Nelavanka (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Nelavanka is a drama and romance film directed by Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry, running about 110 minutes. “Hasya Brahma film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Srirama Raju (Gummadi) is the zamindar of the village. Raheem (J.V. Somayajulu), his classmate and a friend, also works as his carriage-driver. The zamindar has two daughters Savitri (Rajyalakshmi) and Lalitha (Tulasi) and a son Ravi (Eswara Rao). Savitri is a born mute, while Tulasi goes to college. Tulasi meets Kiran (Kiran) who traps her in the name of love and later marries Savitri for money. Raheem's son Saleem (Rajesh) rescues Lalitha from Kiran. A couple of villagers who had grudges on Raheem create Hindu-Muslim clashes between the otherwise peaceful villagers. How all issues were resolved and the price they had to pay, to regain peace in the village as well as in their lives, forms the rest of the story.
Who’s in it. Nelavanka stars Gummadi, Somayajulu J V, Rajesh and Tulasi.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nelavanka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nelavanka tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nelavanka (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nelavanka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Nelavanka?
- Nelavanka stars Gummadi, Somayajulu J V, Rajesh and Tulasi.
- When was Nelavanka released?
- Nelavanka was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.