| Arabikkatha | |
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| Directed by | Lal Jose |
| Written by | Iqbal Kuttippuram |
| Produced by | Hassan Sainullabdeen |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Manoj Pillai |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Bijibal |
| Distributed by | Balaji Movies Sagar Release |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Arabikkatha (lit. 'Arabian tale') is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language satirical-drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ikbal Kuttipuram. The film was a critical[1] and commercial success in India[2] and the United Arab Emirates.[3] It deals with differences within the Communist movement,[4] and was produced against a background of real-life splits in the ruling Communist Party in Kerala state, India.[5] In the film, Mukundan, a hardcore communist, exposes the atrocities of Karunan, a cunning and corrupt politician.
- ^ "Arabikatha takes the cake". The Hindu. 15 July 2007. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
- ^ "'Arabikatha' turns out to be a success tale". The Hindu. 18 July 2007. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
- ^ "Hit Malayalam film showing in Doha today". Gulf Times. 12 October 2007. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
- ^ "Arabikatha a tale on Communism's strife". newindpress.com. New Indian Express Group. 10 July 2007. Archived from the original on 22 April 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2008.
- ^ "Movie throws light on split in ruling party". Gulf Times. 16 July 2007. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2008.