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Release Year1981
Runtime—
LanguageMalayalam
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorFazil
WritersFazil
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsDhanya
About Dhanya
Dhanya is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Fazil and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Srividya, Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in lead roles. The film had musical score by Jerry Amaldev.
Directed by Fazil, Dhanya leans on a strong ensemble — Nedumudi Venu, Srividya, Mohanlal — 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 screen titles of 1981.
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