Chemmeen
ചെമ്മീൻ
Synopsis
Karutthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, social prejudices seem to ruin their love life and invite the wrath of their communities.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramu Kariat
- Screenplay & Story
- S L Puram Sadanandan
- Original Score
- Salil Chowdhury
- Original Title
- ചെമ്മീൻ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Kanmani Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramu Kariat
S L Puram Sadanandan, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Vayalar Ramavarma
Salil Chowdhury
U Rajagopal, Marcus Bartley
Hrishikesh Mukherjee, K D George
Babu Ismail
Department Leadership Roster
Babu Ismail
Producer
Ramu Kariat
Director
U Rajagopal
Director of Photography
Marcus Bartley
Director of Photography
S L Puram Sadanandan
Screenplay
Salil Chowdhury
Original Music Composer
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Editor
K D George
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chemmeen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chemmeen about?
Karutthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, social prejudices seem to ruin their love life and invite the wrath of their communities.
Who directed Chemmeen?
Chemmeen was directed by Ramu Kariat.
Who stars in Chemmeen?
The principal cast of Chemmeen includes Sheela, Madhu, Sathyan, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Adoor Bhavani.
When was Chemmeen released and how long is it?
Chemmeen was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Chemmeen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chemmeen was composed by Salil Chowdhury.
Is Chemmeen based on a book or true story?
Chemmeen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chemmeen?
Chemmeen holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).