Dathuputhran is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazeer, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.

Plot

Ponnachan is a scion of a well-to-do family. He is in love with Gracy, who is from a low-income family. Ponnachan decides to marry Gracy despite his parent's objections. After the wedding, he leaves for Madras in search of a job to support his family. He cannot get a job as he is educated, and all available positions are menial. Meanwhile, Kunjachan supports Gracy and her family. Ponnachna's parents marry off his sister Annakutty to Jose, a playboy. As per his pre-marital conditions, Ponnachan's parents wrote off their property in Jose and Annakutty's names. Soon, Jose's parents come to live with him and drive Ponnachan's parents from their home. Jose also starts selling properties by getting Annakutty to sign off on property papers. In the meantime, Ponnachan gets a good job and comes home to support his homeless parents and wife.