Pathram

Pathram

Year: 1999

Runtime: 178 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Joshiy

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Nandagopal, associate editor at Keralareshmi, is respected. Born in Mumbai, he is Venugopal’s son, a journalist killed by a mafia. In Kochi he teams with Sekharan, a former Naxalite who runs Jagratha newspaper. Sekharan opposes Vishwanathan, a businessman with a stake in Keralareshmi; exposing his role in Vincent Paul’s murder sparks a political crisis.

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Timeline & Setting – Pathram (1999)

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Location

Kochi, Kerala

Kochi is a major port city in Kerala known for its historic docks and cosmopolitan mix. Pathram uses the city’s newspaper offices, streets, and docks as a backdrop for fierce political and media battles. The urban landscape highlights the conflict between powerful interests and fearless journalism.

🌆 Urban coastal city 🏛️ Political hub

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Main Characters – Pathram (1999)

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Nandagopal (Suresh Gopi)

An aggressive associate editor who thrives on breaking stories and clashing with political interests. He inherits a legacy from his father and relentlessly pursues evidence against Vishwanathan, showing loyalty to truth and a readiness to risk his career and safety.

🎯 Investigative 📰 Journalist 🛡️ Integrity

Shekharan (Murali)

An old naxalite-turned-media proprietor running Jagratha. He is outspoken and combative, making enemies in power circles while staunchly defending the truth. His abrasive approach masks a strategic mind focused on exposing corruption.

🧭 Activism 🗡️ Courage ⚔️ Strategy

Devika Shekhar (Manju Warrier)

Daughter of Shekharan and a fiery journalist who inherits the newspaper’s legacy. She continues the fight against corruption after her father’s death and drives the investigation forward with resolve and journalistic instinct.

📰 Journalist 🧭 Courage 🔥 Determination

Firoze Mohammed IPS (Biju Menon)

An upright police officer and old admirer of Nandan, he gathers evidence against Vishwanathan. His pursuit of justice raises the stakes and brings legal weight to the case.

🛡️ Duty 🧭 Integrity 🔎 Investigation

Vishwanathan

A powerful industrialist with vast political influence who manipulates media and law enforcement to maintain control. His cunning and ruthless tactics drive the central conflict of the story.

💼 Power 🗃️ Corruption 🧪 Manipulation

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Major Themes – Pathram (1999)

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🗞️ Investigative Journalism

Pathram centers on fearless reporting as a weapon against crime and corruption. Journalists Nandagopal and Shekharan push to expose confessions and crimes that threaten the powerful. The film shows the pressures faced by the media and the courage required to pursue truth.

💰 Power & Corruption

Vishwanathan’s wealth and political influence demonstrate how money can steer institutions and silence dissent. The narrative follows deceit, bribery, and manipulation to maintain control over media and law enforcement. It exposes systemic rot in governance and business.

⚖️ Justice & Retention

Betrayals and murders propel characters toward taking action beyond conventional channels. Firoze pursues legal avenues while Nandagopal enforces his own form of justice against the corrupt power structure. The story blurs lines between lawful proceedings and personal vengeance.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:17

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