---
title: "Photographer"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/photographer-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 280187
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Photographer (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/photographer-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Photographer is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A drama inspired by a real Kerala tragedy explores justice and identity."

### Why Watch
- Based on true events
- Mohanlal delivers a dual‑role performance
- Addresses serious social issues

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy subject matter may be intense
- Runtime is over two and a half hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains serious themes of police violence and tribal rights, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, dramatic, social, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What real incident is the film based on?
It is loosely based on the Muthanga incident in Kerala, which occurred in 2003.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
Mohanlal plays dual roles as a wildlife photographer and a farmer.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in India on October 28, 2006.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Photographer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/280187)
- [Photographer (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photographer_(film))
- [Photographer (2006) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/photographer)
- [Fotograf [The Photographer] (2014): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/437595-fotograf/tvurci)

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