Black (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Black is a 2004 thriller directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty as Karikkamuri Shanmugham, Lal and Janardhanan. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Ranjith
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Lal Release
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black About?
The premise of Black without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Kochi’s criminal underworld, hitman Karikkamuri Shanmugham (Mammootty) carries out contracts for his longtime friend David Carlos Padaveedan (Lal), a lawyer who runs the city’s mafia operations. Raised from the slums by a Marxist party secretary and placed in an orphanage, Shanmugham becomes a ruthless enforcer. When the secretary entrusts him with a girl’s care, he discovers she is his own daughter, forcing him to confront his violent past.
Black Cast & Characters
Mammootty leads the cast as Karikkamuri Shanmugham, with Lal as David Carlos Padaveedan and Janardhanan as Aasan. Directed by Ranjith; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ranjith
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Mammootty as Karikkamuri Shanmugham - Lal as David Carlos Padaveedan
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Janardhanan as Aasan -
Joju George as Ashok's Friend
Also Starring in Black
· 14 more- T. P. Madhavan Businessman
- Sadiq Mustafa
- Babu Antony Govind Chenkappa
- Prem Kumar Unni
- Rahman Ashok
- Kulappulli Leela Veronica
- Sona Nair Anandam
- Anoop Chandran Pauly
- Ramu Pranji
- Mohan Jose Mammali
- Daniel Balaji Ezhumalai
- Besant Ravi
- Sriya Reddy Anandam
- Tom George Kolath Ajay Srinivas
More from Ranjith
More films directed by Ranjith: Drama, Puthan Panam, Leela and Loham.
Black Plot Summary
What happens in Black from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A deafblind Anglo-Indian woman from Shimla navigates a life of quiet resilience, moving through a world that often speaks in unspoken gestures. When a former teacher, now struggling with late-stage Alzheimer’s, is found wandering near her family’s home, she makes a bold, compassionate vow: to help him recover, just as he once helped her find her own way forward.
Full summary
The whole story of Black, scene by scene
Black Box Office
Black grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $754,819 came from the US and Canada and $511,522 (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $754.8K
- International
- $511.5K
How Well Do You Know Black?
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
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What is the protagonist's condition in the film?
Black Also Known As
Also known as “The Black”.
- Also known as
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- The Black
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Black FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Black, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black?
Black runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Black released?
Black was released on November 9, 2004.
Who directed Black?
Black was directed by Ranjith.
More films by Ranjith Who is in the cast of Black?
Black stars Mammootty as Karikkamuri Shanmugham, Lal as David Carlos Padaveedan and Janardhanan as Aasan, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Black make at the box office?
Black grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($754,819 domestic, $511,522 international).
Does Black have a post-credit scene?
No. Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Black in?
The original language of Black is Malayalam.
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