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Saikumar (actor)
Sai Kumar, also credited as Saikumar, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is the son of Malayalam actor late Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. He appears in both positive and negative roles. He notably plays the hero role in '' Ramji Rao Speaking'', and the villain in '' Makkal Mahatmyam''. Personal life Sai Kumar is the son of actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair and Vijayalakshmi Amma. He has seven sisters, five elder and two younger. Actress Shobha Mohan is his elder sister and actor Vinu Mohan and Anu Mohan are his nephews. He was first married to Prasanna Kumari, but their marriage collapsed. They have a daughter named Vaishnavi from this marriage. He later married actress Bindu Panicker. Career Sai Kumar started his career in theatre. He was offered the lead role in the film '' Swathi Thirunal (film)'', but it was later done by Anant Nag. He made his debut in the blockbuster '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' (1989). It was directed by two debutantes, Siddique a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottarakkara
Kottarakkara (IAST: Koṭṭārakkara), also transliterated as ''Kottarakara'', is a town and municipality in the Kollam district of the Kerala, India. The town is close to Kollam Port, which has a rich history linked to the early medieval period as well as the reputation as an important commercial, industrial and trading center. Kottarakkara lies to the east of Kollam city centre. History Kottarakkara, also known in the ancient days of the kings as the Elayadathu Swarupam, was a principality ruled by a branch of the Travancore Royal Family. It is the home of Kathakali, a well known dance drama which originated initially as Ramanattam created in the 17th century by Prince Kottarakkara Thampuran and later patronized by the Raja of Kottarakkara in the early 19th century absorbing other dance forms of Krishnattam with further innovations. Etymology Kottarakkara, a compound word made up of the words ''Kottaram'', meaning "palace", and ''kara'' meaning "land", literally means " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anandabhairavi (2007 Film)
'' Anandabhairavi'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language film by Jayaraj starring Sai Kumar and Devdas. Sai Kumar won the Kerala State Film Award for second best actor for this film. The film tells about the story of a highly talented, but ailing boy, with extraordinary skills in music. Cast Plot Jayaraj's Anandabhairavi depicts the life of Vasudeva Panicker, a Kathakali artist, and his son. Sai Kumar plays the role of Panikker and Master Devan is his son Appu. Sai Kumar won the Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Ch ... for the second best actor, for his performance in this movie. Storyline is prepared jointly by Mahesh and Sajeev. Madambu Kunjukkuttan scripted the movie. The music is by Parthasarathi. Harinath cranked the camera. Soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajamanikyam
''Rajamanikyam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed and written by T. A. Shahid. It stars Mammootty in the title role along with Rahman, Manoj K Jayan, Cochin Haneefa, Ranjith, Salim Kumar, Sai Kumar, Bheeman Raghu, Sindhu Menon, and Padmapriya in supporting roles. The music is composed by Alex Paul. It tells the story of Rajamanikyam aka Bellary Raja (Mammootty), a Karnataka based illiterate business tycoon who tries to unite his warring siblings. The film was remade in Kannada as Bellary Naga (2009) with Vishnuvardhan in lead and in Bengali as Rajkumar with Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead. ''Rajamanikyam'' was the highest grossing Malayalam movie until 2008. The film was released on November 1 during Deepawali. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil with same name in 2007. Plot In a village in Southern Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu lives a wealthy and respectful businessman named Raja Rathnam Pillai. Following the demise of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valliettan
''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. It was remade in Kannada as '' Jyeshta'' by director Suresh Krissna with Vishnuvardhan in the lead role. The film was a commercial success and was the third highest grossing Malayalam film of the year 2000. Plot Arakkal Kuttikrishnan Nair loses a civil case against his nephew Arakkal Madhavanunni and has to give up the ancestral home, which he has been holding illegally for past long years. Kuttikrishnan Nair's son Patteri Sivaraman takes it as a prestige issue and decides to finish out Madhavanunni, with the help of his trusted lieutenant Nedungadi. Sivaraman has a deep hatred and enmity towards Madhavanuni since childhood and both had involved in several fistfights. Nedungadi sends Varoli Abu to shoot down either Madhavanunni or one among his brothers on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thandavam
''Thandavam'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by S. Suresh Babu, and produced by Johny Sagariga. It stars Mohanlal, Kiran Rathod, Nedumudi Venu, Captain Raju, Sai Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, and Jagadish. Released in 86 centers, ''Thandavam'' had the highest opening-day collection at the box office in the history of Malayalam cinema as it was after Industry hit from Mohanlal-Shaji Kailas's Narasimham, although it failed to maintain it further. The film was dubbed into Tamil and released as ''Erumugam''. Plot The story centers on Kasinathan, a pragmatic but playful businessman keen on general welfare of his men, and also running a resort and massage parlour as a side business. Kasinathan is the younger brother of Swaminathan, the heir to Valiyamangalam Malika and the head of erstwhile feudal Midhilapuri. Midhilapuri is an idyllic village prospered through judicious use of agriculture as the path to good life. Kasinathan is powerf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narasimham (film)
''Narasimham'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Ranjith. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role with Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles. Mammootty appears in a cameo role. The film was the first production of Aashirvad Cinemas, owned by Antony Perumbavoor, the former chauffeur of Mohanlal. ''Narasimham'' was released on 26 January 2000, India's 50th Republic Day, where the film ran for 200 days in theatres. The film was re-released under the name ''Narasimham Returns'' in 2014, which premiered in Dubai and was re-released in Kerala on several occasions, where it still enjoys a cult following. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Adhipathi'' (2001), starring Mohan Babu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Preeti Jhangiani and Soundarya. Plot Poovalli Induchoodan is the only son of idealistic High Court Justice Maranchery Karunakara Menon, who is sentenced to 6 years imprisonme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada-language films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 400 films. Mohanlal's contributions to the Malayalam cinema have been praised by his contemporaries in the Indian film industry. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest civilian honours, for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''Thiranottam'' in 1978, but the film was delayed in its release for 25 years due to censo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas (born 8 February 1965) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Shaji got a breakthrough with the comedy film '' Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990). He is best known for his action films with mainly focusing on political thriller and crime genres such as ''Thalastaanam'' (1992), '' Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' (1993), '' Ekalavyan'' (1993), ''Mafia'' (1993), '' Commissioner'' (1994), '' The King'' (1995), '' Aaraam Thampuran'' (1997), '' Narasimham'' (2000) , '' Valliettan'' (2000), '' Kaduva'' and ''Kaapa''(2022). Early and personal life Shaji was born to Shivaraman Nair who worked as an executive engineer in P.W.D & Janakiyamma on 8 February 1965. He is married to actress Annie. They currently reside at Trivandrum, Kerala, India and have three sons Jagan, Sharon, and Rushin. Career 1984–1991: Early career Shaji Kailas started his film career as assistant director under renowned writer director Balu Kiriyath in 1984. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaraam Thampuran
''Aaraam Thampuran'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by Ranjith and produced by Revathy Kalamandhir. It stars Mohanlal in the title role with Narendra Prasad, Manju Warrier, Sai Kumar, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Cochin Haneefa and Srividya in supporting roles. The story follows Jagannadhan (Mohanlal), a former Mumbai-based enforcer who buys an old ''kovilakam'' (royal manor) named Kanimangalam and shifts the balance of power in that village, and he comes to be known as ''Aaram Thampuran'' (sixth lord). The film features original songs composed by Raveendran. The film completed more than 250 days theatrical run and become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 1997 and highest grossing Malayalam movie till then. Plot Nandakumar is a business tycoon in Mumbai, who faces huge financial loss when his manager Abey Mathew decides to broker a deal with an Australian group and another rival Indian firm. Nandakumar calls up his fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammootty
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (; born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a career spanning five decades, he has acted in over 400 films. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, seven Kerala State Film Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. For his contribution to film, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1998. In 2022, he was honoured with Kerala Prabha Award, the second-highest honour given by the Government of Kerala. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film '' Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' in 1971. His first leading role was in I. V. Sasi's unreleased film '' Devalokam'' (1979). Mammootty's breakthrough came in 1981 when he received the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannar Mathai Speaking
''Mannar Mathai Speaking'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film produced and directed by Mani C. Kappan and written by Siddique-Lal. The stars Mukesh, Innocent, Sai Kumar, Vani Viswanath, Biju Menon, Geetha Vijayan, K. P. Ummer, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Janardhanan, Indrans, Vijayaraghavan, Sukumari, Harisree Ashokan and Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1989 film ''Ramji Rao Speaking'', and is followed by ''Mannar Mathai Speaking 2'' (2014). Vani Viswanath made her debut in this film as a leading actress. The film was a commercial success. It is loosely based on the 1958 film ''Vertigo''. Priyadarshan adapted certain subplots of the film for his Hindi film, '' Bhagam Bhag'' (2006), which went on to be remade in Telugu as '' Brahmanandam Drama Company''. Writer Siddique later reused the story and tweaked it for his Tamil film ''Sadhu Miranda'' (2008) and Telugu film '' Maaro'' (2011). Plot Mannar Mathai is now running a drama group under ''Urvashi Theatres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Harihar Nagar
''In Harihar Nagar'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. The film, set in the fictional locality of Harihar Nagar follows four unemployed bachelors: Mahadevan (Mukesh), Govindan Kutty ( Siddique), Appukuttan ( Jagadeesh) and Thomas Kutty ( Ashokan) and their attempts to woo their new neighbour (Geetha Vijayan). It also stars Rizabawa, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Rekha, with Suresh Gopi and Sai Kumar making cameo appearances. The music was composed by S. Balakrishnan. ''In Harihar Nagar'' was released on 20 June 1990. The film was the fourth highest grossing film of the year and ran for more than 100 days in theatres. The film is widely celebrated as one of the most popular Malayalam comedy films ever and has over the years gained a cult following, spawning two sequels — 2009's '' 2 Harihar Nagar'', and 2010's ''In Ghost House Inn'' — and remakes in Hindi ('' Parda Hai Parda'' and ''Dhol''), Kannada ('' Nagaradalli Nayaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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