Revathy Kalamandhir is an Indian film

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based in

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. It was founded in 1993 by producer G. Suresh Kumar. The company is run by Suresh Kumar and his wife actress Menaka. They have produced more than 15 films in

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History

After graduation, G. Suresh Kumar founded a film production company, Bhanumathy Films, in 1980 with its debut production being a

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titled ''Karayae Thodathae Alaykal'', directed by Ashok Kumar, written by

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and starring Vijayan and Menaka. However, the project was shelved. In 1981, Kumar along with Sanal Kumar established the production company, Sooryodaya Creations. From ''

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'' (1983) to '' Vishnulokam'' (1991), eight films were produced under the banner. In 1993, Kumar founded an independent production company under the name Revathy Kalamandhir, named after his elder daughter Revathy. It is headquartered at

Filmography

Sooryodaya Creations

All productions credited to G. Suresh Kumar and Sanal Kumar.

Revathy Kalamandhir

All productions credited to Menaka, except otherwise noted.

Revathy Kalamandhir Film Academy

In 2015, Suresh Kumar established the Revathy Kalamandhir Film Academy, a film academy and post-production centre at Kinfra Film and Video Park in Kazhakoottam.

References

External links

* {{commons category, Revathy Kalamandhir Companies based in Thiruvananthapuram Companies established in 1993 1993 establishments in Kerala Film production companies of Kerala