The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
1979, Malayalam. Directed by John Abraham.
Cheriyachan, a landlord, feels threatened by industrialisation and leftist activities. But when he witnesses police atrocities on poor peasants, a feeling of guilt engulfs him and he feels responsible for the guilt of his entire class. He is last seen up a coconut tree trying to keep away from the police. The film is about a peasant's movement against the feudal system.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
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- Released
- 4 July 1979
- Original title
- ചെറിയാച്ചന്റെ ക്രൂരകൃത്യങ്ങൾ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- John Abraham
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The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 July 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan?
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan (1979) was directed by John Abraham and stars Adoor Bhasi, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Kaviyoor Ponnamma.