THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Malayalam CINEMA · 2013
Celluloid
സെല്ലുലോയ്ഡ്
Audience rating
Source: TMDB22 votes
Overview
Celluloid chronicles the life of J. C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema, whose passion drives him to create Vigathakumaran, the region’s first film. Facing social prejudice, financial ruin, and personal loss, Daniel’s struggle for artistic recognition becomes a moving tribute to the birth of cinema in Kerala.
A closer look
Celluloid (2013) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Kamal. The cast includes Mamta Mohandas, Chandini Geetha, Sreenivasan, T G Ravi. Runtime: 129 minutes.
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Celluloid FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Celluloid?
Celluloid is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Celluloid?
Our source metadata lists 14 February 2013. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Celluloid?
The listed director is Kamal.
Who is in the cast of Celluloid?
The available cast credits include Mamta Mohandas, Chandini Geetha, Sreenivasan, T G Ravi, Thalaivasal Vijay. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Celluloid?
The recorded runtime is 129 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Celluloid?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Celluloid?
The original title in our source data is സെല്ലുലോയ്ഡ്. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Celluloid about?
Celluloid chronicles the life of J. C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema, whose passion drives him to create Vigathakumaran, the region’s first film. Facing social prejudice, financial ruin, and personal loss, Daniel’s struggle for artistic recognition becomes a moving tribute to the birth of cinema in Kerala.
