A 1971 Malayalam family drama where secrets simmer behind closed doors — and nobody's innocent.
The movie is directed and produced by P Bhaskaran. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles.
Acting
Sheela's restrained devastation — she barely blinks and destroys you.
Direction
Bhaskaran frames domestic spaces like pressure cookers about to blow.
Director
P Bhaskaran
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Malayalam cinema's 'golden age,' Vithukal reflects Kerala's obsession with virtuous suffering mothers that dominated regional cinema for decades.
Sheela reportedly refused multiple Filmfare nominations for this role, believing recognition would compromise her artistic integrity — peak 70s diva behavior.
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