Purushartham

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Purushartham
Directed by K. R. Mohanan
Produced by P. T. Kunju Muhammed
Written by
Screenplay byK. R. Mohanan
Starring
Cinematography Madhu Ambat
Edited byVenugopal
Production
company
Mohan Muhammad Films
Distributed byMohan Muhammad Films
Release date
  • 31 December 1986 (1986-12-31)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Purushartham is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. R. Mohanan and produced by P. T. Kunjumuhammed. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Sujata Mehta, Jain George and Madambu Kunjukuttan in the lead roles. [1] [2] [3] This film won Kerala State Film Award for Best Film and National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 1987.

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