# Yathra (1985)

Malayalam · Released 1985-09-20

Yathra is a 1985 Malayalam film. Shobana and Mammootty appear in it.

Cast: Shobana as Thulasi, Mammootty as Unnikrishnan

## Storyline
Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.

## Common questions

### When was Yathra released?
Yathra was released on 20 September 1985.

### Who stars in Yathra?
Shobana and Mammootty star in Yathra.

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