Underplayed Gems

Velluvili (1978)

Velluvili poster
Directed by
K. G. Rajasekharan
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A young man rises to meet a personal challenge. The story follows his journey of proving himself.

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What happens

Velluvili (English: Challenge) is a 1978 Malayalam film, starring Soman and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. It marked the directorial debut of K. G. Rajasekharan. It was shot mostly at Perumbavoor, Kerala. The film was released along with the Prem Nazir-starrer Kalpavriksham. It became a commercial success and gave the much needed career break for Soman. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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