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G. K. Pillai (actor)
G. Keshava Pillai (July 1924 – 31 December 2021) was an Indian actor and army and naval officer known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He was active for 65 years, acting in more than 325 Malayalam films, and is known for revolutionising the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema and television. He was known for his acclaimed villain roles in Vadakkanpattu action films, historical films and other action films during the 70s and 80s. He took also many notable roles in family-focused films and TV shows. He is the only actor during the 80s to have accomplished most of his stunts in films without the use of stunt doubles. Life and career Pillai was born in Chirayinkeezhu in July 1924 to Perumpaattathil Govindapillai and Saraswathi Amma. He received his primary education from Chirayenkeezhu Sree Chithira Thirunal High School. He was married to the late Princess of Edava, Ulpalakshiyamma, and has six children named; K Prathapachandran, Sreekala R Nair, Sreelekha Mohan, Sreekumari B ...
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Chirayinkeezhu
Chirayinkeezhu is a town in the Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. It was also the hometown of famous Malayalam film actor Prem Nazir. It is the seat of Chirayinkeezhu taluk. Anjengo Fort The well known Anjengo Fort (''Anchutengu kotta'') is on the way from Chirayinkil to Varkala via Kadakkavoor. Old Dutch-style churches, the lighthouse, a 100-year-old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British sailors and soldiers, and the remains of the fort are major points of interest here. Anchuthengu has a beautiful and clean beach. Kaikara village, the birthplace of the famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan, is located nearby. In the past, post arrived through the Thiruvananthapuram-Kochi Canal at Anchal Kadavu to Pulimootil Kadavu Post Office. Transport Chirayinkeezhu is located north of Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Chirayinkeezhu railway station is ...
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Deva Sundari
''Deva Sundari'' is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. K. R. Nambiar and produced by H. M. Munnas. The film stars Sathyan and Ragini. The film had musical score by T. R. Pappa. Cast * Sathyan * Prem Nazir * Jose Prakash * T. S. Muthaiah * Adoor Pankajam * G. K. Pillai * Kumari Thankam *S. P. Pillai S. P. Pillai (28 November 1913 – 12 June 1985) was an Indian film and stage actor, best known for his comic roles in Malayalam films. Biography S. Pankajakshan Pillai alias S. P. Pillai was born in 1913 in the temple town of Ettumanoor in K ... * Johnson * Vijayan (Old) Music #"Jayajaya Suranayaka" - P. Leela #"Sree Padmanaava" - A. P. Komala #"Pachasumarasara" - Kameswara Rao References 1957 films 1950s Malayalam-language films Films scored by T. R. Pappa 1950s Indian films Indian black-and-white films {{1950s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Kavyamela
''Kavyamela'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring Prem Nazir and Sheela in the lead roles. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir and songs by Dakshinamoorthy – Vayalar team. ''Kavyamela'' released on 22 October 1965. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. The movie was a remake of the 1961 Kannada movie '' Kantheredu Nodu'' produced by A K Velan. Velan, who had earlier sold the copyrights of the Kannada movie ''Kantheredu Nodu'' to T. E. Vasudevan for Rs.1000, subsequently purchased it back for Rs.5000 to remake it in Tamil for a 1968 movie titled ''Devi'', which bombed at the box office. Cast Production The film was shot at Newton and Shyamala Studios. The film's story line is similar to Guru Dutt's '' Pyaasa'' (1957, Hindi). However, the film is an official remake of a Kannada film by Velan. T. E. Vasudevan bought the rights of the film ...
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Rajamalli
''Rajamalli'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumari and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by BA Chidambaranath. Cast *Prem Nazir * Sharada *Sukumari *Kottayam Santha *Subhadra * T. S. Muthaiah *Malathi *Abbas * G. K. Pillai * J. A. R. Anand *Paravoor Bharathan Vadakkekarayil Koran Bharathan (16 January 1929- 19 August 2015), better known as Paravoor Bharatan was an Indian actor who acted in Malayalam films. He started his career in movies during the 1950s. Bharathan is known as a versatile actor and ... Soundtrack The music was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. References External links * 1965 films 1960s Malayalam-language films {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Kadathukaran
''Kadathukaran'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. K. Balasubrahmaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Sathyan as Ramu *Sheela as Madhuri *Adoor Bhasi as Kala Velu * Hari as Chandran * Prem Nawas as SI Mukundan * Adoor Pankajam as Naaniyamma * Ambika as Thankamma * Baby Vinodini as Leela * G. K. Pillai as Rajan *Haji Abdul Rahman as Chandi *Kottayam Chellappan as DYSP Ramadas * Paravoor Bharathan as Bhadran *Sujatha as Kadambari *Suprabha as Chandrika Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (25 March 1928 – 27 October 1975), also known as Rama Varma Vayalar and simply Vayalar, and was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam literature, Malayalam language. He was known for his poems, including ''Sargasangeetham .... References External links * ...
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Kalayum Kaaminiyum
''Kalayum Kaminiyum'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam language film. E. J. Philip, popularly known by his pen name Kaanam E. J., was known for his social novels. Some of them were made into films. He wrote a few plays too. One of his short plays, ''Kalayum Changalayum'', became very popular after it was published in a Malayalam weekly. P. Subramaniam came up with the screen version of this play under the title ''Kalayum Kaminiyum''. The film was also directed by Subramaniam. The film was a box office success and went on to win the National award for the second best film in Malayalam under the regional films category. Plot Geetha loves Ravi, an artist and renowned playwright. Geetha is the only daughter of his uncle. But Ravi is in love with his classmate Usha. As time goes by Ravi make a name for himself as a playwright. He marries Usha, which leaves Geetha heartbroken. But she does not reveal the reasons for her emotional setback. The gossip mongering servant Panki spins stories an ...
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Snapaka Yohannan
''Snapaka Yohannan'' () is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film about John the Baptist, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jose Prakash, Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, S. P. Pillai, K. V. Shanthi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. Cast *Jose Prakash as Snaapaka Yohannaan *Prem Nazir as Julius *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Herodias Anthippas *Adoor Pankajam as Cook * G. K. Pillai as Pilate * Kanchana *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Naman *Miss Kumari as Miriam *Murali as Barabbas * S. P. Pillai as Samuel * K. V. Shanthi * L. Vijayalakshmi as Salome Soundtrack The music was composed by Br. Lakshmanan and the lyrics were written by Thirunayinaarkurichi Madhavan Nair and Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (25 March 1928 – 27 October 1975), also known as Rama Varma Vayalar and simply Vayalar, and was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam literature, Malayalam lan ...
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Swargarajyam
''Swargarajyam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. B. Unni and produced by Shanmukha Pictures. The film stars T. R. Omana, T. S. Muthaiah, Ambika and Angamuthu. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast *T. R. Omana *T. S. Muthaiah * Ambika *Angamuthu * GK Pillai *K. P. Ummer *Kumari Saraswathi *Kunjandi *Mary Eddy *Sarasa Soundtrack The music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was an Indian Malayalam language poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs, and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed .... References External links * 1962 films 1960s Malayalam-language films {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Veluthambi Dalawa (film)
''Veluthampi Dalawa'' is a 1962 Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of Velu Thampi Dalawa, the Dewan of Travancore during the first decade of 19th century, was one of the first to rebel against the British East India Company's supremacy. The film, directed by G. Viswanath and written by Jagathy N. K. Achary was shot in Newton Studios. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Prem Nawas, Adoor Bhasi, G. K. Pillai, Ragini, Ambika Sukumaran and Sukumari portrayed prominent roles. The dances were choreographed by Chinni and Sampath along with Kalamandalam Madhavan. The film was a box office success. Plot The story begins during the tyrannical regime of Jayanthan Namboodiri, the 'Dalawa' of Travancore. The country was plagued by corruption and mismanagement at all levels. Veluthampi, who was in royal service, succeeded in exposing the tyranny of Jayanthan Namboodiri and rose to the position of Dalawa. Jayanthan Namboodiri's ears were cut as p ...
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Vidhi Thanna Vilakku
''Vidhi Thanna Vilakku'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by Guruvayoorappan Pictures. The film stars Sathyan, Ragini, Sukumari and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. Cast * Sathyan *Ragini *Sukumari *Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai *Ramesh * Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar *Bahadoor *Chandni * GK Pillai *Rajam *S. P. Pillai Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran and Abhayadev Ayyappan Pillai, better known by his pen name Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. He was born .... References External links * 1962 films 1960s Malayalam-language films {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Shree Rama Pattabhishekam
''Sreeraama Pattaabhishekam'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. K. Ramu and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vasanthi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. The film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Prabhu Jai Shri Ram''. Cast *Prem Nazir as Sree Raman * Vasanthi as Seetha/Ahalya *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Mandodari *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Dasaradhan *Prem Nawas as Lakshmanan * GK Pillai as Vishwamithran *Miss Kumari as Kaikeyi * K. V. Shanthi as Surpanakha/Kamavalli * T. K. Balachandran as Bharathan *Aranmula Ponnamma as Kausalya *Jose Prakash as Janakaraja *Kaduvakulam Antony as Badan *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Ravanan *Vanchiyoor Radha as Mallika *Adoor Pankajam as Manthara *Hari as Shatrughnan *S. P. Pillai as Vaidyar *Sukumari dance appearance in song sequence Soundtrack The music was composed by Br. Lakshmanan and lyrics were written by Thirunayinaark ...
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Arappavan
''Arappavan'' is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by K. Kumar. The film stars Sathyan, KPAC Sulochana, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and Pattom Sadan. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar. Cast * Sathyan as Vettukaaran Ramu * K. P. A. C. Sulochana as Muthalali's Wife *Kedamangalam Sadanandan *Pattom Sadan as Paramu's Brother * T. S. Muthaiah as Paramu * Prem Nawas as Bhasi * Ambika as Kalyani * GK Pillai as Muthalali * Kalaikkal Kumaran * T. R. Omana * S. P. Pillai as Raphael Mappila * K. V. Shanthi as Ammini *Sree Narayana Pillai Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar and lyrics were written by Kedamangalam Sadanandan Kedamangalam Sadanandan (1926 – 13 April 2008) was a Kadhaprasangam artist, actor, screenwriter and lyricist from Kerala. He performed Kadhaprasangam (story telling) in more than 15,000 stages for over 50,000 hours in a career spanning about .... Refer ...
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