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| Bhoothakkannadi | |
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| Directed by | A. K. Lohithadas |
| Written by | A. K. Lohithadas |
| Produced by | N. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni) (producer) Praveen Prem (executive producer) Sharika S. (executive producer) K. Sukruth (executive producer) |
| Starring | Mammootty |
| Cinematography | Venu |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
| Music by | Johnson (Songs + Score) Kaithapram (Lyrics) |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Bhoothakkannadi (English:Magnifying glass) is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan (Mammootty), a clockmaker, and his inability to deal with the harsh realities of life. This was Lohithadas's first movie as a director. Despite being a box office failure, the movie was critically acclaimed and is often regarded as a classic in Malayalam cinema.[1] Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the National Film Awards. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film in 1997.[2] The film won two Filmfare Awards South. Lohithadas also won the Padmarajan Award for his script.
- ^ "From 'Sadayam' to 'Kaiyoppu': 10 Malayalam films that flopped but have a cult status". The News Minute. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Best film award for Bhoothakkannadi". The Hindu. 18 May 1998. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2011.