When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.When a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.
- Director
- Writer
- Stars
- Awards
- 5 wins total
- Unnithan
- (as Innocent)
- Kattuparamban
- (as Pappu)
- Ganga
- (voice)
- Nagavalli
- (voice)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
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- TriviaOften regarded as most popular movie in Malayalam cinema.
- Quotes
Kattuparamban: Heard about a Psychiatrist from America.
Dr. Sunny Joseph: Yes, See, I am that fortunate man.
Kattuparamban: People think I have something wrong with my behavior. Can you please check it?
Dr. Sunny Joseph: Yes, I guess something wrong!
Kattuparamban: Then what should we do?
Dr. Sunny Joseph: I cannot help it right now because I have tranquilized Sreedevi inside. Come after some days!
Kattuparamban: Okay! Should I take any precaution?
Dr. Sunny Joseph: Of Course! Try not to touch water!
- Alternate versionsAfter its theatrical release, one of the first home media editions, which were the VHS cassettes, contained the theatrical version of the film. These editions had a limited release in India and overseas and became popular in the Gulf market. However, almost four scenes, totaling about 10 minutes of the film, were deleted in the subsequent home media releases in India, particularly in the VCD and DVD editions. The TV versions also used the cut versions, which were almost identical to the VCD and DVD editions. The remastered version, which was re-released in theaters in 2024, was also the cut version.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Geethanjali (2013)
I love the way they have mixed the settings of a large traditional Kerala household, the urban legends that I can totally identify with, and how its all presented with beautiful realism and how its been provided with a scientific explanation, and more interestingly how scientific approach branches out to use a traditional technique to suit the subject in question! Such an interesting and involving topic has been handled ever so skillfully throughout the movie with a subtle thread of contextual and refreshingly original comedy, which again, fits like a glove to the storytelling!
This movie makes me proud of my Malayali tradition and background!
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- The Ornate Lock
- Filming locations
- Kochi, Kerala, India(Hill palace is the house)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $82,307
- Runtime2 hours 49 minutes
- Color