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T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
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T. P. Balagopalan M.A.

1986-07-04 · 127 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

The film revolves around T.P. Balagopalan (Mohanlal), a middle class post-graduate salaried person, who wants to build himself and also needs to take care of his extended family members. The film went over factors influencing Kerala of the 1980s such as widespread unemployment, poverty, and the poor economy.

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Directors
Sathyan Anthikad
Production companies
Evershine
Countries
India
Status
Released

Top Cast

MohanlalMohanlalBalagopalan
ShobanaShobanaAnitha
Balan K NairBalan K NairAnitha's father
Maniyanpilla RajuManiyanpilla RajuBala's friend
SukumariSukumariAnitha's mother
Kuthiravattam PappuKuthiravattam PappuChandrankutty
KPAC LalithaKPAC LalithaChandrankutty's wife
SreenivasanSreenivasanAdvocate Ramakrishnan
Suresh GopiSuresh GopiProspective Groom
PriyadarshanPriyadarshan
Kothuku Nanappan

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