Keli (film)

Keli is a 1991 Malayalam romantic drama film written by John Paul and directed by Bharathan. Starring Jayaram, Innocent, Charmila, Murali and Nedumudi Venu in pivotal roles, the film had songs composed by Bharathan himself. Location of this film was in Shoranur.

Plot
The film revolves around a disabled young man Narayanankutty who owns a stationery shop. He falls in love with a school teacher Sridevi. The film takes a turn when Hema, another teacher at the same school, is murdered. Narayanankutty is falsely accused in relation with the case, being trapped by Lazer, a corrupt businessman and politician.

Cast

 * Jayaram as Narayanankutty
 * Innocent as Lazer Muthalali
 * Charmila as Sridevi
 * Nedumudi Venu as "Romance" Kumaran
 * Murali as Appootty
 * K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Seemanthini
 * Sukumari as Muthassi
 * Balan K. Nair as Ramankutty Nair
 * Unnimary as Menon's wife
 * Syama as Hema
 * Adoor Bhawani as Paruvamma
 * Aboobacker as Chettiyar
 * Mala Aravindan as Commentator

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Bharathan and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram.

The song "Thaaram Valkkannadi Nokki" is composed in Bharathan's favourite Carnatic raga, Hindolam. The song won K. S. Chithra the best female singer in that year's Kerala State Film Awards.