Kalimannu (2013)
Inspired by the Puranic story of Abhimanyu and his mother Subhadra, the film portrays the relationship of the protagonist with her baby, before and after it is born.
Top billed cast
Shweta MenonMeera
Biju MenonMeera's Husband
Suhasini ManiratnamMeera's neighbour & friend
Anupam KherHimself
Antony ThekkekDoctor
Sabaina MenonMeera's daughter
Suniel ShettyHimself
PriyadarshanHimself
Valsala MenonPaatti
Prasanth Alexander
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