Bhayanakam
2018, Malayalam. Directed by Jayaraj.
A First World War veteran reaches a backwater village in Kuttanand, India as a Postman. He delivers money orders and letters to the family of soldiers, becoming a symbol of happiness. But everything turns upside down, as the Second World War begins.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- JayarajDirector
- Renji PanickerThe Postman
- Asha SarathGouri Kunjamma
- Sabita JayarajAnthony's wife
- Keshav JayarajKunjan
- Molly KannamalyKochunanga
- VavachanKunchu's father
- Vaishnavi VenugopalRamani
- Jojo Cyriac GeorgeMilitary officer
- Bilas Chandrahasan NairAnthony
- Kumarakom VasudevanVarkey Pulayan
- Shiny SarahPaily's wife
Details
- Released
- 20 July 2018
- Original title
- ഭയാനകം
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Jayaraj
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What Bhayanakam is based on
Bhayanakam is based on Kayar (1978) by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, published by DC Books.
1978
Kayar
By Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Published by DC Books
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Bhayanakam: quick answers
What should I watch before Bhayanakam?
Watch Shantham (2001), Bibhatsa (2002), Adbutham (2006), and Veeram (2017) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Bhayanakam?
Next in the series: Roudram 2018 (2019), Humour (2021), and Backpackers (2021).
Is Bhayanakam worth watching?
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How long is Bhayanakam?
Bhayanakam runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Bhayanakam have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bhayanakam. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bhayanakam parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bhayanakam is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Bhayanakam on?
Bhayanakam isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 July 2018. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bhayanakam?
If you liked Bhayanakam, try The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel, The Last Rifleman, Darkest Hour.
Who directed Bhayanakam?
Bhayanakam (2018) was directed by Jayaraj and stars Renji Panicker, Asha Sarath, Sabita Jayaraj.
What is Bhayanakam based on?
Bhayanakam is based on Kayar (1978) by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, published by DC Books.