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THE ORNATE LOCK - Manichitrathazhu
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Title: Manichitrathazhu

Release Date: 25 Dec 1993

Runtime: 2h 49m

Genre: Fantasy, Thriller, Horror

Director: Swargachitra

Production Companies: Swargachitra

Overview: A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following which seemingly supernatural events begin to happen.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.524 (84 votes)

Cast

  • Ganga / Nagavalli: Shobana
  • Dr. Sunny Joseph: Mohanlal
  • Nakulan: Suresh Gopi
  • Thampy: Nedumudi Venu
  • Sreedevi: Vinaya Prasad
  • Unnithan: Innocent
  • Chanthu: Sudheesh
  • Bhasura: KPAC Lalitha
  • Brahmadattan Nampoothirippaadu: Thilakan
  • Kattuparamban: Kuthiravattam Pappu
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