Elelwani
Elelwani
2012, Venda. Directed by Ntshaveni Wa Luruli.
Elelwani is a young university-educated woman who has been brought up in an environment steeped in tradition. Her parents have promised her hand in marriage to the Vendaking and, as a dutiful daughter, she wants to obey their wishes. But in order to fulfil her promise, Elelwani must abandon her dreams of travel, further education and – most importantly – her commitment to her one true love.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Venda
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Cast & crew
- Ntshaveni Wa LuruliDirector
- Florence MasebeElelwani
- Ashifashabba MuleyaVele
- Tovhowani NeluvhalaniMutshekwa
- Prudence MsiphaRendani
- Samson RamabulanaFather
- Salome MutshinyaMother
- Sammy MoetiMadzwara
- Mashudu Rubson DimaEmissary 1
- Johannes RalinalaEmissary 2
- Musandiwa Susan MadziuhandilaRoyal Advisor
- Regina Nesengani1st Wife
- Tshianeo Cynthia Ndou2nd Wife
Details
- Released
- 19 July 2012
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Ntshaveni Wa Luruli
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How long is Elelwani?
Elelwani runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is Elelwani on?
Elelwani isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Elelwani?
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Who directed Elelwani?
Elelwani (2012) was directed by Ntshaveni Wa Luruli and stars Florence Masebe, Ashifashabba Muleya, Tovhowani Neluvhalani.