

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.

J C Daniel / Harris Daniel

Janet

Rosie

Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan

Sundararaj (Elder)

Mudaliar

Sundararaj (Young)

Subramaniam

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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.

Movie / 2012

Movie / 2016

Movie / 2024

Movie / 2020

Movie / 2014

Movie / 2004

Movie / 2017

Movie / 2011

Movie / 2022

Movie / 1943

Movie / 1964

Movie / 2019

Movie / 2008

Movie / 2005

Movie / 2018

Movie / 2017

Movie / 2020

Movie / 2023

Movie / 1989

Movie / 2022