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Shamdat
Shamdat Sainudeen is an Indian cinematographer from Kerala, India. He has shot many films in Malayalam and Telugu including ''The Tiger'', ''Kerala Cafe'', ''Prasthanam'', ''Marykkundoru Kunjaadu'', ''Uttama Villain'', ''Uppena'', and ''Virupaksha''. His directorial debut ''Street Lights A street light, light pole, lamp pole, lamppost, streetlamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or path. Similar lights may be found on a railway platform. When urban electric power distribution b ...'' released on 26 January 2018. Filmography References External links * {{Authority control Living people Malayalam film cinematographers 21st-century Indian photographers Cinematographers from Kerala Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Street Lights (film)
''Street Lights'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by cinematographer Shamdat in his directorial debut. The film is produced by Mammootty under his banner Playhouse Motion Pictures and starring himself alongside a different supporting cast in each language. The film features Soubin Shahir, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Hareesh Perumanna, and Lijomol Jose, who play pivotal roles in Malayalam. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil with Prithvi Rajan, Pandi, Pandiarajan, and Sreeram playing pivotal roles. The principal photography began on 24 March 2017 and was conducted in Kochi, Pollachi, and Chennai. The Malayalam version was released on 26 January 2018 while the Tamil version remains unreleased. Plot This film begins with a chase scene where two security guards are chasing two thieves wearing masks, catching up to them only to be beaten down by a third thief. They return to their hideout to reveal that they were unable to crack the safe but were a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Virupaksha (film)
''Virupaksha'' is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language horror thriller film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, who co-wrote the script with Sukumar. Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad and Sukumar under their respective banners, the film stars Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon alongside Rajeev Kanakala, Sunil, Brahmaji, Ajay, and Ravi Krishna in supporting roles. The film follows Surya as he visits his ancestral village, Rudravanam, where a series of unexplained deaths uncovers a deadly curse tied to dark rituals, pushing him to solve the mystery before the village faces doom. Karthik Varma was inspired to create ''Virupaksha'' after reading about a Gujarati woman accused of black magic. Initially, he struggled to secure producers for the film. In 2018, Sukumar joined the project, refining the script and helping bring in producer B. V. S. N. Prasad and actor Sai Dharam Tej. Filming took place in Araku and Paderu, with sets built in Hyderabad. Production was briefly halted when Sai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Uttama Villain
() is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Ramesh Aravind and written by Kamal Haasan, who co-produced the film with Chandrahasan under Raaj Kamal Films International and N. Lingusamy and N. Subash Chandrabose under Thirrupathi Brothers. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Hassan, K. Viswanath, K. Balachander (in his posthumous film), Jayaram, Andrea Jeremiah, Pooja Kumar, Nassar, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Urvashi in prominent roles. In the film, a leading superstar, who is affected by a brain tumour and having a short time to live, approaches his mentor to direct his final film—a folklore-ish comedy about a man who keeps cheating death and his role in saving a kingdom—while also trying to sort out his personal relationship with his estranged son and illegitimate daughter. The film was officially announced in March 2014 with principal photography being commenced the same month and concluded by that August; filming took place in Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Uppena
''Uppena'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutant Buchi Babu Sana. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, it stars debutants Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty alongside Vijay Sethupathi in a prominent role. Set in Kakinada, the plot follows fisherman Aasi, who falls in love with Bebamma. Her father Raayanam is an influential zamindar, who fiercely protects his daughter to safeguard his family's honour. After a launch ceremony in January 2019, the makers commenced the principal shoot in May 2019, with film being shot in Kakinada, Hyderabad, Puri, Kolkata and Gangtok and wrapped up in January 2020. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with cinematography and editing by Shamdat and Naveen Nooli respectively. The film was originally slated to release on 2 April 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film is released theatrically on 12 February 2021 and was major commercially successfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Artist (film)
''Artist'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. An adaptation of '' Dreams in Prussian Blue'', a paperback novel by Paritosh Uttam, it tells the story of two fine arts students, driven by individual ambitions, who decide to live together. The film traces the course of their relationship and progression as artists. The film features Fahadh Faasil as Michael and Ann Augustine as Gayathri. The supporting cast includes Sreeram Ramachandran (of the sitcom ''Chumma'' on Amrita TV), Sidhartha Siva, Srinda Ashab ('' Annayum Rasoolum''-fame), Krishnachandran, and Vanitha along with a host of newcomers. The film was produced by M. Mani under his banner, Sunitha Productions. The music was composed by Bijibal and the editing was done by Vinod Sukumaran. The film won three major awards at the Kerala State Film Awards: Best Director, Best Actress (Ann Augustine), and Best Actor (Fahadh Faasil). Plot ''Artist'' traces the journey of two art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Kerala Cafe
''Kerala Cafe'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film consisting of ten short film segments, directed by Ranjith, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, Shaji Kailas, Uday Ananthan, Anjali Menon, B. Unnikrishnan, Shyamaprasad, Anwar Rasheed, Revathy, and Lal Jose. The film stars an ensemble cast of all segments Dileep, Fahadh Faasil, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suresh Gopi and Mammootty in the lead roles with Jayasurya, Rahman, Navya Nair, Jyothirmayi, Rima Kallingal, Nithya Menen, Sona Nair, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sreenivasan, Anoop Menon, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Salim Kumar. In supporting roles List of short films Plots ''Nostalgia'' (First segment) ''Nostalgia'' that is loosely based on Venugopal's poem ''Naatuvazhikal'' is the first film that unfolds. Johnykutty is employed in the Middle East, who claims to friends to long to return to Kerala some day. On a vacation back to India though, he despises the government and the potholes on the road, the burea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Avakai Biryani
''Avakai Biryani'' () is a 2008 Telugu-language film written and directed by Anish Kuruvilla. Filmed in Telugu, it revolves around Akbar Kalam, a Muslim auto rickshaw-driver and Lakshmi Jandhyala, a traditional Hindu woman with a romantic backdrop. The film stars debutants Kamal Kamaraju and Bindu Madhavi as the lead pair. Plot Avakai Biryani (Pickeled Biryani) is a coming of age story of two individuals from two completely different backgrounds and cultural upbringing. The only similarity between them is the fact that they both belong to the same picturesque, historic town of Devarakonda, about 100 km from Hyderabad. Akbar, an orphan Muslim is an auto driver, whose days are all about lugging passengers from one town to another on the highway. But driving an auto is not all he wants to do. He wants more in life. His goal is to pass his final year B.com examinations, something he has failed to do now three times in a row. Lakshmi, a traditional Brahmin girl, resettled with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Kavya's Diary
''Kavya's Diary'' () is a Telugu film was released in 2009. Directed by V.K.Prakash, the film stars Manjula Ghattamaneni, Charmy Kaur, Shashank, Indrajith, Satyam Rajesh and Leena. The film was made with a small budget of Rs. 4 Crores. The movie is heavily inspired by the 1992 Hollywood thriller '' The Hand That Rocks the Cradle''. Plot Raj (Indrajeet) and Pooja (Manjula Swaroop) are a married couple who move into a new house with their children. Desperate for a nanny to take care of their children, they hire Kavya who is unemployed, after she saves Pooja's life. Kavya grows close to the family and they come to consider her part of the family. However, as the movie progresses, it is revealed that Kavya was the wife of Kiran; a gynecologist who committed suicide after Pooja accused him of sexually assaulting her. Other patients supported this claim and he eventually committed suicide. In an attempt to save him, Kavya accidentally miscarries. She eventually tries to destroy the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Duplicate (2009 Film)
''Duplicate'' is a 2009 Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Shibu Prabhakar and produced by Sajai Sebastian and Joji K. John under the banner of Zion International Film Factory with Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead role. This is Suraj's first movie as a hero and he plays a double role in the movie. The film received mixed to negative reviews but highly positive reception from the public mainly due to the comedy and performance of the lead actors. Premise Shivan Kutty is a jobless village lad, who finds it difficult to pay back his increasing debts. He is in love with his cousin Meenakshi, though his uncle Keshavan doesn't quite approve her relation with a good for nothing guy. Added to his routine of mayhem are two professional killers Ronnie and Bruno, who runs after him due to a misunderstanding. But life turns to colourful patches when Sivan Kutty gets mistaken as Jeevan, a look alike wealthy businessman, following a car accident. Sivan Kutty is taken into the wealt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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I G Inspector General
''IG – Inspector General'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan. The film stars Suresh Gopi in the title lead role, with Govind Padmasoorya, Nandini and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles. Plot In Kerala, IG Durga Prasad is the head of Traffic Police, who takes into custody a gang of criminals involved in hawala transactions. The CM Ramachandran calls a meeting to ascertain the source of the money. Actually, the money is intended for terrorist activities. Knowing the serious situation, Ramachandran orders to form the ATS squad, where Durga is made as the chief of the squad. DGP Varghese and DGP Intelligence Yoonus provide complete necessary support to him. Once a week, he has to report the developments to Ramachandran. It is at this time when an allegation comes out that Durga is harassing some people who are suspected to be encouraging the terrorists. Scaria Zachariah, a business tycoon, is the master behi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Ayal Njanalla
''Ayal Njanalla'' (English: ''He is not me'') is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by actor Vineeth Kumar, making his debut based on the story by director Ranjith. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Mrudula Murali, Divya Pillai and Akshat Singh in prominent roles. The film opened to mixed reviews and average performance at the box office. The film was produced by Sundar Menon, Sun Ads and Film Productions, and was the first production venture from the house. Plot This film revolves around a youth named Prakashan, who moved to Gujarat 15 years ago. He works as an assistant to his uncle who runs a decrepit tire shop at Kutch. Having moved to Gujarat years back, he nurtures a dream of marrying Esha and of paying off his uncle's debts. Hoping to sell off his ancestral property in Kerala, Prakashan heads to Bangalore to meet an old school mate Arun, where he is mistaken for the celebrity Fahadh Faasil (played by himself). Cast * Fahadh Faasil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Smart City (film)
''Smart City'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language action film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Murali, Jayasurya, Gopika, Lakshmi Gopalaswami, Sanjay Mitra, Manoj K. Jayan and Siddique. This is the debut movie of Unnikrishnan as a director. Plot A 10-year-old orphan raises his hand against a police officer who commits an act of injustice. Impressed, Sekharan, the godfather-like gang leader who cares for the poor, gives him shelter. The boy grows up to be Sekharan's most trusted associate, Madhavan. Sekharan's daughter Sarada is married to Sarath Chandran, a town planning officer. A real-estate group, Kottooran Group, in collusion with finance minister Reghuram, wants to forcibly evict over 6,000 families from the land for a Smart-City-type industrial project. Sekharan is able to foil the plans of the Kottoorans with the help of the Chief Minister. Thus begins the feud between the Kottoorans and Sekharan. The real brain behind the Kottoorans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |