---
title: "Rathinirvedam"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rathinirvedam-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 312750
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rathinirvedam (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rathinirvedam-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rathinirvedam is a film first released in 1978. Produced and broadcast by Supriya Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenage boy’s yearning collides with his elder neighbor’s unexpected affection in a quiet village."

### Why Watch
- Explores adolescent desire with nuanced storytelling
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bharathan
- Based on Padmarajan’s novel, offering literary depth

### Caveats & Content Note
- Erotic content may be uncomfortable for some viewers
- Depicts teenage sexuality, requiring mature audience
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains erotic themes and teenage sexual exploration, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: erotic, coming-of-age, rural, sensual, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bharathan
- **Networks / Studios**: Supriya Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jayabharathi** as *Rathi*
- **Krishnachandran** as *Pappu*
- **Kaviyoor Ponnamma** as *Saraswathi*
- **KPAC Lalitha** as *Bharathi*
- **Meena** as *Narayani*
- **M G Soman** as *Krishnan Nair*
- **Adoor Bhasi**
- **Bahadoor**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Rathinirvedam?
It is an Indian Malayalam-language erotic drama film.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Bharathan.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
It was written by P. Padmarajan, based on his own novel.

### Q: When was the film released?
Rathinirvedam was released in 1978.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rathinirvedam — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/312750)
- [Rathinirvedam (1978 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathinirvedam_(1978_film))

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