Chemmeen (1965)
Karutthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, social prejudices seem to ruin their love life and invite the wrath of their communities.
Top billed cast
SheelaKaruthamma
MadhuPareekkutty
SathyanPalani
Kottarakkara Sreedharan NairChembankunju
Adoor BhavaniChakki
Latha RajuPanchami
Adoor PankajamNalla Pennu
S. P. PillaiAchankunju
Philomina
Paravoor Bharathan
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