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Niram (1999)

Niram poster
Original title
നിറം
Directed by
Kamal
Genre
romance film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 50m
Rated
U
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 14 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two teenagers who have been best friends since childhood start to realize their feelings for each other might be more than just friendship. The film follows their relationship as they navigate growing up and the changes that come with it.

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What happens

Niram (English: Colour) is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written by Sathrughnan, inspired by a story by Iqbal Kuttippuram. Niram marks the fourth and final collaboration of the leading pair, Kunchacko and Shalini of the late 90s. It was also Shalini's last Malayalam film, before retiring from the industry. The film revolves around the relationship of two teenagers - Aby (Kunchacko Boban) and Sona (Shalini), who are best friends since childhood and often hang out together. The film's music was composed by Vidyasagar. Niram was a blockbuster at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, grossing over ₹5 crore. The film was remade in Telugu as Nuvve Kavali (2000), Tamil as Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001) with Director Kamal, and actresses Shalini, Jomol and Kovai Sarala reprising their roles, in Kannada as Ninagagi (2002), and in Hindi as Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003). The film was rereleased on 16 September 1999. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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