Season

Season

Year: 1989

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: P. Padmarajan

CrimeDrama

Season (1989) is a Malayalam feature directed by Padmarajan, starring Mohanlal and Gavin Packard. Set against the beaches of Kovalam and the Poojappura Central Prison, it follows a gritty revenge thriller that portrays the local drug trade with stark realism. Although a box‑office failure, Padmarajan’s unconventional storytelling, strong narration and Mohanlal’s nuanced performance earned the film a cult status and later recognition as one of Malayalam cinema’s finest thrillers.

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Timeline & Setting – Season (1989)

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Time period

1982-1988

The film spans 1982 to 1988, tracing Jeevan's rise, fall, and return to the criminal path. The early 80s setting emphasizes a rough, opportunistic crime world with limited forensics. By 1988, Jeevan is in prison again, planning a jailbreak that will redefine his vengeance. The period's social mood underlines corruption, wealth accumulation, and the blurred lines between business and crime.

Location

Kovalam, Goa, Central Jail, Lighthouse

Kovalam is depicted as a sunlit coastal town where Jeevan runs a restaurant and moves smuggled goods. The lighthouse and other coastal locations become key settings in the criminal dealings. Central jail features prominently as Jeevan's fate is shaped by legal troubles, including a partial conviction and eventual escape. Goa is shown as the backdrop for the heroin deal and the wider reach of the operation.

🏖️ Coastal town 🗺️ Tourist destination 🗝️ Lighthouse locale

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:35

Main Characters – Season (1989)

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Jeevan / Uncle (Mohanlal)

A wealthy, enigmatic restaurant owner in Kovalam who moves in smuggling and currency exchange. He keeps his personal life private and wields influence to steer younger men into crime. While calm and calculating, his actions reveal a ruthless streak as he orchestrates Fabien’s downfall and later engineers a jailbreak. His ultimate victory comes with a chilling confidence that he has evaded true accountability.

💼 Wealth & Influence 🕵️‍♂️ Enigmatic ⚖️ Calculating

Porinchu

A jobless youth drawn into small-time drug trafficking, seeking wealth and status. He partners with Kanthi and becomes a key lever in the initial drug deal. His fate is sealed by the violence surrounding the deal and the betrayal that follows. His arc highlights the perilous lure of easy money.

💊 Drug Trade 🤝 Loyalty & Betrayal

Kanthi

A restless young man who dreams of wealth and a better life. He joins Porinchu in the Goa mission and shares the thrill and danger of crime. His trust in the wrong people leads to fatal consequences, marking him as a casualty in the chain of violence sparked by ambition. He embodies the impulsive risk-taking of the era.

💰 Dreams of Wealth 🔗 Risk-Taker

Merlin (Leena Nair)

Fabien’s girlfriend who becomes entangled in the heist and is coerced into wrongdoing. She ultimately dies by suicide after being assaulted, leaving Jeevan to bear the suspicion of the murder plot. Her story reveals how victims can be drawn into criminal schemes and crushed by their consequences.

💔 Love & Betrayal 🔒 Secret Life

Fabien Ramirez (Gavin Packard)

A European tourist and the principal antagonist who lures Porinju and Kanthi into a heroin deal. He is depicted as a calculating, psychopathic killer who escapes accountability and becomes the target of Jeevan’s revenge. His presence drives much of the movie’s tension and violence.

🌍 International Crime 🧠 Psychopathic Mind

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Major Themes – Season (1989)

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🔒 Crime & Consequences

Wealth and influence pull Jeevan into illegal ventures that entangle him in murders and a calculated jailbreak. The story shows how crime creates a cycle of violence and retribution that haunts all involved. The escalation from smuggling to murder demonstrates the irreversible costs of a criminal path.

🗝️ Betrayal

Two youths entangled in a drug deal are pulled into a web of trust and treachery. Loyalties shift as wealth and danger separate friends, leading to fatal outcomes. The characters’ decisions reveal how easily trust can be exploited in high-stakes crime.

🔥 Revenge

Jeevan’s hidden motive unfolds as a relentless drive to end Fabien, revealing a calculated pursuit of vengeance. The plan culminates in a violent confrontation that redefines power dynamics between the characters. Revenge in this story is not just personal; it reshapes the plot’s course.

🏛️ Justice & Ambition

The justice system is portrayed as flawed, allowing Jeevan to manipulate outcomes and extract leverage. His jailbreak underscores ambition overpowering law, presenting a morally grey landscape where victory is achieved through cunning. The film probes whether true justice can exist in a world where crime pays.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:35

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