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Achan (2011)

Achan poster
Directed by
Ali Akbar
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

The film is about a father and his relationship with his family. It follows the challenges and emotional conflicts that arise within the household as the father navigates his role.

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What happens

Achan (transl. Father) is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Ali Akbar and starring Thilakan. The film is based on a drama of the same name written by S. R. Raveendran, who also scripted the film. The film's shooting began on 28 July 2010, and was scheduled to release by October. Several issues regarding the casting of Thilakan, an expelled member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, led the film to a delayed release on 14 January 2011. Ali Akbar's wife produced the film; the music was composed by his daughter. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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