
Thacholi Ambu
1978-10-27 · 167 min · ★ 7.0
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.
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- Directors
- Navodaya Appachan
- Production companies
- Navodaya Studio
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Prem NazirThacholi Ambu
Sivaji GanesanThacholi Othenakkurup
JayanBappu /Kutty(Bappu's Son)
K P UmmerKathiroor Gurukkal
K R VijayaKunjithey (Othenan's Wife)
Balan K NairMayin Kuttiyil,Bappu's Father
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