Manichitrathazhu
1993 2h 49m movie Film India

Manichitrathazhu

മണിച്ചിത്രത്താഴ്

Manichitrathazhu sits in the top 5% of India films on this catalog — ranked #92 of 1,983 by TMDB audience score.

Synopsis

മണിച്ചിത്രത്താഴ്

A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following which seemingly supernatural events begin to happen.

The 1992–1994 India Window

37 India films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Manichitrathazhu sits at position #4.

  1. In the Name of God
    #1

    In the Name of God

    ★ 8.6 · 1992

  2. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama
    #2

    Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama

    ★ 8.2 · 1992

  3. Midhunam
    #3

    Midhunam

    ★ 7.8 · 1993

  4. Manichitrathazhu

    #4

    Manichitrathazhu

    ★ 7.7 · 1993

  5. Dhruvam
    #5

    Dhruvam

    ★ 7.7 · 1993

  6. Thenmavin Kombath
    #6

    Thenmavin Kombath

    ★ 7.6 · 1994

  7. Meleparambil Aanveedu
    #7

    Meleparambil Aanveedu

    ★ 7.6 · 1993

  8. Pavithram
    #8

    Pavithram

    ★ 7.5 · 1994

Other Titles From Swargachitra

The 1990s India Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Manichitrathazhu premiered. 147 total titles in this decade from India.

'9015'9113'9210'9314'9413'9515'9612'9718'9818'9919

Reception Benchmarks

7.7
TMDB Rating
65
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

Ranked #92 of 1,983 India films indexed here (95th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +1.3 points above the India average of 6.4/10.

Among India Fantasy productions specifically: #3 of 82 (top 4%).

Production Details

Primary Country India
Original Language Malayalam
Spoken Languages Malayalam, Tamil
Production Companies Swargachitra
Runtime 2h 49m
Release Date December 25, 1993
IMDb tt0214915

Themes & Motifs

  • dancer
  • room
  • palace
  • sorcerer
  • psychiatrist
  • ghost
  • myth

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