Hitler is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Siddique, produced by Ousepachan Valakuzhy and Lal under the banner of Ousepachan Movie House. It stars Mammootty in the title role with Mukesh, Shobana, Sai Kumar, Jagadish, and Vani Viswanath in supporting roles. The story centres around the life of Madhavankutty, locally known as 'Hitler' due to his tough character, domineering personality and his uncontrolled rage at the youngsters of the area, for stalking his five young sisters. The film features original songs composed by S. P. Venkatesh. Hitler became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year 1996, and completed more than 300 days theatrical run. The film broke the collection record of Mammootty-starrer The King that was released the previous year.

Plot

The movie is about the life of Madhavankutty, a rich man known locally as "Hitler" due to his tough character, domineering personality and frequent uncontrolled rage towards the young men of the area for stalking his five younger sisters. Even though he loves his family more than anything in this world, he struggles to show his love for them. He had been looking after the family since the death of their mother. Their father Pillechan married again and has two more daughters. His children from the first marriage do not even speak with him. Madhavankutty's maternal uncle Gangadhara Menon is responsible for the separation between the children and Pillechan, which is revealed in a later part of the story.