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Chithram

1988 · 159 min Comedy Drama
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

A bride is left at the altar after her fiancé discovers she won't inherit her father's wealth. Humiliated and adrift, she sinks into despair until her stern father's sudden visit forces a reckless gamble. She hires a stranger off the street to play the part of her perfect husband. What begins as a staged performance for a parent evolves into a series of absurd and tender moments, where the lines between fiction and reality blur, pushing both impostors to confront what they truly desire from life and love.

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Original Title ചിത്രം
Year 1988
Country India
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Priyadarshan
Runtime 159 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (36 votes)

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The film deftly walks the line between situational comedy and a poignant drama about societal pressures. The fake marriage premise becomes a sharp tool to dissect hypocrisy rooted in status and wealth.

What lingers after the final scene is a surprisingly heartfelt connection that grows from the deception. It’s a quiet reminder that the most valuable inheritances are intangible. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Priyadarshan

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Sunlit irony tinged with melancholy, the scent of dusty curtains and performative smiles.

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