The Circus Tent
1978, Malayalam. Directed by Govindan Aravindan.
The arrival of a travelling circus sends ripples through the inhabitants of a remote Keralan village.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 January 1978
- Original title
- തമ്പു്
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Govindan Aravindan
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The Circus Tent runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
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Which OTT platform is The Circus Tent on?
The Circus Tent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 January 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Circus Tent?
If you liked The Circus Tent, try The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, Circus World, Gigi & Nate.
Who directed The Circus Tent?
The Circus Tent (1978) was directed by Govindan Aravindan and stars Jalaja, Nedumudi Venu, V K Sreeraman.