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Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017)
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Original name: വെളിപാടിന്റെ പുസ്തകം
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 157 min.
Story:
Professor Mathew Idikkula who reformed the atmosphere of a college by developing a healthy relationship between teachers and students. The film reflects the goodness of the youth and the impact the students can have.
Style:
psychological, captivating, semi serious, thrilling, inspirational, action drama, uplifting, emotional, suspense, nostalgic
Plot:
college, professor, teacher student relationship, revenge, campus, fight, teacher, school teacher, social problems, mentor, friendship, justice, leadership, legacy, good versus evil, family drama, moral dilemma, coming of age, social commentary, betrayal, murder mystery, vigilantism, malayalam
Time:
contemporary
Place:
india
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