Celluloid chronicles the life of J. C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema, whose passion drives him to create Vigathakumaran, the region’s first film. Facing social prejudice, financial ruin, and personal loss, Daniel’s struggle for artistic recognition becomes a moving tribute to the birth of cinema in Kerala.
J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
Janet
Rosie
Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan
Sundararaj (Elder)
Mudaliar
Sundararaj (Young)
Subramaniam
Ramakrishna Iyer
Lana
Maloor
Pillai
Shop Keeper
Moorthy
Paulose
Johnson
D.G Phalke
Ponnappan
Thambi
Fudalist
Lodge Owner
Damodhar
