Artham (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, Artham is a drama and crime film directed by Sathyan Anthikad.
What it’s about. The movie starts with a loner named Ben Narendran writing a suicide note. He mentions that he is committing suicide as he has nothing to do with his life. He ends up saving another young man who has the same intention. Janardanan has committed a murder out of desperation and is scared of revenge. Narendran consoles him and offers him to take the blame of the murder so that Janardanan can live freely. Narendran gets sentenced to lifetime imprisonment. While in jail, he writes a book under the pen name "Ben" which becomes immensely popular. Once out of jail, Narendran gets word that Janardanan has died mysteriously. He sets out on a mission to find the culprits and destroy those who caused his death.
Who’s in it. Artham stars Mammootty as Ben Narendran, Sreenivasan as Adv. P. S. Nenmara, Saranya Ponvannan as Manasa and Murali as R. K. Nambyar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Artham has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Artham page.
If you liked it. Fans of Artham tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Artham (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Artham change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Artham worth watching?
- Artham holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Artham?
- Artham stars Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Murali and Jayaram.
- When was Artham released?
- Artham was released in 1989.