Dileep (actor)
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Dileep is an India
n film actor, mimicry artist and producer
best known for his work in Malayalam cinema
.
Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director
to Kamal
with the film Vishnu Lokam (1991). He rose to prominence as a lead actor during the early 2000s with films such as Joker
(2000), Ishtam
(2001), Kalyanaraman
(2002), and Meesa Madhavan
(2002). In 2003 he ventured into film production and started his own production company, Grand Productions, and produced and starred in C.I.D. Moosa
(2003). He also produced Kathavasheshan
(2004), Pandippada
(2005), and Twenty:20
(2008).
, Ernakulam district
, Kerala
to Padmanabhan Pillai and Sarojam. He studied at S.N.V. Sadanam School and Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan High School, then joined Aluva U.C. College
, and then transferred to Maharaja's College in Ernakulam
. His talent for acting was not known in school and college, where he rarely won any accolades or merits. During 1985–1987 he tried to perform as a mimicry artist at UC College but was not successful. On joining Maharaja's College for a B.A.
in History
in 1989, Dileep started to take mimicry
seriously. Mimicry was only getting its roots in Kerala
at the time. Dileep gained fame in mimicry by imitating Mohanlal
and Innocent. He gained entry into Malayalam cinema
through actorJayaram
who recommended him to director Kamal
to work as an assistant director
.
artist. He also played a lead role in Asianet's hit comedy program Comicola. Later he got a chance to be the assistant director
to Kamal
. While being an assistant director
, Dileep did some small roles, debuting with just a small scene in Kamal
's Ennodu Ishtam Koodaamo (1992). He was then brought up by actor Jayaram
. He recommended his name to many directors. The film Manathe Kottaram
(1994), directed by Sunil, gave him the first break and his screen name Dileep came into place through the character of the same name that he played. Other minor roles during this time included Joshi
's Sainyam (1993), Sibi Malayil
's Sindoora Rekha (1995), Urvashi's Pidakozhi Koovunna Nootand (1994), Kamal's Ulladakkam (1993) and Sudhinam (1994).
By the mid-90s he started getting more prominent roles. He played a supporting role
in Sathyan Anthikkad
's Thooval Kottaram (1996) starring Jayaram
and Manju Warrier
in the lead. He also did another supporting role in the Jayaram-starring film Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996). The film Sallapam (1996) was a turning point in his career; with the commercial success of the film he started becoming noted as an actor. He played the lead role in Kamal
's Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
in 1996. In both Sallapam and Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
he co-starred with Manju Warrier
, whom he later married. He played a supporting role in I. V. Sasi
's Varnapakittu in 1997. It was playing Unnikrishnan in Rafi-Meccartin's Punjabi House (1998) that made him popular as a comic actor. Another interesting role of that time was Ommanakuttan in Meenathil Thalikettu (1998). His first Priyadarshan
film was Megham (1999), starring Mammootty
. In Lal Jose
's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
(1999), he co-starred with Kavya Madhavan
.
and Lal
. A. K. Lohithadas's Joker
(2000) also did very well; Dileep was noted for playing Babu. With the commercial success of such comedy
-melodrama
s, Sibi Malayil
's Ishtam (2001), Aku Akbar and Aby Jose's Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002), and Sasi Shankar's Kunjikkoonan (2002), Dileep had established himself as a commercially viable actor. He won the Kerala State Film Special Jury Award
for playing Kunjan in Kunjikkoonan. It was playing Madhavan in Lal Jose
's Meesa Madhavan
(2002) that made a star
out of Dileep. It was quite different from his usual slapstick
roles. During 2000-2002 period most of the malayalam filims were failing at the boxoffice and malayalam filim industry seemed to be in a declined phase. Meesa Madhavan was the first blockbuster during that period. Dileep was the man who gave rebirth to malayalam filim industry. He later went on to play in Shafi's Kalyanaraman (2002), Jayaraj
's Thilakkam (2003), and Johny Antony
's C.I.D. Moosa (2003) (which he produced himself). He also produced and starred in T. V. Chandran
's critically acclaimed Kadhavaseshan (2004). His comic timing and dialogue delivery in films made him popular among Malayali
audiences, though there was criticism from certain quarters that he had been typecast
in slapstick
comic roles. In 2004, he starred in Priyadarshan
's Vettom.
His role as an effeminate man from a family of fishermen in Lal Jose
's Chanthupottu
(2005) won him the Special Jury Award at the Kerala State Film Awards. He played an action hero in Runway (2004), Kochirajavu (2005), Lion (2006), Chess (2006), and Don (2006). Critics and audiences alike responded poorly to his performance in Shaji Kailas's Don. He played the athlete Arjun in Speed Track
, the debut of director Jayasurya. His second film with the acclaimed director Sathyan Anthikkad
, Vinodayathra, was released in April 2007. It was one of the most critically appreciated Malayalam movies of the year 2007. He also had the chance to play in Blessy
's Calcutta News
(2008), though this film was not as well received compared to Blessy's previous films.
Dileep produced Joshi
's Twenty:20 (2008), which is considered to be the highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema and the second highest being Pazhassi Raja. In the year 2009, he had a good start. His film Crazy Gopalan performed very well at the box office compared to his other movie, Colours, which only had an average performance. Although the highly anticipated Moss & Cat
directed by veteran director Fazil
did not perform very well at the box office, his other 2009 film, Passenger
, directed by debutant Ranjith Shankar, where he starred along with Mamta Mohandas and Sreenivasan, was a runaway success. His next film, Swantham Lekhakan, had an above-average performance.
and Kamal
.The first one Bodyguard, directed by Siddique
, was a critical and commercial success. He was praised for his performance as Jayakrishnan. His next film, Aagathan, directed by Kamal
, was also a critical and commercial success. Pappy Appacha, a Mammas film, became the sixth highest grosser of 2010. His production venture Malarvadi Arts Club, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan
, was also a runaway hit. His next film Karyasthan was his 100th film, was a mega hit collecting a whopping 5 crores share and is known as a comeback movie by his fans. It ran for more than 100 days. Karyasthan was the 3rd topmost grosser in the box office of kerala in 2010. His next movie Marykundoru kunjad was super duper success at the box office and is considered to be a blockbuster. Dileep was chosen as the No.1 actor by Sify in the year 2010 because most of his films were Superhits . His next movie Christian Brothers
is also creating box office history with super reports. The movie Christian brothers has taken amazing distributors share of 8.25 crores in just 25 days which is a record for malayalam film. His next movie China town was also released on April 14 as a vishu release and is having bad reports since the movie lack incase of story. Dileep brought his absolute comic timing with his co-stars Jayaram and Mohanlal. His next film Orma Mathram
, a Madhu Kaithapram movie got released in nearly 60 theaters. Being an art movie, theater responses was not so great but was critically acclaimed. His next movie was The Film Star with Kalabhavan Mani
where he did an extended cameo.
Dileep has about 12 projects lined up. They include Akku Akkbar movie named Ithano Karyam,Nadodimannan by Viji Thampy, My name is avarachan, Valayar paramasivam etc... Dileeps forthcoming release is Mr.Marumakan, a Sandhya Mohan filim scripted by the hitmakers Sibi K Thomas-Udayakrishna team. Sanusha is debuting in malayalam filim industry as dileep's heroine in this movie. Now Dileep is in Spain currently busy with shooting of his next movie Spanish Masala with his favorite director Lal Jose. Dileep-Lal Jose-Benny P Nayarambalam trio is joining hands after a long gap of 6 years for this film. The film will be shot entirely in Spain. After this project, he will join on the sets of Akku Akbar movie which has not been named yet.The most expected movie of Dileep in 2011 is Shyamaprasad movie in which the south indian queen Asin is making a comeback to malayalam films as the pair of Dileep.
on 20 October 1998 at the Aluva
Srikrishna Temple. Their marriage created a discussion about whether married actresses should be expected to leave the field: Warrier was a leading female actress in Malayalam cinema during the late 1990s but chose to stop acting after marriage. The couple have one daughter.
Filmfare Awards
:
Asianet Film Awards
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Mathrubhumi
Film Awards
Other awards:
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actor, mimicry artist and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
best known for his work in Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
.
Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director
Assistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
to Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
with the film Vishnu Lokam (1991). He rose to prominence as a lead actor during the early 2000s with films such as Joker
Joker (2000 film)
Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
(2000), Ishtam
Ishtam (2001 film)
Ishtam is a 2001 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil starring Dileep and Navya Nair. This was Navya's first movie.Ishtam was later remade in Hindi as Mere Baap Pehle Aap by Priyadarshan.-Plot:...
(2001), Kalyanaraman
Kalyanaraman (2002 film)
Kalyanaraman is a 2002 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Shafi starring Dileep and Navya Nair. The film was remade in Telugu as Kalyanaramudu starring Venu, Suman, Prabhudeva and Nikita Thukral.-Synopsis:...
(2002), and Meesa Madhavan
Meesa Madhavan
Meesa Madhavan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod; starring Dileep in the title role...
(2002). In 2003 he ventured into film production and started his own production company, Grand Productions, and produced and starred in C.I.D. Moosa
C.I.D. Moosa
C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...
(2003). He also produced Kathavasheshan
Kathavasheshan
Kathavasheshan is a 2004 Malayalam film written and directed by T. V. Chandran, starring Dileep and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Veteran Bengali actress Gita Dey made a special appearance.-Plot:...
(2004), Pandippada
Pandippada
Pandippada is 2005 Malayalam film directed by Rafi Mecartin starring Dileep, Navya Nair, and Prakash Raj.-Plot:Pandippada is the story of a rivalry between Pandi Durai and Karuppayya Swami who are landlords that brutally rule villages. Bhuvana Chandran is a 25 year old man who gets a piece of...
(2005), and Twenty:20
Twenty:20
Twenty:20 is a 2008 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Joshi, written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and produced by Dileep. The film features an ensemble cast; it was known for starring all the major actors in the Malayalam film industry, and was referred to mother of all multistarrers...
(2008).
Early life
Dileep was born on 27 October 1968 in AluvaAluva
Aluva , is a suburb of the city of Kochi, situated north of the city center and a municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Aluva is also a major industrial center of the state....
, Ernakulam district
Ernakulam district
-Economy:Agriculture constitutes the most important segment of the district’s economy and it is the biggest source of employment. Of the geographical 235319 hectares, crops are grown in 0 hectares. Coconut is the principal crop followed by rubber, paddy, and tapioca...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
to Padmanabhan Pillai and Sarojam. He studied at S.N.V. Sadanam School and Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan High School, then joined Aluva U.C. College
Union Christian College Aluva
The Union Christian College, Aluva is one of the prominent educational institutions in Kerala, India. It is situated to the north of Aluva in Ernakulam district....
, and then transferred to Maharaja's College in Ernakulam
Ernakulam
Ernakulam refers to the downtown area or the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. The city is the most urban part of Kochi and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Ernakulam is called the commercial capital of the state of Kerala and is a main nerve of business in...
. His talent for acting was not known in school and college, where he rarely won any accolades or merits. During 1985–1987 he tried to perform as a mimicry artist at UC College but was not successful. On joining Maharaja's College for a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
in 1989, Dileep started to take mimicry
Impressionist (entertainment)
An impressionist or a mimic is a performer whose act consists of imitating the voice and mannerisms of others. The word usually refers to a professional comedian/entertainer who specializes in such performances and has developed a wide repertoire of impressions, including adding to them, often to...
seriously. Mimicry was only getting its roots in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
at the time. Dileep gained fame in mimicry by imitating Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
and Innocent. He gained entry into Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
through actorJayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
who recommended him to director Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
to work as an assistant director
Assistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
.
1990s
Dileep started his career in a troupe called Kalabhavan, working as a mimicryImpressionist (entertainment)
An impressionist or a mimic is a performer whose act consists of imitating the voice and mannerisms of others. The word usually refers to a professional comedian/entertainer who specializes in such performances and has developed a wide repertoire of impressions, including adding to them, often to...
artist. He also played a lead role in Asianet's hit comedy program Comicola. Later he got a chance to be the assistant director
Assistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
to Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
. While being an assistant director
Assistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
, Dileep did some small roles, debuting with just a small scene in Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
's Ennodu Ishtam Koodaamo (1992). He was then brought up by actor Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
. He recommended his name to many directors. The film Manathe Kottaram
Manathe Kottaram
Manathe Kottaram is a 1994 Malayalam film written and directed by Sunil. The film was produced by Hameed under the banner of Gemi Movies and distributed by Star Plus Release. It stars Dileep, Nadirsha, Indrans, Harisree Ashokan and Kushboo in the lead roles.-Cast:* Dileep* Harisree Ashokan*...
(1994), directed by Sunil, gave him the first break and his screen name Dileep came into place through the character of the same name that he played. Other minor roles during this time included Joshi
Joshi (director)
Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:...
's Sainyam (1993), Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
's Sindoora Rekha (1995), Urvashi's Pidakozhi Koovunna Nootand (1994), Kamal's Ulladakkam (1993) and Sudhinam (1994).
By the mid-90s he started getting more prominent roles. He played a supporting role
Supporting actor
A supporting actor is an actor who performs roles in a play or film other than that of the leads.These roles range from bit parts to secondary leads. They are sometimes but not necessarily character roles. A supporting actor must also use restraint not to upstage the main actor/actress in the...
in Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
's Thooval Kottaram (1996) starring Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
and Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam...
in the lead. He also did another supporting role in the Jayaram-starring film Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996). The film Sallapam (1996) was a turning point in his career; with the commercial success of the film he started becoming noted as an actor. He played the lead role in Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
's Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...
in 1996. In both Sallapam and Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...
he co-starred with Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam...
, whom he later married. He played a supporting role in I. V. Sasi
I. V. Sasi
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
's Varnapakittu in 1997. It was playing Unnikrishnan in Rafi-Meccartin's Punjabi House (1998) that made him popular as a comic actor. Another interesting role of that time was Ommanakuttan in Meenathil Thalikettu (1998). His first Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
film was Megham (1999), starring Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
. In Lal Jose
Lal Jose
Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :...
's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Lal, Biju Menon, Samyuktha Varma, Jagadish, and Innocent in the main roles...
(1999), he co-starred with Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
.
2000s: Rise to stardom
Some of his interesting comedy films in the early 2000s include Mr. Butler (2000), Darling Darling (2000), and Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001). A major commercial success was Rafi-Meccartin's Thenkasipattanam (2000), where he co-starred with Suresh GopiSuresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
and Lal
Lal (actor)
Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
. A. K. Lohithadas's Joker
Joker (2000 film)
Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
(2000) also did very well; Dileep was noted for playing Babu. With the commercial success of such comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
-melodrama
Melodrama
The term melodrama refers to a dramatic work that exaggerates plot and characters in order to appeal to the emotions. It may also refer to the genre which includes such works, or to language, behavior, or events which resemble them...
s, Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
's Ishtam (2001), Aku Akbar and Aby Jose's Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002), and Sasi Shankar's Kunjikkoonan (2002), Dileep had established himself as a commercially viable actor. He won the Kerala State Film Special Jury Award
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
for playing Kunjan in Kunjikkoonan. It was playing Madhavan in Lal Jose
Lal Jose
Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :...
's Meesa Madhavan
Meesa Madhavan
Meesa Madhavan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod; starring Dileep in the title role...
(2002) that made a star
Movie star
A movie star is a celebrity who is well-known, or famous, for his or her starring, or leading, roles in motion pictures. The term may also apply to an actor or actress who is recognized as a marketable commodity and whose name is used to promote a movie in trailers and posters...
out of Dileep. It was quite different from his usual slapstick
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.- Origins :The phrase comes from the batacchio or bataccio — called the 'slap stick' in English — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats used in Commedia dell'arte...
roles. During 2000-2002 period most of the malayalam filims were failing at the boxoffice and malayalam filim industry seemed to be in a declined phase. Meesa Madhavan was the first blockbuster during that period. Dileep was the man who gave rebirth to malayalam filim industry. He later went on to play in Shafi's Kalyanaraman (2002), Jayaraj
Jayaraj
Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films...
's Thilakkam (2003), and Johny Antony
Johny Antony
Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003...
's C.I.D. Moosa (2003) (which he produced himself). He also produced and starred in T. V. Chandran
T. V. Chandran
T. V. Chandran is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, and actor. He is most known for his art-house films which have references to history and undertones of politics and feminism...
's critically acclaimed Kadhavaseshan (2004). His comic timing and dialogue delivery in films made him popular among Malayali
Malayali
Malayali is the term used to refer to the native speakers of Malayalam, originating from the Indian state of Kerala...
audiences, though there was criticism from certain quarters that he had been typecast
Typecasting (acting)
In TV, film, and theatre, typecasting is the process by which a particular actor becomes strongly identified with a specific character; one or more particular roles; or, characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups...
in slapstick
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.- Origins :The phrase comes from the batacchio or bataccio — called the 'slap stick' in English — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats used in Commedia dell'arte...
comic roles. In 2004, he starred in Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
's Vettom.
His role as an effeminate man from a family of fishermen in Lal Jose
Lal Jose
Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :...
's Chanthupottu
Chanthupottu
Chanthupottu is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. It is the story of a man named Radhakrishnan who was brought up like a girl by his grandmother.-Plot:...
(2005) won him the Special Jury Award at the Kerala State Film Awards. He played an action hero in Runway (2004), Kochirajavu (2005), Lion (2006), Chess (2006), and Don (2006). Critics and audiences alike responded poorly to his performance in Shaji Kailas's Don. He played the athlete Arjun in Speed Track
Speed Track (film)
Speed Track is a 2007 Malayalam film by Jayasurya starring Dileep, Gajala, Riyaz Khan and Madhu Warrier in the lead roles.-Synopsis:Arjun is a young athlete who is all set to create history with his speed and spirits. He is presently going through tough times, mentally and financially following...
, the debut of director Jayasurya. His second film with the acclaimed director Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
, Vinodayathra, was released in April 2007. It was one of the most critically appreciated Malayalam movies of the year 2007. He also had the chance to play in Blessy
Blessy
Blessy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has made several critically acclaimed films in Malayalam. As a film director, he is influenced by Padmarajan and Bharathan.- Career :...
's Calcutta News
Calcutta News
Calcutta News is a Malayalam film written and directed by Blessy. The film stars Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Indrajith and Vimala Raman. The music is by Debojyoti Mishra. The film deals with India's ugly underbelly of trafficking in women and how a middle-class girl from Kerala gets caught in it...
(2008), though this film was not as well received compared to Blessy's previous films.
Dileep produced Joshi
Joshi (director)
Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:...
's Twenty:20 (2008), which is considered to be the highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema and the second highest being Pazhassi Raja. In the year 2009, he had a good start. His film Crazy Gopalan performed very well at the box office compared to his other movie, Colours, which only had an average performance. Although the highly anticipated Moss & Cat
Moss & Cat
Moz & Cat is a 2009 Malayalam film written and directed by Fazil starring Dileep and Rahman in lead roles.- Plot :Moss n' cat tells the story of young man and a child entering into the family of a girl and her brother.- Cast :...
directed by veteran director Fazil
Fazil
A. M. Fazil is an Indian filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter of Malayalam cinema.His father wanted him to be a doctor, but in school and college, extra curricular activities engulfed him. He wrote plays, enacted them with his friends A. M. Fazil (born 1953, in Alleppey, Kerala) is an Indian...
did not perform very well at the box office, his other 2009 film, Passenger
Passenger (2009 film)
Passenger is a 2009 Malayalam–language thriller film written and directed by debutant Ranjith Sankar and starring Sreenivasan, Dileep, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in major roles. It was well appreciated for its novelty and was declared as a hit...
, directed by debutant Ranjith Shankar, where he starred along with Mamta Mohandas and Sreenivasan, was a runaway success. His next film, Swantham Lekhakan, had an above-average performance.
2010s: As Superstar
In the beginning of 2010 Dileep joined with couple of veterans in Malayalam film SidhiqueSiddique (director)
Siddique is an Indian film director and screenwriter who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.He started his career as an assistant director to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later teamed up with Lal to...
and Kamal
Kamal
A kamal is a celestial navigation device that determines latitude. The invention of the kamal allowed for the earliest known latitude sailing, and was thus the earliest step towards the use of quantitative methods in navigation. It originated with Arab navigators of the late 9th century, and was...
.The first one Bodyguard, directed by Siddique
Siddique (director)
Siddique is an Indian film director and screenwriter who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.He started his career as an assistant director to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later teamed up with Lal to...
, was a critical and commercial success. He was praised for his performance as Jayakrishnan. His next film, Aagathan, directed by Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
, was also a critical and commercial success. Pappy Appacha, a Mammas film, became the sixth highest grosser of 2010. His production venture Malarvadi Arts Club, directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan
Vineeth Sreenivasan
Vineeth Sreenivasan is an Indian playback singer, film actor, director, and screenwriter. He is the son of actor Sreenivasan. He made his debut as a director with his film Malarvaadi Arts Club .- Biography :...
, was also a runaway hit. His next film Karyasthan was his 100th film, was a mega hit collecting a whopping 5 crores share and is known as a comeback movie by his fans. It ran for more than 100 days. Karyasthan was the 3rd topmost grosser in the box office of kerala in 2010. His next movie Marykundoru kunjad was super duper success at the box office and is considered to be a blockbuster. Dileep was chosen as the No.1 actor by Sify in the year 2010 because most of his films were Superhits . His next movie Christian Brothers
Christian Brothers (film)
Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles...
is also creating box office history with super reports. The movie Christian brothers has taken amazing distributors share of 8.25 crores in just 25 days which is a record for malayalam film. His next movie China town was also released on April 14 as a vishu release and is having bad reports since the movie lack incase of story. Dileep brought his absolute comic timing with his co-stars Jayaram and Mohanlal. His next film Orma Mathram
Orma Mathram
Orma Mathram is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Madhu Kaithapram and starring Dileep, Priyanka Nair, Master Sidharth, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Nedumudi Venu in the main roles.-Plot:...
, a Madhu Kaithapram movie got released in nearly 60 theaters. Being an art movie, theater responses was not so great but was critically acclaimed. His next movie was The Film Star with Kalabhavan Mani
Kalabhavan Mani
Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...
where he did an extended cameo.
Dileep has about 12 projects lined up. They include Akku Akkbar movie named Ithano Karyam,Nadodimannan by Viji Thampy, My name is avarachan, Valayar paramasivam etc... Dileeps forthcoming release is Mr.Marumakan, a Sandhya Mohan filim scripted by the hitmakers Sibi K Thomas-Udayakrishna team. Sanusha is debuting in malayalam filim industry as dileep's heroine in this movie. Now Dileep is in Spain currently busy with shooting of his next movie Spanish Masala with his favorite director Lal Jose. Dileep-Lal Jose-Benny P Nayarambalam trio is joining hands after a long gap of 6 years for this film. The film will be shot entirely in Spain. After this project, he will join on the sets of Akku Akbar movie which has not been named yet.The most expected movie of Dileep in 2011 is Shyamaprasad movie in which the south indian queen Asin is making a comeback to malayalam films as the pair of Dileep.
Personal life
Dileep married actress Manju WarrierManju Warrier
Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam...
on 20 October 1998 at the Aluva
Aluva
Aluva , is a suburb of the city of Kochi, situated north of the city center and a municipality in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Aluva is also a major industrial center of the state....
Srikrishna Temple. Their marriage created a discussion about whether married actresses should be expected to leave the field: Warrier was a leading female actress in Malayalam cinema during the late 1990s but chose to stop acting after marriage. The couple have one daughter.
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards:- 2005 - Special Jury AwardKerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
for ChanthupottuChanthupottuChanthupottu is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. It is the story of a man named Radhakrishnan who was brought up like a girl by his grandmother.-Plot:... - 2004 - Second Best FilmKerala State Film Award for Second Best FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film winners:- Third Best Film :The Kerala State Film Award for Third Best Film winners:-References:**...
(Producer) for KathavasheshanKathavasheshanKathavasheshan is a 2004 Malayalam film written and directed by T. V. Chandran, starring Dileep and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Veteran Bengali actress Gita Dey made a special appearance.-Plot:... - 2002 - Special Jury AwardKerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
for KunjikoonanKunjikoonanKunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film, made in India, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep and Navya Nair. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.This movie was later remade to Tamil as Perazhagan, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan...
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
:
- 2002 - Best ActorFilmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam film lead actors. The award was first given in 1972 with Madhu being the first recipient....
for Meesa MadhavanMeesa MadhavanMeesa Madhavan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod; starring Dileep in the title role...
Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...
- 2002 - Best Actor Award for KunjikoonanKunjikoonanKunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film, made in India, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep and Navya Nair. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.This movie was later remade to Tamil as Perazhagan, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan...
- 2002 - Best Star Pair Award for Meesa MadhavanMeesa MadhavanMeesa Madhavan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod; starring Dileep in the title role...
- 2008 - Best Film Award (Producer) for Twenty:20
- 2010 - Most Popular Actor Award for KaaryasthanKaaryasthan-Reception:The film opened to mixed reviews, with Nowrunning.com labeling the film as "Disappointing", proceeding to highlight that "With all the formulaic elements intact, Karyasthan disappoints as Dileep's hundredth film...
, BodyguardBodyguardA bodyguard is a type of security operative or government agent who protects a person—usually a famous, wealthy, or politically important figure—from assault, kidnapping, assassination, stalking, loss of confidential information, terrorist attack or other threats.Most important public figures such...
, Pappy Appacha and Marykkundoru KunjaaduMarykkundoru Kunjaadu-Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs...
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
The Kerala Film Critics Association Awards are presented annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Malayalam language film industry of India. The awards were instituted in 1977....
- 2004 - Best Actor Award for KathavasheshanKathavasheshanKathavasheshan is a 2004 Malayalam film written and directed by T. V. Chandran, starring Dileep and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Veteran Bengali actress Gita Dey made a special appearance.-Plot:...
- 2002 - Best Actor Award for KunjikoonanKunjikoonanKunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film, made in India, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep and Navya Nair. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.This movie was later remade to Tamil as Perazhagan, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan...
- 2000 - Best Supporting Actor Award for JokerJoker (2000 film)Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
Mathrubhumi
Mathrubhumi
Mathrubhumi is a Malayalam language newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British.-History:...
Film Awards
- 2002 - Best Actor Award for KunjikoonanKunjikoonanKunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film, made in India, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep and Navya Nair. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.This movie was later remade to Tamil as Perazhagan, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan...
- 2001 - Best Popular Actor Award for JokerJoker (2000 film)Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
Other awards:
- 2006 - JC Foundation Special Jury Award for ChanthupottuChanthupottuChanthupottu is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. It is the story of a man named Radhakrishnan who was brought up like a girl by his grandmother.-Plot:...
- SathyanSathyaneshan NadarManuel Sathyaneshan Nadar commonly known by his stage name Sathyan, was an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has won the Kerala State Film Award twice and is renowned for his acting skills...
Memorial Award - 2010 - Amrita-FEFKA Film Award for Most Popular Actor
- 2010 - Jaihind TVJaiHind TVJaihind TV is a Malayalam channel , based in Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala. It was launched on August 17 , 2007 in Delhi by Indian National Congress President and UPA chairperson Smt.Sonia Gandhi....
Film Award's Chalachithra Prathibha Puraskaram
Upcoming films
| Year | Film | Co-stars | Director | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Spanish Masala Spanish Masala Spanish Masala is an upcoming Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, starring Dileep, Daniela Zacherl, Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon in the lead roles. Daniela Zacherl, the female lead, is an Austrian model.-Plot:... |
Kunchako Boban, Daniela Zacherl, Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Lal Jose Lal Jose Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :... |
Charlie | Post Production Christmas Release |
| 2012 | Vellaripravinte Changathi Vellaripravinte Changathi Vellaripravinte Changathi is an upcoming Malayalam film directed by Akku Akbar, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. -Plot:... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Akku Akbar Akku Akbar Akku Akbar is an Indian film director of Malayalam films.He shot to fame with the 2009 Blockbuster film Veruthe Oru Bharya which had a family theme... |
Post Production | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan Mr. Marumakan Mr. Marumakan is an upcoming Malayalam family drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by Sandhya Mohan. Starring Dileep and Sanusha in the lead roles, the film has Tamil actors Bhagyaraj and Khushboo in major supporting roles. The cast also includes Sheela, Biju Menon... |
Sanusha Sanusha Sanusha, also known as Baby Sanusha born November 3, 1996, is an Indian film actress. She started her acting career as a child artist in Malayalam films and went on to star in many television serials.-Career:... , Bhagyaraj Bhagyaraj K. Bhagyaraj is a Tamil film director, actor, writer and producer. He has directed and produced several Tamil films, along with a few Telugu and Hindi films. He is well known for his mastery in screenplay. He has won a Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mundhanai Mudichu, a film he wrote, directed and... , Kushboo |
Sandhya Mohan | AshokRaj | Post Production |
| 2012 | Arike | Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer. She has mainly acted in Malayalam films, besides few Telugu and Tamil productions and one Kannada film... , Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam... |
Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad is an Indian film director. Directing highly acclaimed and complex films such as Agnisakshi, Akale, Ore Kadal and Elektra, he has won several state, national and international film awards.-Biography:... |
Filming | |
| 2012 | My Boss My Boss My Boss is an upcoming Malayalam film directed by Jithu Joseph, starring Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles.-Cast:*Dileep*Mamta Mohandas*Salim Kumar*Saikumar*Suresh Krishna*Valsala Menon-Production:... |
Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer. She has mainly acted in Malayalam films, besides few Telugu and Tamil productions and one Kannada film... |
Jithu Joseph | Announced | |
| 2012 | Valayar Paramasivam Valayar Paramasivam Valayar Paramasivam is an upcoming Malayalam film and is the sequel to the 2004 film Super Hit film Runway. It is directed by Joshy and stars Dileep, Indrajith, Harisree Asokan and Kavya Madhavan.- Plot :... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Indrajith Indrajith Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor... |
Joshy | Valayar Paramasivam Unni Damodar |
Announced |
| 2013 | C.I.D. Moosa C.I.D. Moosa C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem... from Scotland |
Bhavana Bhavana Bhāvanā literally means "development" or "cultivating" or "producing" in the sense of "calling into existence." It is an important concept in Buddhist praxis... , Jagathy Jagathy Jagathy is a place in the district of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India.... |
Johny Johny Johny may refer to:* Johny Hendricks , American amateur wrestler* Johny Joseph , Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai* Johny Kitano, a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe* Johny Lahure , Luxembourgian politician... |
CID Moosa | Announced |
2010s
| Sl. No: | Year | Film | Co-stars | Director | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 2011 | Orma Mathram Orma Mathram Orma Mathram is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Madhu Kaithapram and starring Dileep, Priyanka Nair, Master Sidharth, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Nedumudi Venu in the main roles.-Plot:... |
Priyanka Priyanka Priyanka is a common female given name in India and Sri Lanka. It is a name derived from the Sanskrit word priya for "dear, beloved" or "beautiful or lovable act".The name is derived from the goddess named 'priyankari'.... , Dhanya Mary Varghese Dhanya Mary Varghese Dhanya Mary Varghese is an Indian actress known for her performances in Malayalam cinema. She is also a model, dancer and a live performer.- Biography :... , Manoj K Jayan |
Madhu Kaithapram Madhu Kaithapram Madhu Kaithapram is an Indian film director working primarily in the Malayalam film industry based in Kerala. He made his directorial debut with the feature film Ekantham in 2006 that won him the National Film Award for the best debutant director and followed it up with the critically acclaimed... |
Ajayan |
| 106 | 2011 | Film Star | Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , Muktha, Rambha Rambha (actress) Vijaya Lakshmi , best known by her stage name Rambha, is an Indian film actress. She has acted in over 100 South Indian films and also in Bollywood films. She had done several successful films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Bhojpuri films. She paired up with popular heroes... |
Sanjeev Raj | Nandagopan |
| 105 | 2011 | China Town China Town (2011 film) China Town is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film starring Mohanlal, Jayaram and Dileep in the lead roles, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kavya Madhavan, Poonam Bajwa, Dipasha, Pradeep Rawat, Captain Raju, Shankar, Shanavas, Jose, Jagathi Sreekumar, Maya Viswanath, Bindu Asokan, Lakshmi and Deepu Karunakaran in... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... |
Rafi Mecartin Rafi Mecartin Rafi Mecartin are a screenwriter and film director duo who have worked in Malayalam cinema. Rafi and Mecartin have been working together since the initial days of their career. Rafi's younger brother Shafi is also a well-known director.... |
Binoy |
| 104 | 2011 | Christian Brothers Christian Brothers (film) Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Sarath Kumar Sarath Kumar Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian journalist, film actor, politician, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He started his career in Tamil cinema playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... |
Joshi Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
Joji |
| 103 | 2011 | The Metro The Metro (film) The Metro is a 2011 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Bipin Prabhakar starring Sharath Kumar, Bhavana, Nivin Pauly, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Suresh Krishna, Bhagath Manuel, Biyon Gemini and Arun. It is an anthology film based on three separate incidents that take place in Kochi... |
Sarath Kumar Sarath Kumar Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian journalist, film actor, politician, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He started his career in Tamil cinema playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the... , Bhavana, Nivin Pauly Nivin Pauly Nivin Pauly , is an Indian film actor, best known for his debut film Malarvadi Arts Club .-Early life:Nivin was born in Aluva, a small town in Ernakulam district, Kerala. He did his Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Federal Institute of Science And Technology in 2006... |
Bipin Prabhakar | As the Narrator |
| 102 | 2010 | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu Marykkundoru Kunjaadu -Critical reception:The film is one of the blockbusters of 2010. IMDB gave the film a 7.7 rating, which indicates high performance. Nowrunning.com gave the film 2/5 stars stating that "Shafi's new film might definitely appeal to people who are on the lookout for a few nontoxic laughs... |
Bhavana, Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Shafi | Kunjaadu Solomon |
| 101 | 2010 | Kaaryasthan Kaaryasthan -Reception:The film opened to mixed reviews, with Nowrunning.com labeling the film as "Disappointing", proceeding to highlight that "With all the formulaic elements intact, Karyasthan disappoints as Dileep's hundredth film... |
Akhila Akhila Sasidharan -Biography:Born in Kozhikode, Kerala, Akhila Sasidharan was educated at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School,Chevayur,Kozhikode.She was active at school level and had won accolades for various co-curiccular activities including music,dance,drama,and elocution competitions. Along with that she also gave... , Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:... , Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is a Malayalam film actor who is known for his comedy roles. He has acted in more than 75 Malayalam films.-Early life:... , Salim Kumar |
Thomson K Thomas | Krishnanunni |
| 100 | 2010 | Paappi Appacha Paappi Appacha Paappi Appacha is a 2010 Malayalam film starring Dileep, Innocent, and Kavya Madhavan. It was written and directed by Mamas, and produced by Anoop. The film released in April 2010 in Kerala on more than 70 screens.- Plot :... |
Innocent, Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... |
Mammas Chandran | Nirappel Pappy |
| 99 | 2010 | Aagathan Aagathan - External links :* at Oneindia.in... |
Satyaraj, Charmi Charmi Charmy Kaur is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly appeared in Telugu films. She acted with stars such as Nandamuri Balakrishna, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Jr. NTR, Prabhas, Siddarth, Ravi Teja, Sumanth, Nitin, Silambarasan and Dileep... |
Kamal | Gautham Menon |
| 98 | 2010 | Bodyguard | Nayanthara Nayantara Nayantara , is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in 2003 in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare. She debuted in Tamil cinema with Ayya and in Telugu cinema with Lakshmi , following which she starred alongside popular lead actors... , Mithra Kurian Mithra Kurian Dalma Kurian, better known by her stage name Mithra Kurian , is an Indian film actress who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films. After appearing as a child artiste in a film, she starred in two Tamil films, before essaying lead female roles and gaining attention in Malayalam cinema... , Thyagarajan Thyagarajan Thiagarajan is an actor, director and producer of Tamil films. He is the father of Tamil actor Prashanth.-Selected filmography:* John Janni Janardhan* Neengal ketavai* Alaigal Oivathillai* Manu Uncle * Adholokam * Oru Muthassi Katha... , Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is a Malayalam film actor who is known for his comedy roles. He has acted in more than 75 Malayalam films.-Early life:... |
Siddique Siddique (director) Siddique is an Indian film director and screenwriter who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.He started his career as an assistant director to Fazil. The duo of Siddique and Lal was spotted by Fazil when he saw them performing in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. Siddique later teamed up with Lal to... |
Jayakrishnan |
2000s
| Sl. No: | Year | Film | Co-stars | Director | Character | ||||||
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| 97 | 2009 | Colours Colours (2009 film) Colours is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Raj Babu. The movie features Dileep, Roma and Bhama in the lead roles.- Plot :The story of Colours is based in Coonnoor, where Lt. Col. Dr.Rajalakshmi lives with her family. The story begins from where she gets the news that someone has been released... |
Vinu Mohan, Roma Roma (actress) Roma Asrani is an Indian model-turned-actress who works mainly in Malayalam-language films. She made her début in the Telugu film Mr. Errababu in 2005. She has acted in Tamil and Kannada films too.- Family :... , Bhama Bhama Bhama is an Indian film actress, who has mainly appeared in Malayalam films. She debuted in 2007 through Nivedyam directed by A. K. Lohithadas.-Career:... |
RajBabu | Sanjay Nath | ||||||
| 96 | 2009 | Moss & Cat Moss & Cat Moz & Cat is a 2009 Malayalam film written and directed by Fazil starring Dileep and Rahman in lead roles.- Plot :Moss n' cat tells the story of young man and a child entering into the family of a girl and her brother.- Cast :... |
Rahman Rahman (actor) Rahman is an Indian film actor who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films... , Aswathy |
Fazil Fazil A. M. Fazil is an Indian filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter of Malayalam cinema.His father wanted him to be a doctor, but in school and college, extra curricular activities engulfed him. He wrote plays, enacted them with his friends A. M. Fazil (born 1953, in Alleppey, Kerala) is an Indian... |
Moss.D.Samuel | ||||||
| 95 | 2009 | Passenger Passenger (2009 film) Passenger is a 2009 Malayalam–language thriller film written and directed by debutant Ranjith Sankar and starring Sreenivasan, Dileep, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in major roles. It was well appreciated for its novelty and was declared as a hit... |
Sreenivasan, Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas Mamta Mohandas is an Indian film actress and playback singer. She has mainly acted in Malayalam films, besides few Telugu and Tamil productions and one Kannada film... |
Ranjith Sankar | Adv. Nandan Menon | ||||||
| 94 | 2009 | Kerala Cafe Kerala Cafe Kerala Cafe is a Malayalam anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in the history of... |
Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Suresh Krishna Suresh Krishna (actor) Suresh Krishna is a Malayali film actor, known for his negative and character roles. He is noted for his strong characters in Manju Poloru Penkutti, Christian Brothers, Pazhassi Raja and Kutty Srank... |
M Padmakumar | Johnykutty | ||||||
| 93 | 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan Swantham Lekhakan Swantham Lekhakan, also known as Swa. Le., is a 2009 Malayalam film directed and co-produced by debuting filmmaker P. Sukumar and scripted by Kalavoor Ravikumar... |
Gopika Gopika Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval... |
P. Sukumar | Unni Madhavan | ||||||
| 92 | 2008 | Calcutta News Calcutta News Calcutta News is a Malayalam film written and directed by Blessy. The film stars Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Indrajith and Vimala Raman. The music is by Debojyoti Mishra. The film deals with India's ugly underbelly of trafficking in women and how a middle-class girl from Kerala gets caught in it... |
Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Vimala Raman Vimala Raman Vimala Raman is an Indian film actress, model and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut in the 2006 Tamil film Poi and went on to appear primarily in Malayalam and Telugu films.-Early life:... |
Blessey | Ajith Thomas | ||||||
| 91 | 2008 | Mulla Mulla (film) Mulla is a 2008 Malayalam film made in India, by Lal Jose starring Dileep, Meera Nandan and Biju Menon.-Plot:Lachi is a 19-year-old hard-working girl who supported her family after her father's mysterious death. While she was travelling on a train, Mulla and his gang enter. They argue over silly... |
Meera Nandan Meera Nandan - Career :She started her career with the popular Musical reality show Idea Star Singer on Asianet Television by Co - hosting the show with Ranjini Hariadas in the year 2007... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan is a Malayalam film actor.- Biography :He was born in Kerala, India as the eldest son of Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school teacher. Later, he relocated to Mala and started using the place name along with his name.... |
Lal Jose Lal Jose Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :... |
Mulla | ||||||
| 90 | 2008 | Twenty:20 | Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Bhavana |
Joshi Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
Karthik Varma | ||||||
| 89 | 2008 | Crazy Gopalan Crazy gopalan Crazy Gopalan is a Malayalam film released in 2008. The film is directed by Deepu Karunakaran. Crazy Gopalan Stars Dileep, Radha Varma, Salim Kumar, Harisree Asokan, and Manoj K. Jayan.-Plot:... |
Radha Varma, Salim Kumar, Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is a Malayalam film actor who is known for his comedy roles. He has acted in more than 75 Malayalam films.-Early life:... , Jagathi Sreekumar |
Deepu Karunakaran kannur | Gopalan | ||||||
| 88 | 2007 | Inspector Garud Inspector Garud Inspector Garud is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan as the lead pair.-Plot:Inspector Garud has Police Inspector Madhavan Kutty as a very corrupt officer who would do any dirty work for money. He became Inspector not through the right channel but by... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
Madhavankutty | ||||||
| 87 | 2007 | Vinodayathra Vinodayathra Vinodaythra is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, produced by Dileep, and starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Mukesh, Innocent, KPAC Lalitha, and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:... |
Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Parvathi Menon Parvathi Menon Parvathi Menon is an Indian film actress who hails from Kerala. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Out of Syllabus in 2006.- Early life :... , Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
Vinod | ||||||
| 86 | 2007 | Speed Track Speed Track (film) Speed Track is a 2007 Malayalam film by Jayasurya starring Dileep, Gajala, Riyaz Khan and Madhu Warrier in the lead roles.-Synopsis:Arjun is a young athlete who is all set to create history with his speed and spirits. He is presently going through tough times, mentally and financially following... |
Gajala Gajala Gajala is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She has worked with actors like Dileep, Arjun Sarja and Jr. NTR.-Career:She was launched in films in 2001-2002 in Telugu Films and later in Tamil and Malayalam Films... , Riyas Khan |
Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... |
Arjun | ||||||
| 85 | 2007 | July 4 July 4 (film) July 4 is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, starring Dileep and Roma in the lead roles.-Plot:The story begins in a jail. Ramachandran , a very agile police officer takes charge as the Jail Superintendent... |
Roma Roma (actress) Roma Asrani is an Indian model-turned-actress who works mainly in Malayalam-language films. She made her début in the Telugu film Mr. Errababu in 2005. She has acted in Tamil and Kannada films too.- Family :... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... , Innocent, Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:... , Devan Devan (actor) Devan is an Indian film actor and politician. He started his film career as the producer of the technically brilliant, but box-office flop movie Vellam and then opted to become an actor. Devan is known for his handling of serious roles, though he started his career with supporting roles... |
Joshi Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
Gokuldas | ||||||
| 84 | 2007 | Romeoo Romeoo Romeoo is 2007 Malayalam romantic comedy film-Plot:Manu Krishnan is a male nurse in a reputed hospital. He is the Son of Ratheesh Kumar, a film junior artist. He has a special relationship with Dr. Priya , but is also in love with Leena , the star contestant in the popular music reality show... |
Vimala Raman Vimala Raman Vimala Raman is an Indian film actress, model and a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut in the 2006 Tamil film Poi and went on to appear primarily in Malayalam and Telugu films.-Early life:... , Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam... , Shruthi Lakshmi, Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Rajasenan | Manukrishnan | ||||||
| 83 | 2006 | Chakkara Muthu Chakkara Muthu Chakkara Muthu is a 2006 Malayalam film by A. K. Lohithadas starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan. Dileep plays the role of a mentally retarded person in this movie.-Plot:... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Saikumar, Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
A. K. Lohithadas | Aravindan | ||||||
| 82 | 2006 | The Don The Don (2006 film) The Don is a 2006 Malayalam film by Shaji Kailas starring Dileep in the lead role.A FLOP FILM- Cast :* Dileep ... Unnikrishnan / Salaam* Lal ... Baba* Gopika ... Zaheeda* Saikumar ... Subrahmaniam Swamy* Kasan Khan ... Drug Dealer* Shammi Thilakan... |
Gopika Gopika Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , Saikumar, Bheeman Raghu Bheeman Raghu Bheeman Reghu is a Malayalam actor best known for his portrayal of villains in Indian cinema.In a career spanning nearly three decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films in Malayalam, and has recently started doing comedy roles... |
Shaji Kailas Shaji Kailas Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi... |
Unnikrishnan/Salaam | ||||||
| 81 | 2006 | Chess | Bhavana, Salim Kumar, Vijayaraghavan | Raj Babu | Vijayakrishnan | ||||||
| 80 | 2006 | Pachakuthira Pachakuthira Pachakuthira is a 2006 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and starring Dileep and Gopika. The film was panned by the critics and was a box office failure as well. Several critics consider the film to be the worst from director Kamal.... |
Gopika Gopika Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval... , Salim Kumar, Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:... , Suhasini, Indrans Indrans Indrans is a Malayalam film actor and costume designer. He acts mainly in comedy roles. He has acted in over 200 films.Indrans, a Tailor by profession, debuted in the film Choothattam as a costume designer. It was producer Charlie who offered him a chance to assist in costume designing... |
Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi... |
Anandakuttan,Akash Menon | ||||||
| 79 | 2006 | Lion Lion (film) Lion is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy. The film stars Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. It was produced under the banner of N. N... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Kalashala Babu, Saikumar |
Joshiy Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
Krishnakumar | ||||||
| 78 | 2005 | Kochi Rajavu Kochi Rajavu Music : Vidyasagar... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Rambha Rambha (actress) Vijaya Lakshmi , best known by her stage name Rambha, is an Indian film actress. She has acted in over 100 South Indian films and also in Bollywood films. She had done several successful films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Bhojpuri films. She paired up with popular heroes... , Murali, Vijayaraghavan |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
Surya Naarayana Varma | ||||||
| 77 | 2005 | Pandippada Pandippada Pandippada is 2005 Malayalam film directed by Rafi Mecartin starring Dileep, Navya Nair, and Prakash Raj.-Plot:Pandippada is the story of a rivalry between Pandi Durai and Karuppayya Swami who are landlords that brutally rule villages. Bhuvana Chandran is a 25 year old man who gets a piece of... |
Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Prakash Raj Prakash Raj Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to... , Rajan P. Dev Rajan P. Dev Rajan P Dev was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi . He had acted in over 140 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour... |
Rafi Mecartin | Bhuvanachandran | ||||||
| 76 | 2005 | Chanthupottu Chanthupottu Chanthupottu is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Lal. It is the story of a man named Radhakrishnan who was brought up like a girl by his grandmother.-Plot:... |
Indrajith Indrajith Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor... , Gopika Gopika Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Bhavana Bhavana Bhāvanā literally means "development" or "cultivating" or "producing" in the sense of "calling into existence." It is an important concept in Buddhist praxis... |
Lal Jose Lal Jose Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :... |
Radhakrishnan | ||||||
| 75 | 2004 | Runway Runway (2004 film) Runway is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Indrajith, Murali, Kavya Madhavan, Harisree Ashokan, and Kalasala Babu. The film was produced by V. K. Naushad and Mohan under the banner of N. N. S... |
Murali, Indrajith Indrajith Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... |
Joshiy Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
Unni/Valayar Paramashivam | ||||||
| 74 | 2004 | Vettam Vettam Vettam is a 2004 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Dileep and Bhavna Pani.The film is an adaptation of the 1995 American film French Kiss.-Plot:... |
Bhavna Pani, Jagathi Sreekumar, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... |
Priyadarshan Priyadarshan Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu... |
Gopikrishnan | ||||||
| 73 | 2004 | Thekkekara Super Fast | Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... |
Thaha | |||||||
| 72 | 2004 | Kathavasheshan Kathavasheshan Kathavasheshan is a 2004 Malayalam film written and directed by T. V. Chandran, starring Dileep and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Veteran Bengali actress Gita Dey made a special appearance.-Plot:... |
Jyothirmayi, Indrans Indrans Indrans is a Malayalam film actor and costume designer. He acts mainly in comedy roles. He has acted in over 200 films.Indrans, a Tailor by profession, debuted in the film Choothattam as a costume designer. It was producer Charlie who offered him a chance to assist in costume designing... |
T V Chandran | Gopinath | ||||||
| 71 | 2004 | Perumazhakkalam Perumazhakkalam Perumazhakkalam is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. The film stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep and Vineeth. The film was adapted to Hindi by Nagesh Kukunoor as Dor.... |
Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Vineeth Vineeth Vineeth is an Indian film actor and classical dancer who has acted in several well received films in his native Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He studied in Good Shepherd Public School, Ooty, and at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Thalassery.Vineeth is nephew of the famous Travancore... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi... |
Akbar | ||||||
| 70 | 2004 | Rasikan Rasikan Rasikan is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by V. G. Muralikrishnan starring Dileep and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles.-Synopsis:... |
Siddarth, Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam... , Haripriya |
Lal Jose Lal Jose Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :... |
Shivankutty | ||||||
| 69 | 2003 | Thilakkam | Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Bhavana, Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... |
Jayaraj Jayaraj Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films... |
Unni/Vishnu | ||||||
| 68 | 2003 | Sadanandante Samayam Sadanandante Samayam Sadanandante Samayam is a 2003 Malayalam film by Akku Akbar starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan.-Plot:This movie is about a ordinary person called Sadanandan played by Dileep who depends on astrology for everything. He comes to know from an astrologer that he is going to die soon... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:... , Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
Akbar Jose | Sadanandan | ||||||
| 67 | 2003 | Gramaphone Gramaphone (film) Gramaphone is a 2003 Malayalam film by Kamal starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine and Navya Nair.-Plot:Sachidanandan runs an antique shop in the Jewish street at Kochi. He is famous for old Gramaphone records. Jeniffer , Luyi uncle , ‘Saigal’ Yousuf and Bhaskarettan are Sachi's close friends... |
Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Murali, Salim Kumar, Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi... |
Sachidanandan | ||||||
| 66 | 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa C.I.D. Moosa C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem... |
Bhavana, Ashish Vidyarthi Ashish Vidyarthi Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Hindi films and lately in South Indian films. He has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for film Drohkaal in 1995.... , Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is a Malayalam film actor who is known for his comedy roles. He has acted in more than 75 Malayalam films.-Early life:... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
Sahadevan/ CID Moosa | ||||||
| 65 | 2003 | Mizhi Randilum Mizhi Randilum Mizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. Dileep makes a cameo appearance.-Plot:... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Indrajith Indrajith Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor... , Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
Ranjith Ranjith (actor) Ranjith is a character artist who appears in Tamil, and Malayalam language films.- Career :Ranjith, had an impressive debut in Sindhu Nadhi Poo and gave a few hits thereafter. Introduced by R K Selvamani in Tamil, Ranjith had acted in several movies before making a foray to Malayalam... |
Krishnakumar | ||||||
| 64 | 2003 | War and Love | Laila, Indraja, Prabhu | Vinayan Vinayan Vinayan is an Indian film director, mainly of Malayalam movies. He started his career with the film Super Star, in which he used a Mohanlal look-alike in the lead role.... |
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| 63 | 2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran Pattanathil Sundaran Pattanathil Sundaran is a 2003 Malayalam film by Vipin Mohan starring Dileep and Navya Nair.-Plot:Kizhakkethil Sundaresan is still a common man doing grocery business. He marries a law student called Radhamani . Radhamani later gets a job in Thiruvananthapuram Secretariat and she wants to go to... |
Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Vipin Mohan | Sundareshan | ||||||
| 62 | 2002 | Mazhathullikkilukkam Mazhathullikkilukkam Mazhathullikkilukkam is a 2002 Malayalam movie directed by Akbar Jose. The movie features Dileep, Navya Nair, Sharada and Bharathi in the lead roles.... |
Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Sharada Sharada (actress) Sharada is a three time national award winning South Indian actress and Indian Parliament member. She originally hails from Andhra Pradesh. She has achieved success through Malayalam movies. Initially she did many supporting roles in Telugu films and later on moved to Malayalam film industry and... , Bharathi |
Akbar Jose | Solomon | ||||||
| 61 | 2002 | Kunjikoonan Kunjikoonan Kunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film, made in India, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep and Navya Nair. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.This movie was later remade to Tamil as Perazhagan, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan... |
Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Manya |
Sashi shankar | Kunjan, Prasad | ||||||
| 60 | 2002 | Kalyanaraman Kalyanaraman (2002 film) Kalyanaraman is a 2002 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Shafi starring Dileep and Navya Nair. The film was remade in Telugu as Kalyanaramudu starring Venu, Suman, Prabhudeva and Nikita Thukral.-Synopsis:... |
Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios and the grandnephew of producer Maliampurackal Appachan... Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , Lalu Alex Lalu Alex - Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V... |
Shafi | Ramankutty | ||||||
| 59 | 2002 | Meesa Madhavan Meesa Madhavan Meesa Madhavan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod; starring Dileep in the title role... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Jyothirmayi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Indrajith Sukumaran |
Lal Jose Lal Jose Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu . His popular films include Meesa Madhavan , Classmates and Arabikkatha .- Biography :... |
Madhavan Nair | ||||||
| 58 | 2002 | Kuberan Kuberan (2002 film) Kuberan is a 2002 Malayalam comedy film directed by Sunder Das starring Dileep and Samyuktha Varma. The film received generally favorable critical reviews and became a box office hit. It was a grand Vishu release.-Plot:... |
Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma , born November 26, 1982 is an award winning actress in Malayalam Movie Industry. She entered filmdom through the Malayalam movie Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Then she acted in several Malayalam feature films and bagged some awards... , Uma Shankari |
Sunder Das | Siddharthan | ||||||
| 57 | 2001 | Rakshasa Rajavu Rakshasa Rajavu Rakshasa Rajavu is a 2000 Malayalam film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in the title role. Dileep, Meena, Kavya Madhavan, Rajan P. Dev, Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Hanifa and Sukumari played other major roles... |
Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Meena, Manya |
Vinayan Vinayan Vinayan is an Indian film director, mainly of Malayalam movies. He started his career with the film Super Star, in which he used a Mohanlal look-alike in the lead role.... |
Appu | ||||||
| 56 | 2001 | Dosth Dosth Dhosth is a Malayalam film by Thulasidas released in 2001 This is an remake of a Tamil movie Kannedhirey Thondrinal released in the year 1998.- Plot :... |
Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios and the grandnephew of producer Maliampurackal Appachan... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... |
Thulasidas | Ajith | ||||||
| 55 | 2001 | Soothradharan Soothradharan Soothradharan is a Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine.-Plot:Ramesan who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly... |
Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... |
A. K. Lohithadas | Rameshan | ||||||
| 54 | 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika Ee Parakkum Thalika Ee Parakkum Thalika is a 2001 Malayalam comedy film starring Dileep, Nithya Das and Harisree Asokan and directed by Thaha. It was a hit movie produced by M. M. Hamsa and directed by Thaha... |
Nithya Das, Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is a Malayalam film actor who is known for his comedy roles. He has acted in more than 75 Malayalam films.-Early life:... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Thaha | Unnikrishnan | ||||||
| 53 | 2001 | Ishtam Ishtam (2001 film) Ishtam is a 2001 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil starring Dileep and Navya Nair. This was Navya's first movie.Ishtam was later remade in Hindi as Mere Baap Pehle Aap by Priyadarshan.-Plot:... |
Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Innocent |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
Pavan K. Menon | ||||||
| 52 | 2000 | Varnnakkazhchakal | Poornima Indrajith Poornima Indrajith Poornima Indrajith, also known as Poornima Mohan, is a Malayalam film actress who acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She started her career as a model and then went on to host a music countdown show "Pepsi Top Ten" on Asianet. Poornima acted in many movies, including Meghamalhar, Valyettan, and... , Haripriya, Rasika Rasika A rasika, in carnatic music terminology, is a person who has some knowledge of carnatic music and is able to appreciate carnatic music. In carnatic music concerts , the audience is usually called rasikas.-Name Meaning:... |
Sunder Das | |||||||
| 51 | 2000 | Mr. Butler | Ruchita Prasad, Innocent, Jagathi Sreekumar | Sasi Shankar | >- | 50 | 2000 | Darling Darling Darling Darling (2000 film) Darling Darling is a 2000 Malayalam musical-comedy film made in India, starring Dileep, Vineeth, and Kavya Madhavan. It was directed by Rajasenan and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas.-Plot:... |
Vineeth Vineeth Vineeth is an Indian film actor and classical dancer who has acted in several well received films in his native Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He studied in Good Shepherd Public School, Ooty, and at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Thalassery.Vineeth is nephew of the famous Travancore... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... |
Rajasenan Rajasenan Rajasenan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and occasional actor who has worked in Malayalam cinema. His notable films include Ayalathe Adheham , Meleparambil Aanveedu , CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. and Aadyathe Kanmani .He also acted the lead role in the film Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu ,... |
Karthik |
| 49 | 2000 | Thenkasipattanam Thenkasipattanam Thenkasipattanam is a 2000 Malayalam comedy musical film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, produced by Lal, and starring Suresh Gopi and Lal. Others in the cast include Dileep, Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas, Kavya Madhavan, Salim Kumar, and Spadikam George.-Synopsis:Kannan and Dasappan... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma , born November 26, 1982 is an award winning actress in Malayalam Movie Industry. She entered filmdom through the Malayalam movie Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Then she acted in several Malayalam feature films and bagged some awards... , Geethu Mohandas |
Rafi Mecartin | Shathrughnan | ||||||
| 48 | 2000 | Joker Joker (2000 film) Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner... |
Manya, Nishanth Sagar, Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan is a Malayalam film actor.- Biography :He was born in Kerala, India as the eldest son of Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school teacher. Later, he relocated to Mala and started using the place name along with his name.... |
Lohithadas Lohithadas Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas was an Indian screenwriter, director, and producer known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema.... |
Babu | ||||||
1990s
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| 47 | 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan Udayapuram Sulthan Udayapuram Sulthan is a 1999 Malayalam comedy film directed by Jose Thomas. It was written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and stars Dileep, Preetha Vijaykumar, Captain Raju, Narendra Prasad, Innocent, Cochin Hanifa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan, Ambika, Sudheesh, Salim Kumar, Sphadikam... |
Preetha Vijayakumar, Captain Raju Captain Raju Captain Raju is a Malayalam film actor. He was born at Omallur in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.After finishing his graduation in Zoology, Raju joined the Indian Army as a first class officer at the age of 21. He started acting in films after leaving the army service. He has acted in more than... , Narendra Prasad Narendra prasad Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala.... |
Jose Thomas |
| 46 | 1999 | Pranaya Nilavu | Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... |
Vinayan Vinayan Vinayan is an Indian film director, mainly of Malayalam movies. He started his career with the film Super Star, in which he used a Mohanlal look-alike in the lead role.... |
| 45 | 1999 | Megham Megham Megham is a 1999 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mammootty, Priya Gill, Dileep, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Pooja Batra, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, Captain Raju, and Cochin Haneefa. The music was composed by Ouseppachan... |
Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Priya Gill Priya Gill Priya Gill is an Indian actress. She has acted in Bollywood, Tollywood, Malayalam and Punjabi film.-Film career:She began her Bollywood career with the ABCL production Tere Mere Sapne along with Arshad Warsi and Chandrachur Singh. She was known more for her Indian appeal and simple... , Pooja Batra Pooja Batra Pooja Batra in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, is an Indian actress.-Early life and background:Pooja Batra was born to Ravi Batra, an army colonel who was wounded in the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. Her mother, Neelam Batra was a former Miss India participant in 1971... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... |
Priyadarshan Priyadarshan Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu... |
| 44 | 1999 | Deepasthambham Mahascharyam Deepasthambham Mahascharyam Deepasthambham Mahascharyam is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by K. B. Madhu starring Dileep as an Ottamthullal dancer who is caught in a love triangle with two girls.-Plot:... |
Rasika Rasika A rasika, in carnatic music terminology, is a person who has some knowledge of carnatic music and is able to appreciate carnatic music. In carnatic music concerts , the audience is usually called rasikas.-Name Meaning:... , Jomol Jomol Gowri Chandrasekhara Pillai is an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films. She has had major roles in films like Niram, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Deepasthambham Mahascharyam.She born in Koodathayi near Thiruvambady in Calicut district... , Haripriya |
K.B.Madhu |
| 43 | 1999 | Chandranudikkunna Dikhil Chandranudikkunna Dikhil Chandranudikkunna Dikhil is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Lal, Biju Menon, Samyuktha Varma, Jagadish, and Innocent in the main roles... |
Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma , born November 26, 1982 is an award winning actress in Malayalam Movie Industry. She entered filmdom through the Malayalam movie Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Then she acted in several Malayalam feature films and bagged some awards... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... |
Laljose |
| 42 | 1998 | Vismayam | Innocent, Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Rajan P. Dev Rajan P. Dev Rajan P Dev was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi . He had acted in over 140 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour... |
Raghunath Paleri |
| 41 | 1998 | Sundarakilladi | Shalini, Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Kuthiravattom Pappu |
Muraleekrishnan |
| 40 | 1998 | Punjabi House Punjabi House Punjabi House is a 1998 Malayalam comedy musical film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, starring Dileep, Mohini, Lal, Cochin Hanifa, Harisree Asokan, Neena Kurup, and Janardanan. The music was composed by Suresh Peters and it was his debut film... |
Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... , Jomol Jomol Gowri Chandrasekhara Pillai is an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films. She has had major roles in films like Niram, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Deepasthambham Mahascharyam.She born in Koodathayi near Thiruvambady in Calicut district... , Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... |
Rafi-Mecartin |
| 39 | 1998 | Ormacheppu | Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , Chanchal, Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
A. K. Lohithadas |
| 38 | 1998 | Meenathil Thalikettu Meenathil Thalikettu Meenathil Thalikettu is a 1998 Malayalam film directed by Rajan Sankaradi, written by A.K. Sajan and A. K. Santhosh, with the story by Lal Jose. Dileep, Thilakan, Sulekha, Zeenath, and Jagathy Sreekumar play the lead roles. Oduvil Unnikrishnan makes a cameo appearance... |
Sulekha, Jagathi Sreekumar, Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... |
Rajan Shankaradi |
| 37 | 1998 | Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham | Vishnu | Ansar Kalabhavan |
| 36 | 1998 | Kallu Kondoru Pennu Kallu Kondoru Pennu Kallu Kondoru Pennu is a 1998 Malayalam film by Shyamaprasad starring Suresh Gopi, Dileep and Vijayashanti. This movie is about an unnmaried nurse from Dubai who adopts a young kid.-Plot:... |
Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Vijayashanti Vijayashanti Vijayashanti is an Indian film actress and a politician from Andhra Pradesh. She has acted in over 185 movies in seven languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. She was born in Anaparti, India on 24 June 1966. She is credited as "The Lady Superstar" of South Indian cinema... |
Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad Shyamaprasad is an Indian film director. Directing highly acclaimed and complex films such as Agnisakshi, Akale, Ore Kadal and Elektra, he has won several state, national and international film awards.-Biography:... |
| 35 | 1998 | Kaikkudanna Nilavu | Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Shalini, Ranjitha |
Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi... |
| 34 | 1998 | Anuragakottaram | Suvalakshmi Suvalakshmi Suvalakshmi is a Bengali actress who has acted in the female lead role in a number of Tamil films. She has also acted in a few Bengali and Malayalam films.- Filmography :- External links :... |
Vinayan Vinayan Vinayan is an Indian film director, mainly of Malayalam movies. He started his career with the film Super Star, in which he used a Mohanlal look-alike in the lead role.... |
| 33 | 1997 | Ullasappoonkattu | Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... |
Vinayan Vinayan Vinayan is an Indian film director, mainly of Malayalam movies. He started his career with the film Super Star, in which he used a Mohanlal look-alike in the lead role.... |
| 32 | 1997 | Nee Varuvolam | Divya Unni Divya Unni Divya Unni is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.-Dance career:... , Chali Pala, Jagathi Sreekumar |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 31 | 1997 | Maayapponman | Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... |
Thulasidas Thulasidas Thulasidas is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the late 1980s he has directed some 25 movies.-Filmography:*Again Kasargod Khader Bhai *College Kumaran *Rakshakan *Avan Chandiyude Makan *Mr... |
| 30 | 1997 | Manthramothiram | Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , N. F. Varghese N. F. Varghese N. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when... |
Sasisankar |
| 29 | 1997 | Maanasam | Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Sudheesh |
| 28 | 1997 | Kudamaattam | Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam... , Vijayaraghavan, Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Sundar Das |
| 27 | 1997 | Kalyanapittennu | Mukesh, Priya Raman Priya Raman Priya Raman is a malayalam actress and film producer. She has appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films and in television serials of both languages. Her first film was the Rajnikanth produced film Valli, in 1993. Her second film. Arthana, directed by I. V... , Anju Aravind |
K.K.Haridas |
| 26 | 1997 | Kaliyoonjal Kaliyoonjal Kaliyoonjalu is a 1998 Malayalam drama film starring Mammootty and Dileep.-Plot:After the deaths of his parents, Nandagopal raises his sister Ammu, who is suffering from epilepsy. She is a pampered child, while he is happily married to Gauri, who has a brother named Venu. Venu marries Ammu, but... |
Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Shalini Shalini Kumar Shalini Ajith , also known simply as Shalini, is a South Indian film actress who debuted in the Malayalam movie Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku on Navodaya's banner at the age of three and continued to perform in many films as a child actor... , Shobana |
Anil-Babu |
| 25 | 1997 | Ee Puzhayum Kadannu Ee Puzhayum Kadannu Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum... |
Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... |
Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi... |
| 24 | 1997 | Varnappakittu | Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Divya Unni Divya Unni Divya Unni is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.-Dance career:... , Meena, Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
I. V. Sasi I. V. Sasi Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam... |
| 23 | 1996 | Sallaapam | Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam... , Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. Manoj has won the Kerala State Film Award twice: Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Hariharan's Sargam and Second Best Actor for Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja .-Family and early life:He was born in... , Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan is a Malayalam film actor.- Biography :He was born in Kerala, India as the eldest son of Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school teacher. Later, he relocated to Mala and started using the place name along with his name.... |
Sunder Das |
| 22 | 1996 | Sindoora Rekha | Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Shobhana |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 21 | 1996 | Kokkarakko | Vijayakumar, Charithra, Indrans | K.K.Haridas |
| 20 | 1996 | Kakkakkum Poochakkum Kalyanam | Devayani, Geetha, Indrans Indrans Indrans is a Malayalam film actor and costume designer. He acts mainly in comedy roles. He has acted in over 200 films.Indrans, a Tailor by profession, debuted in the film Choothattam as a costume designer. It was producer Charlie who offered him a chance to assist in costume designing... |
K.K. Haridas |
| 19 | 1996 | Thooval Kottaram Thooval Kottaram Thooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy... |
Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam... , Sukanya |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
| 18 | 1996 | Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan starring Jayaram and Annie Shaji Kailas.-Plot:Balabhaskaran suffers from sleepwalking. He walks long distances in the night and many mishaps happen during this... |
Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Annie Annie Shaji Kailas Chitra Shaji Kailas, popularly known as Annie is an Indian film actress. In her career span that lasted for just three years, with sixteen films, Annie was among the successful lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid-1990s.... , Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
Rajasenan Rajasenan Rajasenan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and occasional actor who has worked in Malayalam cinema. His notable films include Ayalathe Adheham , Meleparambil Aanveedu , CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. and Aadyathe Kanmani .He also acted the lead role in the film Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu ,... |
| 17 | 1996 | Saamoohyapadam | Prem Kumar, Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , Keerthana |
Kareem |
| 16 | 1996 | Patanayakan | Vijayaraghavan | Nizar |
| 15 | 1996 | Manthrika Kuthira | Manoj K Jayan, Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... , Vani Viswanath Vani Viswanath Vani Viswanath , is a South Indian actress. She has acted in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu movies. Vani has won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her performance in Susanna directed by T. V. Chandran. She was termed as Mollywood's Action Queen.-Biography:Vani was born... |
Viji Thampi Viji Thampi Viji Thampi is a popular Malayalam film director. After making his debut in 1988 by directing David David Mr. David, Thampi, directed a series of comedy films, mostly big hits in 90s. By early 2000 most of his films started ending up as flops... |
| 14 | 1996 | Malayala Masam Chingam Onnu | Premkumar, Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... |
Nizar |
| 13 | 1996 | Kudumbakkodathi | Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... , Innocent |
Viji Thampi Viji Thampi Viji Thampi is a popular Malayalam film director. After making his debut in 1988 by directing David David Mr. David, Thampi, directed a series of comedy films, mostly big hits in 90s. By early 2000 most of his films started ending up as flops... |
| 12 | 1996 | Kalyana Sowgandhikam | Divya Unni Divya Unni Divya Unni is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.-Dance career:... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , Jagadeesh |
Vinayan Vinayan Vinayan is an Indian film director, mainly of Malayalam movies. He started his career with the film Super Star, in which he used a Mohanlal look-alike in the lead role.... |
| 11 | 1995 | Alanchery Thambrakal | Annie Annie Shaji Kailas Chitra Shaji Kailas, popularly known as Annie is an Indian film actress. In her career span that lasted for just three years, with sixteen films, Annie was among the successful lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid-1990s.... , Rajan P. Dev Rajan P. Dev Rajan P Dev was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi . He had acted in over 140 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... |
Sunil |
| 10 | 1995 | Ezharakkootam | Manoj K Jayan, Geetha, Madhupal | |
| 9 | 1995 | Three Men Army Three Men Army Three Men Army is a 1995 Malayalam film by Nisar starring Dileep and Devayani.-Plot:Three Roommates Madhukumar, Benny, Surendran have struggled dreams. Surendran has fantasised about being Movie Star like Rajnikanth, Madhukumar tried to become police officer and planned married his girlfriend... |
Devayani, Indrans Indrans Indrans is a Malayalam film actor and costume designer. He acts mainly in comedy roles. He has acted in over 200 films.Indrans, a Tailor by profession, debuted in the film Choothattam as a costume designer. It was producer Charlie who offered him a chance to assist in costume designing... |
Nizar |
| 8 | 1995 | Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka is a 1995 Malayalam film by Sunil starring Dileep, Jayaram and Khushboo.-Plot:Friends Sathyaraj and Dharmaraj, disguised as two old men, go to the Rose Hotel owned by Hema. There is a hostage crisis at Rose Hotel. It is up to Hema's boyfriend Vijay Krishnan to save... |
Kushboo, Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... |
Sunil |
| 7 | 1995 | Thirumanassu Thirumanassu Thirumanassu is a 1995 Malayalam film by Aswathi Gopinath starring Saikumar, Charmila, Narendra Prasad, Dileep, K.R. Vijaya and Rajan P. Dev. The film was originally titled was Thiruvithamkoor Thirumanassu which caused controversy and the film makers were forced to change name as... |
Sai Kumar | |
| 6 | 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu is a 1994 Malayalam comedy-thriller film directed by Viji Thampi and produced by Urvashi, starring Urvashi, Manoj K. Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar, K. P. A. C... |
Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Manoj K Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... |
Viji Thampi Viji Thampi Viji Thampi is a popular Malayalam film director. After making his debut in 1988 by directing David David Mr. David, Thampi, directed a series of comedy films, mostly big hits in 90s. By early 2000 most of his films started ending up as flops... |
| 5 | 1994 | Sagaram Sakshi | Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Sukanya, Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 4 | 1994 | Sudhinam | Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Madhavi Madhavi (actress) Madhavi is a South Indian film actress. She played lead roles for 17 years in seven languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Bengali, and Hindi. She has acted in more than 300 films.-Early life:... |
Nizar |
| 3 | 1994 | Manathe Kottaram Manathe Kottaram Manathe Kottaram is a 1994 Malayalam film written and directed by Sunil. The film was produced by Hameed under the banner of Gemi Movies and distributed by Star Plus Release. It stars Dileep, Nadirsha, Indrans, Harisree Ashokan and Kushboo in the lead roles.-Cast:* Dileep* Harisree Ashokan*... |
Kushboo, Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... |
Sunil |
| 2 | 1994 | Sainyam Sainyam Sainyam is a 1994 Malayalam film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by Joshi. It starred Mammootty in the title role and Mukesh, Vikram, Mohini, Priya Raman, and Dileep in other roles.-Plot:... |
Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Mukesh, Vikram Vikram (actor) Vikram is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. During his years in the Indian film industry, he has won five Filmfare Awards as well as one National Film Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award amongst other recognitions and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate... , Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... , Priya Raman Priya Raman Priya Raman is a malayalam actress and film producer. She has appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films and in television serials of both languages. Her first film was the Rajnikanth produced film Valli, in 1993. Her second film. Arthana, directed by I. V... |
Joshiy Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
| 1 | 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo Ennodishtam Koodamo Ennodishtam Koodamo is a 1992 Malayalam film by Kamal made in India, starring Mukesh, Madhoo and Telugu actor J. D. Chakravarthy.- Plot :This movie is a campus love story, where the daughter of a policeman and a poor guy fall in love. However, her family want her to marry a policeman. This movie is... |
Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Madhoo Madhoo Madhoo is an actress in Indian films. She has acted in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She was named after the late Hindi actress Madhubala. She has acted with almost all leading actors in India... |
Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi... |
Films in other languages
| Sl. No: | Year | Film | Language | Co-stars | Director | Character |
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| 1 | 2002 | Raajjiyam Raajjiyam Raajjiyam is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2002.-Synopsis:Karthikeyan runs a Central Government authorized secret service agency under the guise of an organization that helps people arriving in Chennai. He leads a happy life with his wife, daughter and younger brother Surya, a mute... |
Tamil | Vijayakanth, Shamita Shetty Shamita Shetty Shamita Shetty is an Indian actress. She is the younger sister of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty.- Early life :Shamita is the second and youngest daughter of Surendra and Sunanda Shetty... , Priyanka Trivedi Priyanka Trivedi Priyanka Upendra ; born 9 September 1977) is an Indian actress who has acted in Kannada, Tamil and some Telugu and Tollywood Bangla films. She is widely popular in Tamil cinema and is regarded as one of the top actors in the field.- Personal life :... |
Manojkumar | Surya |
Assistant director
- Ee Puzhayum KadannuEe Puzhayum KadannuEe Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...
(1997) - Manthramothiram (1997)
- Mazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum Munpe is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Annie and Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
(1995) - Champakulam Thachan (1992)
- Ennodishtam KoodamoEnnodishtam KoodamoEnnodishtam Koodamo is a 1992 Malayalam film by Kamal made in India, starring Mukesh, Madhoo and Telugu actor J. D. Chakravarthy.- Plot :This movie is a campus love story, where the daughter of a policeman and a poor guy fall in love. However, her family want her to marry a policeman. This movie is...
(1992) - UlladakkamUlladakkamUlladakkam is 1991 Malayalam film by Kamal. The film stars Mohanlal, Amala and Shobana in the lead roles. The movie was produced by Suresh Balaji under the banner of Sithara Combines and was distributed by Bhavachithra and Murali Release.-Plot:...
(1991) - Vishnu Lokam (1991)
Producer
- Valayar ParamasivamValayar ParamasivamValayar Paramasivam is an upcoming Malayalam film and is the sequel to the 2004 film Super Hit film Runway. It is directed by Joshy and stars Dileep, Indrajith, Harisree Asokan and Kavya Madhavan.- Plot :...
(2012) - The MetroThe Metro (film)The Metro is a 2011 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Bipin Prabhakar starring Sharath Kumar, Bhavana, Nivin Pauly, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Suresh Krishna, Bhagath Manuel, Biyon Gemini and Arun. It is an anthology film based on three separate incidents that take place in Kochi...
(2011) - Malarvadi Arts Club (2010)
- Twenty:20Twenty:20Twenty:20 is a 2008 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Joshi, written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and produced by Dileep. The film features an ensemble cast; it was known for starring all the major actors in the Malayalam film industry, and was referred to mother of all multistarrers...
(2008) - VinodayathraVinodayathraVinodaythra is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, produced by Dileep, and starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Mukesh, Innocent, KPAC Lalitha, and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:...
(2007) - PandippadaPandippadaPandippada is 2005 Malayalam film directed by Rafi Mecartin starring Dileep, Navya Nair, and Prakash Raj.-Plot:Pandippada is the story of a rivalry between Pandi Durai and Karuppayya Swami who are landlords that brutally rule villages. Bhuvana Chandran is a 25 year old man who gets a piece of...
(2005) - KathavasheshanKathavasheshanKathavasheshan is a 2004 Malayalam film written and directed by T. V. Chandran, starring Dileep and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles. Veteran Bengali actress Gita Dey made a special appearance.-Plot:...
(2004) - C.I.D. MoosaC.I.D. MoosaC.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...
(2003)
External links
- http://www.zonkerala.com/movies/actors/dileep/
- http://www.DileepOnline.com/