Lelam (1997): Cast & Plot
Lelam is a 1997 action film directed by Joshiy, starring Suresh Gopi as Aanakattil Chackochi, M G Soman and N F Varghese. It runs 3 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Director
- Joshiy
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Seven Arts Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lelam About?
The premise of Lelam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fierce rivalry erupts between two powerful liquor‑distribution dynasties in Kerala—the Anakkattil family and the Kadayadi family. When the Anakkattils’ dominance is threatened, their formidable heir Chackochi battles relentlessly to preserve his family’s control of the trade.
Lelam Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- revenge
- ambush
- businessman
- feud
- alcohol
- betrayal by friend
- business rivalry
- murder
- fight
- police officer
- fire
- knife
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- rain
- pistol
- explosion
- truck
- lifting someone into the air
- torture
- stabbed in the back
- corrupt cop
- umbrella
- shot in the arm
- shot in the shoulder
- smashing a car window
- broken bottle
- family relationships
- business
- death of father
Lelam Cast & Characters
Suresh Gopi leads the cast as Aanakattil Chackochi, with M G Soman as Aanakkattil Eappachen and N F Varghese as Kadayadi Raghavan. Directed by Joshiy; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joshiy
- Suresh Gopi as Aanakattil Chackochi
- M G Soman as Aanakkattil Eappachen
- N F Varghese as Kadayadi Raghavan
- Subair as Kadayadi Thampy
Also Starring in Lelam
· 11 more- Spadikam George Kadayadi Baby
- K. P. A. C. Azeez Kunnel Mathachan
- Sathaar Kunnel Outhakutty
- Maniyanpilla Raju Oommachan
- Kausalya Gowri Parvathi
- Kaviyoor Renuka Kochu Thresya Kochu
- Cochin Haneefa Jayasimhan
- Mohan Jose Keeri Vasavan
- Siddique Hussain
- Narayanankutty
- Aliyar
Lelam Plot Summary
What happens in Lelam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain Jacob Stephan, better known as Anakkattil Chackochi, Suresh Gopi and his friend Karimbanadan Sunny head to Pollachi to meet Andipetti Veerapandi Thevar, a man who runs a thriving spirit business. Thevar agrees to help once he learns that Chackochi is the son of M G Soman, Aanakkattil Eappachen. This connection deepens the alliance and sets the stage for a clash of fates between ambition, family ties, and the underworld of liquor.
Full summary
The whole story of Lelam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lelam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who played the lead role of Anakkattil Chackochi?
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Lelam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lelam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lelam?
Lelam runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was Lelam released?
Lelam was released on May 21, 1997.
Who directed Lelam?
Lelam was directed by Joshiy.
More films by Joshiy Who is in the cast of Lelam?
Lelam stars Suresh Gopi as Aanakattil Chackochi, M G Soman as Aanakkattil Eappachen and N F Varghese as Kadayadi Raghavan, among 15 credited actors.
Does Lelam have a post-credit scene?
No. Lelam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lelam in?
The original language of Lelam is Malayalam.
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