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Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker (born 23 September 1960) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, film producer, and journalist known for his works in Malayalam films. He made his debut as a director with '' Bharatchandran IPS'' in 2005. Early life He did B.Com from SD College, Alappuzha and certificate in Journalism from Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram. He earned MCJ from Kerala University. Career Panicker began his career as a journalist. He started off as a reporter for magazines and publications. During an interview, while working for '' Chithrabhumi'', a film magazine, he met director Shaji Kailas. Renji scripted several films for Shaji Kailas, including '' Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990), '' Thalastaanam'' (1992), '' Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' (1993), '' Ekalavyan'' (1993), '' Mafia'' (1993), ''Commissioner'' (1994), and '' The King'' (1995). The Renji Panicker-Shaji Kailas team elevated Suresh Gopi into a bankable lead actor during the early 1990s. He is known for his collaboration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nedumudi
Nedumudi is a village in the Alappuzha district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the birthplace of Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu. Nedumudi sits on the banks of the river Pamba River, Pamba. It was the first village in Kerala to attain 100% Literacy. Climate Nedumudi is part of the lower Kuttanadu. It experiences a moderate climate; however, in autumn, the Pamba river overflows, causing problems. This flooding makes the soil rich for agriculture, the main economic occupation in Nedumudi. However, in 2010, due to the unexpected climate change, the chance of another agricultural season is becoming impossible. The main celebration in the village is the annual festival of the Sree Bhagavathy temple, Kottaram. It is situated in Attuvathala. The festival is conducted by the four ''karas'' (sub divisions) of Nedumudi and the temple Devaswom boards in Kerala, Devaswom. Demographics According to the 2001 Census of India, Nedumudi had a population of 15,428 with 7,525 males and 7, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lelam
''Lelam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpilla Raju, Vijayakumar, Spadikam George, and Kaviyoor Renuka in supporting roles. It was also the last film of the veteran actor M.G. Soman. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups, the Aanakkattil family and Kadayadi family. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Yelam'' and into Telugu as ''Royal Challenge''. Lelam was a blockbuster at the box-office and is also among the highest grossers of the 1990s. ''Lelam'' was considered major comeback film for the actor Suresh Gopi which returned him the ''Super Star'' tag after the three-year long run of stereotyped roles which mostly failed at box office. The character Aanakkattil Chackochi, played by the actor still remains one of his career-best roles till date. Plot Captain Jacob Stephan aka Anak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the List of cities in India by population, third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 Common Era, BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekalavyan
Ekalavya (, also spelt as Eklavya) is a character from the Hindu epic ''Mahābhārata''. He is described as a young prince of the Nishadas, a confederation of forest and hill tribes in ancient India. The son of Hiranyadhanus, a king of the Nishada tribe, Ekalavya seeks to learn archery from Dronacharya, the royal teacher of the Kuru princes, including the epic's main protagonist Arjuna. However, Dronacharya refuses to accept him as a disciple due to his Nishada background as well as the potential to surpass the Kuru princes. Ekalavya trains himself in the forest using a clay statue of the teacher as his guide. His exceptional skill attracts the attention of Arjuna, who, feeling threatened, complains to Dronacharya. In response, Dronacharya demands Ekalavya’s right-hand thumb as '' gurudakshina'' (teacher’s fee), which Ekalavya willingly gives, diminishing his abilities. Ekalavya is known for his dedication to archery and devotion to Dronacharya, and has become a symbol of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadish
P. V. Jagadish Kumar, Born On (12 June 1955) mononymously as Jagadish, is an Indian actor, screenwriter, and television presenter. He has starred in over 400 Malayalam films and two Hindi films. He is best known for his comic and character roles. Jagadish starred in over 50 films as the lead actor during the 1990s. He was one of the bankable lead stars in Malayalam cinema during the 1990s. Jagadish is a postgraduate M.Com. rank-holder. He transitioned from a bank officer to a government-aided college lecturer and to an actor. Jagadish made his acting debut with '' My Dear Kuttichathan'' (1984), India's first 3D film. He got a break with his role as Appukuttan in Siddique-Lal's '' In Harihar Nagar'' (1990). His notable films include '' Godfather'' (1991), '' Mimics Parade'' (1991), '' Welcome to Kodaikanal'' (1992), '' Thiruthalvaadi'' (1992), '' Priyapetta Kukku'' (1992), ''Mr & Mrs'' (1992), '' Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari'' (1992), ''Kunukkitta Kozhi'' (1992), '' Kasarkode Kh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreenivasan
Sreenivasan (born 6 April 1956) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, dubbing artist and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Sreenivasan has starred in over 225 films. Sreenivasan wrote the screenplays of films such as '' Odaruthammava Aalariyam'' (1984), ''Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam'' (1986), '' Gandhinagar 2nd Street'' (1986), '' Nadodikkattu'' (1987), ''Pattanapravesham'' (1988), '' Varavelpu'' (1989), '' Thalayana Manthram'' (1990), '' Sandesam'' (1991), '' Midhunam'' (1993), '' Mazhayethum Munpe'' (1995), ''Azhakiya Ravanan'' (1996), '' Oru Maravathoor Kanavu'' (1998), '' Udayananu Tharam'' (2005), '' Katha Parayumpol'' (2007), and '' Njan Prakashan'' (2018) among which the latter is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. He has won two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Screenplay, for ''Sandesam'' and '' Mazhayethum Munpe''. He has received numerous accolades including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayaraj
Jayarajan Rajasekharan Nair, professionally credited as Jayaraj (born 31 May 1960), is an Indian filmmaker, who predominantly works in the Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. He has won many awards, including Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, the Golden Peacock award at the International Film Festival of India, IFFI, and the FIPRESCI Award from the International Federation of Film Critics. He is also a seven-time recipient of the National Film Awards, National Film Award and several Kerala State Film Awards. His films include ''Paithrukam'' (1993), ''Desadanam'' (1996), ''Kaliyattam'' (1997), ''4 The People'' (2004), ''Vellapokkathil (film), Vellapokkathil'' (2007), ''Ottaal'' (2015), Veeram (2016 film), Veeram (2016) and ''Bhayanakam'' (2018). Early life During his stay at Thiruvananthapuram, he attended film festivals including the International Film Festival of Kerala and watched many world classics. Akira Kurosawa, Kurosawa's ''Rashomon (fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhayanakam
''Bhayanakam'' (English: ''Fearsome'') is a 2018 Indian Malayalam–language period drama war film directed by Jayaraj, produced by Sureshkumar Muttath, and stars writer-turned-actor Renji Panicker and Asha Sarath. The film is an adaptation of two chapters from Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Takazhy Sivasankara Pillai's epic Malayalam novel ''Kayar, Coir'' (1978). The production design for the film was carried out by artist K. M. V. Namboothiri. The film is the sixth movie in director Jayaraj's "Navarasa Series". The story is set in Kuttanad and its backwaters in central Kerala during the World War II and revolves around a postman, who delivers money orders at homes of those who have joined the army. When the war intensifies, he starts bringing in telegrams declaring people dead and he slowly becomes an omen of death.Anubha George (14 April 2018)"‘The ultimate fear is the fear of war: National Film Award winner Jayaraj on 'Bhayanakam'" Scroll.in. Retrieved 15 April 2018. The fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alamara
''Alamara'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and written by John Manthrickal. The film stars Sunny Wayne, Aditi Ravi, Aju Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Ranji Panicker, and Sonu Anna Jacob in main roles. It has two songs composed by Sooraj S. Kurup, written by Manu Manjith, and sung by Vijay Yesudas and Anju Joseph. Plot The story is narrated by the titular wardrobe and explains how it became a metaphor for the issues caused by parents' interference in the life of a newly married couple. Arun is unable to find a girl to marry due to issues in his horoscope. After his betrothed elopes with her lover, he decides to take a break from the arranged marriage scene and concentrates on his work in Bangalore. His sister requests him to find accommodation for her friend, Swati, as she is transferred to Bangalore. However, upon meeting her, he is smitten and asks her hand in marriage which she accepts. Meanwhile, a gang of goons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoppil Joppan
''Thoppil Joppan'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Johny Antony, starring Mammootty in the title role as a Kabaddi player. The film also features Mamta Mohandas, Andrea Jeremiah, Renji Panicker, Sudheer Sukumaran, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Harisree Ashokan, Alancier Ley Lopez, Saju Navodaya and Sreejith Ravi among others. Plot While Joppan's friends take a bath, each of them narrates a flashback concerning Joppan. Joppan is an adept Kabbadi player, and during an informal victory parade, he falls for Annie's beauty. Annie, an estate supervisor's daughter, does not initially reciprocate Joppan's feelings, but Joppan attains her love by saving her younger brother's life. Their love becomes the talk of the town and Joppan's father reprimands him. Joppan renounces his family and locals, except Annie, and assures her that he will return for her after becoming an affluent man. In the course of time, Annie grows into a woman. Abruptly, Annie's fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacobinte Swargarajyam
''Jacobinte Swargarajyam'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. The film stars Nivin Pauly and Renji Panicker. It revolves around a wealthy businessman and the struggles faced by his son to clear his father's debts after a business associate cheats him. The film was released on 8 April 2016 in India and later in foreign countries. Plot In 2008, Jacob Zachariah is a businessman settled in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai with his wife Sherly and four children, Jerry, Abin, Ammu and Chris. Jacob has always been respected by his colleagues for his ideas and had run many businesses prior to starting a steel business. After the Great Recession, Jacob strikes a deal through his Pakistani colleague, Ajmal, and takes a total of 8 million dirhams from his investors. Ajmal cheats Jacob, and Jacob is left in a debt of 8 million Dirham, dirhams, which he learns about on his 25th wedding anniversary. Jacob's credibility and tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premam
''Premam'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language coming of age romantic comedy film written, directed and edited by Alphonse Puthren. It was produced by Anwar Rasheed and stars Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi (in her major film debut). It also features with an ensemble supporting cast including Madonna Sebastian, Anupama Parameswaran, Shabareesh Varma, Krishna Sankar, Siju Wilson, Ananth Nag, Vinay Forrt, Soubin Shahir, Sharafudheen and others. The plot follows George (Nivin)’s romantic journey with his friends from their teens to adulthood. While George's first love turns out to be a disappointment, Malar (Pallavi), a college lecturer, rekindles his love interest. His romantic journey takes him through several stages, helping him find his purpose. The principal photography began in July 2014. The film was across locations including Goa, Aluva and Fort Kochi. The filming was wrapped up in November 2014. Editing was done by Alphonse Puthren himself while Anend C. Chandran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
