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Samudhayam
''Samudhayam'' (സമുദായം, English: ''The Community'') is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Ambili. The film stars Madhu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Ashokan Vindhuja Menon and Baiju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Madhu * K. P. A. C. Lalitha * Ashokan * Baiju * Idavela Babu * Maathu * N. F. Varghese * Biju Menon * Vinduja Menon * Mamukkoya * Kalabhavan Mani Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by O. N. V. Kurup Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (known as O. N. V. Kurup; 27 May 1931 – 13 February 2016) was a Malayalam poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who won the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India for the year 2007. He received ... and P. Bhaskaran. References External links * 1995 films 1990s Malayalam-language films {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambili (director)
Ambili is a film director, art director, photographer and painting artist from the state of Kerala, India. His notable films are ''Veena poovu'', ''Ashtapadi'', ''Maunaragam'', '' Swantham Sarika'', Chamante Kabani and '' Samudhayam''. He lives in Ernakulam. Early life Ambili was born and brought up in ‘ Chentrappinni’ a coastal village in Thrissur, Kerala, South India. Career Ambili - the film director who has introduced a new visual culture in the Malayalam Cine world through his films. His rise to the stature of a director has been a steady one. From a still photographer, art director, make-up artist and designer, he rose to the height of a film director. He was, moreover, a born painter who knew the soul of colours and who had contributed much to this development. It was in the early years of 1960 that the classic cinema “ Chemmeen” was released. The shooting of the film was mainly in Nattika beach and its surroundings and was a wonder and excitement to the lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashokan (actor)
Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with '' Peruvazhiyambalam'' that won the 1979 National film award for best feature film. He is best known for his roles in '' Yavanika'' (1982), '' Yuvajanotsavam'' (1986), '' Thoovanathumbikal'' (1987), '' Moonnam Pakkam'' (1988), ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990), ''Amaram'' (1991), '' 2 Harihar Nagar'' (2009) and '' In Ghost House Inn'' (2010). Career He made his debut in 1979 in '' Peruvazhiyambalam'', directed by Padmarajan, where he played a 15-year-old boy who becomes a fugitive after killing a bully. This was followed by roles in Padmarajan's films '' Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil'' (1986), '' Thoovanathumbikal'' (1987) and '' Moonnam Pakkam'' (1988). He had the lead role in '' Anantaram'', a film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Personal life Ashokan was born as the youngest among the four children to (both late) Samudayathil N. P. Unnithan and Azhakath SavithriKunjamma on 23 May 1961 at Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiju Santhosh
Baiju Santhosh Kumar is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He began his acting career in 1981, as a child artist in the film '' Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla''. Since then he has acted in more than 300 films. Acting career He began acting by debuting in Balachandra Menon-directed film '' Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla'' in 1981. He has mostly done character roles and comedy roles. He got a career breakthrough with the film '' Puthan Panam'' directed by Ranjith. His portrayal of Stephen Achayan in ''Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal'' was critically acclaimed. In 2019, he did lead role in Nadirshah's '' Mera Naam Shaji'' along with Asif Ali and Biju Menon. Personal life Baiju Santhosh Kumar hails from Thiruvananthapuram. He is born to Bhaskaran Nair and Thankamma. He married Ranjitha in 1995. The couple has a daughter, R. Aishwarya, a doctor, and a son, Loknath. Currently he resides in Thiruvananthapuram with his family. Controversy In 2024, actor was arrest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramachandra Babu
K. Ramachandra Babu (15 December 1947 – 21 December 2019) was an Indian cinematographer of over 125 films, out of which most are Malayalam films. He also worked for films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Arabic and English languages. He served as the cinematographer for several documentaries and advertisement films as well. He was the founder of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Early life and career Ramachandra Babu was born on 15 December 1947 in Maduranthakam at Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest son of Malayali parents, Kunjan Pillai and Padmini Amma, both from Alappuzha, Kerala. After obtaining his B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree from Loyola College, Madras in 1966, he went on to join the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune to study cinematography. In the Institute, he made friends with Balu Mahendra, John Abraham and K.G. George, who would go on to become noted film directors. He obtained his Diploma in Cinema (Motion Picture Photography) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Malayalam Films Of 1995
The following is a list of Malayalam films released in the year 1995. Dubbed films References * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Malayalam Films Of 1995 1995 1995 1995 was designated as: * United Nations Year for Tolerance * World Year of Peoples' Commemoration of the Victims of the Second World War This was the first year that the Internet was entirely privatized, with the United States government ... Lists of 1995 films by language Mal 1995 in Indian cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idavela Babu
Ammanath Babu Chandran (born 11 August 1963), better known by his stage name Edavela Babu, is an Indian actor who appears in the Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in 1982 with '' Idavela'', from which he got his stage name. Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu has served as general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Currently, he is a part of the Indian National Congress political party. Early life and education Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala. He completed his schooling from Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda. He was graduated in Commerce from the Christ College, Irinjalakuda. He is also a postgraduate in Commerce. Sexual Assault case Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail. Filmography Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maathu
Madhavi, better known by her stage name Maathu, is an Indian actress who was active during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam cinema. She is born to Telugu-speaking parents Venkit and Shantha. She is best known for her role as ''Radha'' in the 1991 Malayalam movie ''Amaram'', alongside Mammootty. Personal life Maathu was married to Dr. Jacob and later divorced. They have a son, Luke, and a daughter, Jaime. She converted from Hinduism to Christianity and adopted the name Meena. In 2018, the actress who had immigrated to the United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ... married Malaysian native, Anbalagan George. In an Interview in 2019, she spoke about a coming back after 19 years to film industry. Filmography Advertisement * Hawalker Hawai Chappal Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamukkoya
Mamukkoya (5 July 1946 – 26 April 2023) was an Indian actor known for his work predominately in Malayalam cinema. He mostly appeared in comedic roles. His unique usage of Kozhikode dialect and style marked his presence in the industry. In a career spanning over four decades, Mamukkoya acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and was the first winner of the State award for best comedian in Malayalam cinema. Early life Mamukkoya was born to Chalikandiyil Muhammed and Imbachi Ayisha on 5 July 1946 in Kozhikode, Kerala. He had an elder brother Koyakutty. He had his primary education from MM High School, Calicut. Mamukkoya began working at a timber yard in Kallayi after completing his education at Pallikandi Elementary School, Kuttichira Higher Secondary School, and Kozhikode MM School. He participated in theatrical productions when he was in school. Later, he began performing in a number of amateur plays. He would perform in plays at night and work in the timber yard in the morn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhu (actor)
Madhavan Nair Born on (23 September 1933) commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in Malayalam cinema and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films. He was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has acted in more than 400 films. Madhu has also directed 12 films, produced 15 films and at one time owned the Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He was honored with the J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala in 2004, for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam films. He is the president of Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) Kerala Unit. ''Mini'', a children's movie produced by him, bagged the Indira Gandhi National Award for Best Film on Family Welfare, at the 43rd National Film Awards in 1995. He is the inaugural winner of the Filmfare Award for Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Language
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a " Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé), and is also the primary spoken language of Lakshadweep. Malayalam is spoken by 35.6 million people in India. Malayalam is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states; with a significant number of speakers in the Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari, Coimbatore and Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali Diaspora worldwide, especially in the Persian Gulf countries, due to the large populations of Malayali expatriates there. They are a significant population in each city in India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Biju Menon
Biju Menon (born 9 September 1967) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam films, and also has a few Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film credits. He made his debut in the 1994 Malayalam film ''Puthran''. In a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in over 150 films, and has won one National film award for Best Supporting Actor, three Kerala State Film Awards including one best actor, two Filmfare Awards South and nine Asianet Film Awards. He got the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2021 for the film '' Aarkkariyam''. Biju Menon's popular characters were in films such as '' Mannar Mathai Speaking'' (1995), '' Azhakiya Ravanan'' (1996), '' Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu'' (1997), '' Pathram'' (1999), '' Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu'' (1999), '' Madhuranombarakattu'' (2000), '' Meghamalhar'' (2001), '' Shivam'' (2002), and '' T. D. Dasan Std. VI B'' (2010). He shifted to comedic from serious roles, beginning from 2010 and played several not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
