Veluthampi Dalawa (1962)
The story begins during the tyrannical regime of Jayanthan Namboodiri (Thikkkurissi Sukumaran Nair), the 'Dalawa' of Travancore. The country was plagued by corruption and mismanagement at all levels. Veluthampi (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair) who was in royal service succeeded in exposing the tyranny of Jayanthan Namboodiri and rose to the position of Dalawa. Jayanthan Namboodiri’s ears were cut as punishment and he was banished from Travancore.
Director: G Viswanath
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: February 22, 1962
Cast
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair - Veluthampi Dalawa
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair - Jayanthan Namboodiri
- Ragini - Jagadambika
- Adoor Bhasi - Mallan Pillai
- Ambika Sukumaran - Seethalakshmi
- Prem Nawas - Unni Namboodiri
- G K Pillai - Kunju Neelan Pillai
- Sukumari - Janaki
Production: Oriental Movies
Country: India
Language: Malayalam
Original Language: ml
More Films by Director: G Viswanath
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Veluthampi Dalawa about?
- The story begins during the tyrannical regime of Jayanthan Namboodiri (Thikkkurissi Sukumaran Nair), the 'Dalawa' of Travancore. The country was plagued by corruption and mismanagement at all levels. Veluthampi (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair) who was in royal service succeeded in exposing the tyranny of Jayanthan Namboodiri and rose to the position of Dalawa. Jayanthan Namboodiri’s ears were cut as punishment and he was banished from Travancore.
- Who directed Veluthampi Dalawa?
- Veluthampi Dalawa was directed by G Viswanath.
- Who stars in Veluthampi Dalawa?
- Veluthampi Dalawa stars Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Ragini, Adoor Bhasi, Ambika Sukumaran, Prem Nawas.
- How long is Veluthampi Dalawa?
- Veluthampi Dalawa has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Veluthampi Dalawa?
- Veluthampi Dalawa is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Veluthampi Dalawa produced?
- Veluthampi Dalawa was produced in India.