Esthappan (1980)
Esthappan is a fisherman, who lives in a seashore colony. His story unfolds through narrations by other fishermen about his miraculous acts. Through the contradictory statements of these people, a mystical figure of Esthappan unfolds.
Director:
Govindan Aravindan
Writers:
Isaac Thomas Kottukappally, Govindan Aravindan, Kavalam Narayana Panicker.
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Rajan Kakkanadan as Esthappan |
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N L Balakrishnan as |
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M.R. Krishnan as |
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Karamana Janardanan Nair as |
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Sudharma as |
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Catherine as |
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Francis David as |
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Jose as |
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Krishnapuram Leela as |
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Shoba as |
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S. Gopalakrishnan as |
| Writing | Govindan Aravindan | Dialogue |
| Writing | Isaac Thomas Kottukappally | Screenplay |
| Writing | Isaac Thomas Kottukappally | Dialogue |
| Production | K Raveendran Nair | Producer |
| Sound | Janardhanan Puthussery | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Govindan Aravindan | Director |
| Writing | Govindan Aravindan | Screenplay |
| Writing | Kavalam Narayana Panicker | Story |
| Camera | Shaji N. Karun | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Kavalam Narayana Panicker | Screenplay |
| Editing | Govindan Aravindan | Editor |
| Sound | Govindan Aravindan | Original Music Composer |