Yathra
1985, Malayalam. Directed by Balu Mahendra.
Humanity, Rights, and Love
Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 20 September 1985
- Original title
- യാത്ര
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Balu Mahendra, John Paul
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Yathra runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
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Yathra is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Yathra on?
Yathra isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 September 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yathra?
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Who directed Yathra?
Yathra (1985) was directed by Balu Mahendra and stars Shobana, Mammootty, Adoor Bhasi.