India / Feb 14, 2013 / U
2h 9min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nedumudi Venu | Subramaniam |
| Siddique | Ramakrishna Iyer |
| Shruti Dilip | Lana |
| Antony Thekkek | Maloor |
| Ramesh Pisharody | Pillai |
| Jayaraj Warrier | Shop Keeper |
| Manikandan Pattambi | Moorthy |
| Chembil Ashokan | Paulose |
| Jayaraj Century | Johnson |
| Nandu Madhav | D.G Phalke |
| Indrans | Ponnappan |
| Jayan Cherthala | Thambi |
| Vijayan Peringode | Fudalist |
| Mukundan Menon | Lodge Owner |
| Dinesh Prabhakar | Damodhar |
| Kozhikode Vikraman Nair |
Genres
DramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | സെല്ലുലോയ്ഡ് |
| Original language | ML |
| Spoken languages | English, हिन्दी, தமிழ் |
| Production countries | India |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Murali films, Prime Time Cinema |
| Release date | 14 febbraio 2013 |
| Production | Kamal, Ubaid |
| Writer | Kamal |
| Editing | K. Rajagopal |
| Cinematography | Venu |
| Assistant directors | Kamal |
| Music | M. Jayachandran, Sithara Krishnakumar |
| Sound | M. Jayachandran, Sithara Krishnakumar |
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| Revenue | 680.000 € |
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