Pazhassi Raja (2009)
Plot
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of Pazhassi Raja, a king who fought against the East India Company in the 18th century. The film was directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. It stars Mammootty in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The music score and soundtrack were created by Ilaiyaraaja, while its sound design is by Resul Pookutty. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Mention (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades, including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South. Pazhassi Raja was produced at a cost of ₹200 million, making it the most expensive film made in Malayalam until that time. It is the first Malayalam film to get a home video release in the Blu-ray format. Originally filmed in Malayalam, Pazhassi Raja was dubbed in Tamil as well as Hindi. The film was released on 16 October 2009 across Kerala during the Diwali holiday with 150 prints; it ran for 150 days in theatres, emerged as a blockbuster and was one of the highest-grossi
Pazhassi Raja details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Genres | Drama, History, Music |
| Runtime | 3h 20m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Hariharan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Pazhassi Raja about?
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of Pazhassi Raja, a king who fought against the East India Company in the 18th century. The film was directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. It stars Mammootty in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The music score and soundtrack were created by Ilaiyaraaja, while its sound design is by Resul Pookutty. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Mention (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades, including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South. Pazhassi Raja was produced at a cost of ₹200 million, making it the most expensive film made in Malayalam until that time. It is the first Malayalam film to get a home video release in the Blu-ray format. Originally filmed in Malayalam, Pazhassi Raja was dubbed in Tamil as well as Hindi. The film was released on 16 October 2009 across Kerala during the Diwali holiday with 150 prints; it ran for 150 days in theatres, emerged as a blockbuster and was one of the highest-grossi
Who is in the cast of Pazhassi Raja?
Pazhassi Raja stars Mammootty and is directed by Hariharan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Pazhassi Raja online?
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How long is Pazhassi Raja?
Pazhassi Raja runs 3h 20m (200 minutes).
Who directed Pazhassi Raja?
Pazhassi Raja was directed by Hariharan.
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