T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986)
The film revolves around T.P. Balagopalan (Mohanlal), a middle class post-graduate salaried person, who wants to build himself and also needs to take care of his extended family members. The film went over factors influencing Kerala of the 1980s such as widespread unemployment, poverty, and the poor economy.
Director: Sathyan Anthikad
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Mohanlal as Balagopalan |
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Shobana as Anitha |
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Balan K Nair as Anitha's father |
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Maniyanpilla Raju as Bala's friend |
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Sukumari as Anitha's mother |
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Kuthiravattam Pappu as Chandrankutty |
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KPAC Lalitha as Chandrankutty's wife |
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Sreenivasan as Advocate Ramakrishnan |
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Suresh Gopi as Prospective Groom |
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Priyadarshan as |
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Kothuku Nanappan as |
| Directing | Sathyan Anthikad | Director |
| Sound | A T Ummer | Music |
| Production | T. K. Balachandran | Producer |
| Writing | Sreenivasan | Writer |