Chemmeen
Seen it?1965 | 140 min | Romance, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Karutthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, social prejudices seem to ruin their love life and invite the wrath of their communities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ramu Kariat
- SheelaKaruthamma
- MadhuPareekkutty
- SathyanPalani
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan NairChembankunju
- Adoor BhavaniChakki
- Latha RajuPanchami
- Adoor PankajamNalla Pennu
- S. P. PillaiAchankunju
- Philomina
- Paravoor Bharathan