Desatanakkili Karayarilla (1986)
17 Mar 1986 ● Malayalam ● 2 hrs 17 mins
Evocative and provocative, this radical romantic drama daringly depicts a lesbian relationship between Sally and Nirmala, two young girls who go to school together. The close bond between them morphs into a lesbian relationship. When a teacher, Devaki who is a strict disciplinarian punishes them for their 'inappropriate' behaviour, they decide to take revenge on her and run away.
Travelling far away from the school, they embark upon an of venture together, but their solitude is disturbed by Hari Shankar, a mysterious young man. As he begins spending time with them, and attraction develops between Nirmala and Hari Shanker, much to Sally's distress. How will this unique love triangle pan out? How long will the girls manage to survive on their own, before the school authorities take notice? What is Hari Shankar's true identity
Cast: Mohanlal, Urvashi Nair
Crew: P Padmarajan (Director), Venu Isc (Director of Photography), M Raveendran (Music Director)
Genres: Drama
Release Dates: 17 Mar 1986 (India)
Malayalam Name: ടെസടനക്കിളി കരയാറില്ല
Did you know? This was the first time in Malayalam cinema, in which a lesbian relationship was depicted. Read More
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Malayalam
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Trivia:
This movie's bold subject and masterful crafting ensured that it garnered immense critical acclaim, and over the years it has developed a cult following.
This was the first time in Malayalam cinema, in which a lesbian relationship was depicted.
This was the first time in Malayalam cinema, in which a lesbian relationship was depicted.
