# Chithram (1988)

> A hired impostor’s fake marriage plunges a fractious young woman’s family into comic deception, unexpected romance, and buried-history revelations.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/112288

## Facts

- Runtime: 159 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Priyadarshan
- Cast: Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Viswanathan, Sreenivasan, Lissy, M G Soman, Maniyanpilla Raju
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214585/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, romantic, lighthearted weekend viewing, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A tale of love, deception, and unexpected connections unfolds in a vibrant setting.

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