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Overview
Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitation. A few days later, he finds himself in possession of an ornament which he thinks belongs to the girl. He travels to Kozhikode to return the ornament and finds the girl after many days of search. The girl does not recognise Raju and says the ornament does not belong to her. Disheartened, Raju returns to the ferry.
A closer look
Kadavu (1991) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by M T Vasudevan Nair. The cast includes Balan K Nair, Monisha Unni, Santhosh Antony, Murali. Runtime: 104 minutes.
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Kadavu FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kadavu?
Kadavu is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kadavu?
Our source metadata lists 12 January 1991. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kadavu?
The listed director is M T Vasudevan Nair.
Who is in the cast of Kadavu?
The available cast credits include Balan K Nair, Monisha Unni, Santhosh Antony, Murali, Thilakan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kadavu?
The recorded runtime is 104 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kadavu?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Kadavu?
The original title in our source data is കടവ്. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Kadavu about?
Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitation. A few days later, he finds himself in possession of an ornament which he thinks belongs to the girl. He travels to Kozhikode to return the ornament and finds the girl after many days of search. The girl does not recognise Raju and says the ornament does not belong to her. Disheartened, Raju returns to the ferry.
