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Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Skip it if
- Graphic violence bothers you
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
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Audiences 68GoodWatch 69
IMDb6.8
Running time
2 h 47 min
Longer than 9 in 10 dramas, +58 min on the typical 109
typical 109167Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 120 countries
+110Released
1978
October 27, 1978
48 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
Malayalam
Original language
Made in
- India
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 3 moreDirecting · 1
- Navodaya Appachan Director
Writing · 1
- N Govindankutty Story
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