Mela
മേള
Synopsis
Govindan Kutty (Raghu) is a clown who works in the circus. He comes to his village looking for a bride. Sharada (Anjali Naidu) is impressed by his charms and seemingly rich lifestyle and agrees to marry him. When they reach back the circus after getting married, things however change considerably. Govindan is an insignificant figure there and is frequently ignored by everyone else. The frustrated Sharada meets a stuntman Vijayan (Mammootty) and gets close to him much to the discomfort of Govindan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K. G. George
- Screenplay & Story
- Sreedharan Chambad, K. G. George
- Original Score
- M. B. Sreenivasan
- Original Title
- മേള
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K. G. George
Sreedharan Chambad, K. G. George
M. B. Sreenivasan
K. Ramachandra Babu
Ravi
Department Leadership Roster
Sreedharan Chambad
Writer
K. G. George
Writer
Ravi
Editor
K. G. George
Director
K. Ramachandra Babu
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mela
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mela about?
Govindan Kutty (Raghu) is a clown who works in the circus. He comes to his village looking for a bride. Sharada (Anjali Naidu) is impressed by his charms and seemingly rich lifestyle and agrees to marry him. When they reach back the circus after getting married, things however change considerably. Govindan is an insignificant figure there and is frequently ignored by everyone else. The frustrated Sharada meets a stuntman Vijayan (Mammootty) and gets close to him much to the discomfort of Govindan.
Who directed Mela?
Mela was directed by K. G. George.
Who stars in Mela?
The principal cast of Mela includes Mela Raghu, Anjali Naidu, Mammootty, Sreenivasan.
When was Mela released and how long is it?
Mela was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Mela?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mela was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mela?
Mela holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).