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Mayanadi
''Mayaanadhi'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film directed and co-produced by Aashiq Abu, and written by Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. The film stars Tovino Thomas as a criminal on the run and Aishwarya Lekshmi as an aspiring actress. Their troubled love and struggle for survival form the basic plot of the film. It released on 22 December 2017 to widespread critical acclaim from critics. The film was praised for the way it tackled with sexuality and was included in ''The Hindus top 25 Malayalam films of the decade. The plot was inspired by the 1960 French film ''Breathless''. Plot John Mathew a.k.a. Maathan is an orphan, living as a thug. He participates in an undercover deal on behalf of his boss, who is busy with his daughter's schooling. Maathan convinces his group that their boss is intentionally pulling out of the deal due to the risk involved. However, they reach the hotel without any issue. While Maathan is taking a bath, three police of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rex Vijayan
Rex Vijayan (born 26 April 1983) is an Indian composer, guitarist, singer, record producer and multi-instrumentalist from Kerala. He is best known for being co-founder and guitarist for the alternative Malayali rock band Avial. He started out his career as a composer in the Malayalam film industry through Kerala Cafe by giving the score to Anwar Rasheed's segment 'Bridge'. Early life He is the son of Albert Vijayan, a music director in Malayalam films. He self-learnt to play various instruments at a very young age and began his musical career by mastering cover versions. He married Chintu Ramesh on 14 March 2008 at Kollam. His brother Jackson Vijayan is also a musician. Motherjane Vijayan was part of the popular Kochi based rock band Motherjane, as the rhythm guitarist from 2000 to 2003. Even though he left the band in 2003, He continued to associate with Motherjane as a consultant. He was the producer of the band's singles ''Jihad''(2010), ''Clayplay''(2015) and ''Namaste''(20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tovino Thomas
Tovino Thomas (born 21 January 1989) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2012 with the film ''Prabhuvinte Makkal''. His breakthrough roles were in the films ''ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film), ABCD'' (2013), ''7th Day (film), 7th Day'' (2014), ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He starred as the Title character, titular character in the Netflix superhero film ''Minnal Murali'' (2021). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He also won the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, Kerala Film Critics Association Award and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Malayalam for his performance in ''Mayanadi, Mayanadhi'' (2017). In 2022, Tovino won the SIIMA Award for Best Actor for ''Minnal Murali'' and ''Kala''. Tovino has co-produced the film ''Kilometers and Kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aashiq Abu
Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, cinematographer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as '' Daddy Cool'' (2009), '' Salt N' Pepper'' (2011), '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (2012),'' Idukki Gold'' (2013)'', Mayaanadhi'' (2017), ''Virus'' (2019) and ''Rifle Club'' (2024). Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced Dileesh Pothan's directional debut '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Personal life Aashiq Abu was born in Edappally, Kochi, Kerala to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu completed his school education at SRV High School, Kochi. As a pre-degree student at Maharajas College, he was elected to the Students' Union and was a union member for four consecutive years. He mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syam Pushkaran
Syam Pushkaran (born 6 September 1984) is an Indian scriptwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his collaboration with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut with '' Salt N' Pepper'' (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair. He has written screenplays for popular films such as '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (2012), '' Da Thadiya'' (2012), '' Idukki Gold'' (2013), '' Iyobinte Pusthakam'' (2014), '' Rani Padmini'' (2015), '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' (2016), '' Mayaanadhi'' (2017), and '' Kumbalangi Nights'' (2019) and '' Joji'' (2021). He also served as co-director and wrote the dialogues for '' Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' (2017). Pushkaran won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for ''Maheshinte Prathikaram'' at the 64th National Film Awards (2016). Personal life He is married to Unnimaya Prasad from 2012. Film career Syam Pushkaran penned the script for '' Salt N' Pepper'' along with Dileesh Nair. In 2012, he wrote the script f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leona Lishoy
Leona Lishoy (born 26 April 1991) is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. She is the daughter of Malayalam actor Lishoy. Personal life Leona is the daughter of Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film and television actor Lishoy. She was born 26 April 1991. She did her schooling in Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School, Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School, Thrissur. She is an alumnus of Christ University, Christ University, Bengaluru and went on to receive an Master of Business Administration, MBA diploma from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru. Career Leona started off as a model for various advertisements. She was subsequently signed on to play the role of Sharada (actress), Sharada's daughter in '-''Kalikaalam (2012 film), Kalikaalam'' (2012). Her first substantial role was in ''Jawan of Vellimala'', starring Mammootty, Mamtha Mohandas in which she played Asif Ali (actor), Asif Ali's love interest in 2012. In 2013, she played the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnimaya Prasad
Unnimaya Prasad is an Indian actress, assistant director and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. She worked as the casting director of '' Maheshinte Prathikaram'' (2016). Early life Born and brought up in Kochi, Unnimaya studied architecture at the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, and then at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. Personal life She is married to screenwriter and producer Syam Pushkaran. Career She debuted as an actress with the part Sethulakshmi in the anthology film ''5 Sundarikal''. Her portrayal of a class teacher in a minor role in Soubin Shahir's '' Parava''. She played the central character of Deputy Commissioner of Police Catherine Maria in '' Anjaam Pathiraa' ''(2020)''. ''She has acted in minor roles in movies including Maheshinte Prathikaram (2016)'', '' Mayanadi(2017)'', '' Varathan(2018)'', '' Oru Kuprasidha Payyan(2018)'' and ''Virus (2019)''.'' She worked as the casting director of ''Maheshinte Prathikaram'' and assistant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dileesh Nair
Dileesh Nair (born 23 July 1981) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He started out as a 2D animator. He made his script writing debut with '' Salt N' Pepper'' (2011) along with Syam Pushkaran. He debuted as film director with '' Tamaar Padaar'' (2014). Personal life Dileesh Nair was born in Thodupuzha, Kerala. He worked as a 2D animator for clients in Australia and the Middle East based out of Kochi. Film career Dileesh Nair penned the script for '' Salt N' Pepper'' with his friend Syam Pushkaran. ''Salt N’Pepper''’s Telugu, Tamil and Hindi remake rights have been bought by actor-film director Prakash Raj. In 2012, he wrote the script for '' Da Thadiya'' (2012); another film directed by Aashiq Abu; along with Syam Pushkaran and Abhilash S Kumar. He also wrote script for the movie '' Idukki Gold (film)'' (2013). He has also appeared in cameo roles in films such as '' 22 Female Kottayam'', '' Da Thadiya'', '' Idiots''. He made hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajesh Madhavan
Rajesh Madhavan (born 3 November 1986) is an Indian actor and assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema. Career Rajesh made his acting debut in 2016 with a supporting role in ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram''. He started his career as an assistant director in the industry with ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' (2017). He is recognized for his works as actor and creative director for the film ''Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam'' and his role as Manaf in '' Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham'' in 2021. He is making his directorial debut with an upcoming film titled ''Pennum Porattum.'' Personal life In December 2024, he married Deepthi Karat. Filmography Assistant director Actor Casting director *''Nna Thaan Case Kodu ''Nna Thaan Case Kodu'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language satire courtroom comedy film written and directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and co-produced by Kunchacko Boban Productions and Udaya Pictu ...'' References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine Tom Chacko
Shine Tom Chacko (born 15 September 1983) is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema along with a few Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil films. After working as an assistant to director Kamal (director), Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film, ''Gaddama''. He played supporting roles in several films including ''Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', ''Chapters (film), Chapters'', ''Annayum Rasoolum'', ''Masala Republic'', and ''Jigarthanda DoubleX'' and played his first lead role in Binu Sadanandan, Binu S Kalady's fantasy-comedy film ''Ithihasa'' (2014) which dealt with Body swap, body-swapping. Early life Shine Tom Chacko was born on 15 September 1983 in Thrissur, Kerala, to C.P. Chacko and Maria Carmehttps://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/my-son-is-being-targeted-says-shine-toms-mother-1.10517029] He completed a B.Com degree from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. Career Shine started his career as an assistant d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad (born 13 February 1978) is an Indian film director, cinematographer and producer who mainly works in Malayalam cinema. He attended the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata (first batch). He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Cinematography (special mention) in 2001 for his diploma film ''Meena Jha'' (short feature section). He started his career shooting music videos, documentaries and advertising. It was his diploma film that brought him to the attention of Ram Gopal Varma and his team. Amal Neerad moved into Hindi cinema with three back to back films; '' James'' (2005), '' Darna Zaroori Hai'' (2006) and ''Shiva'' (2006). In 2004, he also shot the Malayalam film ''Black'' starring Mammootty. Early and personal life Amal Neerad was born in Kollam, Kerala. He attended school and college in Kochi. He was the college union chairman of Maharaja's College, Ernakulam during two consecutive terms, 1992–93 and 1993–94. He married actress Jyot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sushin Shyam
Sushin Shyam is an Indian music composer, instrumentalist, and singer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema. He is also a founding member of the folk metal band The Down Troddence. He is known for his contributions to the films '' Varathan'' (2018), ''Kumbalangi Nights'' (2019), ''Minnal Murali'' (2021), ''Bheeshma Parvam'' (2022), '' Romancham'' (2023), ''Kannur Squad'' (2023)'', Manjummel Boys'' (2024) and '' Aavesham'' (2024). His work on ''Kumbalangi Nights'' earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 2019. Early life Sushin Shyam received his early education at the St Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thalassery, and Mambaram Higher Secondary School in Thalassery. Under his father's guidance, a musician himself, Sushin learned to play the keyboard from an early age, including performing on stage at the age of 3. He relocated to Chennai in pursuit of new prospects within the music industry. He honed his skills during a two-year stint working with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darshana Rajendran
Darshana Rajendran is an Indian actress and playback singer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. Darshana is best known for her performance in the 2022 films—''Hridayam'' and '' Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey''. The latter earned her Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam. Personal life She studied Mathematics at the Lady Shri Ram College and Financial Economics at City, University of London, and worked for the Institute for Financial Management and Research in Chennai Chennai, also known as Madras (List of renamed places in India#Tamil Nadu, its official name until 1996), is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Tamil Nadu by population, largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost states and .... Filmography As actor Discography As playback singer Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rajendran, Darshana Actresses in Malayalam cinema 1988 births Living people Indian film actresses Actresses from Kochi 21s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
