Peruvazhiyambalam (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Peruvazhiyambalam is a drama and crime film directed by P Padmarajan, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Peruvazhiyambalam is a 1979 Malayalam film directed by P. Padmarajan based on his novel of the same name. It marked Padmarajan's directorial debut and the acting debut for Ashokan who plays the central character Raman. The film is an incisive examination of how violence or totalitarianism works in our society; it dealt with disturbing questions relating to masculinity and how people adore and dread it at the same time. The Hindu described this film as one of the finest films in Malayalam. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The film was included in IBN Live's list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
Who’s in it. Peruvazhiyambalam stars Ashokan as Raman, KPAC Lalitha as Devayani, Azeez as Prabhakaran Pillai and Jose Prakash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Peruvazhiyambalam has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peruvazhiyambalam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peruvazhiyambalam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peruvazhiyambalam (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peruvazhiyambalam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peruvazhiyambalam worth watching?
- Peruvazhiyambalam holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peruvazhiyambalam?
- Peruvazhiyambalam stars Ashokan, KPAC Lalitha, Azeez, Jose Prakash and Ramesh.
- When was Peruvazhiyambalam released?
- Peruvazhiyambalam was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.