Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela

Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela

2017 · 131 min · ★ 6.8 · Family, Drama, Comedy

Sheela Chacko's leads a regular life as a mother, wife and a college lecturer. All this turns around when she learns about a serious affliction facing her. The comedy-drama carries on about how her insecure husband and her three children react to the enfolding situation.

Directed by Althaf Salim · Written by George Kora

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