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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 56m
LanguageMalayalam
CertificationU
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorShaji, Sathish Mannarkad
WritersSasidharan Arattuvazhi
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAlibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
About Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum
Diwakaran (Jagadish), a medical sales rep, is also a thief, unbeknown to everyone but his pal Chaandy (Kalabhavan Mani). Mistaking retired school teacher Aravindakshan (Premachandran) for a politician, Diwakaran steals jewelry from him, which Aravindakshan had intended for his daughter's marriage. The cop investigating the case, Jayashankar (Vijayaraghavan), becomes Diwakaran's brother-in-law, to the latter's shock. Jayashankar then brings a proposal for Diwakaran - Aravindakshan's daughter!
Directed by Shaji, Sathish Mannarkad, Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum leans on a strong ensemble — Vijayaraghavan, Jagadish, Kalabhavan Mani — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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