Valarthumrugangal
1981, Malayalam. Directed by T Hariharan.
The film portrays the bitter side of life in a circus camp. Humans are just valarthumrugangal or pet animals, treated worse than the animals in a circus.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 29 May 1981
- Original title
- വളർത്തുമൃഗങ്ങൾ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- M T Vasudevan Nair
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Valarthumrugangal runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
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Valarthumrugangal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Valarthumrugangal is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Valarthumrugangal on?
Valarthumrugangal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Valarthumrugangal?
If you liked Valarthumrugangal, try The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, The Plague Dogs, The Circus.
Who directed Valarthumrugangal?
Valarthumrugangal (1981) was directed by T Hariharan and stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Madhavi.