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Aadhi
''Aadhi'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film stars Pranav Mohanlal in the title role (in his debut adult role) and features Jagapathi Babu, Siddique, Lena, Aditi Ravi, Anusree, Sharaf U Dheen, Siju Wilson, Meghanathan, Sijoy Varghese, Tony Luke, and Krishna Shankar in supporting roles. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. The original soundtrack for the film was composed by Anil Johnson. ''Aadhi'' also mark Pranav's debut as a singer-songwriter with the song "Gypsy Women" he wrote, sung, and performed. The principal photography took place between August and November 2017 in Kochi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. ''Aadhi'' was released in India on 26 January 2018 and met with positive critical response. The film was a major commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year and ran over 100 days in theatres. Plot Aadhi aspires to become a music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pranav Mohanlal
Pranav Mohanlal (born 13 July 1990) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. The son of actor Mohanlal, began his acting career as a child artist in '' Onnaman'' (2002) with his father in the lead role, and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for ''Punarjani'' (2003). He later assisted Jeethu Joseph on ''Papanasam'' and ''Life of Josutty''. He made his acting debut in a lead role with action thriller ''Aadhi'' (2018), which emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year and fetched him the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor. He achieved further critical and commercial success with Vineeth Sreenivasan's coming-of-age film ''Hridayam'' (2022). Early life Pranav Mohanlal was born on 13 July 1990 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in India as the son of actor Mohanlal and Suchitra Balaji. He has a younger sister, Vismaya Mohanlal. His maternal grandfather is the Tamil film producer K. Balaji and his maternal uncle Suresh Balaje is also a prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Luke
Tony Luke Kocherry (born 10 November 1985) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam films. He began his career as a fashion model and later forayed into cinema, debuting with '' Oozham'' (2016) in a supporting role. In 2019, Tony made his Bollywood debut with a supporting role in the crime thriller '' Badla'' (2019), starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. Early life Tony was born to Thresia Kocherry and Luke Kocherry on 10 November 1985, at Kochi, Kerala in India. He is an IT engineering graduate from the PES University in Bangalore and a post-graduate in International Business Administration (IBA) from Regent's Business School London. Tony attended The Choice School, Ernakulam where he was active in sports. Career Modelling The actor started modelling at the age of 19 in Bangalore while in college. In 2005, he debuted as an international model represented by Major Model Management in Milan, Italy. In 2014, Tony played a minor role in an experimental ... [...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 life He was born in Edappally, Kochi to (Late) C. Varghese Kelamparambil (Rtd Headmaster) and (Late) Leelamma Varghese (Teacher). He studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara before commencing his career in the film and Ad film industry. He married Tessy Raphel in 1999. The couple has five children — Varkey, Maria, Anna, Anthony & Zarah. Career A career that started off as a young Asst Director, Sijoy has been fortunate to have worked with leading Ad film production houses of India. In 2005 he found his own production house "TVC Factory", which has now grown to secure the privilege of being one of the most trusted production houses in India and UAE. Sijoy Varghese is also an actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anusree
Anusree (born 24 October 1990) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She made her acting debut in the 2012 film '' Diamond Necklace'' and has acted in a number of Malayalam films in female lead roles. Early life Anusree was born on 24 October 1990 in Kerala, to father Muraleedharan Pillai, a clerk at the Kerala Water Authority, and mother Shobhana, a housewife. She was brought up in Kamukumchery, Kollam district. She has an elder brother, Anoop.She went to Indira Gandhi Memorial Vocational Higher Secondary School, Manjakala, Kollam. Her passion for acting started from her school days. Career Anusree impressed director Lal Jose while he was judging the acting reality show ''Vivel Active Fair Big Break'' on Surya TV, in which she was competing, leading to her film debut as Kalamandalam Rajasree in Lal Jose's 2012 film '' Diamond Necklace''. She then appeared in '' Left Right Left'' (2013), ''Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum'' (2013), and ''Angry Babies in Love'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siju Wilson
Wilson Joseph (born 22 November 1984), professionally credited as Siju Wilson, is an Indian actor and producer, who works in Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for his debut production '' Vasanthi'' (2019). Career He completed BSc Nursing. Siju attained recognition through his role as Roy Issac (Royichan) in the show ''Just fun Chumma'' telecast on Amrita TV. Later, he appeared in films, of which notable of them are ''Neram'' (2013), '' Premam'' (2015), '' Happy Wedding'' (2016), '' Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' (2016), ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017), and '' Aadhi'' (2018). Wilson produced and acted the film '' Vasanthi'', that won the 2019 Kerala State Film Award for Best Film. Personal life Siju Wilson tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Sruthi on 28 May 2017 at Kochi. Filmography *''All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted''. Television Short films Awards *2019: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lena (actress)
Lenaa (born 18 March 1981) is an Indian actress and scriptwriter who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Career She made her debut in Jayaraj's ''Sneham'', which was followed by critically acclaimed '' Karunam''. She had also established as a lead actress in the Malayalam television industry with serials like ''Omanathinkalpakshi'', ''Ohari'', ''Malayogam'' and ''Thadankalpalayam'' before focusing on her film career. She is also a television host and manages the YouTube Vlogging channel - ''Lena's Magazine''. She has over 100 films to her credit in Malayalam cinema along with films in English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages. Some of her noted performance were in the critically acclaimed ''Traffic'' (2011) after which she acted in films such in '' Snehaveedu'', ''Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', '' Spirit'', '' Left Right Left'' and ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' in supporting roles. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditi Ravi
Aditi Ravi is an Indian model and actress, who appears in Malayalam films. She pursued a career in modelling before becoming an actress, debuting with a commercial for ''The Times of India'' during her college education. She made her acting debut with the 2014 film '' Angry Babies in Love'', in a supporting role. Her first female lead role was in the 2017 film ''Alamara''. Early and personal life Aditi was born at Thrissur, Kerala, in India as the daughter of Ravi and Geetha. She has two siblingsRakesh (brother) and Rakhi (sister). She graduated with a degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur. Aditi currently resides in Kochi. Career She began her modelling career during her college education, she was selected after applying for appearing in a commercial for ''The Times of India''. Later she acted in a number of commercials for various brands. She debuted as an actress in 2014, in a supporting role in the Malayalam romantic-drama film '' Angry Babies in Love'', dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeethu Joseph
Jeethu Joseph (born 10 November 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He has also worked in a few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Jeethu made his directional debut with the 2007 police procedural, ''Detective''. He is best known for the crime thrillers, ''Drishyam'' and '' Drishyam 2''. ''Drishyam'' became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, at its time of release. It was the first Malayalam film to cross the 50 crore mark, at the box office. '' Drishyam 2'' was released directly through Amazon Prime Video, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the prequel, it was highly acclaimed and appreciated, worldwide. His other works include '' Mummy & Me'' (2010), '' My Boss'' (2012), '' Life of Josutty'' (2015), '' Memories'' (2013), '' Oozham'' (2016), '' Aadhi'' (2018). Jeethu made his Tamil debut with '' Papanasam'' (2015) which is a remake of his 2014 film ''Drishyam'', Hindi debut with ''The Body'' (2019), an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharaf U Dheen
Sharafudheen, professionally credited as Sharaf U Dheen, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut in 2013 with ''Neram''. He got his breakthrough by portraying the role of ''Girirajan Kozhi'' in '' Premam'' (2015). Sharaf U Dheen's known for both his comedic and villain roles. He's best known for his roles in the films ''Paavada'' (2015), '' Happy Wedding'' (2016), '' Pretham'' (2016), '' Georgettan's Pooram'' (2017), ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017), '' Varathan'' (2018), '' Neeyum Njanum'' (2019), '' Children's Park'' (2019), ''Virus'' (2019), '' Anjaam Pathiraa'' (2020), ''Halal Love Story'' (2020), and '' Aarkkariyam'' (2021). Early and personal life Sharafudheen hails from Aluva in the district of Ernakulam, Kerala. After having completed his studies, he marked his expertise in many industries. He later established a Travel Company at his hometown before foraying into Cinema. He is married to Beema from Changanassery in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna Shankar
Krishna Sankar is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. His notable films include ''Neram'' (2013), '' Premam'' (2015), ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' (2016) and ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017). Career Krishna Sankar started his career as an actor through the 2013 comedy-thriller film ''Neram'' directed by his friend Puthran Alphonse. He portrayed the character Manikunju in the film. He became popular to Kerala audiences for the 2015 film Premam through the character Koya. ''Marubhoomiyile Aana ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' () is an Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by V. K. Prakash. It stars Biju Menon in the role of a Qatar-born Malayali Sheikh in the Middle East. Filming locations include Qatar and Kerala. The film was ...'' released in 2016 was also popular. He acted in the lead alongside Samskruthy Shenoy in the comedy film directed by V K Prakash. Shankar played an important role in '' Allu Ramendran'' and portrays the lead role in ''Koch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meghanathan
Meghanathan is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Tamil cinema, Tamil films. The son of actor Balan K. Nair, he debuted in 1983 in the Malayalam film ''Asthram''. He has acted in more than 50 Malayalam films. Background Meghanathan was born as the third child of Malayalam actor Balan K. Nair and Sarada Nair in Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. He has two brothers (Anil and Ajayakumar) and two sisters (Latha and Sujatha). He had his primary education from Asan Memorial Association, Chennai, and has completed Diploma in Automobile engineering from Coimbatore. He made his debut through the Malayalam film ''Asthram, Ashthram'' in 1983. Meghanathan is married to Susmitha. The couple have a daughter, Parvathi. They are settled in Shoranur, Palakkad.http://www.mangalam.com/women/celebrity/256933 Filmography Awards *Flowers (TV channel), Flowers TV awards 2016 -Best Character Actor (Serial: ''Sthreetvam'' -Surya TV) TV serials * ''Sthreetva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aashirvad Cinemas
Aashirvad Cinemas is an Indian film production company based in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in 2000 by Antony Perumbavoor, since then, it has produced over 30 Malayalam films, starring Mohanlal. Since 2009, the company co-operates with the distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments co-founded by Mohanlal and Antony Perumbavoor for distributing films. It is one among the most active and leading production houses in the Malayalam film industry. Aashirvad Cinemas has established itself by producing several hits such as '' Narasimham'' (2000), '' Ravanaprabhu'' (2001),'' Naran'' (2005),''Rasathanthram'' (2006), ''Drishyam'' (2013), ''Oppam'' (2016), and ''Lucifer'' (2019). It has also produced three of the most expensive Malayalam films — '' Odiyan'' (2018), ''Lucifer'' (2019), and '' Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'' (2020) with Marakkar not being profitable ventures for the production house. Aashirvad Cinemas has won several awards, including two National F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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