Jaathakam (English: Horoscope) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by Lohithadas.The film stars Jayaram, Sithara, Shari, Thilakan, Madhu, Sukumaran, Innocent, Jagathy sreekumar and Kaviyoor ponnamma in the lead roles.
[1][2][3] Madhavanunni, aka Unni is a young widower who lost his wife even before the celebration of their 1st wedding anniversary.
Unni's parents Appukuttan Nair and Janaki Amma have a blind belief in astrology since the death of their elder son.
So, he married Shyama, the girl whom he loved, at a registrar office against the wishes of his parents, with help of his friends and bride's family.
After the marriage, Unni's parents reluctantly welcomed the newly wedded couple to their ancestral house.
A peppy-chirpy girl named Malini, aka Malu comes to the village where Unni and his parents live.
Malu's father gives consent for the marriage of Unni and Malini by ignoring the protest raised by his elder son and his daughter-in-law.
Then, they try to dissolve the marriage - by mentally torturing Malini and tearing apart Unni between his family and his wife in the process.
Unni's father makes a tantric perform black magic to kill Malini.
Malini's brother catches Appukuttan Nair's loyal servant red-handed while performing black magic.
Malini's brother forcefully brings Unni to the police station where he finds his father's loyal servant.