu

1987Movie2 h 38 min

Comedy
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

Summary

After losing their jobs, Dasan and Vijayan have no hope of finding work in Kerala. They plan to escape to Dubai, but end up in Chennai. Can they find luck there?

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Sathyan Anthikad
Written by
Sreenivasan, Lal, Siddique
Produced by
Mammootty, Mohanlal, Seema
Music by
Shyam

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Facts

May 6, 1987 · 2 h 38 min · Comedy

Released
May 6, 1987
Runtime
2 h 38 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
Made in
India
Budget
$25,000

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Nadodikkattu worth watching?"

Questions about Nadodikkattu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Nadodikkattu worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.8).

Is Nadodikkattu okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Nadodikkattu make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is Nadodikkattu plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Nadodikkattu in English?

Malayalam

No, it was made in Malayalam.