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Aranyakam (1988)
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Add to a movie listAranyakam (Malayalam: ആരണ്യകം) is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Saleema, Devan and Vineeth. The film was produced by B. Sasikumar. Music was composed by Raghunath Seth, lyriced by O. N. V. Kurup, and vocals by K. J. Yesudas, and K. S. Chitra.
The film handles the issue of exploitation of Adivasis by feudal lords, and that of Naxalism which attempts to resist and counter this, and of how the feudal lords use the 'system' to suppress the resistance.
Actors
Devan
(Naxalite Leader)
Vineeth
(Mohan)
Saleema
(Ammini, the protagonist.)
Nedumudi Venu
(Grandfather)
K. N. Jagannatha Varma
(Madhavan Nair, a feudal lord, and a relative of the protagonist.)
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