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Kadavu

കടവ്

The Ferry Slip

Drama
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1991-01-12
1h 44m
Malayalam
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Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitation. A few days later, he finds himself in possession of an ornament which he thinks belongs to the girl. He travels to Kozhikode to return the ornament and finds the girl after many days of search. The girl does not recognise Raju and says the ornament does not belong to her. Disheartened, Raju returns to the ferry.

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About Kadavu

The Ferry Slip

Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitation. A few days later, he finds himself in possession of an ornament which he thinks belongs to the girl. He travels to Kozhikode to return the ornament and finds the girl after many days of search. The girl does not recognise Raju and says the ornament does not belong to her. Disheartened, Raju returns to the ferry. Running 104 minutes.

Kadavu Cast and Characters

The cast features Balan K Nair (as Beeran), Monisha Unni (as Devi), Santhosh Antony (as Raju), Murali (as Rahman), and Thilakan. Their performances are a major reason Kadavu has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Kadavu keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Malayalam storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Kadavu?

Kadavu runs for 104 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Kadavu good? What's the rating?

Kadavu holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Kadavu?

The main cast includes Balan K Nair, Monisha Unni, Santhosh Antony, and Murali, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Kadavu available in Malayalam?

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When was Kadavu released?

Kadavu was released in 1991.

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What is Kadavu about?

Kadavu is a Drama Malayalam-language film. Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The girl invites Raju to Kozhikode where she would be staying with her father and uncle. Not interested in leaving the ferrying job, Raju rejects the invitation. A few days later, he finds himself in possession of an ornament which he thinks belongs to the girl. He travels to Kozhikode to return the ornament and finds the girl after many days of search. The girl does not recognise Raju and says the ornament does not belong to her. Disheartened, Raju returns to the ferry.

When was Kadavu released?

Kadavu was released on January 12, 1991. It has a runtime of 1h 44m.

Who stars in Kadavu?

Kadavu stars Balan K Nair, Monisha Unni, Santhosh Antony and Murali. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Kadavu available in HD?

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