Oridathoru Phayalvaan
1981, Malayalam. Directed by P. Padmarajan.
Oridathoru Phayalvaan is a 1981 Malayalam film written, edited and directed by P. Padmarajan. The film is a folk parable about the success and failure in the life of a wrestler. Having an unusual and different plot, the movie was critically acclaimed. It stars Rashid, Nedumudi Venu and Jayanthi in the lead roles. It won the award for Best Script at the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival, and a Gold Medal at the Asian Film Festival.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 30 October 1981
- Original title
- ഒരിടത്തൊരു ഫയൽവാൻ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- P. Padmarajan
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Oridathoru Phayalvaan runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
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Oridathoru Phayalvaan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Oridathoru Phayalvaan is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Oridathoru Phayalvaan on?
Oridathoru Phayalvaan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1981. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Oridathoru Phayalvaan?
Oridathoru Phayalvaan (1981) was directed by P. Padmarajan and stars Rashid, K G Devakiyamma, Ashokan.