Overview

Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Cast

Shobana, Mammootty, Adoor Bhasi, Thilakan, Kunchan, K. P. A. C. Azeez, Dominic Alummoodan, Anju Prabhakar

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What is "Yathra" about?

Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.

When was "Yathra" released?

Yathra was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Yathra"?

The cast includes Shobana, Mammootty, Adoor Bhasi, Thilakan.