Thilakkam (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, Thilakkam is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jayaraj, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Padmanabhan master and his wife are waiting for Unni, their only son who is missing for many years. 10 year old Unni got lost in the crowd during a temple festival where he was along with his neighbour Panikkar, popularly known as Poorappanikkar. Panikkar too did not return since he decided to return only after finding Unni. Ammu is Panikkar's daughter who also believes, like master and his wife, that her father will return one day with Unni. The master finds Unni and brings him back to the Village. The villagers realize that Unni is abnormal and is mentally challenged. He behaves like a small boy and creates all sorts of trouble for the villagers and his parents.
Who’s in it. Thilakkam stars Dileep as Unni/Vishnu, Kavya Madhavan as Ammu, Nedumudi Venu as Padmanabhan Master and Harisree Ashokan as Krishnankutty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Thilakkam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thilakkam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thilakkam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thilakkam (2003)?
- In US, Thilakkam is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thilakkam worth watching?
- Thilakkam holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thilakkam?
- Thilakkam stars Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Nedumudi Venu, Harisree Ashokan and Jagathy Sreekumar.
- When was Thilakkam released?
- Thilakkam was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.