Thacholi Ambu
1978, Malayalam. Directed by Navodaya Appachan.
Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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Thacholi Ambu is streaming on Sun Nxt and VI movies and tv in India.
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- Released
- 27 October 1978
- Original title
- തച്ചോളി അമ്പു
- Country
- India
- Written by
- N Govindankutty
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Thacholi Ambu runs 167 minutes (2h 47m).
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Thacholi Ambu is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Thacholi Ambu is streaming on Sun Nxt and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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Who directed Thacholi Ambu?
Thacholi Ambu (1978) was directed by Navodaya Appachan and stars Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayan.