Abkari

Abkari is a 1988 Malayalam movie starring Mammootty and Ratheesh in the title roles. It was written by T. Damodaran and was directed by I. V. Sasi. The movie, based on the life of liquor barons and contractors, known as Abkaris, in Kerala, was a super hit.citation needed

The infighting, the criminal cases and the business pressures start taking a toll on Vasu. Chacko in the meantime has started liking the rich life and has become uncontrollable in his financial management. Vasu always finds solace in Kunjappan, another Abkari contractor who wants the liquor business to be conducted in an ethical manner. Kunjappan, who came from very humble origins, always reminds Vasu that he should never forget his past. Kunjappan, now rich, still maintains the old small hut in which he was born, as a constant reminder of his past.Vasu and Chacko also step into the domains Abkari ranges of other contractors. Until then, every contractor had his business area chalked out with others not contesting for these areas. Vasu and Chacko changed all that and started bidding for each and every possible range. The business understanding of Abkaris was broken. Soon the other contractors team up and plan the down fall of Vasu and Chacko. ........

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