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Kolaambi
''Kolaambi '' () is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menen, Renji Panicker, Rohini, Sijoy Varghese and Dileesh Pothan. The film is produced by Roopesh Omana under the production house Nirmalyam Cinema. Resul Pookutty handles the sound recording, while music is composed by Ramesh Narayan and cinematography is done by Ravi Varman. Production design is done by Sabu Cyril. ''Kolaambi'' was selected in Indian Panorama, at 50th International Film Festival of India, Goa, held from 20 November to 28. It was premiered at the festival. The film was released on 7 April 2023. Cast * Nithya Menen as Arundhati * Renji Panicker as Abdul Khader * Dileesh Pothan as Sudharshan * Sijoy Varghese as Sanjay Tharakan * Rohini as Sundarambal * Siddharth Menon as Solomon * Baiju Santhosh as Moulavi * Aristo Suresh as Aampli Naanu * Suresh Kumar as Varghese * Manju Pillai as Lawyer * Asha Aravind as Anju Sudharshan * P. Balachan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nithya Menen
N. S. Nithya (born 8 April 1990), known professionally as Nithya Menen is an Indian actress and singer who works predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil language, Tamil, and Telugu language, Telugu films . She has also acted in few Kannada language, Kannada films. Having appeared in Nithya Menen filmography, over 59 films, she is noted for her strong portrayals. Menen is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Awards, National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards. Menen started her career as a child artist, in the French-Indian English film, ''Hanuman (1998 film), Hanuman'' (1998), playing the younger sister to Tabu (actress), Tabu's character. She made her screen debut with the Kannada film ''7 O' Clock'' (2006). The 2011 romance film ''Ala Modalaindi'', proved to be her breakthrough and won her Nandi Award for Best Actress. Menen received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her portrayal in ''Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohini (actress)
Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, dubbing artist, and lyricist. She has mainly acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 130 films to her credit. She received National Film Award – Special Mention and Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance as Rangi in the 1995 film '' Stri''. Early life A native of Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, Rohini spent all her childhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father, Appa Rao Naidu, was a panchayat officer and her mother, Radha, was a housewife. Her father always wanted to become an actor, though he could not be an actor owing to various reasons; he encouraged Rohini to become an actress. Personal life Her brother Balaji is also an actor. Rohini married actor Raghuvaran in 1996 but divorced in 2004. They have one son, Rishi. Career She started her career in 1974 as a child actress. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiju Santhosh
Baiju Santhosh Kumar is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He began his acting career in 1981, as a child artist in the film '' Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla''. Since then he has acted in more than 300 films. Acting career He began acting by debuting in Balachandra Menon-directed film '' Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla'' in 1981. He has mostly done character roles and comedy roles. He got a career breakthrough with the film '' Puthan Panam'' directed by Ranjith. His portrayal of Stephen Achayan in ''Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal'' was critically acclaimed. In 2019, he did lead role in Nadirshah's '' Mera Naam Shaji'' along with Asif Ali and Biju Menon. Personal life Baiju Santhosh Kumar hails from Thiruvananthapuram. He is born to Bhaskaran Nair and Thankamma. He married Ranjitha in 1995. The couple has a daughter, R. Aishwarya, a doctor, and a son, Loknath. Currently he resides in Thiruvananthapuram with his family. Controversy In 2024, actor was arrest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker (born 23 September 1960) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, film producer, and journalist known for his works in Malayalam films. He made his debut as a director with '' Bharatchandran IPS'' in 2005. Early life He did B.Com from SD College, Alappuzha and certificate in Journalism from Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram. He earned MCJ from Kerala University. Career Panicker began his career as a journalist. He started off as a reporter for magazines and publications. During an interview, while working for '' Chithrabhumi'', a film magazine, he met director Shaji Kailas. Renji scripted several films for Shaji Kailas, including '' Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990), '' Thalastaanam'' (1992), '' Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' (1993), '' Ekalavyan'' (1993), '' Mafia'' (1993), ''Commissioner'' (1994), and '' The King'' (1995). The Renji Panicker-Shaji Kailas team elevated Suresh Gopi into a bankable lead actor during the early 1990s. He is known for his collaboration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aristo Suresh
V. Suresh Thampanoor, commonly known as Aristo Suresh is a singer, film actor, and lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema. He was a finalist of the first season of Bigg Boss Malayalam. Personal life Suresh hails from Aristo, a junction in Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. His family consists of father, mother and five sisters. For leisure he writes poems and folk songs and is popular for his knack for rhythm. Acting career Suresh made his acting debut in the 2016 Malayalam film Action Hero Biju directed by Abrid Shine. He sang the popular song ‘Muthe Ponne Pinangallee’ in his debut film which became popular on social media platforms for its fun yet simple rhythm and beat, song being entirely composed and written by him. After the song and the movie both blew up, he gained popularity. In 2018, he joined the controversial TV show Bigg Boss Malayalam as one of the contestants., he acted the role of Pillai achan in ''Avarodoppam Aliyum Achayanum'' (Onam Special TV series o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manju Pillai
Manju Pillai is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for portraying comedic roles to character roles. Personal life Manju Pillai is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai. She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram. She married cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev on 23 December 2000 and later divorced in 2024. They have a daughter Daya Sujith. Career Manju first acted in the television serial ''Sathyavum Mithyayum''. In 2000 and 2001, Manju won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for V. N. Mohandas's serial ''Devaranjini'' and Venu Nair's ''Sethuvinte Kathakal''. She won the Film Critics' Award the same year. In 2002–2003, she again won the State Award for the best television actress for Ali Akbar's ''Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum''. Filmography Films Other works Television Serials Television shows Advertisements * Mazhavil Manorama * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dileesh Pothan
Dileesh Philip (born 19 February 1980), also known as Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'', starring Fahadh Faasil. The film received the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th National Film Awards. Pothan also won the Best Director Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards South. Pothan began his career as an associate director to the 2010 film '' 9 KK Road''. He served as an assistant director under Aashiq Abu, assisting in five of Aashiq's films. He made his acting debut as a film director in one scene in Aashiq Abu's 2011 film '' Salt N' Pepper''. His second directional was ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' (2017), which was also a critical and commercial hit. ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' won the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award as well at the 65th National Film Awards. His third and latest film '' Joji'', also star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayakrishnan
Jayakrishnan (born 11 April 1974) is an Indian film and television actor known for his work in the Malayalam industry. He was introduced as an actor by cinematographer and director Sunny Joseph with the serial ''Ninavukal Novukal'' in 1997. He has performed various roles throughout his career. Jayakrishnan has also starred in other regional industries, including Telugu and Tamil. He briefly worked as a television presenter as the host of Top 5 Movies for Surya TV. Some of his notable serials are ''Thaali'', ''Mazhayariyaathe'', ''Kavyanjaly'', ''Kasthuri'' (Tamil), and ''Abirami'' (Tamil). Early life Jayakrishnan was born on 11 April 1974 in a Hindu Nair family in Kuzhimattom, Kottayam to P.N Narayanan Kutty and the late Sreedevi. His father is a retired school teacher as well as a ''pranic'' healer. He has a sister named Jyothi, and sculpture artist K.S. Radhakrishnan is his cousin brother who took to painting inspired by Jayakrishnan's father. Jayakrishnan received his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sijoy Varghese
Sijoy Varghese (born 6 March 1971) is an Indian actor and advertising filmmaker. He has been involved in advertising and cinema for 20 years. As an actor he has portrayed characters in Malayalam films including '' Bangalore Days'', '' Avatharam'', '' James & Alice'', ''Aadhi'' and '' Ittymaani: Made in China''. Early and personal life Varghese was born in Edappally, Kochi to (late) C. Varghese Kelamparambil, a headmaster; and (late) Leelamma Varghese, a teacher. He studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara before commencing his career in the film and advertising film industry. He married Tessy Raphel in 1999. The couple has five children — Varkey, Maria, Anna, Anthony and Zarah. Career Varghese started his career as an assistant director, and has worked with the leading ad film production houses of India. In 2005 he found his own production house, TVC Factory, which has now grown to be one of the most trusted production houses in India and UAE. Varghese is also an act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Yesudas
Vijay Yesudas (born 23 March 1979) is an Indian playback singer and actor. He has sung over 1000 film songs. Vijay works predominantly in the South Indian film industry, mostly in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. He is the son of acclaimed singer K. J. Yesudas. Vijay made his debut as a singer with the 2000 Malayalam film '' Millennium Stars'', which had music composed by Vidyasagar. Vijay Yesudas won three Kerala State Film Awards for Best Singer for the songs "Kolakkuzhal Vili Ketto" in '' Nivedyam'' (2007), "Akaleyo Nee" in '' Grandmaster'' and "Mazhakondu Mathram" in '' Spirit'' (2012), and "Poomuthole" in '' Joseph'' (2018). He has also won five Filmfare Awards for Best Singer and four SIIMA Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. He made a foray into acting by playing the villain role in the Tamil film '' Maari'' (2015) and the lead role in the Tamil film '' Padaiveeran'' (2018). Early life Vijay Yesudas was born to singer K. J. Yesudas and Prabha. He i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pauly Valsan
Pauly Valsan is an Indian actress who has been acclaimed for acting in Malayalam films and plays. She debuted in Malayalam film industry with the supporting roles in the 2008 movie '' Annan Thambi'' In 2017, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her performance in '' Ee.Ma.Yau'' directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and Ottamuri Velicham directed by Rahul Riji Nair. In 2022, she won Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist. Personal life Pauly Valsan hails from Vypin, Kochi, India from an extended fisherman family, she is the eldest one in the family and have six siblings. She began her acting career through theatre plays as a child artist. Her husband Valsan is also a theatre artist. The couple have two children. Acting career Pauly Valsan begin her acting career with theatre plays on early 1970s, and later in 2008 Pauly debuted on Malayalam movie '' Annan Thambi'' under the direction of Anwar Rasheed and starring Mammootty. Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asha Aravind
Asha Aravind is an Indian actress who prominently works in Malayalam film Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both the mainstream film industry ...s. Acting career She made her film debut in 2012 with the movie Arike. Filmography References External links * The long and short of it {{DEFAULTSORT:Aravind, Asha Actresses from Kerala Living people People from Changanassery Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Malayalam television Indian film actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Date of birth missing (living people) Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
