Niram (1999)
Plot
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.
Niram details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 1999 |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Runtime | 2h 50m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Kamal |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Niram — questions
What is Niram about?
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.
Who is in the cast of Niram?
Niram stars Kunchacko Boban, Shalini, Jomol, Boban Alummoodan and is directed by Kamal. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Niram online?
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How long is Niram?
Niram runs 2h 50m (170 minutes).
Who directed Niram?
Niram was directed by Kamal.
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