| Naduvazhikal | |
|---|---|
 Poster designed by Gayathri Ashokan | |
| Directed by | Joshiy |
| Written by | S. N. Swami |
| Produced by | G. P. Vijayakumar |
| Starring | Mohanlal Thilakan Madhu Sithara Rupini |
| Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
| Music by | Shyam |
Production company | Seven Arts Films |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Language | Malayalam |
Naduvazhikal (transl. Rulers of the land) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swami. The film was loosely based on The Godfather.[1] It tells the story of Arjun (Mohanlal), who takes up the business empire of his father Ananthan (Madhu), who has been sent to jail, and his clashes with his father's rivals, the Chekkudi brothers. The film also features Murali, Devan, Thilakan, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Jagathy Sreekumar and Manianpilla Raju in supporting roles. The music was composed by Shyam.[2] The film was released on 5 May 1989 to positive reviews and was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The climax of the film was highly appreciated by critics and audience like.[3]
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