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

Ramakrishna Iyer

Maloor

Pillai

Shop Keeper

Moorthy

Paulose

Johnson

Ponnappan

Thambi

Fudalist
February 14, 2013

J C Daniel / Harris Daniel

Janet

Rosie

Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan

Sundararaj (Elder)

Mudaliar

Sundararaj (Young)

Subramaniam

Ramakrishna Iyer

Maloor

Pillai

Shop Keeper

Moorthy

Paulose

Johnson

Ponnappan

Thambi

Fudalist

