Mathilukal
"What is Freedom?"
Originally released in 1990. Mathilukal is a romance/drama film. directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mammootty, Murali, and Ravi Vallathol
Synopsis
Mathilukal ('Walls') is a free adaptation of the novelette of the same name, written by the celebrated Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Autobiographical in character, it is set against the background of India’s freedom struggle in the ’40s when he was serving a term of imprisonment in the Trivandrum Central Jail. When the film opens, we see Basheer in a police lock-up, quite at home in the company of a few petty criminals. He has been languishing there for more than a year now without a trial.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (16 votes)
Language
ML
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ML
Production Companies
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathilukal about?
Mathilukal ('Walls') is a free adaptation of the novelette of the same name, written by the celebrated Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Autobiographical in character, it is set against th...
Who directed Mathilukal?
Mathilukal was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
How long is Mathilukal?
Mathilukal has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Mathilukal released?
Mathilukal was released on May 18, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mathilukal?
The main cast of Mathilukal includes Mammootty, Murali, Ravi Vallathol, Thilakan, Sreenath.