Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976 film)

Kuttavum Shikshayum (Malayalam: കുറ്റവും ശിക്ഷയും), translating to "Crime and Punishment," is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film is an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1866 novel of the same name, Crime and Punishment. It stars Prem Nazir in the lead role as the protagonist, analogous to Raskolnikov. The film explores themes of poverty, morality, guilt, and redemption, mirroring the core narrative of the original novel within the context of 1970s Kerala society. Key supporting cast members contribute to the portrayal of the characters and the overall atmosphere of moral conflict. The film was a commercial success and is notable for its attempt to translate the complex psychological themes of Dostoevsky's work to a regional Indian cinematic audience. It is considered an important film in the history of Malayalam cinema, representing an early effort to adapt classic literature.