Kanthari
2015 film directed by Ajmal
Kanthari is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language feature film directed by Ajmal. The film stars Rachana Narayanankutty, Sekhar Menon, Subiksha, Rajshri Nair, Sreejith Ravi, Manav, Balaji and others.
Cast
Rachana Narayanankutty
Sekhar Menon
Subiksha as Sulthana
Rajasree Nair as Vimala
Sreejith Ravi
Sasi Kalinga
Manav
Neena Kurup
Balaji Sarma
Zeenath
Resmi Anil
Thalaivasal Vijay in a cameo appearance
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A critic from The Times of India wrote that "The story lacks depth to hook the audience and it stands on a shaky premise throughout".
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