Athirathram is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by John Paul and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Seema. Mammootty's character Tharadas re-appears in Sasi's 2006 film Balram vs. Tharadas. Athirathram was one of the films that elevated the leading actor Mammootty to a major star status.

Plot

Tharadas is a ruthless smuggler whose uncle was murdered by Rajesh. Rajesh is married to Thulasi who has a dark past with Tharadas. Tharadas's cousin kills Rajesh and accuses Tharadas of the murder. Rajesh's partner Prasad and Thulasi get revenge on Tharadas, and Tharadas kills Chandru in turn.

Cast

Box office

The film was a Blockbuster of 1984.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker.