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Vijayakumari
Vijayakumari is an Indian stage, television and film actress. She was a stage actress at Kerala People's Arts Club and Kalidasa Kalakendra. She is the winner of the Kerala State award for best stage actress. She received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1976 and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 2005. Currently she is the Secretary of Kalidasa Kalakendra. Early and personal life Vijayakumari was born to Paramu Panicker and Bhargaviyamma at Kollam. Her father was a boat captain and her mother was a cashew nut worker in a cashew factory at Kollam. Her father died when she was very young. She has a younger sister. She had her primary education from Cantonment School, Kollam. She is married to O. Madhavan. They have three children, Mukesh, Sandhya Rajendran, (both are actors) and Jayasree Syamlal. Sandhya's husband, E. A. Rajendran is also a film actor. Filmography * ''Ayisha'' (1964) .... Suhra * ''Kochumon'' (1965) .... Gracy * ''Kaattupookkal'' (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormakalil
''Ormakalil'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language family thriller film written, produced and directed by M. Vishwa Pratap. It stars Shankar as DIG and Deepa Kartha in the main roles supported by Shaju Sreedhar, Poojitha Menon, Nasser Latif and Vijayakumari. Joy Maxwell composed Music and cinematography by Nithin K Raj. Plot Whoever we are, whatever we are, life has its own journey. We all have to travel along with that. That is the journey of life. A mother's love and affection for her children are endless and it cannot be measured. It is an endless regard. A mother has more affection than anybody else for her children. It's all about a mother's passion. The story travels parallelly on both tracks (i.e.) the journey of life and a mother's passion. A complete family story, scene by scene - suspense, sentiments and philosophies - highly built up. The plot of the movie 'Ormakalil' - a mother's passion revolves around surviving life situations. The shooting took place in the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukesh (actor)
Mukesh Madhavan (born Mukesh Babu; 5 March 1957), known Mononymous person, mononymously as Mukesh, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and politician who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil language, Tamil-language films. In a film career spanning four decades, he has acted in over 275 Malayalam films. He made his onscreen debut in the 1982 film ''Balloon'' in the leading role. His 1996 film ''Kaanaakkinaavu'' premiered at the International Film Festival of India, IFFI and won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He co-produced ''Kadha Parayumbol'' (2007)'','' which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. He also produced the 2012 film ''Thattathin Marayathu,'' which is considered one of the defining films of the New Wave (Malayalam film movement), Malayalam New Wave. He was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thenali
''Thenali'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed and co-written by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika, with Delhi Ganesh, Charle, Ramesh Khanna and Madhan Bob in supporting roles. It revolves around the title character who follows his psychiatrist Kailash on vacation to cure his numerous phobias. When Thenali becomes closer to Kailash's family, Kailash becomes increasingly obsessed with getting rid of him. ''Thenali'', inspired by the 1991 American film ''What About Bob?'', is the first film produced by Ravikumar's company R. K. Celluloids, and the dialogues were written by Crazy Mohan. It was photographed by Priyan and edited by K. Thanikachalam, while the music was composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was shot predominantly in Ooty and Kodaikanal, while some song sequences were shot in New Zealand. ''Thenali'' was released on 26 October 2000 to positive reviews and became a silver jubilee hit. The film won three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Second Class Yathra
''Oru Second Class Yathra'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller drama film, written and directed by Jexson Antony and Rejis Antony in their debut film. Starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, Chemban Vinod Jose,Joju George and Sreejith Ravi in lead roles Plot Police constables Balagopal and Jolly Kurien have been at odds for years but are under orders to transfer two prisoners Nandu and Maaran from Kannur to Trivandrum. They board the Parasuram express with the handcuffed inmates. While at the Kayamkulam station, Nandu escapes. The two officers get off the train at the next stop with Maaran and frantically searches for Nandu. The three unlikely musketeers finds the back-story of Nandu. Nandu's father, Narayanan always have a wrongful intention to Nandu's sister, Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the daughter of Nandu's mother and her former husband, thus making her a half-sister. Lakshmi is not the daughter of Narayanan. Nandu, one day determines to kill his father for the same, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chotta Mumbai
''Chotta Mumbai'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and co-produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role with Kalabhavan Mani, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manikuttan, Bijukuttan, Sai Kumar, and Bhavana in supporting roles. Rahul Raj composed the score and songs of the film. The plot follows Vasco da Gama (Thala) and his gang of friends, all unemployed and leading a happy-go-lucky life until they encounter a corrupt police officer and gangster, Nadeshan. The film was a major box-office success and became a cult classic over the years leaving a lasting impact on Kerala's popular cinema. Widely regarded as one of the most entertaining ventures in Mohanlal's career, the film continues to be celebrated for its iconic dialogues, characters and Rahul Raj's soundtrack. A digitally remastered 4K Dolby Atmos version of Chotta Mumbai was released theatri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhuchandralekha
''Madhuchandralekha'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Raghunath Paleri. It stars Jayaram, Urvashi, and Mamta Mohandas in the title roles as Madhu, Chandramathi, and Indulekha, respectively. The music was composed by M. Jayachandran. The film is a remake of the Korean film ''My Wife''. This is the 15th film in which Rajasenan and Jayaram have worked together. Madhuchandralekha was a success at the box office. Plot Madhu aka Madhavan is a successful playback singer. Chandramathi is his illiterate, rustic, coarse, betel chewing wife with a habit of spitting in inappropriate places, and they have four children. She has a clutch of equally coarse brothers and grandma. Theirs was an incompatible matrimony but still a happy one. She had in fact fallen in love with her music teacher, Madhavan, and one day, Chandramathi kissed him in public and that incident forced him to marry her. Madhu loves his wife even though they are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizhi Randilum
''Mizhi Randilum'' ( English: ''In both Eyes'') is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, Dileep, and Revathi. The movie was actor Narendra Prasad's last film. Plot Bhadra is a nurse who is living with her widowed mother, grandmother, and twin sister, Bhama, a medical student. Her older brother Achuthankutty is a politician. Bhadra falls in love with Arun, a doctor who works with her. Arun has a Muslim father and a Hindu mother who agrees to have Bhadra as their daughter-in-law. Achuthankutty hates him because his father is a Muslim, causing Arun and Bhadra to break up. Meanwhile, Achuthankutty has troubles with a ruthless businessman and moneylender named Krishnakumar who forces him to sell the family house to him. Bhadra and Bhama are left to be taken care of by their sister-in-law. She meets Krishakumar's sister, Sridevi, who was paralyzed after the death of their parents. Krishnaku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandanam (film)
''Nandanam'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic film written, co-produced and directed by Ranjith. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair, Aravind Akash, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, Siddique and Saikumar. Playback singer K. J. Yesudas and Sudheesh make guest appearances. The film won four Kerala State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards South awards. Plot Balamani is an orphan who works as a maid to Unniamma, the aging matriarch of the Ambalappattil family, and lives with her in the large mansion. She has a photo of Guruvayurappan in her room, which she lights a lamp every day and talks to Lord Krishna as though she is talking to a friend. Despite being an ardent devotee of Guruvayurappan (Lord Krishna), she isn't allowed to go to the sacred temple, even though the temple being close to the house. Every time she plans to go, something goes wrong. It is said that no one can visit Guruvayur temple until they are allowed by Lord Krishna. This makes Balama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Sundariyude Katha
''Oru Sundariyude Katha'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. This was the debut film of actor Nedumudi Venu. Cast *Prem Nazir as Maadan/Kuttappan *Jayabharathi as Sundari/Lathika *KPAC Lalitha as Pankajakshi *Adoor Bhasi as Unthuvandi Krishnankutty *Manavalan Joseph as Divakaran *Jesey as Georgekutty *Adoor Pankajam as Pachiyakka *Alummoodan as Naanukuttan *K. P. Ummer as Engineer *O. Madhavan *S. P. Pillai as Pappu Shipayi *Beatrice as Kunjamma *Vijayakumari as Kunjiyamma *Mavelikkara Ponnamma as Thankachi *Cherthala Lalika as Contractor's wife * S. Aroor * Kottayam Narayanan * Johnson * Jisha Mol * Mahila Mani * Aaradan * Thoppil Krishnapilla * Nedumudi Venu * Faazil Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma. References External links * 1972 films 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammakilikkoodu
''Ammakilikkoodu'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language film written by Ranjith and directed by M. Padmakumar, in his directorial debut. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair. Plot Vivek takes a job as the manager of Karunalayam, a retirement home. He meets a young woman called Akhila, who had sent her stepfather to jail for abusing her mentally ill mother, and they fall in love. Karunalayalam is financially in a bad state and the owner Eraadi wants to sell it off, but Vivek tries his best to save the retirement house, since the residents have nowhere else to go. Akhila's father is Siddharthan, who was poor and married Akhila's mother for money and her properties, as she was from a very wealthy family. As Akhila's grandfather died, Siddharthan learned that Akhila's grandfather did not gave any share of the properties to Akhila's mother. Siddharthan then leaves them. Akhila's uncle comes to Karunlayam to take Akhila and her mother to the tharavad (ancestral home). Vivek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship is an honour presented by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, an autonomous organisation for the encouragement, preservation, and documentation of the performing arts of Kerala, set up by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Instituted in 1972, the fellowships are given to outstanding artistes who have contributed to the performing arts in the state. The awardees are decided after a Annual general meeting, general body meeting conducted by the Akademi panel members and are presented by the List of governors of Kerala, Governor of Kerala. From 2012, the fellows are known by the title "Kalarathna", which is also applied to the previous winners. The recipients will receive a Figurine, statuette, a citation, and cash prize. The reward comprised 15,000 until 2012, it was raised to 25,000 from the next year onward. List of fellows See also * Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship References External links < ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
