Jaathakam(1989)
Jaathakam Synopsis
In a picturesque village deeply rooted in tradition, a grieving widower Unni (Jayaram) struggles to move on after the mysterious death of his wife (Shari)—a tragedy his family blames on an astrological mismatch in their horoscopes. When a modern family from the city moves back to the village, his childhood friend (Sithara) re-enters his life, bringing a glimmer of hope and companionship. Encouraged by their families and the stars aligning through a trusted astrologer, the two are married. However, their newfound happiness is shattered when a shocking revelation comes to light.
Jaathakam (1989) is a drama and mystery film directed by Suresh Unnithan, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Jayaram, Sithara, Madhu and Thilakan. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Suresh Unnithan
- Writers:
- A K Lohithadas, Mani Shoranur
- Production:
- Meera Films International
- Status:
- Released
Jaathakam (1989) Trailer
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Jaathakam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jayaram
as Unni
Sithara
as Malini
Madhu
Thilakan
as Appukuttan Nair
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
as Janaki
Sukumaran
as Soman
Innocent
Jagathy Sreekumar
as Jyothishan
Shari
as Shyamala
Key crew
Directed by Suresh Unnithan, written by A K Lohithadas and Mani Shoranur.
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Jaathakam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Jaathakam – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Jaathakam?
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The main cast of Jaathakam (1989) includes Jayaram, Sithara, Madhu, Thilakan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film was directed by Suresh Unnithan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jaathakam released?
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Jaathakam was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Jaathakam worth watching?
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Jaathakam (1989) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jaathakam?
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