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Keli (transl. The Play) is a 1991 Malayalam romantic drama film written by John Paul and directed by Bharathan. Starring Jayaram, Charmila, Innocent, Murali and Nedumudi Venu in pivotal roles, the film had songs composed by Bharathan himself.[1][2][3] The location of this film is Shoranur.

Keli
Poster
Directed by	Bharathan
Written by	John Paul
Based on	Njan Sivapillai by T. V. Varkey
Produced by	Ganga Movie Makers
Starring	Jayaram Charmila Innocent Murali Nedumudi Venu
Cinematography	Venu
Edited by	N. P. Suresh
Music by	Bharathan Johnson (background score)
Production company	Ganga Movie Makers
Distributed by	Ganga Movie Makers
Release date	May 30, 1991 (1991-05-30)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Synopsis

The film revolves around a disabled young man Narayanankutty (Jayaram ) who owns a stationery shop. He falls in love with a school teacher Sridevi (Charmila). The film takes a turn when Hema, another teacher at the same school, is murdered. Narayanankutty is falsely accused in relation with the case, being trapped by Lazer (Innocent), a corrupt businessman and politician.

Cast

• Jayaram as Narayanankutty
• Charmila as Sridevi
• Innocent as Lazer Muthalali
• Nedumudi Venu as "Romance" Kumaran
• Murali as Appootty
• K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Seemanthini
• Sukumari as Muthassi
• Balan K. Nair as Ramankutty Nair
• Unnimary as Mrs. Menon
• Syama as Hema
• Adoor Bhawani as Paruvamma
• Aboobacker as Chettiyar
• Mala Aravindan as Commentator

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Bharathan and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram.

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	"Olelam Paadi"	Lathika	Kaithapram
2	"Thaaram Vaalkannaadi Nokki"	K. S. Chithra	Kaithapram	4:56

The song "Thaaram Valkkannadi Nokki" is composed in Bharathan's favourite Carnatic raga, Hindolam. The song won K. S. Chithra the best female singer in that year's Kerala State Film Awards.[4]

References

External links

• Keli at IMDb
• Keli at the Malayalam Movie Database

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