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Karunyam (1997)

Karunyam poster
Original title
കാരുണ്യം
Directed by
A. K. Lohithadas
Genre
drama, family
Country
India
Runtime
2h 23m
Rated
U
Rating
10.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

An unemployed man faces a series of hardships in his family life. The story focuses on a loving father who sacrifices everything for his family while dealing with stress and difficult circumstances.

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What happens

Karunyam is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Jayaram, Murali and Divya Unni in the leading roles. The film discusses the mishaps faced by an unemployed man in his family. It is considered one of the best scripts written by Lohithadas. The major portions of the film was shot in Lakkidi, Palakkad. The performances from the lead cast were appreciated, especially that of Murali, who plays the complex character of a loving but stressed father, who sacrifices everything for his family. It is considered to be one of the finest performances from Murali. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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