Ithikkara Pakki (1980)

Original title

Ithikkara Pakky

Directed by

J. Sasikumar

Genre

historical film

Country

India

Runtime

2h 11m

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film tells the story of Ithikkara Pakki, a 19th century outlaw in the Travancore Kingdom of India who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. It follows his life and exploits as a heroic figure in Kerala folklore, including his friendship with fellow bandit Kayamkulam Kochunni.

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What happens

Ithikkara Pakki (or Ithikkara Pakky / Ethikkara Pakki / Ethikkara Pakky) was an Indian outlaw who lived in the Travancore Kingdom in the 19th century. He is said to have plundered from the rich and distributed to the poor. Pakki, whose real name was Muhammad Abdul Khader, hails from Ithikkara village. He is said to have moved as swiftly as a bird or butterfly, meaning Pakki in Malayalam, hence he was known by the name Ithikkara Pakki. Legends on him are part of the folklore of Kerala where he is represented as a heroic outlaw. Stories about him often include his friend and fellow bandit Kayamkulam Kochunni. Ithikkara Pakki is depicted in various films, television and literature. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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