''Manja'' is a 2014
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 ...
comedy film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
written and directed by
Bijoy Urmise. This is the first film directed by Binoy Urmise. It stars
Niyas Backer in lead role and
Shammi Thilakan
Shammi Thilakan is an Indian actor and dubbing artist who works in Malayalam films. He is the son of veteran actor Thilakan. He has lent his voice for actors such as Napoleon in ''Devasuram'', Prem Nazir in ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' and for Nas ...
,
Ashokan and
Joy Mathew
Joy Mathew (born 20 September 1961) is an Indian film and theatre actor. He is also a film director, playwright and screenwriter. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.
Career
Joy Mathew is best known for playing the lead role in John Ab ...
in supporting roles.
Plot
The film revolves around the central character Jackson, who is a hard working, simple young guy from a village. His greatest desire is to become a film star. His journey to achieve the goal in life and some interesting incidents is the main plot of the film.
Cast
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Niyas Backer as Jackson
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Shammi Thilakan
Shammi Thilakan is an Indian actor and dubbing artist who works in Malayalam films. He is the son of veteran actor Thilakan. He has lent his voice for actors such as Napoleon in ''Devasuram'', Prem Nazir in ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' and for Nas ...
as Abhayaraj
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Ashokan as Prasad
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Joy Mathew
Joy Mathew (born 20 September 1961) is an Indian film and theatre actor. He is also a film director, playwright and screenwriter. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.
Career
Joy Mathew is best known for playing the lead role in John Ab ...
as narrator
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Kulapulli Leela as Jackson's mother
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Balachandran Chullikad as Abhayaraj's friend
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Ramesh Pisharody
T. V. Ramesh (born 1 October 1981), professionally credited as Ramesh Pisharody, is an Indian stand-up comedian, impressionist, television presenter, actor and film director. He works in Malayalam television shows, stage, and cinema. He is pa ...
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Vijesh Vijay
Soundtrack
The film features songs composed by
Sejo John and
Jessin Georgeh and written by Santhosh Varma(Urulunnu Shakadam) and
Bijoy Urmise.
References
External links
Manja at oneindia.inManja at indiaglitz
2010s Malayalam-language films
2014 films
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