Underplayed Gems

Thacholi Ambu (1978)

Thacholi Ambu poster
Original title
തച്ചോളി അമ്പു
Directed by
Navodaya Appachan
Genre
drama
Country
India
Runtime
2h 47m
Rated
U
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

The film tells the story of a legendary warrior from Kerala's history. It follows his adventures and conflicts in a bygone era.

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What happens

Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first anamorphic CinemaScope film in Malayalam. Starring Prem Nazir in the title role, alongside Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Made on a cost of ₹30 lakh, the film grossed more than ₹1 crore at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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