Athirathram (1984)
Athirathram is a 1984 Malayalam crime film directed by I.V. Sasi. The film's central character is Tharadas (portrayed by Mammootty) re-appears in Sasi's 2006 film Balram vs. Taradas. Character of Tharadas is based on a real life smuggler, called KS. Abdhulla, from Kasrgod district of Kerala [http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/i-me-myself/john-paul.html].
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