The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan (1979)

Malayalam movie · Drama · 107 min · TMDB 5/10

Cheriyachan, a landlord, feels threatened by industrialisation and leftist activities. But when he witnesses police atrocities on poor peasants, a feeling of guilt engulfs him and he feels responsible for the guilt of his entire class. He is last seen up a coconut tree trying to keep away from the police.

Cast: Adoor Bhasi (Cheriyachan), Poornima Bhagyaraj, Kaviyoor Ponnamma.

Directed by John Abraham.

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