Thazhvaram (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Thazhvaram is a drama film directed by Bharathan, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife. Set in the backdrop of a village in a valley along Palakkad, it is influenced by the spaghetti western genre, and has achieved a cult status in Kerala since its release. Considered as the best thriller of all time in Malayalam cinema. Mohanlal's acting skills and Bharathan's direction are at the peak in this film
Who’s in it. Thazhvaram stars Mohanlal as Balan, Anju Prabhakar as Raji, Sumalatha as Kochootti and Sankaradi as Nanu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Thazhvaram has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thazhvaram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thazhvaram tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thazhvaram (1990)?
- In US, Thazhvaram is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thazhvaram worth watching?
- Thazhvaram holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thazhvaram?
- Thazhvaram stars Mohanlal, Anju Prabhakar, Sumalatha, Sankaradi and Balan K Nair.
- When was Thazhvaram released?
- Thazhvaram was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.