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Thakara (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film

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Released in 1979, Thakara is a notable film directed by Bharathan, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Thakara is an orphan. He is mentally immatured but clean hearted. He has a close relationship with Subhashini, the dream girl of the village. Thakara was betrayed by the words of Chellappanashari and indulges in a physical relationship with Subhashini. Subhashini's father Mathu Mooppan finds out their relation and beats Thakara unconscious. Thakara, fully filled with revenge on Mooppan, runs away. Once he earns enough money to buy a knife, he returns and kills Mooppan. Subhashini refuses to go with Thakara, who proposes her after killing her father. With no way to escape, Thakara finds his end in front of a running train.

Who’s in it. Thakara stars Prathap Pothan as Thakara, Surekha as Subhashini, Nedumudi Venu as Chellappanasar and K.G Menon as Mathu Mooppan, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thakara page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thakara (1979)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thakara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Thakara?
Thakara stars Prathap Pothan, Surekha, Nedumudi Venu, K.G Menon and Anirudhan.
When was Thakara released?
Thakara was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.