Mandakini (2024 film)

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Mandakini
Directed byVinod Leela
Written byShiju M Bhaskar
Shalu
Produced bySanju Unnithan
Starring
CinematographyShiju M Bhaskar
Edited bySheril
Music byBibin Ashok
Distributed bySpire Productions
Release date
  • 24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Box office3 crores

Mandakini is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Vinod Leela and produced by Sanju Unnithan under Spire Productions. [1] It stars Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar, and Ganapathi S. Poduval in the lead roles. [2] [3] The film released on 24 May 2024. [4]

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Plot

On her wedding night, Ambili accidentally consumes an alcoholic drink meant for her husband, Aromal. She then confesses her past relationship with Sujith Vasu. Her family confronts Sujith, who treated Ambili badly. After a series of events, Sujith is exposed and beaten, and Aromal expresses relief that Sujith will no longer be part of their lives.

Cast

Production

The title poster of the film was released in March 2024. The production company announced the release date for 24 May 2024.

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References

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  2. "കാത്തിരിപ്പിനവസാനം; അൽത്താഫ് സലിം, അനാർക്കലി മരയ്ക്കാർ ചിത്രം 'മന്ദാകിനി' തിയേറ്ററിലേക്ക്". 6 April 2024.
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