Nilavariyathe is a 2017 Malayalam language film produced by Biju V Mathai and Kunjambu Nair. The film is directed by Utpal V Nayanar, and stars Anumol and Bala in the lead roles, along with Indrans, Sudheer Karamana, Kalasala Babu, Santhosh Keezhattoor and Shivani Bhai. The music is composed by Kanjangad Ramachandran. The film is based on a story written by Suraj Mavila.
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Directed by | Utpal V Nayanar |
Written by | Suraj Mavila |
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Starring | Anumol Bala Indrans Sudheer Karamana Kalasala Babu Santhosh Keezhattoor Shivani Bhai |
Cinematography | Santhosh Pathanamthitta |
Music by | Kanjangad Ramachandran |
Release date | 2017 |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
The story is based on the caste system that was prevalent in northern districts of Malabar in Kerala many years back. The story is about how the caste system affects Paata's and Pokkan's love affair. Paata and Pokkan are workers in Karikkot Tharavadu that is famous for Theyyam and Komaram plays. Paata falls in love with the young and handsome Pokkan and aspires to marry him. Kelu is the only person who will be happy to see them get married. But the caste differences play a major role such that Paata had no chance to marry Pokkan. Kelu along with Paata plans ways to ease the obstacles that are standing as blockades to the marriage.[1][2]
A critic from nettv4u opined that "The movie is definitely worth a watch, in spite of the technical glitches, to gain an understanding of the social structures in the villages of Northern Kerala".[5]