25 Years of Manichithrathazhu : The Legacy of a Malayalam Classic

It was 23rd December, 1993. The melodious voice of K. S Chithra sang the now iconic words “Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya”, and a legend of unparalleled excellence and longevity was born as the audience beheld the magic of Nagavalli as the movie Manichithrathazhu (The Ornate Lock) opened in theatres. It is hard to believe that …