Kilukkam
A tourist guide in Ooty shelters a mentally unstable woman in return for the reward offered by her relatives. Later, he comes to know that she is in danger from her relatives.
Directed by Priyadarshan · Comedy · 155 min · 1991
Director
Priyadarshan
Studio
Goodknight Films
Release
15 Aug 1991
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Comedy
Full Plot
A down-on-his-luck tourist guide in Ootacamund is tasked with showing a mentally challenged tourist around the area. The group's initial attempts to get rid of her lead to unexpected consequences, including a bounty on her safe return. To their advantage, they hide her and alter her appearance, but soon discover that things are not as simple as they thought.
Cast & Characters
Joji
Mohanlal
Nischal, Still Photographer and Joji's Friend
Jagathy Sreekumar
Justice Pillai
Thilakan
Kittunni, Pillai's House Servant
Innocent
Samar Khan, a local goon
Sharat Saxena
Tea Vendor Ambooty
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Ravi, Pillai's Son
K. B. Ganesh Kumar
Did You Know?
Kilukkam is part of TMDb's "Kilukkam Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Priyadarshan has directed 8 films in our catalog, including Hera Pheri, Sometimes.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Mohanlal appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Manichitrathazhu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Priyadarshan met "Goodknight" Mohan in an airport when he first planned the film?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know that Priyadarshan initially wanted to make a story about a girl facing miseries in her life, which was later changed to find her father.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know that Amala was signed for the role of Nandini after acting in Priyadarshan's Telugu film Nirnayam?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Did You Know that Jagathy Sreekumar gave 30 days of continuous dates for the role, which was a first for him at that time?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-05
Critical Assessment
Kilukkam holds 8.6/10 on IMDb (4,492 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.6/10 on IMDb (4,492 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kilukkam's IMDb rating?+
Kilukkam has a 8.6/10 rating on IMDb from 4,492 votes.
Is Kilukkam good? What are critics saying?+
Kilukkam holds 8.6/10 on IMDb (4,492 votes).
How long is Kilukkam?+
Kilukkam has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed Kilukkam?+
Kilukkam was directed by Priyadarshan.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kilukkam received widespread critical acclaim for its commercial success and enduring popularity. The film's ability to balance comedy with emotional depth was singled out as a key factor in its massive box office success. Over time, it has become a cult classic, widely regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
