Yathra

Yathra (1985)

യാത്ര

Humanity, Rights, and Love

Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Date of release
1985-09-20
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (6)
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Romance, Drama
Director
Balu Mahendra

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film

Yathra is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Mammootty and Shobana, while Adoor Bhasi, Thilakan and Alummoodan play supporting roles. The film tells a fictional story but is built upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, when the fundamental rights of the citizens were suspended. It is an adaptation of the 1977 Japanese classic The Yellow Handkerchief.

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