Name: Kathayariyathe
Genre: Drama
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: M.G. Soman, Srividya, Sukumaran

Srividya and Soman are happily married with 2 children . Their family friend, Sukumaran is a loner . He moves in very closely with them as he has no family or friends of his own . Srividya is the epitome of duty and affection. She tries to get him married and includes him in all her family functions .Soman goes out of station for a few days . In the mean time Srividya and Sukumaran grow close . She understands his loneliness . One night , when all are asleep , driven by passion , she goes to meet him in the next cottage . Her daughter ( a cute Rani Padmini ) sees this and assumes the worst. Her attitude towards her mother changes over night . Srividya, knowing this tries to mend fences with her but the daughter refuses to relent and threatens to spill all to her father .

Helpless , she runs to Sukumaran asking what to do now . He tries to talk to her but in a fit of frenzy ends up molesting her . Ashamed and guilty of what he has done , he quitely leaves town . Srividya comes to know this much later when she over hears her daughter tell this to her brother . The husband returns and is innocent of what has happened behind his back . Guilty and frustrated Srividya takes her own life . Rani is sent to a remand home . All this chaos only because the daughter misunderstands her own mother's intentions and actions . The movie looks at various layers and emotions of a person . We are driven by circumstances which are stronger than us . A fine movie shot in lush locales . Srividya looks ethereal as always in simple sarees and curly long hair . Rani is cute wearing tennis minis most of the time . Soman is fine as the dutiful husband and indulging father . Sukumaran shows a gambut of emotions all conflicting to each other . A fine movie .

Malayalam cinema, based in Kerala, is known for its grounded narratives, literary screenplays, and strong character-driven storytelling.The industry is celebrated for innovatively blending realism with bold, socially conscious themes.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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