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Sasidharan Arattuvazhi
Sasidharan Arattuvazhi (25 August 1955 21 January 2001) was an Indian playwright and screenwriter. Within a career spanning more than two decades, he wrote 20 screenplays and 12 plays. Biography Sasi was born at Arattuvazhi in Alappuzha district as the son of Arjunan Pillai. He liked writing plays while still only in school. His first professional stage play was ''Kolayaali'' (''The Murderer''). Later, when Sasi was studying at Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, the craze for writing plays besieged him again. He wrote plays and sent them to All India Radio. Sasi shifted home base to Thiruvananthapuram, where he worked first as a journalist with magazines such as ''Kudumbakatha'' and ''Kuttikatha''. He then set up his own advertising agency, Primary Colours. He wrote some of his notable stage plays during this time. Inspired by various screenplays of M. T. Vasudevan Nair, he developed a keen interest in writing screenplays for films. He made his film debut with Kaladharan’ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaliveedu
''Kaliveedu'' is a 1996 Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Jagadish, Sunitha and Vani Viswanath in lead roles. The film explores the marital relationship of Mahesh (Jayaram) and Mridula (Manju Warrier) and their lives following their divorce. Plot The film begins with Mahesh who is an architect/interior designer by profession in a reputed company. Ulahannan is a site supervisor in the same company. Ulahannan, Dr. Gonzales and Mahesh are good friends. Yamini is a modern girl from USA who wishes to settle down in Kerala and approaches Mahesh for designing her house. Upon her father's insistence Yamini wishes to marry Mahesh but is surprised to know that Mahesh is already married to a dancer named Mridula. Mahesh reveals that he was very disciplined due to his upbringing in a military family . Mahesh used to regularly exercise, wake up early, read newspapers and keep his house/clothes clean. Mahesh wanted a wife who is discip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vardhakyapuranam
''Vardhakya Puranam'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Rajasenan and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardhanan and Kanaka. The film featured songs composed by Kannur Rajan and film score by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot The film follows the adventures of three retirees. Mahendran Thambi, Ommanakuttan Pillai, and Cherian Thomas. Thambi comes up with the plan of starting a theatre troupe. Cast *Manoj K. Jayan as Jayamohan Thampi *Narendra Prasad as Mahendran Thampi *Jagathy Sreekumar as Omanakuttan Pillai * Janardhanan as Cherian Thomas * Kanaka as Rajani *Kanakalatha as Sumithra Omanakuttan *Meena as Susanna Cherian * Usha as Mollykutty *Kaveri as Sathi *Prem Kumar as Parimalan - Jayan's Friend *Philomina as Odanavattom Omana *Sudheesh as Satheesh * Abi as Santhosh *Aneesha as Thara *T. R. Omana as Mahendran Thampi's Mother *Adoor Bhavani as Thara's Grandmother *Bharath Gopi as Rajani's F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
''Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi from a story by Urvashi, who also produced the film. Starring Urvashi, Manoj K. Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Vinaya Prasad, Janardhanan, Ratheesh and Sai Kumar. The story revolves around paying guests in a female-only homestay who identify themselves as misandrists. The film was a commercial success at the box office. It was remade in Telugu as ''Adalla Majaka'' in the next year. Plot The story revolves around a paying guest home run by Chinthamani Ammal who is a determined misandrist due to a failed love affair. Only misandrists are allowed as paying guests. Ponnamma, one of the paying guests, hates men because of her parents being partial to her twin brother Ponnappan. Another guest, Nancy, is a lawyer and is engaged on a post divorce custody battle for the child with her ex-husband Tony Vargh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varam (film)
''Varam'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Haridas and produced by Hamsa Muhammed. The film stars Mukesh, Mohini, Sukumari and Thilakan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ouseppachan. Cast *Mukesh as Eby Perera *Mohini as Neelima * Sukumari as Neelima's Aunt *Thilakan as Dr. Uncle *A. C. Zainuddin as Peter Fernadez *Ganesh Kumar as Daniel Dizuza *Janardanan as Gangadhara Menon (Neelima's Father) *Mamukkoya as patient *Beena Antony as Leena (Neelima's Friend) Soundtrack The music was composed by Ouseppachan and the lyrics were written by Gireesh Puthenchery Girish Puthenchery (1961–2010) was a noted Malayalam Lyricist, Poet, Scriptwriter and Screenwriter. He was always referred to as the aristocratic lyricist of Malayalam who had a distinctive writing style of his own. He also served as the direc .... References 1993 films 1990s Malayalam-language films Films scored by Ouseppachan {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman
''Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman'' ( ml, അവിട്ടം തിരുനാള് ആരോഗ്യ ശ്രീമാന് ) is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Viji Thampi. Plot Avittam Thirunal Achutha Kuruppu (Jagathy Sreekumar) was a commander of the Maharaja's army of the Princely State of Travancore. Now as an elderly man he stays with his different children and extended family. His presence in this families is not well-taken. His nosy nature and gluttony irritates his family. His family members try to avoid him, not wanting to take care of the irksome elderly man. Prabhakaran, his brother's son sees this and isn't able to agree with the families lack of love. He makes up a story that Achutha Kuruppu owns somewhat fifty-acre rubber estate from the Royal family. As the news arrives, the family's attitudes reverse's and all the fun begins. Cast * Jagathy Sreekumar as Avittam Thirunal Achutha Kuruppu a.k.a. Valiya Padathalavan * Balachandra Menon as Prabhak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simhavalan Menon
''Simhavalan Menon'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. The film stars Madhu, Jagadish, Urvashi and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles.It is a remake of the 1979 Hindi film ''Gol Maal'', of which some scenes were used in a previous Malayalam film ''Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi'' (1986), directed by Priyadarsan, starring Mukesh and Prem Nazir in the corresponding roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot Hariprasad, a young rock musician, is forced by his uncle to attend an interview at the firm owned by Simhavalan Menon as he feared that Hariprasad would waste his life on music and lacked purpose in life. His uncle gives him some pointers on how to impress Menon. He tells Hariprasad that Menon is a strict person, who upheld Gandhian values, likes Classical music and above all forced everyone in the office to speak in Malayalam without the use of any English words. Hariprasad goes to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kudumbakodathi
''Kudumbakodathi'' () is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Viji Thampy and produced by V. S. Suresh. The film stars Innocent, Dileep, Ashokan and Kalpana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot N.D. Raman Nair a.k.a. NDR ( Innocent) is a businessman who tries to control and protect his sons, Ramanan ( Ashokan) and Rameshan ( Dileep), who marry Pournami and Panchami, respectively. Then many problems occur in the house. Raman Nair decides to solve the issue by remarrying Guntur Parvathi ( Kalpana). How things turn after that forms the story. Cast * Innocent as N. D. Raman Nair a.k.a. NDR * Dileep as Rameshan Nair, younger son of NDR * Ashokan as Ramanan Nair, elder son of NDR * Kalpana as Guntoor Parvathy *Rudra as Pournami Nair, Ramanan's wife *Mohini as Panchami Panicker, Rameshan's wife * Harishree Ashokan as Sarathy Kumaran, NDR's driver * Indrans as Adv.Punjapadam Pushpangathan *Jagathy Sreekumar as Paramanandan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilukil Pambaram
''Kilukil Pambaram'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Thulasidas and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi. The film stars Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalyani, Vani Viswanath and Madhupal. The film had musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Synopsis Anadapadmanabhan is hired by the government as the caretaker of the palace and assets because the legal heirs are murdered and there is a dispute regarding the tenure. He must fight to make sure that the property is safe. Cast *Jayaram as Advocate Ananthapadmanabhan *Jagathy Sreekumar as Urumis *Kalyani as Rohini *Vani Viswanath as Sugandhi *Madhupal as Chithrapuram Mohana Varma *Rajan P. Dev as Meledethu Narayana Kuruppu * Paravoor Ramachandran as Mahadeva Varma *Shivaji as Nandana Varma *Indrans as Sakshi Sadananthan *Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Ramunni Nair *Kanakalatha as Sugandhi's mother *Kumarakom Raghunath as Advocate Sankara Narayanan *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (16 Oct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum
''Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum'' is a 1998 Malayalam comedy film directed by Satheesh Manarkat and Shaji. It stars Jagadeesh, Vijayaraghavan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Kalabhavan Mani, Sai Kumar, Rajan P. Dev, Indrans , Thejas Ramakrishnan Cast * Jagadeesh as Divakaran * Vijayaraghavan as Sub Inspector Jayashankar * Anju Aravind as Sunitha Divakaran * Jagathy Sreekumar as Ithikkara Thanku * Kalpana as Thanki * Kalabhavan Mani as Palacharakku Chandy * Sai Kumar as MLA Jose Parakkan * Rajan P. Dev as Chathanadan * Indrans as Advocate Luckose * Mamukkoya as Head Constable Peeru Muhammed * Bobby Kottarakkara as Police Constable Kuruvilla * V.D. Rajappan as Gold Gopalan * Tony as Advocate * Chali Pala as Udumbu Vasu *Usha T.T. as Sunanda *Poornima Anand as Raji Jayashanker *Omana Ouseph as Jayashankar's mother *Thrissur Elsy as Chandy's mother * KPAC Premachandran *Mani C. Kappan Mani C. Kappan (born 1956) is an Indian politician, film producer, film director a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |