Koodevide? is a 1983 Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by P. Padmarajan, starring Mammootty, Suhasini, and Rahman. The film is based on the Tamil novel Moongil Pookkal by Vasanthi. It marked Rahman's movie debut. The film was a major commercial success and was Padmarajan's first commercial hit.

Plot

Alice is a teacher at a boarding school in Ooty. Ravi Puthooran, the prodigal and unruly son of the Member of Parliament Xavier Puthooran, joins the school in Alice's class. Alice manages to mentor him into becoming a good student. Alice's boyfriend, Captain Thomas, feels intensely jealous of the attention Alice shows to Ravi Puthooran. He accidentally kills the boy and surrenders to the police, leaving Alice frustrated in all aspects of her life.

Cast

Soundtrack

Awards

Koodevide won three Kerala State Film Awards and eight Kerala Film Critics Association Awards. It was also selected for screening in that year's Indian Panorama.