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Narain (actor)
Sunil Kumar, known by his stage name Narain, is an Indian actor, who works in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. He debuted as an actor in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's '' Nizhalkuthu'' (2002), followed by the Malayalam films '' 4 the People'' (2004), '' Achuvinte Amma'' (2005), and ''Classmates'' (2006). Narain's Tamil and Telugu debuts were in Mysskin's '' Chithiram Pesuthadi'' (2006) and Jayaraj's '' Yuvasena'' (2004). Acting career Narain's first film was '' Nizhalkuthu''. His first commercial film, '' 4 The People'', was dubbed in Tamil and Telugu. He portrayed a struggling lawyer, Emmanuel John, in '' Achuvinte Amma'' and also played a doctor, Jeevan, in '' Sheelabathi''. He also played roles in ''Annorikal'' and ''Classmates''. His debut Tamil movie was '' Chithiram Pesuthadi''. Through ''Panthaya Kozhi'', produced by director Lal, he has been re-launched as an independent action hero in the Malayalam film industry. In 2008, he did another youth-oriented Malayalam movie '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sree Kerala Varma College
Sree Kerala Varma College is a government-aided higher education institution located in Kanattukara, Thrissur, Kerala, India. Established in 1947, the college was founded by Aikya Keralam Thampuran, the Maharaja of the former Kingdom of Cochin. The institution is currently managed by the Cochin Devaswom Board and operates under the affiliation of the University of Calicut. History The proposal to establish a new college in Thrissur originated with a committee of prominent citizens, including Cheloor Mana Itti Ravi Namboodiri, who was a member of the first Legislative Assembly of the Kingdom of Cochin in 1925, in response to strong public demand. The committee members approached Aikya Keralam Thampuran, then Maharaja of Cochin, who granted the use of the '' Merry Lodge Palace free of charge'' and agreed to naming the college after himself as ''Sree Kerala Varma College''. The Maharaja provided substantial financial support, including a grant of ₹1 lakh and a loan of f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Language
Telugu (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language native to the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is also the official language. Spoken by about 96 million people (2022), Telugu is the most widely spoken member of the Dravidian language family, and one of the twenty-two Languages with legal status in India, scheduled languages of the Republic of India. It is one of the few languages that has primary official status in more than one States and union territories of India, Indian state, alongside Hindi and Bengali language, Bengali. Telugu is one of the languages designated as a Classical Languages of India, classical language by the Government of India. It is the 14th most spoken native language in the world.Statistics in Modern Standard Telugu is based on the dialect of erstwhile Krishna, Guntur, East Godavari and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karthi Sivakumar
Karthik Sivakumar (born 25 May 1977), credited as Karthi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil Cinema. He is son of veteran actor Sivakumar who began his career as an assistant director in his elder brother Suriya's film ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004). Latter debuted with ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007) and recorded a golden debut in Tamil Cinema with six consecutive success. Karthi is an recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. After a three-year hiatus from acting, he then return to star in films such as ''Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film), Aayirathil Orvuan'', ''Paiyaa'' and ''Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film), Naan Mahaan Alla'', all three of which were released in 2010. He then continued to star in films such as ''Siruthai'' (2011), ''Saguni'' (2012), ''Alex Pandian'' (2013), ''All in All Azhagu Raja, All In All Azhagu Raja'' (2013) and ''Biriyani (film), Biriyani'' (2013). Karthi has starred in several well-known Indian films, portraying an impulsive an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaithi (2019 Film)
''Kaithi'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures and Vivekananda Pictures, it is the first instalment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. The film stars Karthi in the titular role, alongside Narain (actor), Narain, Arjun Das, Harish Uthaman, George Maryan and Dheena (actor), Dheena. In the film, taking place mainly within one night, a recently released prisoner drives poisoned policemen to a hospital while evading criminals, in exchange for meeting his daughter. Lokesh initially worked on two scripts after the success of ''Maanagaram'', which he scrapped working on due to issues regarding the extensive research and casting process, until he came across a news article about an ex-prisoner's life. He initially wanted Mansoor Ali Khan (actor), Mansoor Ali Khan to play the lead role, but during the writing process, Karthi was asked to play the lead with the scale of the budget being inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Lokesh Kanagaraj (; born 14 March 1986) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works in Tamil cinema. He started his career with a short film in the 2016 anthology '' Aviyal,'' he later directed his first feature film '' Maanagaram'' (2017). He created the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) franchise after the commercial success of ''Kaithi'' (2019), the franchise's first installment. He directed '' Master'' (2021), a standalone film featuring Vijay. This was followed by ''Vikram'' (2022), the second installment in the LCU with Kamal Haasan in the lead role. Lokesh Kanagaraj and Shruti Haasan come together for a musical project titled "Inimel". He then worked ''on Leo'' (2023) which became his most successful film, it became one of the highest grossing Indian films by earning over worldwide and served as the third installment in the LCU franchise. Early life Lokesh Kanagaraj was born in Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. In PSG ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mugamoodi
''Mugamoodi'' ( ''Mask''), subtitled onscreen as ''The Superhero Within'', is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language superhero film directed by Mysskin and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film, which is dedicated to Bruce Lee, stars Jiiva, Narain and Pooja Hegde (in her film debut), alongside Nassar, Selva and Girish Karnad. In the film, Anand alias Bruce Lee, a martial artist, wears a superhero costume in order to impress his girlfriend Shakthi, but Anand gets framed for his friend Viji's death and sets out to prove his innocence by becoming a real superhero called ''Mugamoodi''. Principal photography began in December 2011 and took place in India, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe. The post-production involved the application of VFX. The music was composed by Krishna Kumar, while cinematography and editing were handled by Sathyan Sooryan and Gaugin. ''Mugamoodi'' was released worldwide on 31 August 2012 to mixed to positive reviews from critics with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjaathe
''Anjathe'' ( ) is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Mysskin and produced by Nemichand Jhabak. The film stars Narain, Prasanna, Ajmal Ameer, and Vijayalakshmi. It was released on 15 February 2008 and became a success at the box office. The film is also recognised as an example of Tamil new wave cinema from its composition of frames, selection of shots and its counter meaning in narration. The film was remade in Kannada as '' Anjadiru'' (2009). Plot Sathyavan and Kripakaran are close friends living opposite each other in the police quarters in Chennai. Sathya is a rowdy, wasting his time drinking merrily and getting involved in petty fights. Though he and Kripa pass college with a first-class degree, Sathya has no interest in joining the police force. Kripa studies hard to become a Sub-Inspector and challenges Sathya to do the same. One day, Sathya gets into a big fight and his father bashes him. He brandishes Sathya and says that Krip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veeraputhran
''Veeraputhran'' () is a 2011 Malayalam historical film directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed based on the story written by N. P. Mohammed, which is based on the life of Indian Freedom fighter and anti-Colonial activist Mohammed Abdul Rahiman (1898 – 1945). The film focuses on the anti-Colonial movements in present-day Kerala during British raj. The film has Narain as Mohammed Abdul Rahiman and Raima Sen as Rahiman's wife Kunhi Beevathu. The cast also includes Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Siddique, Kalabhavan Mani, Sai Kumar, Devan, Valsala Menon, and Sajitha Madathil. Plot The film is about the eventful history of Malabar during India's independence struggle. The film primarily focusses on the life of Mohammed Abdul Rahiman, a freedom fighter and Congress leader, known for leading the Khilafat Movement. It covers the period in Malabar history starting with the arrival of Abdul Rahiman in Kerala at the age of 23, after discontinuing his education in Aligarh, up to his demise in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagyadevatha
''Bhagyadevatha'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It features Jayaram, Kaniha, Innocent, and Narain. Plot Benny Chacko, a cable operator, is ambitious about earning wealth and getting rich. His friend gives him the idea of getting married so he can use the dowry to fulfill his dreams. Benny marries Daisy. To his dismay, he realizes that his father-in-law has not been able to arrange the dowry, as agreed. This angers Benny but he decides to be patient and wait a few months before taking any further steps. Meanwhile, he informs Daisy that until the dowry is received, their marriage will remain unconsummated. Three months pass but Daisy's father is unable to give Benny the entire dowry. Benny is angry and drops Daisy at her home. He tells her parents that she can return home once the dowry is arranged. Daisy and her family are greatly saddened by his behavior but are unable to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, five Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2019 for his book, ''Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi.'' Personal life Sathyan Anthikad was born to M. V. Krishnan and M. K. Kalyani at Anthikad in the Thrissur district of Kerala. He is married to Nimmy Sathyan. He has 3 sons: Arun Sathyan, Anoop Sathyan, and Akhil Sathyan. Like their father, both Anoop and Akhil are film directors as well. Anoop debuted as a director with '' Varane Avashyamund'' (2020), while Akhil debuted as a director with '' Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum'' (2023). Career In 1973, Sathyan debuted as an assistant director to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnaminnikoottam
''Minnaminnikootam'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Kamal. It stars Meera Jasmine, Narain, Jayasurya, Indrajith Sukumaran, Roma Asrani, Samvrutha Sunil, Radhika and Anoop Chandran in the title lead roles. The score and soundtrack is composed by Bijibal. The story of the film revolves around a group of youngsters working in an IT park. Plot Sidharth and his wife Mumthaz are two highly paid IT professionals trying to overcome the crisis of their marriage. They have many friends, such as Abhilash, Charulatha, Manikunju, Rose Mary, Partha Saradhi and Kalyani. They visit Sidharthan's flat to unwind after work and consider their home an escape from work stress. Some unusual things happen which change their lives. Abhilash and Charu argue and fight. After these simple fights, they go to the home of Sidhu and Mummu to chill out. In her life, Charu was surrounded only by her father since the age of 5. A wedding meet between the families of Abhi and Charu causes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lal (actor)
M. P. Michael (born 2 December 1958), better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, producer and distributor who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films and in a few Telugu films. Lal has won several awards, including a National Film Award – Special Mention for acting (2012), two Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (2008, 2013), and a Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam (2008). He is the owner of Lal Media Arts, a post-production studio. Early life Lal was born as Michael to the late M. A. Paul and late Philomina, as their eldest son. He received his schooling at St. Augustine's High School, Ernakulam. His brother Alex Paul is a music composer in the Malayalam film industry and his son Jean is a movie director in the same industry. Lal's younger sister Neena's son Balu Varghese is an actor in the Malayalam film industry. Career He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, along with his childhood frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
