Neelakuyil (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1954, Neelakuyil is a drama and music film directed by P Bhaskaran, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. An untouchable girl is found dead with her illegitimate child, the child is adopted by a postman, a high caste Hindu. No one knows the true identity of the real father of the child, until the child real father, also an upper caste Hindu acknowledges paternity. As the story unfolds, the real father becomes agitated by guilt and anguish and then finally questions his previous actions. The film ends with the Masters own resolutions and true acceptance of his own child and self.
Who’s in it. Neelakuyil stars Sathyan as Sreedharan Nair, Miss Kumari as Neeli, Vipin Mohan as Mohan and P Bhaskaran as Shankaran Nair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Neelakuyil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neelakuyil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neelakuyil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neelakuyil (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Neelakuyil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Neelakuyil worth watching?
- Neelakuyil holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Neelakuyil?
- Neelakuyil stars Sathyan, Miss Kumari, Vipin Mohan, P Bhaskaran and P.J. Cherian.
- When was Neelakuyil released?
- Neelakuyil was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.