Celluloid (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, Celluloid is a drama and history film directed by Kamal, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. A biopic based on the life story of J.C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema. It is a detailed account on Daniel's life, making of his film Vigathakumaran and the tragic story of Vigathakumaran's heroine P. K. Rosie. The film is particularly based on the novel Nashta Naayika by Vinu Abraham (which details the story of Rosie) and the biography of J. C. Daniel by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan.
Who’s in it. Celluloid stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as J C Daniel / Harris Daniel, Mamta Mohandas as Janet, Chandini Geetha as Rosie and Sreenivasan as Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Celluloid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $680K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Celluloid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Celluloid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Celluloid (2013)?
- In US, Celluloid is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Celluloid worth watching?
- Celluloid holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Celluloid?
- Celluloid stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Mamta Mohandas, Chandini Geetha, Sreenivasan and T G Ravi.
- When was Celluloid released?
- Celluloid was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.