Desadanam (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Desadanam is a notable film directed by Jayaraj, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot revolves around the personal turmoil faced by the parents of a child who is to be inducted into priesthood by a monastery. The boy who led a carefree life until now has been identified as having a deep understanding of religious philosophy and scriptures at a very young age by the priests of a holy shrine. They request the family to induct the boy into priesthood to which the grandfather of the boy readily agrees to; for, he himself had aspirations of joining the shrine in the past. The parents, though not keen on parting with their child are compelled to give in on the basis of the word given by the elders of the family.
Who’s in it. Desadanam stars Master Kumar as Parmeshwaran, Vijayaraghavan as Sankaran, Mini Nair as Pachu's Mother and Satyabhama Pisharasyar as Muttassi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desadanam page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desadanam (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desadanam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Desadanam?
- Desadanam stars Master Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Mini Nair, Satyabhama Pisharasyar and Unnikrishnan Namboothiri.
- When was Desadanam released?
- Desadanam was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.