A newly-appointed forest ranger embarks on a journey to uncover the mysterious death of his predecessor with the help of an expelled tribal chief's daughter.
Cinematography
Western Ghats as suffocating character, not backdrop.
Acting
Jayabharathi's Panchami — silent strength, stolen scenes.
Director
T Hariharan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot during the Emergency era, the film's bureaucratic corruption themes hit differently knowing audiences couldn't openly discuss politics.
Jayan's supporting role here predates his transformation into Malayalam cinema's first action superstar — watch him before the mustache got legendary.
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