Vrutham
1987 film by I. V. Sasi
Vrutham is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew for Central Pictures, starring Kamal Haasan, Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Thilakan and Shobana.
The film marked the return of Kamal Haasan to Malayalam language films after 1982. Actor Suresh Gopi in the earlier period of his career did a supporting role in this film. The film did moderate business. This movie dubbed into Tamil-language as Viratham and released on 10 September 1987.
Plot
Vrutham is a family oriented revenge film where Balu gets falsely implicated in a murder and his quest for revenge on the wrongdoers.
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shyam and lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.
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