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Passenger (2009 Film)
''Passenger'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language conspiracy thriller film written and directed by debutant Ranjith Sankar and starring Sreenivasan, Dileep, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in major roles. It was a path breaker in Malayalam cinema in terms of its story telling and started the Malayalam new cinema wave. Owing to its critical and commercial success, ''Passenger'' was to be remade into Tamil as ''Muriyadi'' by Selva. Plot ''Passenger'' is based on two characters, who have never had anything to do with each other, and the impact they cause on each other's lives. The movie shows the events that follow. Sathyanathan, who works in a private company, is a simple man who lives an orderly and uncomplicated life. He travels from his native town to Kochi (where he works) by train. The moment the train crosses the Chalakudy bridge he dozes off and wakes up at another station. All this happens with utmost precision, as if programmed by someone. He is someo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjith Sankar
Ranjith Sankar is an Indian filmmaker who works in Malayalam films. He started his movie career with the 2009 thriller ''Passenger (2009 film), Passenger''. He launched his production house Dreams N Beyond in 2012 and his distribution house Punyalan Cinemas in 2017. Early life Ranjith was born in Thrissur, Kerala, India. He completed his education at St. Thomas College, Thrissur, St. Thomas College in Thrissur and studied B.Tech. Civil Engineering at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam. Ranjith's writing career began with television series ''Nizhalkal'' and ''American Dreams''. He won the Kerala State Award for Best Screenplay (Television) for American Dreams. Career In 2009, he made ''Passenger (2009 film), Passenger''. In 2011, his film ''Arjunan Saakshi'', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prithviraj, was released. The film was inspired by his real-life experiences. It got positive reviews from the critics, but was a disappointment at the box office. ''Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmi Sharma
Lakshmi Sharma, mononymously known as Lahari (in the Telugu film industry), is an Indian actress. After debuting as supporting to character roles in Telugu cinema, she made her official lead role in Malayalam cinema in 2006 with '' Palunku''. She has also acted in few Kannada films as well. Career She hails from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. She was born into a Brahmin family to a Telugu father and a Kannada mother. After her parents' retirement, the family settled in Hyderabad. She wanted to become an actress in the Telugu film industry and debuted in a supporting role in E. V. V. Satyanarayana's ''Ammo! Okato Tareekhu'' (2000). She went on to lead roles in the films ''Manamiddaram'' and ''Vacchina Vaadu Suryudu'', which failed, before she got a role in the Chiranjeevi film ''Indra Indra (; ) is the Hindu god of weather, considered the king of the Deva (Hinduism), Devas and Svarga in Hinduism. He is associated with the sky, lightning, weather, thunder, storms, rains, r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilambur Ayisha
Nilambur Ayisha is an Indian actress who works in the Malayalam film industry and Malayalam Drama industry. She started her career as a theater artist. Later she became a supporting actress in the Malayalam movies in late 1960s and 1970s. She has acted in more than 50 movies. She was the first woman to act in Malayalam movies and dramas from the Muslim community. Manju Warrier portrayed Nilambur Ayisha in '' Ayisha'', a 2023 Malayalam language biographical film about her life. The movie is directed by Aamir Pallikkal and produced by Zakariya Mohammed. Early life Ayisha was born in Nilambur in the erstwhile Madras Presidency. Born into a rich family, she was interested in arts. At the age of 13, she was made to marry a 47-year-old man. But her marriage was called off in the fifth day. She was a single mother since then. Acting career Ayisha began acting in dramas 1950s. She made her debut in 1953 at the age of 16 with playwright E. K. Ayamu’s ''Ijju Nalloru Mansanakan Nokku' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lishoy
Lishoy is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films and television. Personal life Originally from Thrissur, Lishoy gained popularity as a stage actor in professional theaters, such as Kazhimpram Theaters. Later he emigrated to Muscat for employment. After ten years, he returned home enrolled in TV serials during this time he got an entry into Mollywood, casting an important character the father of Sajan Joseph Kunchacko Boban in Lohithadas directed movie Kasthooriman. Actress 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 ... is his daughter Filmography TV serials References External links * Living people Male actors from Thrissur Male actors in Malayalam television 1961 births {{India-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valsala Menon
Parakkulathil Vatsala (28 August 1939 – 21 November 2023) was an Indian Malayalam novelist, short story writer, and social activist from Kerala. She is a recipient of Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2021, the highest literary honour by the government of Kerala. She is only the fifth woman to receive the award since its institution in 1993. Vatsala was also a recipient of Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel ''Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal'' (The Paths where Shadows Sleep). She has written over 25 short story collections and 17 novels. She is renowned for her distinct style of writing. Her works have won several awards including Kumkumam Award (for ''Nellu'' published in 1972), the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (for ''Nizhalurangunna Vazhikal''), the Muttathu Varkey Award, and the C. V. Kunhiraman#Honours, C. V. Kunhiraman Memorial Sahitya Award. A former headmistress, Vatsala also held the post of Chairperson of Kerala Sahitya Akademi. She was associated with Purogamana Kala Sahitya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manikandan Pattambi
Manikandan Pattambi is an Indian television, stage, and film actor. He's best known for his roles in Malayalam television. He became famous for his character ''Sathyasheelan'' in the sitcom '' Marimayam'', a social satire in Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Malayalam language general entertainment Free-to-air television channel owned by Malayala Manorama. The channel’s headquarters is at Aroor, Alappuzha in Kerala, India. History The channel has been on air sin .... He has also acted in a few supporting roles in various Malayalam films. Personal life He is married and has two daughters. Awards * 2000: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award for Best Actor - Uyirthudi * 2003: Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Character - Devamanasam (Short film) * 2009: Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor - Unaru (Short film) * 2011: Kerala State Television Award for Best Comedian - Marimayam Television Filmography As an actor Dialogue * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivaji Guruvayoor
Shivaji Guruvayoor (born 28 May 1961) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He started his film career with the film '' Arabikkatha''. He is known for his negative roles and character roles. Personal life He is married to Lilly and has two sons. Filmography *''All films are in Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ... language unless otherwise noted''. Television career References External links * Shivaji Guruvayoor at MSI Living people Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors People from Guruvayur Actors from Thrissur district Male actors from Thrissur 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors 1960 births {{India-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sona Nair
Sona Nair is an Indian actress working mainly in Malayalam cinema who is also best known for her roles in television soaps. Personal life Sona Nair attended Al-Uthuman Higher Secondary School, Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum, where her mother was a teacher. She received a degree from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. She married Malayalam cinema cameraman Udayan Ambadi in 1996. Career Sona Nair got her first credited role in the 1996 film '' Thooval Kottaram''. She then appeared in '' Katha Nayakan'', '' Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal'', ''Manassinakkare'', ''Passenger'' and more. Awards and nominations In 2004, Sona received the Best Actress Award in the "Kaveri Film Critics Television Awards" for her role in the telefilm ''Rachiyamma'', telecast on Doordarshan. In 2006, she won the Best Supporting Actress award in both Kerala State TV Awards and telefilm category of Sathyan Memorial Awards, for her role in Amrita TV Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kochu Preman
Kalaramathil Shivaraman Premkumar (1 June 1955 – 3 December 2022), better known by his stage name Kochu Preman, was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film industry. He acted in more than 250 films, mainly in supporting and comedy roles, and also appeared in television. Early life and career Kochu Preman was born K. S. Premkumar on 1 June 1955 to Kalaramathil Shivaraman Shasthri and T. S. Kamalam at Peyad in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He has six siblings. Preman had his primary education from Government school, Peyad. He completed college education from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. He has worked in drama troupes such as Kalidasa Kalakendram, Kerala Theaters, and Sanghachethana. In 1996, he debuted in the Malayalam film '' Dilliwala Rajakumaran''. He adapted the stage name Kochu Preman because he believed that the name suits his short stature. Personal life and death Preman married cine-serial actress Girija Preman in 1984. They had a son named P. G. Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anoop Chandran
Anoop Chandran is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Malayalam films. He was a contestant in the reality show '' Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1'' in 2018. Career Mostly appearing in comic roles, he is best known for his roles in ''Classmates'', '' Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam'', and '' Rasathanthram''. Personal life Anoop was born to Ramachandra Panicker & Chandralekha Devi on 19 March 1976. He is a graduate from N.S.S. College, Cherthala. Later he pursued his studies from School of Drama in 2004. He hails from Areeparambu of Cherthala, Alappuzha district, Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile .... Anoop Chandran got engaged with Lakshmi Rajagopal on 6 June 2019. Controversy He was arrested for disrupting a meeting of Youth Congress at his village. Accor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreejith Ravi
Sreejith Ravi (born 19 May 1976) is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Malayalam films and also in Tamil films. He is the son of actor T. G. Ravi. Early life Sreejith is the son of actor and industrialist T. G. Ravi and V. K. Subhadra. He studied in Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School, Thrissur. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka. He also received his PGDBA from ICFAI Business School, Bangalore, and Diploma in Business Finance from ICFAI Hyderabad. Career He started his acting career in 2005 with the film '' Mayookham''. He got a breakthrough after appearing in '' Chanthupottu''. He also acted in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's '' Naalu Pennungal''. He portrayed Sivarasan in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination-based '' Mission 90 Days''. He had a substantial role in Chekavar. He debuted in Tamil film industry with ''Vettai''. His roles in Sathyan Anthikad's ''Kadha Thudarunnu'' and ''Orkut Oru Ormak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anandsami
Anand Sami or Anandsami is an Indian film and stage actor who has worked on Tamil and Malayalam films. In films, Anandsami had a career breakthrough with appearances in ''Lens'' (2016) and '' Odu Raja Odu'' (2018). Career In 2001, Anandsami was a part of the Indian Tamil remake of the Hindi television series ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi''. He appeared in ten episodes, and has since noted that being a part of the show prompted to become more professional with his approach to acting. After completing work on the series, Anandsami created a portfolio and attempted to become an actor in Tamil cinema. Finding chances hard to come by, he joined the Chennai-based theatre troupe Koothu-P-Pattarai in 2002, where he performed for eight years, before moving on to work with another group, ''Perch''. Despite making small appearances in films and television during the 2000s, Anandsami was able to establish himself as a prominent theatre actor in the Chennai acting circuit. Anandsami was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |