Celluloid

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Drama
History

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.

Keywords

biography
movie business
silent film
director
father of malayalam cinema
jc daniel

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 14, 2013
Original language: Malayalam
Spoken languages: Malayalam, Tamil
Countries: India
Production: Murali Films,Murali films,Prime Time Cinema
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: $680,000
IMDb: tt2717168