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Jithu Madhavan
Jithu Madhavan is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. He is known for his debut film ''Romancham'' (2023) and his action comedy film Aavesham (2024 film), ''Aavesham'' (2024). He is the writer of the film Painkili. Filmography As director and writer References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Madhavan, Jithu Living people Indian film directors Malayalam film directors Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam, Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both the mainstream film industry and independent Malayalam films. Known for its strong storytelling, powerful performances, and social themes, Malayalam cinema has received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of India's most notable film industries. The first Malayalam feature film was ''Vigathakumaran,'' a Silent film, silent film directed and produced by J. C. Daniel. Production started in 1928, and it was released at the Capitol Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 October 1930. The first talkie in Malayalam was ''Balan (film), Balan'' (1938) directed by S. Nottani. During the 1920s, the Malayalam film industry was based in Thiruvananthapuram, although the film industry started to develop and flourish by the late 1940s. Later the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romancham
''Romancham'' () is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language horror comedy film written and directed by Jithu Madhavan in his directorial debut. Inspired from real-life experiences of Jithu and his friends during their college days, the film stars an ensemble cast led by Soubin Shahir, Arjun Ashokan, Sajin Gopu, Siju Sunny, Abin Bino, Anantharaman Ajay, and Afsal P. H. Set in a men's hostel in Bangalore, the plot revolves around seven bachelors who try to summon a spirit via Ouija board. The film's soundtrack was composed by Sushin Shyam. ''Romancham'' was released on 3 February 2023. The film was a commercial success and was the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2023. The film is being remade in Hindi as '' Kapkapiii''. Plot 2007: Jibin wakes up in the ICU of a hospital in Bangalore when he is told that he has been suffering from meningitis for a week. He desperately tries to meet his roommates to tell them something but is not allowed to meet anyone. The nurse is curious t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aavesham (2024 Film)
''Aavesham'' () is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film written and directed by Jithu Madhavan. It is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya Nazim, and Anwar Rasheed under their Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Anwar Rasheed Entertainments production banners. The film stars Fahadh, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Sankar, Roshan Shanavas, Sajin Gopu and Midhutty. In the film, three youngsters in Bengaluru befriends a local gangster to help them take revenge on their college bully. The film was officially announced in March 2023 under the tentative title ''Production No.1'', as it is the maiden venture of the Fahadh Faasil and Friends, and the official title was announced the following May. Principal photography commenced the same month in Bangalore, where it was predominantly shot in before wrapping by late-November. The film has music composed by Sushin Shyam, cinematography handled by Sameer Thahir and editing by Vivek Harshan. ''Aavesham'' was released on 11 April 2024 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Painkili
''Painkili'' () is a 2025 Indian romantic comedy film, written by Jithu Madhavan and directed by Sreejith Babu in his directorial debut. The film stars Sajin Gopu, Anaswara Rajan and Roshan Shanavas in lead roles. The film is jointly produced by actor Fahadh Faasil and director Jithu Madhavan. It was released on 14 February 2025 (Valentine's Day). The film received mixed reviews from critics with praise for its music and story but criticism for its comedy and lack of good script. Plot Sheeba a young girl tries desperately to escape her home inorder to evade her marriage which is fixed against her wishes by her parents. She attempts eloping and wooing a local goon named Peter hoping to use him to stand against her father Baby, but all the plans backfire and she is left without any option other than to return home. Suku is a local graphic design shop owner. He is a hopeless romantic and despises his father Sujithkumar for giving him an old fashioned name. Suku's best friends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathrubhumi
''Mathrubhumi'' is a Malayalam newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. It was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British. The word "Mathrubhumi" translates to 'mother land'. It is the second most widely read newspaper daily in Kerala. It publishes a variety of magazines and supplements including the weekly literary magazine, '' Mathrubhumi Azhchappathippu''. Printing centers Printing centers are located in Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Kochi, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram. Publications *''Arogyamasika'' (health publication) *'' Balabhumi'' (children's publication) *''Cartoon Plus'' *''Grihalakshmi'' (women's publication) *'' Mathrubhumi Azhchappathippu'' (illustrated weekly) *''Mathrubhumi Sports Masika'' (sports publication in Malayalam) *''Mathrubhumi'' (complete multipurpose portal) *''Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus'' – Malayalam *''Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus'' � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guppy (film)
''Guppy'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Johnpaul George. It stars Chethan Jayalal and Tovino Thomas in the lead roles, along with Sreenivasan, Rohini, Sudheer Karamana, Dileesh Pothan, and Alencier Ley Lopez in supporting roles. The film was released on 5 August 2016 to positive reviews, but had a moderate performance in the box office. The film revolves around the unexpected rivalry that starts between a teenager, Guppy and the engineer who comes for the construction of the village dream project. Centered on the theme of hope. Plot Named after the angel, ''Michael'' (rather known as ''Guppy'') is the sole support to his ailing mother. A talented artist, the teenager earns a living by rearing and selling the ornamental fish – Guppy. He takes great care of his disabled Mother and aspires to gift her a fully automatic wheelchair, someday. The little mischiefs that his friends get into and the occasional glimpses from the neighborhood teen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Indian Film Directors
India has many regional film centres, such as Bollywood (Hindi) in Mumbai, Telugu cinema (Tollywood) in Hyderabad, Marathi cinema in Pune, Tamil cinema in Chennai, Malayalam cinema in Kochi, Kannada cinema in Bangalore, Odia Cinema in Bhubaneswar, Assamese cinema in Guwahati, Punjabi cinema in Mohali and Bengali cinema (Tollywood) in Kolkata. Most film directors are known for their work with one regional industry, while many others are active directors of films from multiple industries. Directors of parallel or independent cinema Parallel Cinema is otherwise known as " Art films" cinema, and is known for its serious and realistic films with real-life situations. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Indian government financed a number of such films, on Indian themes. Many of the directors were graduates of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. Ritwik Ghatak was a professor at the institute and a well-known director in his own right. The best-known Indian "neo-re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Film Directors
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a " Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé), and is also the primary spoken language of Lakshadweep. Malayalam is spoken by 35.6 million people in India. Malayalam is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states; with a significant number of speakers in the Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari, Coimbatore and Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali Diaspora worldwide, especially in the Persian Gulf countries, due to the large populations of Malayali expatriates there. They are a significant population in each city in India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
