Thacholi Ambu
Seen it?1978 | 167 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- A big, patient story, at 2 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 47 min.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Navodaya Appachan
- Prem NazirThacholi Ambu
- Sivaji GanesanThacholi Othenakkurup
- JayanBappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son)
- K P UmmerKathiroor Gurukkal
- K R VijayaKunjithey (Othenan's Wife)
- Balan K NairMayin Kuttiyil,Bappu's Father
- Poojappura Ravi