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Malayalam CINEMA · 2010
Canvas
Overview
Canvas is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Shaji-Rajasekharan starring Kalabhavan Mani, Kannan and Altara. Manaf Hussain (Kalabhavan Mani) is a painter cum dramatist. Ramu (Kannan) is his assistant. Madhuri (Vidya) is a Bollywood star who has found inspiration in their play and has agreed to be a part of it. The story that Manaf decides to adapt for the stage is that of Yayathi's, the celebrated king of the Lunar dynasty who falls in love with both Devayani and Sharmishta. The movie talks about the relevance of the story and how it could serve as a metaphor for the modern times.
A closer look
Canvas (2010) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by Shaji Rajasekharan. The cast includes Kalabhavan Mani, Kannan, Vidya, Jagathy Sreekumar.
Cast & crew
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Canvas FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Canvas?
Canvas is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Canvas?
Our source metadata lists 21 May 2010. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Canvas?
The listed director is Shaji Rajasekharan.
Who is in the cast of Canvas?
The available cast credits include Kalabhavan Mani, Kannan, Vidya, Jagathy Sreekumar, Salim Kumar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What is Canvas about?
Canvas is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Shaji-Rajasekharan starring Kalabhavan Mani, Kannan and Altara. Manaf Hussain (Kalabhavan Mani) is a painter cum dramatist. Ramu (Kannan) is his assistant. Madhuri (Vidya) is a Bollywood star who has found inspiration in their play and has agreed to be a part of it. The story that Manaf decides to adapt for the stage is that of Yayathi's, the celebrated king of the Lunar dynasty who falls in love with both Devayani and Sharmishta. The movie talks about the relevance of the story and how it could serve as a metaphor for the modern times.
