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Release Year1990
Runtime2h 10m
LanguageMalayalam
CertificationU
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes2
DirectorChandrasekharan
WritersChandrasekharan, T. A. Razzaq
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum
About Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum
Four small time thieves make a living by doing minor robberies and con acts. One of their robberies goes awry when they are caught by the owner of the house. He inspires them to use their talents for the greater good.
Directed by Chandrasekharan, Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum leans on a strong ensemble — Mukesh, Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar — 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 1990.
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