Celluloid

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.

Release Date

14 February 2013

129 minutes

Director

Main Cast

J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan
Sundararaj (Elder)
Sundararaj (Young)
Subramaniam
Ramakrishna Iyer