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Key Features:
Small town, Entrepreneurship, Gang violence, Friendship, Romance, Immigration, Crime, Indian cinema
Tone:
gritty, humorous, dramatic
Target Audience:
Fans of crime dramas, International cinema enthusiasts, Viewers interested in cultural stories, Those seeking realistic portrayals of life
Emotional Arc:
Excitement → Conflict → Disillusionment

Angamaly Diaries

2017-03-03
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Six young friends in the small town of Angamaly tries their luck by starting a pork business lead by Vincent Pepe. They initially strike a business deal with Rajan and Ravi despite the duo having killed a close friend of theirs in a gang fight. Vincent is in love with Sakhi and plan to immigrate abroad with her. But their plans hit a road bump as the deal with the gangsters hits some road bumps.

Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Cast
Antony Varghese, Sarath Kumar, Tito Wilson, Bitto Davis, Sinoj Varghese, Anna Reshma Rajan, Kichu Tellus, Ullas Jose Chemban, Vineeth Vishwam, Jolly Chirayath
Crew
Chemban Vinod Jose, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Chemban Vinod Jose
Rating
7.386(57 votes)
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