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Kaliyattam is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Jayaraaj. It stars Suresh Gopi, Lal, Manju Warrier, and Biju Menon. The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Othello, set against the backdrop of the Hindu Theyyam performance. Suresh Gopi plays Kannan Perumalayan, the equivalent to Othello. Lal plays Paniyan, the equivalent to Iago. Manju Warrier plays Thamara, the Desdemona version. And Biju Menon plays Kanthan, Cassio's role. Suresh Gopi's role as Kannan Perumalayan was critically acclaimed and it was considered as one of his best acting performances in his career.
Original Release
08/29/1997
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Suresh Gopi | Kannan Perumalayan |
Lal | Paniyan |
Manju Warrier | Thamara |
Biju Menon | Kaanthan / Kanthan |
Bindu Panikkar | Cheerma |
Narendra Prasad | Thamburan |
Bindu Panicker | Cheerma |
Directors
Writers
Jayaraj, Balram, William Shakespeare
Cast
Name | Character |
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Suresh Gopi | Kannan Perumalayan |
Lal | Paniyan |
Manju Warrier | Thamara |
Biju Menon | Kaanthan / Kanthan |
Bindu Panikkar | Cheerma |
Narendra Prasad | Thamburan |
Bindu Panicker | Cheerma |
Producers
Name | Role |
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K. Radhakrishnan | Producer |