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Collector (2011 Film)
''Collector'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Anil C. Menon, starring Suresh Gopi in the title role. The film takes a look at the contemporary social scene in the state. Plot Avinash Varma is the District Collector of Ernakulam. He takes on several anti-social elements who rule the underworld of Kochi . Of them, Williams, who is a real estate businessman, is his biggest opponent. ACP Revathy, social activist Arundhati and a few honest and sincere government officers and the Chief Minister are there to support Avinash Varma. The City Police Commissioner, the Lady Mayor Sethulakshmi of Kochi Corporation, and a couple of corrupt ministers and officials are supporting the illegal activities of Williams. In the age-old battle between the 'Good' and the 'Evil', Avinash Varma wins as expected, and his truth and honesty are rewarded. Cast Production The film ran into financial troubles when its shooting was a mid way. ''Collector'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi (born 26 June 1958) is an Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter and politician who is currently serving as the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Minister of Tourism since June 2024. He was elected as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha in the 2024 general election from Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, becoming the first BJP MP from Kerala, marking the party’s first-ever victory in a Lok Sabha election in the state. He is also serving as the President of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute from September 2023. He works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and has also appeared in some Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bollywood films. Suresh made his acting debut as a child in the 1965 film '' Odayil Ninnu'' and as an adult in 1986 and has since acted in more than 250 films. In 1998, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor and Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in '' Kaliyattam''. He ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adithya (actor)
Adithya Menon (born 6 April 1974) is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. Early life Adithya Menon was born in Mumbai into a Malayali family hailing from Palakkad, Palghat in Kerala. He spent his childhood in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE till the age of 18. He finished his schooling from the Our Own English High School Dubai and then went back to India. He earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology in Bangalore. While in college, he auditioned for a slot at being a radio host with Radio Midday. That was his first stint in the media. Soon he started hosting live events like fashion shows and product launches. He worked as a Compere (host), compere and event manager for a few years after getting out of college. During this period he got into amateur theatre in Bangalore and acted in a few plays before being spotted by an actor Prakash Belawadi to star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shibu G Suseelan
Kenshibu (剣詩舞, meaning 'sword and poetry dancing') is a category of Japanese interpretive dances performed to traditional music accompanied by poetry known as ''shigin'' (詩吟). Kenbu refers to dances performed with the aid of a sword, and shibu to dances performed with one or more fans. While fans may also be employed in some kenbu dances, not all require them. History Although Japanese kenbu existed since the Nara and Heian periods (794-1185) of Japanese history, and exist in Shura Nogaku, the modern kenshibu is an invention of the post- Meiji era (1868). Kenshibu draws its origins from the Gekken Kaisha (撃剣会社, lit. 'fencing company') created by Sakakibara Kenkichi (榊原健吉) in 1872. The Gekken Kaisha toured Japan, engaging in 'fencing performances' (撃剣興行, ''gekken kougyou'') which quickly became popular.Deborah Klens-Bigman''The Fan and the Sword: Exploring Kenbu''/ref> Many modern schools of kenbu derive from other traditions, but Sakakibara' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemban Vinod Jose
Chemban Vinod Jose (born 24 May 1976) is an Indian actor, film producer and screenwriter, who predominantly works in Malayalam films. He is a physiotherapist by profession. Mathrubhumi Show Guru Video He is an established and has appeared in over 50 films, mostly in comedic roles. He is best known for his performance in '''' (2013), '' Tamaar Padaar'' (2014), '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajid Yahiya
Sajid Yahiya (born 20 December 1984) is an Indian film director, actor, Film producer, producer and Composer, music composer who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut in 2016 with the film ''IDI - Inspector Dawood Ibrahim''. He is the founder of a film production company, CP Film Productions. Sajid Yahiya is known for his roles in the films Collector (2011 film), Collector, Friday (2012 film), Friday and Bangalore Days. He also directed the films Inspector Dawood Ibrahim, ''IDI – Inspector Dawood Ibrahim'' (2016), Mohanlal (film), ''Mohanlal'' (2018) and Qalb (film), ''Qalb'' (2020). Career He made his acting debut in ''Collector (2011 film), Collector'' directed by Anil C. Menon. His second film,'' Friday (2012 film), Friday''. Apart from acting he was also the executive producer of the film. He was then approached by Roopesh Peethambaran to play a role in Theevram. After this, he acted on ''Kaashh'', ''Arikil Oraal'', and ''Amen (2013 film), Amen''. Other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudheesh
Sudheesh (born 7 December 1972) is an Indian actor and director who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor in 2021. Personal life Sudheesh is the only son of T. Sudhakaran Nair and Suryaprabha. Sudhakaran Nair was a retired deputy collector and an actor who performed notable roles in films such as ''Bharatham'' (1991), ''Sadayam'' (1992), '' Pattabhishekam'' (1999), ''Khaki'' (2007), ''Gulmohar'' (2008), ''Indian Rupee The Indian rupee (symbol: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India. The rupee is subdivided into 100 '' paise'' (Hindi plural; singular: ''paisa''). The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve ...'' (2011) etc. The father-son duo has acted together in many films. Similarly, Sudheesh's son Rudraksh has acted as child hero in the film '' Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho'' (2016). Sudheesh did his schooling from St. Joseph's Boys' Higher Secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chali Pala
Chalil Babykkuttan better known as Chali Pala is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He is most known for playing supporting roles in Malayalam films. Biography Pala was born in Thiruvananthapuram. He debuted with the film ''Iyer the Great ''Iyer the Great'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Bhadran, starring Mammootty, Geetha, Shobana, Sukumari, and Devan. It was a commercial success upon release. M. S. Mani won the National Film A ...'' in 1990. Partial filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pala, Chali Male actors from Thiruvananthapuram Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors 20th-century Indian male actors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnakumar
Krishna Kumar is an Indian name and may refer to: * Kumar Krishna (1928–2014), American entomologist * R. K. Krishna Kumar (1938–2023), Indian business executive * C. P. Krishnakumar (born 1939), Indian Kannada writer * P. R. Krishna Kumar (1951–2020), Indian physician * V. P. Krishnakumar (born 1958), Indian sound recordist * Krishna Kumar (actor) (born 1968), Tamil and Malayalam actor * Krishna Kumar (chemist) (born 1970), chemistry professor at Tufts University * K (composer) Krishna Kumar, better known by his stage name K, is an Indian music composer. Background K did his schooling at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai, where he took lessons in playing the keyboard. He quickly progressed and finished Grade 8 c ... (born 1987), stage name of Indian composer Krishna Kumar * Krishna Kumar (cricketer) (born 1991), Indian cricketer See also * * * Krishna Kumari (other) {{hndis, name=Kumar, Krishna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biju Pappan
Biju Pappan (born 9 March 1969), is a Malayalam actor, his career began in movies in 1991 and continued both in television and films. He is well known for his anti-hero roles in ''Naran'' and ''Kayyoppu'', which were financial successes. He has also appeared in over forty-five films, including box office successes like ''Chinthamani Kolacase'', ''Achuvinte Amma'', etc. Early life (1969-90) Biju Pappan was born in Kannanmoola, Thiruvananthapuram district, to Late M. P. Padmanabhan, an outstanding Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, and M. S. Kumari. He attended the St. Marys school and later enrolled in the junior technical School Nedumangadu. He attended Sree Narayana Polytechnic in Kottiyam for his diploma in Civil Engineering. He was elected as the General Secretary, cine arts club secretary and sports general secretary of the college. He was an inter-poly champion in all throwing events. During the college days, he was closely associated with cultural events that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anil Murali
Anil Murali ( – 30 July 2020) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 200 films. He started out in the film industry as a villain before later taking on character roles. He died on 30 July 2020, as a result of liver-related ailments. Personal life and death He was born to Muraleedharan Nair and Sreekumari Amma at Thiruvananthapuram. He has 3 elder brothers and a younger sister. Anil was married to Suma. They have a son, Aditya and a daughter, Arundati. He died on 30 July 2020 at Aster Medcity, Kochi due to liver disease, at age 56. He was cremated at Santhikavadam crematorium in Thiruvananthapuram. He is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1994, and their two children. Filmography Malayalam Tamil Telugu Television *2012 - '' Akashadoothu'' (Surya TV) *2011 - ''Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa'' (Surya TV) *2011 - ''Kadamatathachan'' (Surya TV) *2010 - ''Chakravakam'' (Surya TV) *2010 - ''Sindhooracheppu'' (Amrita TV) *2008 - ''Mounanombaram'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Salim (actor)
Abu Salim (born 11 May 1956) is an Indian film actor, bodybuilder, and retired police officer, who works predominantly in the Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. He has mostly played villain roles. Early life Abu Salim was born as the second son among six children to Kunhammed and Fathima at Kalpetta in Wayanad district. He had his primary education from S. K. M. J. High School, Kalpetta. Salim developed an interest in bodybuilding after being inspired by the work of actor and bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, whom he considers his role model. He has won several bodybuilding titles, including Mr. Calicut in 1981, Mr. Kerala in 1982, Mr. South India three times (in 1983, 1986, and 1987), and Mr. India twice (in 1984 and 1992). He served as a sub-inspector in the Kerala Police and retired in 2012. Salim has trained in some kalaripayattu and holds a black belt in shotokan-style karate. Career Salim made his film debut in 1978 with '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subair
Subair (25 May 1962 – 18 August 2010) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema industry. He was part of Malayalam films for nearly two decades and acted in around 200 films. Personal life Subair was born in the village of Chokli, Thalasserry in Kannur District, Kerala, India as the son of Sulaiman and Aysha. He died on 18 August 2010 due to a cardiac arrest. He has two sons, Aman Subair and Ameya Subair Career Subair started his career in movies as a film producer at the age of 28. He produced a movie together with four of his friends, but the movie was never released. His first movie as an actor was ''Bharatham'' in 1991 followed by the 1992 movie '' Manthrikacheppu''. His break came through the character ''Kadayadi Thambi'' in '' Lelam'' (1997). ''The Tiger'', '' Bharathchandran I.P.S.'' and ''Pathaka'' are his notable works. He has also acted in a mega tele-serial named ''Vamsham'' telecasted in DD Malayalam DD Malayalam is an Indian Malayalam-language free to air ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
