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Suchitra Murali
Suchitra Murali, commonly known by her stage name Suchitra, is an Indian actress. Debuting in the lead role with the 1990 film ''No.20 Madras Mail'' at the age of 14, she has appeared mostly in Cinema of Kerala, Malayalam films as well as a few films in Tamil. Personal life Suchitra received her primary education from Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum. Career Suchitra, who debuted as a heroine in the film ''No.20 Madras Mail,'' did numerous films in Malayalam in the 90s, mostly with heroes like Mammootty, Mammooty, Mohanlal, Mukesh (actor), Mukesh, Jagadeesh and Siddique (actor), Siddique. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in the 90s, Suchitra was very popular amongst the youth due to her eye-catching physique and her versatility in acting,. By the time she left the industry at the young age of 26 ,she had already acted in 38 movies. She also acted in a handful of Tamil language, Tamil films. The 1991 release ''Gopura Vasalile'', along with Karthik (actor) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Kerala
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] |
Asianet (TV Channel)
Asianet is an Indian Malayalam, Malayalam language Generalist channel, general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily telecasts programs such as serials, Reality television, reality shows and Malayalam films. Asianet HD is the first High Definition channel in Malayalam and was the Star network's first HD channel in a regional language other than Hindi or English. History Founding The channel was founded by Raji Menon in 1993. In late 2006, Menon partially pulled out of Asianet Communications, turning over control to Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Jupiter Entertainment Ventures). Disney Star, Star India bought a 51% stake in Asianet Communications and formed a joint venture with JEV in November 2008. In 2014, Star India took full ownership of Asianet Communications. Star India Acquisitions (2008–2014) Asianet was restructured into four companies in June 2008 (general entertainment, news, radio, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhunnallathu
''Ezhunnallathu'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Harikumar and written by S. Bhasurachandran from a story by Harikumar. It stars Jayaram, Mukesh and Siddique. Plot Josutty is in search of his brother from a pre-marital relationship of his father. Dasappan and Subramanyam join the search whereas Josutty has heart problems and wants someone to look after his mother and wealth. To his despair, he finds he was the son of his father born from pre-marital relationship. He finds himself in love and decides to go to abroad for the surgery. Cast * Jayaram as Josutty * Mukesh as Dasappan * Siddique as Subramaniam * Sithara as Ramani * Sreeja as Asha * Jagathy Sreekumar as Soman Pilla * Innocent * Kaviyoor Ponnamma * Suchitra Murali as Sunanda * Rajan P Dev as Ranger Uncle * Philomina as Ammachy * K. P. A. C. Sunny as Adv. V.B. Menon * Jagannathan as Subramaniam's father * Shivaji as Karunan * Krishnankutty Nair as Njani Vasu Pillai * Indrans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mimics Parade
''Mimics Parade'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Thulasidas and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Kalabhavan Ansar. The film stars Siddique, Jagadish, Sunitha, Suchitra and Alummoodan in the lead roles. The film has two sequels, '' Kasargod Khader Bhai'' (1992) and '' Again Kasargod Khader Bhai'' (2010). Cast * Siddique as Sabu * Jagadish as Unni * Ashokan as Jimmy * Zainuddin as Nissam * Baiju as Manoj * Ansar Kalabhavan as Anwar * Innocent as Fr. Francis Tharakkandam * Mala Aravindan as Mammootty * Sunitha as Sandhya Cherian * Suchitra as Latha * Alummoodan as Kasargod Khader Bhai * Philomina as Thandamma * Shivaji as Frederick Cherian, Sandhya's elder brother * Sadiq as Stephen Cherian, Sandhya's second elder brother * Prathapachandran as Cherian, Sandhya's father * Mohanraj as Hakkim, Khader Bhai's right hand * Thesni Khan as Dance teacher Soundtrack The film's soundtrack contains 2 songs, both composed by Johnson and lyrics by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhimanyu (1991 Film)
''Abhimanyu'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal and Geetha. The plot revolves around the Bombay (now Mumbai) underworld and the transformation of an innocent guy into a crime boss in the city. The movie is loosely based on the life of Bada Rajan. The tagline of the movie is ''Crime Never Pays''. The Fim Got A Certificate from Censorboard.The film was a superhit at the box office. The film is noted for its screenplay, direction and background score. Mohanlal won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Its Tamil dubbed version ''Arasan'' was also a superhit. The movie was later dubbed and released in Hindi as ''Satyaghath - Crime Never Pays''. It was remade in Tamil as '' Thalai Nagaram'' (2006), Telugu as '' Nagaram'' (2008) and in Kannada as ''Devru'' (2009). Art direction was by Thotta Tharani. Plot Harikrishnan is an immigrant in Mumbai, who, like many thousands of immigrant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kshanakkathu
''Kshanakkathu'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam film, directed by TK Rajeev Kumar, starring debutants Niyaz Musaliyar and Athira in the lead roles. The film was a huge box office disaster. Plot Parvathy is a reserved girl who did her schooling from a boarding school in Ooty. On completing her studies in Ooty, she returns to her native town in Kerala to pursue her college studies. Her father is a businessman in Dubai and mother, a socially active lady who is usually away from house. She is not sure what sort of feeling she has for her mother. Vivek and his three friends are also( studying in her college, and they live nearby her house. Vivek fells for her on first sight. They fall in love with each other with the help of his friends and their tuition master. They make sex during the love. While coming to know about this, Parvathy's mother requests help of police officer and warns Vivek to stay away from her. But they continue to chase their dreams. So Parvathy was kept locked in her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuttettan
''Kuttettan'' is a 1990 Malayalam romantic comedy movie, directed by Joshiy and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty, Saritha, Urvashi, Lizy, Maathu, Sukumari, Jagadish, Murali and Jagannatha Varma. Plot Vishnu is a rich businessman, happily married to innocent Seetha. Vishnu is a flirt and always interested in having affairs with multiple partners. However, most of his plans were unsuccessful. He pretends to love Ragini and assures her to marry her. But his intentions are different. He starts having affair with a young and beautiful Revathi. He also gets infatuated by the newly appointed steno Rose Mary at his office. But every time, he fails to reach his target. He is so lascivious and a womanizer who even gets attracted to a teenage girl. The situation gets worsened after he joins team with Thomas Chacko and Nair. Nair introduces Vishnu to a new girl Indhu, who is an orphan. Indu is childlike and innocent and she blindly believes Murali. She went off with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vrutham
''Vrutham'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew for Central Pictures, starring Kamal Haasan, Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Thilakan and Shobana. The film marked the return of Kamal Haasan to Malayalam language films after 1982. Actor Suresh Gopi in the earlier period of his career did a supporting role in this film. The film did moderate business. This movie dubbed into Tamil-language as ''Viratham'' and released on 10 September 1987. Plot ''Vrutham'' is a family oriented revenge film where Balu gets falsely implicated in a murder and his quest for revenge on the wrongdoers. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Balu * Shobana as Nancy, Balu's Love interest (dubbed by Ambili dubbing artist) * Suresh Gopi as Sunny Abraham * Geetha as Radha Menon * Captain Raju as Victor * M. G. Soman as Charlie * Sreenath as James Chacko * Sukumari as Savithri * K.P.A.C. Sunny as Barristor Vinod Menon * Thilakan as Chackochan * Janard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swarna Gopuram
''Swarna Gopuram'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Ayyappan Nair and produced by S. Parameswaran. The film stars Sukumari, Ratheesh, V. D. Rajappan and Ajayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast *Sukumari as Johnny's mother *Ratheesh as Dr. Johny * V. D. Rajappan as Mathappan *Ajayan as Sreekanth *Abhin as Siddarthan * Jyothi as Mercy * P. K. Abraham as Siddharthan's father *Suchitra (old) as Mariya *Vandana as Renu *Jagannatha Varma as Mercy's father *Anandavally as Mercy's stepmother * Anuradha as Dancer Soundtrack The music was composed by Johnson and the lyrics were written by Dr K. Narayanankutty, S. L. Puram Anandakrishnan, Bichu Thirumala Bhaskaran Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Bichu Thirumala (13 February 1942 – 26 November 2021), was an Indian lyricist and poet. He is known for creating the style of arranging beautiful words in Malayalam film songs. In Malayalam cinem ... and Bharanikkavu Sivakumar. Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 22 Languages with official status in India, scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a "Classical Languages of India, Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé, 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 district, Kanyakumari, Coimbatore district, Coimbatore and Nilgiris district, Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali diaspora, Malayali Diaspora wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oothikachiya Ponnu
''Oothikachiya Ponnu'' () is 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. K. Joseph and written by V. K. Pavithran. The film reunited Mohanlal, Shanker and Poornima Jayaram after ''Manjil Virinja Pookkal'' (1980); it also features Mammootty. Plot A poor young woman must succeed in her dream as a saleswoman. Cast * Poornima Jayaram as Sukumari * Shankar as Vishwanathan *Mohanlal as Nandan * K. P. Ummer as Mathachan *Mammootty as Thoman Kutty *Santhakumari as Sukumari's mother *Sreenath as Dr. Samuel *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Sukumari's father * Roja Ramani as Shalini * Jagathi Sreekumar as Vasu *Indrapani *Master Kumar *Suchitra Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan with lyrics by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' (1 .... Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angadi (film)
''Angadi'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by P. V, Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Jayan as Babu in the lead role along with Sukumaran, Seema, Jose and Sankaradi, in supporting roles. The film revolves around the rivalry between a laborer, Babu and Beeran ( Balan K. Nair), an evil businessman. The music was composed by Shyam, with the cinematography done jointly by Chandramohan and C. E. Babu. ''Angadi'' was one of the major successes of the year 1980, running for 125 days in theatres. The film broke the box office record of Jayan's '' Sarapancharam'' (1979) and emerged the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year. The film was a milestone in the Malayalam film industry, achieving cult status in Kerala. The film was instrumental in establishing Jayan's macho hero image. Cast *Jayan as Babu *Sukumaran as Gopi * Seema as Sindhu * Jose as Haneefa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
