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Runway (2004): Cast & Plot

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Runway is a 2004 action film directed by Joshiy, starring Kavya Madhavan as Gopika, Indrajith Sukumaran and Suja Karthika. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.

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Runway (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Joshiy
Genre
Action
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Runway About?

The premise of Runway without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Unni due to financial problems becomes the renowned smuggler Valayar Paramasivam in the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border check post Walayar.

Runway Themes & Keywords

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  • police
  • family relationships
  • brother
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Cast & crew

Runway Cast & Characters

Kavya Madhavan leads the cast as Gopika, with Indrajith Sukumaran as Balu Damodhar and Suja Karthika as Ambili. Directed by Joshiy; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joshiy

More films directed by Joshiy: Paappan, Porinju Mariam Jose, Lailaa O Lailaa and Avatharam.

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Plot

Runway Plot Summary

What happens in Runway 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

Gopika, Kavya Madhavan, and her father move into a house where Bharathiyamma stays with her children: Balu Damodhar, Damodar, and Ambili. Bharathiyamma also has an elder son, Unni Damodhar, who is believed to be working in Dubai, but in truth leads a hidden life as Valayar Paramashivam, a gangster who runs an illegal liquor mafia with Chandy “Bhai” Murali and his circle. The air of danger drifts quietly into the family’s routine as the man they think is abroad returns to begin a power play that will entangle loyalties, love, and justice.

Full summary

The whole story of Runway, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Runway?

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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Which actor portrays the dual role of Unni Damodhar / Valayar Paramashivam?

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FAQ

Runway FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Runway, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Runway?

Runway runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Runway released?

Runway was released on April 25, 2004.

Who directed Runway?

Runway was directed by Joshiy.

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Who is in the cast of Runway?

Runway stars Kavya Madhavan as Gopika, Indrajith Sukumaran as Balu Damodhar and Suja Karthika as Ambili, among 26 credited actors.

Does Runway have a post-credit scene?

No. Runway has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Runway in?

The original language of Runway is Malayalam.

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