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| Bhavam | |
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| Directed by | Sathish Menon |
| Starring | Murali Menon, Jyothirmayi |
| Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Bhavam is a 2002 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sathish Menon, starring Murali Menon and Jyothirmayi in the lead role. [1] [2] [3]
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