Thalavattam (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1986, Thalavattam is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Priyadarshan, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who finds that Vinu fell ill after the accidental death of his fiancée Anitha (Lizy). Later Vinu and Savithri fall in love but Savithri is already engaged to be married to her cousin, Hari(Mukesh). Plot progresses as Dr. Ravindran opposes the romance between the doctor and the recovered patient.
Who’s in it. Thalavattam stars Mohanlal as Vinod, Lissy as Anitha, Nedumudi Venu as Dr. Unni Krishnan and M G Soman as Dr. Raviandran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Thalavattam has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thalavattam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thalavattam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thalavattam (1986)?
- In US, Thalavattam is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thalavattam worth watching?
- Thalavattam holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thalavattam?
- Thalavattam stars Mohanlal, Lissy, Nedumudi Venu, M G Soman and Karthika.
- When was Thalavattam released?
- Thalavattam was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.