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Rahasyam

1969 · 143 min

A slow, song-filled family drama where wounded pride and romance play out amid old-house intrigue and gentle melodrama.

Directed by
J Sasikumar
Genres
Drama
Starring
Prem Nazir
Overview
Babu, a wealthy heir, returns to his ancestral home, only to find that his aunt has ruined their family name. However, he strives to rebuild the lost honor while also pursuing his love interest.

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Directed by
J Sasikumar
Genres
Drama
Starring
Prem Nazir
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • betrayal
  • love
  • redemption
  • identity
Places
  • single country house
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
J Sasikumar
Starring
Prem Nazir
Runtime
143 min
Country
India
Languages
Malayalam

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