Thiramala (Malayalam: തിരമാല) is a 1953 Malayalam film directed by Vimal Kumar and P.R.S. Pillai, starring Sathyan, Kumari Thankam and Thomas Burleigh. The film has a significant place in the history of Malayalam cinema. Renowned filmmaker Ramu Kariat worked as an assistant director in this film. Noted Hindustani vocalist Lakshmi Shankar recorded a song for this film.
The film was screened in various territories of the Kerala state with a different climax, a highly unique way in those days.
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Synopsis
The film was based on a short story Sholey written by T. N. Gopinathan Nair who also wrote the script and also acted in a major role in the film.
Venu (Prem Nazir) who owns a glass factory in Ernakulam goes to America for higher studies. During Venu’s absence his mother, Saraswathi Amma (Aranmula Ponnamma), manages the factory with the help of the manager Vikraman Nair (Muthiah). Gradually Vikraman brings everything under his control and swindles the company taking advantage of Saraswathi Amma’s trust in him.