Rathinirvedam (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1978, Rathinirvedam is a notable film directed by Bharathan, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place in a small village surrounded by hills and valleys. Young Pappu, a teenager, awaiting school results to go to college, has plenty of time on hand. His trouble is adolescence, but neither his mother nor his aunt can diagnose his affliction. Everything around him excites and stimulates his sexual curiosity. Twenty plus Rathi, the girl next door, has been chechi (elder sister) to him since he was a child. Unaware of the stirrings of his desire, she dismisses his first overtures to her as boyish pranks. But soon her feelings change. She is sympathetic to the boy's confusion and goes to the sarppakkavu (cobra-shrine) to keep a midnight date with Pappu. It storms and thunders while Pappu makes love to Rathi. Only then do the storms—the one tormenting him inside his mind and the other raging thunderously on the outside, subside. Aghast at what has happened,
Who’s in it. Rathinirvedam stars Jayabharathi as Rathi, Krishnachandran as Pappu, Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Saraswathi and KPAC Lalitha as Bharathi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Rathinirvedam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rathinirvedam page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rathinirvedam (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rathinirvedam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rathinirvedam worth watching?
- Rathinirvedam holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rathinirvedam?
- Rathinirvedam stars Jayabharathi, Krishnachandran, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, KPAC Lalitha and Meena.
- When was Rathinirvedam released?
- Rathinirvedam was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.