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36th Filmfare Awards South
The 36th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners of the best of South Indian cinema in 1988 was an event held on 13 August 1989. The president of this year's function was Dr. M. Tamilkudimagan, Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative assembly. The chief guest of the evening was Dev Anand. Awards Kannada cinema Malayalam cinema Tamil cinema Telugu cinema Special Awards Awards Presentation * V. Verghese (Best Film Kannada) Received Award from D. Ramanaidu * I. V. Sasi Receives Mohammed Mannil Award (Best Film Malayalam) from L. V. Prasad * Appa Rao Ch V. (Best Film Telugu) Received Award from S. Balachander * G. Venkateswaran (Best Film Tamil) Received Award from Dev Anand * Suresh Babu Receives Dinesh Babu Award (Best Director Kannada) from Girija * Padmarajan (Best Director Malayalam) Received Award from Swapna * Balu Mahendra (Best Director Tamil) Received Award from Bharathi Raja * Suhasini (Best Actress Kannada) Received Award from Sivakuma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras
Chennai, also known as Madras ( its official name until 1996), is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the fourth-most-populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1688, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation in India and the second oldest in the world after London. Historically, the region was part of the Chola, Pandya, Pallava and Vijayanagara kingdoms during various eras. The coastal land which then contained the fishing village Madrasapattinam, was purchased by the British East India Company from the Nayak ruler Chennapa Nayaka in the 17th century. The British garrison established the Madras city and port and built Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India. The city was made the winter capital of the Madras Presidency, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 (1988 Film)
''1921'' (read as ''Ayirathi Thollayirathi Irupathi Onnu'') is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language war film written by T. Damodaran and directed by I. V. Sasi. The film has an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Madhu, Suresh Gopi, T. G. Ravi, Seema, Urvashi and Mukesh. Set during the 1921–22 Mappila Uprising in Madras Presidency, it tells the fictional story of Khader, a World War I veteran, who joins with the Mappila rebels during the Uprising. Made with a budget of Rs. 12.0 million, ''1921'' was then, the most expensive film in Malayalam. The film was released in Kerala on 19 August 1988 during Onam festival. The film won Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. Plot The film focuses on Mappila bullock cart driver Khader, a retired corporal and World War 1 veteran, and Unni Krishnan, a hardline nationalist revolutionary from a family of upper-caste Hindu Nair landlords. Both men join the brigade of Variyan Kunnathu Kunjahammed H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veedu
''Veedu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Archana (actress), Archana as the central character, it depicts the difficulties faced by a middle-class family in building a house. Apart from directing, Balu Mahendra wrote the script, photographed and did the editing as well. The film score by Ilaiyaraaja earned critical acclaim. At the 35th National Film Awards, the film received two awards including one for the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Tamil Film. Archana (actress), Archana won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1987 for her role in this film. The film was also screened at the "Indian Panorama" of the International Film Festival of India in 1988.also it was the biggest success film in the year Plot Sudha, a 22-year-old unmarried woman, lives in an apartment in Chennai, Madras with her younger sister Indhu and grandfather Murugesan. She is engaged to her colleague Gopi. The owner of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (20 May 1939 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan Tamil cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked in various Indian film industries, primarily in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. Born in Sri Lanka, Mahendran developed a passion for photography and literature at a young age, after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's '' The Bridge on the River Kwai'' (1957) during a school trip in Sri Lanka, he was drawn towards filmmaking. After graduation he joined as an Aerial photographer in the Sri Lankan Government. In 1966, he moved to India and gained admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in motion picture photography. Upon completion of his diploma, he entered Malayalam cinema as a cinematographer in the early 1970s. After working in over 20 films as a cinematographer, Mahendra made his directorial debut in 1977 with the Kannada film '' Kokila''. Since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agni Natchathiram
''Agni Natchathiram'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language masala film that was written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Prabhu, Karthik, Amala and newcomer Nirosha, with Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Sumithra, Tara, S. N. Lakshmi and G. Umapathy in supporting roles. Its story revolves around two half-brothers who come into conflict with each other due to their claims for legitimacy as sons of a common father. Ratnam intended ''Agni Natchathiram'' to follow '' Mouna Ragam'' (1986); he completed the script but chose to prioritise '' Nayakan''. Although some scenes were filmed during a break from ''Nayakan'', production on ''Agni Natchathiram'' stalled for nearly a year and resumed in late 1987 after ''Nayakan''s release. ''Agni Natchathiram'' was produced by Ratnam's brother G. Venkateswaran; it was filmed by P. C. Sreeram, and edited by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan. ''Agni Natchathiram'' was released on 15 April 1988, the week of the Tamil New Year festival P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Director – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Director Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil language, Tamil (Kollywood) films. The awards were extended to "Best Director" in 1972. Superlatives *K. Balachander has the record of winning most awards with 7 and winning the award twice in a row, on two separate occasions (1974–1975 and 1980–1981). Mani Ratnam has received the award for 6 times, which is the second most wins. Cheran (director), Cheran has received the award 4 times. *Sudha Kongara was the first of two women to have won this award for ''Irudhi Suttru'' in 2016, the second being Gayathri of Pushkar–Gayathri duo for ''Vikram Vedha'' in 2017. The only other female director to have been nominated is Suhasini Maniratnam, Suhasini for ''Indira (film), Indira''. *S. Shankar remains the only director to have won the award for his first two films consecutively, ''Gentleman (1993 film), Gentleman'' (1993) and ''Kaadhalan'' (1994). *S. Shan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Film – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Film Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil ( Kollywood) films. Winners Nominations 1970s *1972 – '' Pattikada Pattanama'' *1973 – '' Bharatha Vilas'' *1974 – '' Dikkatra Parvathi'' ** '' Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' ** '' Urimai Kural'' *1975 – '' Apoorva Raagangal'' ** '' Anbe Aaruyire'' ** ''Idhayakkani'' *1976 – '' Annakili'' ** '' Chitra Pournami'' ** ''Moondru Mudichu'' ** '' Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu'' ** '' Thunive Thunai'' *1977 – '' Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri'' ** ''16 Vayathinile'' ** '' Aattukara Alamelu'' ** '' Avargal'' ** '' Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal'' *1978 – '' Mullum Malarum'' ** '' Aval Appadithan'' ** '' Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' ** '' Kizhakke Pogum Rail'' ** '' Sigappu Rojakkal'' *1979 – ''Pasi'' ** '' Azhiyatha Kolangal'' ** '' Ninaithale Inikkum'' ** '' Puthiya Vaarpugal'' ** '' Uthiri Pookkal'' 1980s *1980 – '' Varumayin Niram Sigappu'' ** '' Billa'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal
''Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal'' ( English: ) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced jointly by Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy and Fazil, directed by Kamal and written by Fazil. The film is heroine-oriented, in which Revathi and Ambika play the lead roles. It features original songs composed by Ouseppachan, and the cinematography is done by Vipin Mohan. The film is pictured in rural locations, such as Pandalam, Kudassanad, and Venmony. It includes many sequences in school settings and of gypsy life. The film was a sleeper hit at the box office. Revathi won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in this film.41st filmfare Tamil best director music film.jpg (2448×3264) (archive.org) The movie wasn't a commercial success when it was released, but it got a huge fan following after becoming available on Cassette / CD and when it came on TV. Plot The film is about two sisters who were separated in early childhood. One day, a beggar comes to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revathi
Asha Kelunni Nair (born 8 July 1966), better known by her stage name Revathi, is an Indian actress and director, known for her works predominantly in Tamil cinema, Tamil and Malayalam cinema - in addition to Telugu language, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada films. She was one of the most successful leading actresses of South Indian cinema and has won several accolades, including three National Film Awards, and seven Filmfare Awards South. She also won the Kerala State Film Awards, Kerala State Film Award for her performance in ''Bhoothakaalam'' (2022). Early life Revathi was born as Asha Kelunni Nair to Kelunni, a major in the Indian Army, and Lalitha Kelunni in Kochi, Kerala. When she was in school, she took part in a fashion show. Group photos were taken during the show and a photo was chosen to be the cover of a popular Tamil magazine. This happened to be her photo, which was seen by the director Bharathiraja, who at that time was on the lookout for a new heroine for his latest v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paadha Mudra
''Padamudra'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...-language Drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by R. Sukumaran. It stars Mohanlal in the dual roles of Soap Kuttappan and Maathu Pandaaram, along with Seema (actress), Seema and Nedumudi Venu. The film features original songs composed by Vidyadharan and a background score by Johnson (composer), Johnson. The film won Mohanlal the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam), Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Actor and Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award. Plot "Padamudra" unfolds the story of Kuttappan, a largely unemployed youth portrayed by Mohanlal. The narrative delves into the dramatic events in Kuttappan's life. He is the illegitimate son of the doorst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in Mohanlal filmography, more than 400 films. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest Orders, decorations, and medals of India, civilian honours, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army (India), Territorial Army. Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actress – Malayalam
The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam films. The awards were extended to "Best Actress" in 1972. The year indicates the year of release of the film. Multiple winners * 6 - Manju Warrier * 3 - Lakshmi, Meera Jasmine * 2 - Srividya, Shobana, Samyuktha Varma, Parvathy Thiruvothu Multiple nominations * 10 - Manju Warrier * 4 - Shobhana, Meera Jasmine, Mamta Mohandas, Swetha Menon * 3 - Lakshmi, Revathy, Kavya Madhavan, Navya Nair, Rima Kallingal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nimisha Sajayan Winners Nominations References Bibliography * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam Actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ... Film awards for lead actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
