Perumazhakkalam
2004 film directed by Kamal
Perumazhakkalam (transl. The season of downpour) is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Kamal and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Vineeth and Biju Menon. The film's music was composed by M. Jayachandran. The film was produced by Salim Padiyath through Rasikar Films and distributed by Valiyaveettil Movies.
The film won five Kerala State Film Awards and the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues. Perumazhakkalam was released on 12 November 2004, coinciding with Diwali. The film was remade in Hindi in 2006 as Dor by Nagesh Kukunoor.
Plot
Akbar is happily married to Raziya. He goes to Saudi Arabia for employment and meets Raghu Rama Iyer and John Kuruvilla. The three become good friends.
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