Kaikkudanna Nilavu (1998): Cast & Plot
Kaikkudanna Nilavu is a 1998 drama directed by Kamal, starring Shalini as Veni, Jayaram and Kalabhavan Mani.
Malayalam What Is Kaikkudanna Nilavu About?
The premise of Kaikkudanna Nilavu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mahi and his family shelters Veni after her grandfather’s death. He also tries to find Veni’s boyfriend who is missing.
Kaikkudanna Nilavu Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- sitar
- fistfight
- nightmare
- woman in jeopardy
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- cremation
- death of grandfather
Kaikkudanna Nilavu Cast & Characters
Shalini leads the cast as Veni, with Jayaram as Mahendran and Kalabhavan Mani as Lakshmanan. Directed by Kamal; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kamal
- Shalini as Veni
- Jayaram as Mahendran
- Kalabhavan Mani as Lakshmanan
- Ranjitha as Bhama
Also Starring in Kaikkudanna Nilavu
· 5 more- Dileep Kichamani
- Murali Ravuthar
- Augustine
- Gopi
- Unnikrishnan Namboothiri Muthassan
More from Kamal
More films directed by Kamal: Vivekanandan Viralanu, Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal, Utopiayile Rajavu and Nadan.
Kaikkudanna Nilavu Plot Summary
What happens in Kaikkudanna Nilavu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Balakrishnan, an aged musician, travels with his granddaughter Veni, Shalini, to the Brihadeshwara Temple in Thanjavur, seeking asylum. There they cross paths with Mahendran, Jayaram, and his family, consisting of his grandparents and friend Lakshmanan, Kalabhavan Mani. Balakrishnan was an old acquaintance of Mahendran’s late father, a district collector, and this shared history makes the two families grow familiar with one another, laying a groundwork of trust amid their precarious situation.
Full summary
The whole story of Kaikkudanna Nilavu, scene by scene
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Who plays the role of Mahendran?
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Kaikkudanna Nilavu FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kaikkudanna Nilavu, each answered in a sentence.
When was Kaikkudanna Nilavu released?
Kaikkudanna Nilavu was released on May 21, 1998.
Who directed Kaikkudanna Nilavu?
Kaikkudanna Nilavu was directed by Kamal.
More films by Kamal Who is in the cast of Kaikkudanna Nilavu?
Kaikkudanna Nilavu stars Shalini as Veni, Jayaram as Mahendran and Kalabhavan Mani as Lakshmanan, among 9 credited actors.
Does Kaikkudanna Nilavu have a post-credit scene?
No. Kaikkudanna Nilavu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kaikkudanna Nilavu in?
The original language of Kaikkudanna Nilavu is Malayalam.
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