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Jayikkanay Janichavan

1978

A vintage Malayalam drama that unfolds at an unhurried pace, leaning on its stars and melodrama rather than spectacle.

Directed by
J Sasikumar
Starring
Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela
Overview
Jayikkaanaay Janichavan is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, M. G. Soman, Jayan, Sheela and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles.

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Directed by
J Sasikumar
Starring
Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
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    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Directed by
    J Sasikumar
    Written by
    Sreekumaran Thampi
    Starring
    Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela, Jagathy Sreekumar, P Sreekumar
    Languages
    Malayalam

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