Thacholi Ambu (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Thacholi Ambu is a drama film directed by Navodaya Appachan, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
Who’s in it. Thacholi Ambu stars Prem Nazir as Thacholi Ambu, Sivaji Ganesan as Thacholi Othenakkurup, Jayan as Bappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son) and K P Ummer as Kathiroor Gurukkal, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thacholi Ambu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thacholi Ambu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thacholi Ambu (1978)?
- In US, Thacholi Ambu is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Thacholi Ambu?
- Thacholi Ambu stars Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayan, K P Ummer and K R Vijaya.
- When was Thacholi Ambu released?
- Thacholi Ambu was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.