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Pradeep Kottayam
Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' gave him a breakthrough after a dialogue received public attention. Career Pradeep Kottayam started his acting career in 2001 with the film '' Ee Naadu Innale Vare'', directed by I. V. Sasi. In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist, appearing in mainly non speaking roles and uncredited roles. He has appeared in many movies including '' Rajamanikyam'' and '' 2 Harihar Nagar'' as a bystander in crowd scenes or a non-speaking role. He got a breakthrough in Gautham Vasudev Menon's hit film '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'', he had the role of the uncle of heroine Trisha, which was well noticed. His dialogue in the movie "karimeen undu...fish undu...mutton undu..." () became famous in the indust ...
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Kottayam
Kottayam () is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of 489,615 people, and a population density of . The total Kottayam Metropolitan area (the combined area of Kottayam municipality and its adjacent suburbs) has a population of 802,419 people, and a population density of . Kottayam is also referred to as "the City of Letters" as many of the first Malayalam daily newspapers, such as ''Deepika (newspaper), Deepika,'' ''Malayala Manorama,'' and ''Mangalam Publications, Mangalam,'' were started and are headquartered in Kottayam, as are a number of publishing houses. Etymology The royal palace of the Thekkumkur ruler was protected by a fort called ''Thaliyilkotta''. It is believed that the name ''Kottayam'' is derived from a combination of the Malayalam words ''kotta'' which means fort (''Thaliyi ...
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Amar Akbar Anthony (2015 Film)
''Amar Akbar Anthony'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Nadirshah and written by Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya and Indrajith Sukumaran in titular roles, alongside an ensemble cast including Namitha Pramod, Siddique, Saju Navodaya, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Meenakshi Anoop, Srindha, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sasi Kalinga, Shafeeq Rahman, Abu Salim, Bindu Panicker, Kottayam Pradeep, V.K Sreeraman and Asif Ali. The music is composed by Nadirshah, while the background music is given by Bijibal. It was released on 16 October 2015. The production of ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' was completed in 65 days. It became a major blockbuster at the box office. Its soundtrack was released by the Sony Music India. Plot The plot revolves around three bachelor friends Amar, Akbar and Anthony who live in the same colony in Kochi. Their struggle to live a luxurious life and to visit Thailand is constantly met with issues. The ...
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My Big Father
''My Big Father'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mahesh P. Sreenivasan. The film stars Guinness Pakru, Jayaram and Kanika. It was released in December 2009. The film was produced by P. A. Sebastian and was distributed by Casino pictures. ''My Big Father'' is about a father and son, where the father is a dwarf. The role of the father is played by the two feet tall Guinness Pakru. Jayaram plays the role of the son. The film sets a big release over 110 screens in Kerala. The film was a boxoffice success. Plot summary Kunjumon lands up in Kochi with an infant in hand. He approaches a teashop owner Thomas Kutty, with a recommendation letter, who says there is no scope for him there as the shop is on the verge of closing down. By the time the credits end, the business has turned around and the infant has grown up. The infant grows up to be Alby. Kunjumon is now the owner of a successful catering firm, managed by his former manager Thomaskutty. Both the trio ar ...
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Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
''Ee Pattanathil Bhootham'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy film directed by Johnny Antony. It stars Mammootty in dual role with Kavya Madhavan, Innocent, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar, Nikitha rajesh and Janardhanan in supporting roles. The film is not based on the 1967 film '' Pattanathil Bhootham''. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as ''Hamara Dost Bhoot Uncle''. Plot The film opens with a 'Mantravaadi' telling an evil magician, Sathyatheerdhan, to obey his commands to make money by asking a friendly ghost to commit crimes. Meanwhile, a group of kids and their benefactors are held hostage in a circus camp by the baddies who have taken over the show. Ancy comes back from London to take charge of Jumbo circus which was founded by her father, Philipose, who is found murdered. Upon reaching there, she is told that her father was killed by a bike jumper named Jimmy. In fact, Jimmy, his foster father Krishnan, Sishu Palan, and a gang of street child ...
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Lollipop (2008 Film)
''LolliPop'' is a 2008 Indian romantic action film directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya and Roma. The film was wide released on 21 December 2008 before Christmas Eve. Plot ''This is the plot of original version not the cut version.'' The story commences with Panchi, a pickpocket narrating his story to Karunan, a writer. Panchi meets Franco who influenced his life and changed him to be better person. Franco is a young man who runs an automobile workshop by the beach. His sister Jenny is a college student and they share a close bond. Franco's friend Dr. Eby likes Jenny. Jenny has an enemy in college, Rose. Rose and Jenny argue with each other every time they meet. Unknown to Jenny, Franco and Rose are in love, and they are hoping that one day Jenny will come to like Rose. At this point, Pranchi enters the story. Pranchi tries to pickpocket Franco and is caught red-handed. They both reach the police st ...
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4 The People
''4 the People'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language vigilante thriller film directed by Jayaraj and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram from a story by Jayaraj. The film stars Arun Cherukavil, Bharath (in his Malayalam debut), Arjun Bose, and Padma Kumar in the lead roles, with Narain in a supporting role. The plot follows four engineering students who lead a double life as members of a vigilante group called "4 the People," targeting corrupt public officials. The film's soundtrack became a trendsetter in Malayalam cinema, pioneering a new style of composition. ''4 the People'' was both a critical and commercial success, achieving cult status. It was partially reshot in Tamil & titled as ''4 Students'' and remade in Telugu as '' Yuvasena'' (2004), with Jayaraj directing and Bharath reprising his role. The film spawned two sequels, ''By the People'' (2005) and '' Of the People'' (2008). Plot Aravind ( Arun), Vivek ( Bharath), Eshwar (Arjun Bose) and Shafeek (Padma Kumar) are four ...
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Mampazhakkalam
''Mambazhakkalam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Joshiy, written by T. A. Shahid and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal and Shobana, alongside a large supporting cast. The film features original songs composed by M. Jayachandran and background score by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot Following his father's tragic suicide, Puramanayil Chandran was forced leave for Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, second-most popu ... at the young age of 22, to amortise all his father's debts. The film commences with his mother, Lakshmi, faking an illness to persuade Chandran to come back to India to get him married. Chandran, the eldest son of his family, takes care of his big family including his mother, uncle, aunt, his elder sister and brothers, and the ...
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Kanninum Kannadikkum
''Kanninum Kannadikkum'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Sunderdas and starring Kalabhavan Mani and Monica. Cast *Kalabhavan Mani as Praav / Maniyan * Monica as Abhirami * Siddique as Harikrishnan *Sona Nair as Radha *Jagathy Sreekumar as Pushkaran *Janardanan as Narayanan *Bala Singh as Varadaraja Mallar *Sudheesh as Murugan *Rajasenan in Guest Appearance *Prabhu as himself in Guest Appearance *Sukanya in Guest Appearance *Bindu Panicker as Saudamini *Indrans as MA Chendamangalam *Seema G. Nair as Pushkaran's wife * KTS Padannayil as Mooppan *Bhavani as Abhirami's mother *Spadikam George as himself *Ponnamma Babu as herself * Irshad as Abhirami's husband *Anu Joseph as Chembarathy *Geetha Salam as Jyolsyar *Vishnu Unnikrishnan *Pradeep Kottayam Soundtrack Music: M. Jayachandran, Lyrics: S. Ramesan Nair * "Kaithozhaam" – K. S. Chitra * "Maarikolunthe Manakkanathenth" – Kalabhavan Mani * "Nilaakkili" – Ramesh Murali * "Pachakkilipadu" – K. K ...
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Chakram (2003 Film)
''Chakram'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Meera Jasmine, Binoy, Vijeesh, and Chandra Laxman, who acted alongside Prithviraj in '' Stop Violence'' (2002). Premise Chandrahasan, a truck driver, falls in love with Indrani and marries her. His life takes an unexpected turn when his best friend Giri kidnaps Indrani and he sets out to rescue her. Cast * Prithviraj Sukumaran as Chandrahasan * Meera Jasmine as Indrani * Vijeesh Parthasarathi as Premkumar * Binoy as Giri * Aniyappan as Manoharan * Machan Varghese as Maniyannan * Chandra Lakshman as Madhuri * Meghanadhan as Gopalan * Baburaj as Sudhakaran * Manju Pathrose as Deepa * Santhosh Keezhattoor as Satheeshan * Geetha Nair as Chandrahasan's mother * Ambika Mohan as Madhuri's mother * Priyanka as Kusumam, Maniyan's wife * Shaju *Kalabhavan Shajohn as Truck Driver ;Deleted Scenes Actors * Mohanlal as Chandrahaasan (first) t ...
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Kalyanaraman (2002 Film)
''Kalyanaraman'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, starring Dileep, Navya Nair and Kunchacko Boban. The plot follows Ramankutty and family who runs a catering service and the events that follows after they take the work of Ambattu Thampi's daughter's wedding. The music was composed by Berny-Ignatius. The film was a blockbuster and developed a cult fan following, especially the character Ponjikkara played by Innocent. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Kalyana Ramudu'' (2003). Plot The film starts in a temple which is frequently visited by young couples. One day, a group of friends notices an old man visiting the temple and ask him why he is visiting at such an old age. The man, named Ramankutty, narrates his story A young Ramankutty is an event organizer. He meets Gauri while doing the preparations for the wedding of her sister Radhika, both daughters of a family friend Ambattu Madhavan Thamp ...
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Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in Mohanlal filmography, more than 400 films. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest Orders, decorations, and medals of India, civilian honours, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army (India), Territorial Army. Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''T ...
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Aaraattu (2022 Film)
''Aaraattu'' (; ) also marketed as ''Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu'' (), is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film co-produced and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and written by Udaykrishna. The film stars Mohanlal with Shraddha Srinath, Ramachandra Raju, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Saikumar, and Nedumudi Venu in supporting roles. Rahul Raj composed the film's original songs and background score. The film was released on 18 February 2022, where it received mostly mixed reviews from both audience and critics by criticizing the direction and poor storyline leading to its as an underperformer in box office, people later called this film one of Mohanlal's career disastrous performance . Plot In Muthalakotta, a village in Palakkad, people are financially recovering from the 2018 floods through gaining self-sufficiency via numerous farming ventures. Four youngsters and an elderly person arrive at the village during the flood and help them. Following the flood, the group ...
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