Paradesi
2007, Malayalam. Directed by P.T. Kunju Muhammad.
The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the homeland, happened to be holding a Pakistani passport, and now is forced by the Indian authorities to leave the nation to Pakistan, which even the Pakistani authorities won't allow.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- P.T. Kunju MuhammadDirector
- MohanlalValiyakath Moosa
- Jagathy SreekumarMoosa's friend
- Shweta MenonMoosa's Wife
- Lakshmi GopalaswamyMoosa's lover
- Padmapriya JanakiramanMoosa's journalist
- SiddiqueHamsa
- T G RaviMoosa's Friend
- MadhupalJournalist
- VijayaraghavanCast
- Cochin HaneefaPolice
- Suresh KrishnaCast
- Sona NairCast
Details
- Released
- 15 October 2007
- Original title
- പരദേശി
- Country
- India
- Written by
- P.T. Kunju Muhammad
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How long is Paradesi?
Paradesi runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Paradesi have a post-credits scene?
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Paradesi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paradesi is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Paradesi on?
Paradesi isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 October 2007. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paradesi?
If you liked Paradesi, try Hungry Hearts, Lady Driver, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed Paradesi?
Paradesi (2007) was directed by P.T. Kunju Muhammad and stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Shweta Menon.