What is "asuravithu"

Asuravithu is a 2012 Malayalam action film written and directed by A. K. Sajan, starring Asif Ali and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles. The film opened to negative critical reviews and wasn't noticed in the box office either.

Asuravithu is a Malayalam novel written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Set in Kizhakkemuri, a fictional picturesque village in Kerala, the novel describes the plight of the protagonist Govindankutty, the youngest son of a proud Nair tharavadu, as he is trapped between the social scenario, social injustice and his own inner consciousness. As in many other M. T. novels, Asuravithu also has as its theme, the conflicts and problems of a Nair Family. The novel's English translation is titled The Demon Seed.

The novel was adapted into a film with the same title in 1968. The film, directed by A. Vincent and scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair himself, featured noted actor Prem Nazir as Govindankutty.

Asuravithu is a 1968 Malayalam film directed by A. Vincent and starring Prem Nazir and Sharada in the lead roles. The film was scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his own critically acclaimed novel Asuravithu.Premnazir's acting in the movie was well appreciated by the viewers

Asuravithu may refer to:

• Asuravithu (novel), a Malayalam language Indian novel by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
• Asuravithu (1968 film), a Malayalam language adaptation of the novel
• Asuravithu (2012 film), a Malayalam language action film