Bhadran

Writing

Bhadran

Bhadran Mattel (born 22 November 1952) is an Indian filmmaker and writer. Bhadran's body of work addresses themes such as victimization caused by poor parenting, psychological trauma and redemption, the objectification of fatherhood and childhood distress. His films often feature metaphorical representation of objects and animals, biblical references, and depiction of autocratic Christian culture in a specific region of Kerala.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Spadikam poster
7.4

Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.

Spadikam

1995

Spadikam poster
7.4

Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.

Spadikam

1995

Udayon poster
5.8

Kunju is a farmer with five children. He strongly and firmly believes that farming is the best profession and forbids his sons to pursue their own interest. Matters become worse when he wants his daughter to marry an ugly looking farmer.

Udayon

2005

Changatham poster
4.5

Annie, a typist, unknowingly attracts the affections of Daniel, her employer. However, things go terribly wrong when she marries a wealthy businessman named Tony.

Changatham

1983

Changatham poster
4.5

Annie, a typist, unknowingly attracts the affections of Daniel, her employer. However, things go terribly wrong when she marries a wealthy businessman named Tony.

Changatham

1983

Uncle Bun poster
4.5

Charlie Chacko, an overweight man who is struggling with the death of his first love, is forced to take care of his brother's three children and then falls in love with Geetha Krishnan.

Uncle Bun

1991

Uncle Bun poster
4.5

Charlie Chacko, an overweight man who is struggling with the death of his first love, is forced to take care of his brother's three children and then falls in love with Geetha Krishnan.

Uncle Bun

1991

Ente Mohangal Poovaninju poster
7.0

A wealthy man, Shankar falls in love with a girl from a middle class family. His father opposes the relationship and plots against the couple.

Ente Mohangal Poovaninju

1982

Ente Mohangal Poovaninju poster
7.0

A wealthy man, Shankar falls in love with a girl from a middle class family. His father opposes the relationship and plots against the couple.

Ente Mohangal Poovaninju

1982

Eo poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Eo

No artwork available
8.0

Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kathu movie revolves around Dr. Isaac (Mammootty) who has a jealous wife (Srividhya) who constantly suspects him of philandering. When an attractive young woman with a correspondingly jealous husband (Thilakan) moves into the neighboring house, tensions rise. The respective children of the two bickering couples (Rehman and Sisily) start a little romance of their own, which complicates matters further since one family is Hindu, the other Christian, and both sets of parents are opposed to the alliance.

Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu

1986

Vellithira poster
4.6

Raghuram, a struggling film exhibitor sets up a small cinema in a remote village, hoping to revive his failing career. As the theater becomes a local sensation, his mysterious past and hidden motives gradually come to light, revealing a deeper truth behind his venture.

Vellithira

2003

Vellithira poster
4.6

Raghuram, a struggling film exhibitor sets up a small cinema in a remote village, hoping to revive his failing career. As the theater becomes a local sensation, his mysterious past and hidden motives gradually come to light, revealing a deeper truth behind his venture.

Vellithira

2003

Iyer the Great poster
6.2

Vaikundam Soorya Narayana Iyer, a normal business executive leads a normal family life along with his wife and his mother. One day, up on climbing a tall tree in order to capture an escaped pet parrot, Iyer undergoes (fear of heights) giving him the power of clairvoyance.

Iyer the Great

1990

Olympian Anthony Adam poster
6.0

Antony, a police officer, disguises himself as a teacher and goes to the school where terrorist Mammen's daughter studies. He sets a trap for Mammen by informing him that his daughter is ill.

Olympian Anthony Adam

1999

Olympian Anthony Adam poster
6.0

Antony, a police officer, disguises himself as a teacher and goes to the school where terrorist Mammen's daughter studies. He sets a trap for Mammen by informing him that his daughter is ill.

Olympian Anthony Adam

1999

Olympian Anthony Adam poster
6.0

Antony, a police officer, disguises himself as a teacher and goes to the school where terrorist Mammen's daughter studies. He sets a trap for Mammen by informing him that his daughter is ill.

Olympian Anthony Adam

1999

No artwork available
NR

Anand, who is brought up by his mother, is very talented in dance and music. However, he faces several issues when his parents start living separately and he gets infatuated with a much older girl.

Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha

1987

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NR

Anand, who is brought up by his mother, is very talented in dance and music. However, he faces several issues when his parents start living separately and he gets infatuated with a much older girl.

Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha

1987

No artwork available
8.0

The film revolves around the political scenario of Indian politics in the mid nineties. The protagonist played by Suresh Gopi who seeks revenge for his girlfriend's murder and bringing out the political conspiracies of Indian central politics where religion, cast, and underworld plays a significant role.

Yuvathurki

1996

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8.0

The film revolves around the political scenario of Indian politics in the mid nineties. The protagonist played by Suresh Gopi who seeks revenge for his girlfriend's murder and bringing out the political conspiracies of Indian central politics where religion, cast, and underworld plays a significant role.

Yuvathurki

1996

No artwork available
9.0

S. N. Balachandran, a young and dynamic lawyer, falls in love with Prameela, a village belle. Due to an unforeseen set of circumstances, their relationship falls apart.

Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol

1984