Kadhikan (2023)
In the 1980s, a renowned storyteller (a "Kadhikan") currently earns a living at the sawmill, hiding the performer in him due to his dire circumstances. A 17 year old in a juvenile home wishes to learn from him with the support of the Superintendent. His desire to learn the art form reignites the storyteller's faith in the same. Over a short span of time, the relationship between the Kadhikan and the boy becomes a bond unlike any other, unfolding new dimensions in both their lives.
Director: Jayaraj
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Ketaki Narayan Kulkarni as Mithun's Mother |
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Unni Mukundan as Juvenile home superintendent |
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Mukesh as Kadhikan Chittarimangalam Chandrasenan |
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Krishnanand as Mithun |
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Gopu Krishna as |
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Sabita Jayaraj as Principal |
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Manoj Govindan as Mithun's Father |
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Shiny Sarah as Kadhikan's Wife |
| Directing | Jayaraj | Director |
| Writing | Madhavikutty | Story |
| Writing | Jayaraj | Writer |
| Production | Jayaraj | Producer |
| Production | Manoj Govindan | Producer |
| Production | Dr. Manoj Govind | Producer |
| Sound | Sanjoy Chowdhury | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Vipin Vishwakarma | Editor |
| Camera | Shaji Kumar | Director of Photography |