Adimakal (1969)

Original title

അടിമകൾ

Directed by

K. S. Sethumadhavan

Genre

drama

Country

India

Runtime

2h 25m

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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How it feels

The film focuses on a group of people trapped in oppressive circumstances in Kerala. It follows their struggles for dignity and survival. The story is based on a novel about social hierarchy and exploitation.

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What happens

Adimakal (transl. Slaves) is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Pamman. The film was remade in Hindi as Intezar (1973) in Telugu as Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977) and in Tamil as Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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