---
title: "Bicycle Thieves"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bicycle-thieves-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 241052
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 147
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bicycle Thieves (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bicycle-thieves-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bicycle Thieves is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four people make their living by stealing and selling bicycles."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Jis Joy
- Stars Asif Ali

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends comedy and romance elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jis Joy

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Asif Ali** as *Chackochan*
- **Aparna Gopinath** as *Meera*
- **Salim Kumar** as *Jose Prakash*
- **Vijay Babu** as *Kashi*
- **Saiju Kurup**
- **Bineesh Kodiyeri**
- **Siddique**
- **KPAC Lalitha**
- **Sunil Sukhada** as *School Principal*
- **Aju Varghese** as *Cameo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Bicycle Thieves released?
The film was released on 11/28/2013 in IN.

### Q: Who directed Bicycle Thieves?
Jis Joy directed and wrote the film.

### Q: Who stars in Bicycle Thieves?
Asif Ali stars in the lead role alongside Aparna Gopinath.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
A guy and three others earn their living by stealing bicycles and selling them.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under comedy and romance.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bicycle Thieves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/241052)
- [Bicycle Thieves (2013 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_Thieves_(2013_film))
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