Oral Mathram (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Oral Mathram is a drama and crime film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Shekhara Menon (Thilakan) is retired income tax officer from Mumbai and has now settled in a remote village in Kerala. He owns some land and a house where he and his three daughters live together and leads a calm, silent and happy life. Menon owns a smaller house adjacent to his own which is given for rent, Hareendran (Mammootty) is a struggling small time contractor and comes in as a new tenant to the rented house.
Who’s in it. Oral Mathram stars Mammootty as Hareendran, Shruti as Devika Menon, Thilakan as Shekhara Menon and Sudheesh as Balachandran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Oral Mathram has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oral Mathram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oral Mathram tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oral Mathram (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oral Mathram change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oral Mathram worth watching?
- Oral Mathram holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Oral Mathram?
- Oral Mathram stars Mammootty, Shruti, Thilakan, Sudheesh and Sreenivasan.
- When was Oral Mathram released?
- Oral Mathram was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.