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Prem Nazir
Raghavan Nair
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Perumal
Sankaradi
Damoradara Varrier
Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
Chundeli
Mohan Sharma
Mallan
Adoor Bhasi
Thapaal Nanu
Bahadoor
Saidu
K P Ummer
"Vedikkaran" Ouseph
Kedamangalam Ali
Baddamaran
Shihab
Ezhuthappottan
S. P. Pillai
Vaattuvelu
Prem Nawas
Unnikrishnan
JAR Anand
Chathan
Jayabharathi
Mara
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Savithri Varassyar
Kanakadurga
Kurumatti
Adoor Bhavani
Pembi
Rani Chandra
Javani
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramu Kariat
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramu Kariat, K. G. George
- Original Score
- Salil Chowdhury
- Original Title
- നെല്ല്
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Jammu Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramu Kariat
Ramu Kariat, K. G. George, S L Puram Sadanandan, P. Valsala, Vayalar Ramavarma
Salil Chowdhury
Balu Mahendra
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Department Leadership Roster
Salil Chowdhury
Original Music Composer
Ramu Kariat
Screenplay
K. G. George
Screenplay
Ramu Kariat
Director
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Editor
Balu Mahendra
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nellu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nellu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nellu about?
On his pilgrimage to a temple to immerse the ashes of his mother in the sacred river, Rakhavan befriends a tribal family. He comes across the lives of the tribal people and their struggle.
Who directed Nellu?
Nellu was directed by Ramu Kariat.
Who stars in Nellu?
The principal cast of Nellu includes Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Sankaradi, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Mohan Sharma.
When was Nellu released and how long is it?
Nellu was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Nellu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nellu was composed by Salil Chowdhury.
Is Nellu based on a book or true story?
Nellu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P. Valsala".