Pavithran, the thief) is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan, based on his own short story of the same name.

[1] It stars Nedumudi Venu and Bharath Gopi, along with Subhashini, Beena and Devi in supporting roles.

The film revolves around the lives of Pavithran, a petty thief, and Mamachan, a mill owner.

Their lives turn upside down when Pavithran finds wealth from an unknown source.

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