DRAMA . 1984 . 1h 48m . 6.8/10

Mukhamukham_

The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.

Starring Ashokan, P. Ganga, Vishwanathan
6.8/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1984
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.

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Cast
Ashokan stars as Sudhakaran as a man in Mukhamukham.
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Year context
Mukhamukham was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go under...
Mukhamukham is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

CAST (6)

Ashokan
Ashokan
Sudhakaran as a man
PG
P. Ganga
Sridharan
V
Vishwanathan
Sudhakaran as a boy
Balan K Nair
Balan K Nair
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Karamana Janardanan Nair
Karamana Janardanan Nair

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (4 votes)

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What is Mukhamukham about?
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.
How long is Mukhamukham?
Mukhamukham has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in Mukhamukham?
The cast of Mukhamukham includes Ashokan, P. Ganga, Vishwanathan, Balan K Nair, Kaviyoor Ponnamma.
What is the rating of Mukhamukham?
Mukhamukham has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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