List Of Malayalam Film Actors
This list outlines the names of notable male lead film actors, who previously worked or are currently working in the Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry, based in Kerala, India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor or the year of their landmark film. Actors who have starred in at least five films as lead are included in the list. 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s , Arun Raj , Angamaly Diaries , Lucifer (2019), (2021), RDX: Robert Dony Xavier, RDX (2023) See also *List of highest-grossing Malayalam films *Lists of Indian actors *List of Indian male film actors *:Actresses in Malayalam cinema, List of Malayalam actresses References {{reflist Lists of Indian actors, Malayalam ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Virunnukari
''Virunnukari'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Venu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Usha. Cast *Prem Nazir as Madhavankutty *Madhu as Sethu *Sheela as Radha *Jayabharathi as Shantha * Ambika as Malathi *K. P. Ummer as Surendran *Adoor Bhasi as Swami *Sankaradi *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Sreelatha * T. R. Omana as Surendran's mother * T. S. Muthaiah as Panikkar *Abbas (Old) *Adoor Bhavani as Kalyani *Kaduvakulam Antony as Paramu *Lakshmi (Old) as Usha *M. S. Namboothiri as Sankunni Menon *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Raman Nair *Vidhubala as Mohanam * P. J. Antony as Raghava Menon master *Sukumari as Kamakshiyamma *P. R. Menon *Vidhubala as Swami's daughter Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj Mohammad Sabir Baburaj (3 March 1929 – 7 October 1978) was an Indian music composer. He is often credited for the renaissance of Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film music. Baburaj has rendered music to many evergreen Malay ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kurukshethram (1970 Film)
''Kurukshethram'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan. Cast * Sathyan as Balakrishnan *Sheela as Sethulakshmi *Adoor Bhasi *P. J. Antony *B. K. Pottekkad *Adoor Bhavani *Aranmula Ponnamma *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair *Paravoor Bharathan Soundtrack The music was composed by K. Raghavan 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 * 1970 films 1970s Malayalam-language films 1970s Indian films Films directed by P. Bhaskaran {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bhargavi Nilayam
''Bhargavi Nilayam'' () is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by A. Vincent (in his directorial debut) and written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer based on the short story '' Neelavelicham''. The film stars Madhu, Vijaya Nirmala, Prem Nazir and P. J. Antony. The film depicts a compassionate relationship between a talented novelist and the spirit of a beautiful lady who had been murdered. The novelist is writing the story of this lady, into whose house he has moved in as tenant. The film mirrors in a meta-cinematic fashion the close and often symbiotic relationships between Malayalam filmmakers and writers in depicting a writer at work, collaborating with an intangible agency in the form of the eponymous Bhargavi. It was the directorial debut of A. Vincent. It is generally regarded as the first horror film in Malayalam. Cast Principal cast *Madhu as Novelist and the Writer *Prem Nazir as Sasikumar *Vijaya Nirmala as Bhargavi * P. J. Antony as Narayan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Randidangazhi (film)
''Randidangazhi'' () is a 1958 Malayalam political film based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and directed by P. Subramaniam with Miss Kumari, P. J. Antony, T. S. Muthaiah, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, S. P. Pillai, Bahadoor, Adoor Pankajam, Soman and J. A. R. Anand in the star cast. It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. Cast * Miss Kumari as Chirutha * P. J. Antony as Koran * T. S. Muthaiah as Chathan * Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair * Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair * S. P. Pillai, Bahadoor * Adoor Pankajam * Soman * J. A. R. Anand Awards ;National Film Awards * 1959 - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam The National Film Award for Best Malayalam Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the National Film Development Corporation of India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat ... - Certificate of Merit Refe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966 Film)
''Kayamkulam Kochunni'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film written, produced and directed by P. A. Thomas. Dialogues were written by Jagathy N. K. Achary. It is based on the life of the 19th century thief Kayamkulam Kochunni, who is known for stealing from rich and giving to poor. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi and Ushakumari and K. J. Yesudas. The soundtrack was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath. ''Kayamkulam Kochunni'' released on 29 July 1966 was a commercial success at the box office. Its sequel, '' Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan'', was released in 1976. Cast Production It was the first Malayalam film about the famed highwayman Kayamkulam Kochunni, a Kerala equivalent of Robin Hood. P. A. Thomas who scripted and directed the film produced it under the production banner, Thomas Pictures. The dialogues were written by Jagathy N. K. Achary. The film marks the acting debut of singer Yesudas, who played a pivotal role. The film was shot at the Sh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thommante Makkal
''Thommante Makkal'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by J. Sasikumar, with dialogues by P. J. Antony. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The film was the debut of Shobha Mohan as a child artist. The film was successful at the box office. It was remade in 1984 as ''Swanthamevide Bandhamevide'' by Sasikumar. Plot Cast * Sathyan as Pappachan *Madhu as Kunjachan * Ambika as Shoshamma *Sheela as Marykutty *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Thomachan *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Achamma, Thomachan's wife *Adoor Bhasi as Ousephachan *Adoor Pankajam as Oromma *K. S. Gopinath as James *Nilumbur Ayisha as Shoshamma's mother *Joseph Chacko as Kapyar *Raadha as Chinnamma, Thomachan's daughter *Shobha Mohan as Young Chinnama/Child Artist Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma and Varghese Maliyekkal. Reception The fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thiramala
''Thiramala'' is a 1953 Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimalkumar and P.R.S. Pillai, starring Sathyan, Kumari Thankam, Thomas Burleigh, Ponathil Sivadas, Prabha . The film has a significant place in the history of Malayalam cinema. Filmmaker Ramu Kariat worked as an assistant director in this film. Hindustani vocalist Lakshmi Shankar recorded a song for this film. The film was screened in various territories of the Kerala state with a different climax, a highly unique way in those days. Plot The film was based on a short story ''Sholey'', written by T. N. Gopinathan Nair, who also wrote the script and also acted in a major role in the film. Lakshmi, daughter of the village landlord Kurup and Venu, son of the ferryman Panikkar are childhood sweethearts. Their love blooms much against the wishes of father Kurup. Kurup was successful in getting Lakshmi to marry Vijayan. Venu leaves his village and finds a waiter's job in a city hotel. Vijayan leads an immoral life maki ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Adoor Bhasi
K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), professionally credited by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director. He was mostly cast as a sidekick to protagonists, particularly Prem Nazir. His comedic roles were widely appreciated in Malayalam films of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Bhasi has also done leading and character roles. He directed three Malayalam films in the late 1970s. Bhasi is also known for his eloquent speeches in fluent English. He has won Kerala State Film Awards, including two Best Actor and one Second Best Actor. Early life Adoor Bhasi was born on 1 March 1929 in Peringanadu, Adoor, Travancore. His father, E. V. Krishna Pillai, was a renowned Malayalam humourist writer, dramatist, pioneering short story writer and essayist, a lawyer and a Member of the then Travancore Legislative Assembly (M.L.C.). His mother, Maheshwari Amma, was the youngest daughter of C. V. Raman Pillai, one among the greatest Malayalam noveli ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yakshi (film)
''Yakshi'' is a 1968 Malayalam-language psychological thriller film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindan Kutty, Bahadoor, Ushakumari, Sukumari, Rajakokila and Radhika. It is considered by historians to be the first psychological thriller in Malayalam cinema. Plot A college lecturer Sreenivasan is doing research on the unscientific and superstitious topic of the Yakshis. He is disfigured in an accident in his college lab. Everyone adored him begins to hate him and keep away from him for his looks. He meets a beautiful woman, Ragini. She is willing to accept him despite his disfigurement. Sreenivasan marries Ragini and they lead a happy life. After a while, Sreenivasan has doubts about the identity of his wife; he suspects that she is a Yakshi. He dreams that Ragini wants to murder him to gain immortality by drinking his blood. Sreen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kadalpalam
''Kadalpalam'' is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, written by K. T. Mohammed and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi in other prominent roles. The film features original songs composed by Devarajan, cinematography by Melli Irani. The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist K. T. Mohammed, which is an adaptation of the 1940 Hindi film '' Prem Nagar''. The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. Then after a while he regains his eyesight but pretends to be blind in order to test his children. The film was released on 25 July 1969. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. The film won 5 film awards in the inaugural Kerala State Film Awards for Best Dialogues (K. T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karinizhal
''Karinizhal'' (Darkness) is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film directed by J. D. Thottan and produced by Kovai Ramaswamy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ramachandran * Sathyan as Colonel Rajasekharan *Sheela as Malathy/Baby *Sukumari as Lourde Ammal *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Vishva Lakshmi *Adoor Bhasi as Ayyappa Pilla *William Thomas as Ravi *Alummoodan as Devassya *K. P. Ummer as Mohan *Saleema as Nirmala Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan 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 * 1971 films 1970s Malayalam-language films 1970s Indian films Films directed by J. D. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |