Muthalali is a 1965 Malayalam language film directed by M. A. V. Rajendran. It stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, T. S. Muthaiah and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. Muthalali is inspired by the Tamil language film of the same name.
Venu Prem Nazir who owns a glass factory in Ernakulam goes to America for higher studies. During Venus absence his mother, Saraswathi Amma Aranmula Ponnamma, manages the factory with the help of the manager Vikraman Nair Muthiah. Gradually Vikraman brings everything under his control and swindles the company taking advantage of Saraswathi Ammas trust in him.After a few years Venu returns after his studies. He lands in Bombay en route to Ernakulam where he meets Kesavan Pappukutty Bhagavathar, a hotel employee. Through Kesavan he comprehends the hardships faced by labourers and the need to understand the life is for a worker before becoming the owner of a factory. Venu sends telegram to his mother informing her that he has to go on a business tour and will reach home a month later. ........
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