The film tells the story of Das (Mammootty), who is a rich playboy and his relationships with his callgirl, Jaysree (Swapna) and his love interest, Sridevi (Rajyalakshmi).
Acting
Mammootty's career-launching toxic charisma.
Direction
I V Sasi's unflinching gaze at male privilege.
Writing
Screenplay that dares to make you sympathize with a predator.
Director
I V Sasi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Mammootty's first major lead role after years of villain parts, and I V Sasi specifically cast him for his 'unsettling handsomeness.'
Thrishna sparked controversy for depicting sex work without moral judgment, rare in 1980s Indian cinema.
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