Kaliyattam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Jayaraaj, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal, Manju Warrier, and Biju Menon.The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Othello against the backdrop of the Hindu Theyyam performance. Suresh Gopi played Kannan Perumalayan, the equivalent to Othello. Lal played Paniyan, the equivalent to Iago. Manju Warrier played Thamara, the Desdemona version. And Biju Menon played Kanthan, Cassio's role.
In 1998, Suresh Gopi received the National Film Award for Best Actor, and Jayaraaj the award for Best Director for their work on the film
Movie Name : Kaliyattam
Screenplay : Balram Mattanoor
Music by : Kaithapram, Rajamani (Film score)
Cinematography : M J Radhakrishnan
Edited by: B. Lenin,V. T. Vijayan
Welcome to Movie Time - your best KZfaq Channel to watch Malayalam classic movies.
Watch your favorite blockbusters anytime, anywhere!
Office: 1C-143, Kalpataru Gardens, Ashok Nagar, Near East West Flyover, Kandivali East, Mumbai - 400101.