Kodiyettam
"The Ascent"
Originally released in 1978. Kodiyettam is a drama film. directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gopi, KPAC Lalitha, and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Synopsis
Sankarankutty, a village simpleton, lives a carefree life, indulges in childish pursuits, lives off the money given to him by his sister (working elsewhere as a servant), and eats quite voraciously. Then one day he gets married, but the wife is frustrated by his aimless lifestyle & irresponsible attitude (even after she gets pregnant). So she goes back to her parents. Meanwhile, his sister who is now living with her lover, can no longer provide for him, and a kind widow who used to care for him passes away. He has nowhere & nobody to fall back on, and from this point on, as he starts a job as assistant to a lorry driver, he starts looking at life in a whole new way and begins to mature as well.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
ML
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ML
Production Companies
- Chitralekha Film Co-operative
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kodiyettam about?
Sankarankutty, a village simpleton, lives a carefree life, indulges in childish pursuits, lives off the money given to him by his sister (working elsewhere as a servant), and eats quite voraciously...
Who directed Kodiyettam?
Kodiyettam was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
How long is Kodiyettam?
Kodiyettam has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Kodiyettam released?
Kodiyettam was released on May 12, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kodiyettam?
The main cast of Kodiyettam includes Gopi, KPAC Lalitha, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Aranmula Ponnamma, Kaviyoor Ponnamma.