Naran (2005): Cast & Plot
Naran is a 2005 drama directed by Joshiy, starring Madhu as Valiya Nambiar, Jagathy Sreekumar and Siddique. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 45m (165 min)
- Director
- Joshiy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Aashirvad Cinemas
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Naran About?
The premise of Naran without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mullankolli remote village, orphan Velayudhan rescued during flood, raised by feudal landlord Valiya Nambiar. He becomes a good‑hearted drunkard rowdy who despises injustice, imposing his own code on frightened villagers, and clashes with corrupt moneylender Member Kurupu and ambitious son‑in‑law Gopinathan Nambiar, who seeks power.
Naran Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- evil
- prostitute
- thug
- rogue
- village
- flood
- orphan
- one word title
Naran Cast & Characters
Madhu leads the cast as Valiya Nambiar, with Jagathy Sreekumar as Member Kuruppu and Siddique as Gopinathan Nambiar. Directed by Joshiy; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joshiy
- Madhu as Valiya Nambiar
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Jagathy Sreekumar as Member Kuruppu -
Siddique as Gopinathan Nambiar -
Mohanlal as Mullankolli Velayudhan
Also Starring in Naran
· 8 more- Sona Nair Kunnummel Shantha
- Innocent Janaki
- Bhavana Janaki
- Maniyanpilla Raju Krishnan
- Bheeman Raghu Keeri Raghavan
- Mamukkoya Ahammedikka
- Devayani Janaki
- Vijeesh Vijayan
More from Joshiy
More films directed by Joshiy: Paappan, Porinju Mariam Jose, Lailaa O Lailaa and Avatharam.
Naran Plot Summary
What happens in Naran from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mullankolli is a rustic, wind-swept village in the Wayanad district of northern Kerala, where Mullankolli Velayudhan Mohanlal grows up under the care of the generous yet formidable Puthusseri Valiya Nambiar. An orphan whose mother arrived on a flood-swollen raft years earlier, he is raised with a strong sense of justice and a personal code: when he plants a stick, it marks his stamp of authority. The only men he truly listens to are Valiya Nambiar and Kelappan, who looked after him as a child. This fragile balance of power and loyalty sets the stage for a village where fear, respect, and affection intertwine, and where the line between protector and tyrant often blurs.
Full summary
The whole story of Naran, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Naran?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the orphaned protagonist who becomes the village's self‑styled protector?
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Naran FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Naran, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Naran?
Naran runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was Naran released?
Naran was released on September 5, 2005.
Who directed Naran?
Naran was directed by Joshiy.
More films by Joshiy Who is in the cast of Naran?
Naran stars Madhu as Valiya Nambiar, Jagathy Sreekumar as Member Kuruppu and Siddique as Gopinathan Nambiar, among 12 credited actors.
Does Naran have a post-credit scene?
No. Naran has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Naran in?
The original language of Naran is Malayalam.
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