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1997 Indian film
Bhoothakkannadi
Poster
Directed by
A. K. Lohithadas
Written by
A. K. Lohithadas
Produced by
N. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni) (producer) Praveen Prem (executive producer) Sharika S. (executive producer) K. Sukruth (executive producer)
Starring
Mammootty
Cinematography
Venu
Edited by
G. Murali
Music by
Johnson (Songs + Score) Kaithapram (Lyrics)
Release date
18 April 1997 (1997-04-18)
Running time
115 minutes
Country
India
Language
Malayalam
Bhoothakkannadi (English:Magnifying glass) is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan (Mammootty), a clockmaker, and his inability to deal with the harsh realities of life. This was Lohithadas's first movie as a director. Despite being a box office failure, the movie was critically acclaimed and is often regarded as a classic in Malayalam cinema.[1] Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the National Film Awards. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film in 1997.[2] The film won two Filmfare Awards South. Lohithadas also won the Padmarajan Award for his script.
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