Kamboji

Kamboji

Based on True Story

2017 · 137 min · ★ 3.5 · Music, Drama

An extremely passionate kathakali artiste falls in love with a mohiniyattam artiste and their blossoming affair gives rise to a new and unique form of art.

Directed by Vinod Mankara · Written by Vinod Mankara

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Vineeth Radhakrishnan Kunjunni
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Uma Antharjanam
Hareesh Peradi Ravunni Aashan
Sona Nair Narayani
Rachana Narayanankutty Jaanu
Shivaji Guruvayoor Jailor Manoj
Kalaranjini Uma's mother
Indrans Shivaraman
Grace Antony Kunjolu
Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri Uma's father
Balaji Sarma Jail Guard
Aliyar Police officer

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