Bharathapuzha | |
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Directed by | Manilal |
Written by | Manilal |
Produced by | Shaji Kundayil Nias Kodungallur Praijith Prathapan Sajith Haridas & Sachin |
Starring | Siji Pradeep Irshad Sreejith Ravi Manikandan Pattambi M. G. Sasi Sunil Sukhada |
Cinematography | Jomon Thomas |
Edited by | Vinu Joy |
Music by | Sunilkumar P. K. |
Production company | Chitranjali |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Bharathapuzha is an unreleased Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Manilal (in his directorial debut). [1] It tells the story of Sugandhi, a sex worker who attempts to navigate through the social mores of life around her. Her journeys transgress gender and class divisions, and explore relationships. [2] [3] [4] [5]
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