1983 (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
1983 is a 2014 drama directed by Abrid Shine, starring Nivin Pauly as Rameshan, Joju George and Nikki Galrani. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $25,646 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Abrid Shine
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
Malayalam - Studio
- Shams Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 1983 About?
The premise of 1983 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A passionate cricket fan named Rameshan never achieved his dream of becoming a professional cricketer. Later in life, he sees a chance to fulfill his aspirations through his son, who also develops a love for the sport. Rameshan dedicates himself to nurturing his son's talent and supporting his journey in the world of cricket, hoping to see his dream realized through the younger generation.
1983 Cast & Characters
Nivin Pauly leads the cast as Rameshan, with Joju George as Cricket coach and Nikki Galrani as Manjula Sasidharan. Directed by Abrid Shine; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Abrid Shine
- Nivin Pauly as Rameshan
-
Joju George as Cricket coach - Nikki Galrani as Manjula Sasidharan
- Srindaa as Susheela
Also Starring in 1983
· 26 more- Bhagath Abrid Kannan
- Anoop Menon Vijay Menon
- Ambika Mohan Manjula's mother
- Saiju Kurup Pappan
- Dinesh Prabhakar Ambrose Saji
- Valsala Menon Sunny's mother
- Joy Mathew Gopi Aashaan
- Santhakumari Mariyamma
- Sharafudheen Wedding Photographer
- Seema G Nair Rameshan's mother
- Nandu Poduval Rameshan's jealousy native
- Neeraj Madhav Prahaladan / Vilakkoothi
- Prajod Kalabhavan Mantle Johnny
- Arun
- Nandan Unni Navas
- Jacob Gregory Sachin
Show all 30 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Priyanka Anoop Pushpalatha
- Sanju Sivaram Babukuttan
- Nandana Varma Young Manjula
- Madan Mohan Josemon
- Shereej K. Basheer Varkey
- Binoy Antony Basheer
- Shibu Maradu Mani
- Jiyad Minnal Freddy
- Sui Joseph Chandru
- Padmanabhan Prasanth Satheesh Kumar
More from Abrid Shine
More films directed by Abrid Shine: Mahaveeryar, The Kung Fu Master, Poomaram and Action Hero Biju.
1983 Plot Summary
What happens in 1983 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a remote village in Kerala named Brahmamangalam, cricket isn’t just a pastime—it’s a shared heartbeat that unites families, friends, and neighbors. From India’s victorious Cricket World Cup in 1983 to the present day, the film traces a two-generation journey built on passion, patience, and perseverance. The story follows Rameshan, a teenager whose natural talent at batting shines in local tournaments even as his academic record slips.
Full summary
The whole story of 1983, scene by scene
1983 Box Office
1983 grossed $25,646 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.6K
- International
- $25.6K
How Well Do You Know 1983?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In which Indian state is the village of Brahmamangalam located?
Seen 1983?
1983 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of 1983, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 1983?
1983 runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was 1983 released?
1983 was released on January 31, 2014.
Who directed 1983?
1983 was directed by Abrid Shine.
More films by Abrid Shine Who is in the cast of 1983?
1983 stars Nivin Pauly as Rameshan, Joju George as Cricket coach and Nikki Galrani as Manjula Sasidharan, among 30 credited actors.
How much did 1983 make at the box office?
1983 grossed $25,646 worldwide.
Does 1983 have a post-credit scene?
No. 1983 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 1983 in?
The original language of 1983 is Malayalam.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
