Newspaper Boy (1997 film)

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Newspaper Boy
Newspaper Boy 1997 Film.jpg
Directed by Nissar
Starring
CinematographyM.D. Sukumaran
Edited byG.Murali
Music bySongs:
Wilson Background Score:
Rajamani
Release date
  • 1997 (1997)
Running time
131 minutes
CountryIndia
Language Malayalam

Newspaper Boy is a 1997 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Nissar, starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar and Suma (in her Malayalam debut) in lead roles. [1] [2]

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Plot

Krishnankutty, a theatre artist, struggles to apply for a visa and get a job in a foreign country. However, he lands in trouble when many people take advantage of his innocence

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