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Ardhanaari

  • 2012
  • 1h 35m
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Ardhanaari (2012)
Drama

The life and struggles of Manjula/Vinayan, a transgender person in Kerala.The life and struggles of Manjula/Vinayan, a transgender person in Kerala.The life and struggles of Manjula/Vinayan, a transgender person in Kerala.

  • Director
    • Santhosh Souparnika
  • Writer
    • Santhosh Souparnika
  • Stars
    • Manoj K. Jayan
    • Mahalakshmi
    • Thilakan
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    • Director
      • Santhosh Souparnika
    • Writer
      • Santhosh Souparnika
    • Stars
      • Manoj K. Jayan
      • Mahalakshmi
      • Thilakan
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    Manoj K. Jayan
    Manoj K. Jayan
    • Manjula…
    Mahalakshmi
    • Kokila
    Thilakan
    Thilakan
    • Nayak
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    Maniyanpilla Raju
    • Jameela
    Sukumari
    Sukumari
    • The Priest
    Saikumar
    Saikumar
    Thezni Khan
    Thezni Khan
    Irshad
    Irshad
    Jayakrishnan
    Jayakrishnan
    • Balu Menon
    Asha Sharath
    Asha Sharath
    • Balu Menon's Wife
    Kaviraj Achari
    Sethu Sivanandan
    • Co-Artist
    Antony Thomas
    • Manoj K. Jayan
    • Director
      • Santhosh Souparnika
    • Writer
      • Santhosh Souparnika
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      Manoj K. Jayan received nominations by Filmfare and SIIMA awards, in the "best actor" category for his portrayal of Manjula/Vinayan.

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2012 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Malayalam
    • Filming locations
      • Kerala, India
    • Production company
      • MGM Release
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      1 hour 35 minutes
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