Yavanika (transl. The Curtain) is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film written and directed by K. G. George, and starring Bharath Gopi and Mammootty along with Nedumudi Venu, Jalaja and Thilakan in supporting roles. The film is regarded as one of the finest mystery or investigative thrillers ever made in Malayalam cinema. The movie makes use of the Rashomon Effect. The film received wide critical acclaim. imdb.com