Joshi (director)
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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.
in Thiruvananthapuram
district, Joshi's relation with cinema began from the movie theater that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshi left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshi began his career by assisting big names including M Krishnan Nair and Sasikumar. He made his debut as director through Tiger Salim, that got released in 1978. Though was an average grosser, Joshi had to wait for a couple of years to get his next movie Moorkhan, to get noticed. The big success of Moorkhan starring Jayan
and Sumalatha
, was followed by Raktham, a multi-star film which also did well at box office. Following this, Joshi directed many flicks including Sharam, Karthavyam, Dheera and Arambham. In the year 1983, Kodumkattu, got released for which Joshi joined with Mammootty
for the first time, a team that created a sensation for the next two decades. Following Kodumkattu, came out a series of films including Bhookambam, Kodathi, Alakadalinakkare, Muhurtham 11.30, Minimol Vathicanil, all big hits. The mid-eighties proved to be a harvest time for Joshi-Mammootty
combination, when all the films turned out to be family entertainers, bringing in big moolah. In the year 1985, Joshi directed Nirakkoottu
, based on the script by debutant Dennis Joseph
, who later became one of the most sought-after screenplay writers in Malayalam cinema. The huge success of Nirakkoottu
established a new team Joshi-Mammootty-Dennis Joseph, which brought out Nyayavidhi, Shyama
, and Veendum in the next couple of years. But in the year 1986, Joshi suffered a huge set back when his films one after another ended as huge disasters at box office. Veendum, Nyayavidhi, Aayiram Kannukal, Sayamsandhya, Ksamichu Ennoru Vaakku all ended up as dud. The continuous flops made Joshi to try out a film with Mohanlal
in lead role, for the first time. January Oru Orma
, released in 1987, which ended as a hit. In the same year, Joshi joined with Mammootty
for New Delhi
. Based on the script by Dennis Joseph, set on a huge budget, New Delhi
created a sensation at box office and ended up as one of the biggest hit in the career of both Joshi and Mammootty. In the year 1988, Joshy directed three films, all scripted by Dennis Joseph
and Mammootty
in the lead role. Dinarathrangal,and Sangham became super hits, while Thanthram
failed to repeat the magic. In the year 1989, Joshi once again teamed with Mohanlal
for Naduvazhikal
, which was a huge success. In the same year, Joshi brought out a Military film. Nair Saab
, completely shot in Kashmir, with Mammooty in the title role was also a huge hit at the box office. Mahayanam
, his third film of the year fetched 'state award for best actor' for Mammootty. No.20 Madras Mail
, released in 1990 was a fun film, in which both Mammootty and Mohanlal shared screen after three years. The commercial success of this flick was followed by a serious investigation thriller Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
. This was also Joshi's only directorial venture based on a script by legendary P. Padmarajan. But Kuttettan
, his third film of the year failed to create any impact in box office. Joshi's next film was Kauravar
in 1992, again with Mammootty
in lead role. Joshi in 1992, tried his hand in Tamil
cinema, with Airport, which was a big flop. In the year 1993, Dhruvam
got released, followed by Sainyam
in 1994. His debut into Telugu cinema was in the year 1994 through Angarakshugudu, starring Dr Rajashekhar and Meena in leading roles. In the year 1997 Joshi brought out Bhoopathi, which was a huge flop at box office. Though had acted in several of his films, Bhoopathi was the first Joshi film in which Suresh Gopi appeared in leading role. Joshi joined hands for the first time with Renji Panicker
for Lelam
, which ended up as a super hit. Again, the same team brought out Pathram
in 1999, which was a huge success at box office. In middle, Joshi did Vazhunnor, a forgettable film. Joshi's next two films, Praja
and Dubai
in 2001 were humiliating fiascoes. In the year 2004, Joshi made a comeback with Runway
, this time Dileep
in the leading role. It was the second highest grosser of the year (2004).The success of Runway was followed by Maambazhakkaalam, a big flop. Naran released in 2005 was a huge success at box office, followed by Lion
in 2006. But his next films Pothan Vava
(2006), July 4
(2007), Nasrani (2007), and Janmam (2007) ended up as huge embarrassments in his career. The year 2008 was a milestone in his career as he directed Twenty:20 , something unheard in the history of cinema. The huge success of Twenty:20 was followed by RRobinhood in 2009, for first time with Prithviraj Sukumaran
in main role.
Christian Brothers
released in 2011, a multi-star film with Mohanlal
, Suresh Gopi
, and Dileep
in leading roles successfully ended as a super hit.
has been part of 34 Joshi flicks, the last being Twenty:20 (2008). It was New Delhi
, directed by Joshi, that helped Mammootty a to regain his position as a superstar in Malayalam cinema in 1987.
, Joshi had done just a few films with him. For the first time they joined in 1987 for January Oru Orma
, based on the script by Kaloor Dennis, which was a super hit. Later, in 1989, Naduvazhikal
came out, which was also a huge hit. This was followed by No.20 Madras Mail
in 1990, in which both Mammootty
and Mohanlal
appeared in leading roles. It again took eleven long years for Joshi to direct a Mohanlal film. Praja
, released in 2001, was a huge disaster at box office. But in later years, Mohanlal appeared in a few couple of Joshi flicks including Maambhazhakkaalam, "Naran".Twenty:20, and Christian Brothers
, his latest film in 2011.
team gave a lot of contributions to malayalam film including the mega hit Twenty:20(2008) and Christian Brothers
(2011). Runway
(2004)and Lion(2006) were the other two superhits born in their partnership.The upcoming film in their combination is Valayar Paramasivam
which starts on December 2011.
. Suresh Gopi in later years, though acted in important roles in several Joshi films, his first film as hero was Bhoopathi in 1997. Though, the film bombed at box office, they joined again in Lelam
in the same year, which turned out to be huge success. Later they joined and did Pathram
, Vazhunnor, Janmam Twenty:20, and Christian Brothers
.
in the lead role. In fact Dennis Joseph
made his debut into cinema by writing a script for Joshi. Nirakkoottu
, with Mammooty, Lissy , Sumalatha
and Urvashi
in leading roles was a super hit in 1985. Later they brought out several films including Shyama
, New Delhi
, Dinarathrangal, Sangham, and Nair Saab
. But after No.20 Madras Mail
in 1990, both parted ways for several years till Bhoopathi in 1997. After the huge flop of Bhoopathi, they both had never joined together.
temple in Kollur
on the day of release of his one of his films. He lives in Kochi
along with his family.
Career
Born in VarkalaVarkala
Varkala is a coastal town and municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district situated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located 50 kilometres north-west of Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km south-west of Kollam city.Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to...
in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
district, Joshi's relation with cinema began from the movie theater that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshi left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshi began his career by assisting big names including M Krishnan Nair and Sasikumar. He made his debut as director through Tiger Salim, that got released in 1978. Though was an average grosser, Joshi had to wait for a couple of years to get his next movie Moorkhan, to get noticed. The big success of Moorkhan starring Jayan
Jayan
Krishnan Nair , better known by his stage name Jayan , was an Indian film actor, former sailor, stunt performer and 1970s style icon. He worked in Malayalam cinema, a sector of the Indian movie industry...
and Sumalatha
Sumalatha
Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
, was followed by Raktham, a multi-star film which also did well at box office. Following this, Joshi directed many flicks including Sharam, Karthavyam, Dheera and Arambham. In the year 1983, Kodumkattu, got released for which Joshi joined with 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...
for the first time, a team that created a sensation for the next two decades. Following Kodumkattu, came out a series of films including Bhookambam, Kodathi, Alakadalinakkare, Muhurtham 11.30, Minimol Vathicanil, all big hits. The mid-eighties proved to be a harvest time for Joshi-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...
combination, when all the films turned out to be family entertainers, bringing in big moolah. In the year 1985, Joshi directed Nirakkoottu
Nirakkoottu
Nirakkoottu is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, written by Dennis Joseph, and starring Mammootty. The music was by Shyam.-Plot:...
, based on the script by debutant Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam...
, who later became one of the most sought-after screenplay writers in Malayalam cinema. The huge success of Nirakkoottu
Nirakkoottu
Nirakkoottu is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, written by Dennis Joseph, and starring Mammootty. The music was by Shyam.-Plot:...
established a new team Joshi-Mammootty-Dennis Joseph, which brought out Nyayavidhi, Shyama
Shyama (film)
Shyama is a 1986 Malayalam–language romantic drama film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty and Nadia Moidu in the lead roles. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit.-Plot:...
, and Veendum in the next couple of years. But in the year 1986, Joshi suffered a huge set back when his films one after another ended as huge disasters at box office. Veendum, Nyayavidhi, Aayiram Kannukal, Sayamsandhya, Ksamichu Ennoru Vaakku all ended up as dud. The continuous flops made Joshi to try out a film with 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...
in lead role, for the first time. January Oru Orma
January Oru Orma
January Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam action film starring Mohanlal. The film was shot in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Raju*Karthika ... Nimmy*M.G. Soman ... Menon*Jayabharati ... Padmavathi*Suresh Gopi ... Vinod...
, released in 1987, which ended as a hit. In the same year, Joshi joined with 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...
for New Delhi
New Delhi (1987 film)
New Delhi is a Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the lead role. It is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The theme of the movie - the story of avenge followed by series of killings - was adapted in many later films...
. Based on the script by Dennis Joseph, set on a huge budget, New Delhi
New Delhi (1987 film)
New Delhi is a Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the lead role. It is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The theme of the movie - the story of avenge followed by series of killings - was adapted in many later films...
created a sensation at box office and ended up as one of the biggest hit in the career of both Joshi and Mammootty. In the year 1988, Joshy directed three films, all scripted by Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam...
and 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 the lead role. Dinarathrangal,and Sangham became super hits, while Thanthram
Thanthram
Thanthram is 1988 Malayalam film directed by Joshi and starring Mammootty in the lead role.-Plot:James, a wealthy businessman, is married to Susanna, an orphan, against the wishes of his family. After James passes away, James' family seems to make amends with Susanna. However Susanna eventually...
failed to repeat the magic. In the year 1989, Joshi once again teamed with 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...
for Naduvazhikal
Naduvazhikal
Naduvazhikal is a Malayalam movie released in 1989 directed by Joshi and featuring Mohanlal, Madhu and Manianpilla Raju.- Plot :The story is about Arjun whose father Ananthan was the unofficial king of his native place...
, which was a huge success. In the same year, Joshi brought out a Military film. Nair Saab
Nair Saab
Nair Saab is a 1989 blockbuster Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and starring Megastar Mammootty in the title role. It was released on the occasion of Onam.-Plot:...
, completely shot in Kashmir, with Mammooty in the title role was also a huge hit at the box office. Mahayanam
Mahayanam
Mahayanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, and written by Lohithadas. With Mammootty, Mukesh, and Seema appearing in lead roles, this film was a big hit at the box office.-Plot:...
, his third film of the year fetched 'state award for best actor' for Mammootty. No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh.- Plot :...
, released in 1990 was a fun film, in which both Mammootty and Mohanlal shared screen after three years. The commercial success of this flick was followed by a serious investigation thriller Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu is a 1990 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Padmarajan, and starring Mammootty, Nedumudi Venu, Lalu Alex, Suresh Gopi, Sumalatha, and Murali.-Plot:...
. This was also Joshi's only directorial venture based on a script by legendary P. Padmarajan. But Kuttettan
Kuttettan
Kuttettan is a 1990 romantic comedy film directed by Joshy, and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role as Saritha, with Urvashi, Lizy, Maathu, Sukumari, Jagadish, Murali, and Jagannatha Varma in supporting roles.-Plot:...
, his third film of the year failed to create any impact in box office. Joshi's next film was Kauravar
Kauravar
Kauravar is a 1992 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, written by Lohithadas, and starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan , Thilakan, Murali, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu....
in 1992, again with 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 lead role. Joshi in 1992, tried his hand in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
cinema, with Airport, which was a big flop. In the year 1993, Dhruvam
Dhruvam
Dhruvam is a 1993 Malayalam action film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P...
got released, followed by 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:...
in 1994. His debut into Telugu cinema was in the year 1994 through Angarakshugudu, starring Dr Rajashekhar and Meena in leading roles. In the year 1997 Joshi brought out Bhoopathi, which was a huge flop at box office. Though had acted in several of his films, Bhoopathi was the first Joshi film in which Suresh Gopi appeared in leading role. Joshi joined hands for the first time with Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
for Lelam
Lelam
Lelam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Renji Panicker, and starring Suresh Gopi, M. G. Soman, Siddique, N. F. Varghese, and Nandini. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups. The film was a box office success and was among the highest-grossing...
, which ended up as a super hit. Again, the same team brought out Pathram
Pathram
Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...
in 1999, which was a huge success at box office. In middle, Joshi did Vazhunnor, a forgettable film. Joshi's next two films, Praja
Praja
Praja is a 2001 Malayalam film by Joshiy starring Mohanlal, N. F. Varghese, Cochin Haneefa and Aishwarya. The film was produced by Joshiy and Renji Panicker under the banner of Mukhyadhara Films...
and Dubai
Dubai (2001 film)
Dubai is a 2001 Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy with Mammootty in the main role. Scripted by Renji Panicker, Dubai, speaks about the fight of Ravi Mamman, a Dubai based business tycoon against his enemies....
in 2001 were humiliating fiascoes. In the year 2004, Joshi made a comeback with 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...
, this time Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian 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...
in the leading role. It was the second highest grosser of the year (2004).The success of Runway was followed by Maambazhakkaalam, a big flop. Naran released in 2005 was a huge success at box office, followed by 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...
in 2006. But his next films Pothan Vava
Pothan Vava
Pothan Vava is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshi starring Mammootty in the title role. Famous Indian pop and bollywood singer Usha Uthup made her first screen appearance through this film. She played the role of Mammootty's mother.-Plot:...
(2006), 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...
(2007), Nasrani (2007), and Janmam (2007) ended up as huge embarrassments in his career. The year 2008 was a milestone in his career as he directed Twenty:20 , something unheard in the history of cinema. The huge success of Twenty:20 was followed by RRobinhood in 2009, for first time with Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
in main role.
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...
released in 2011, a multi-star film with 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...
, and Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian 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...
in leading roles successfully ended as a super hit.
Joshi-Mammootty Team
Joshy-Mammootty combination has given several super hits to Malayalam cinema. He holds the record for directing maximum films with Mammooty. Starting from Kodumkattu in 1983, MammoottyMammootty
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...
has been part of 34 Joshi flicks, the last being Twenty:20 (2008). It was New Delhi
New Delhi (1987 film)
New Delhi is a Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the lead role. It is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The theme of the movie - the story of avenge followed by series of killings - was adapted in many later films...
, directed by Joshi, that helped Mammootty a to regain his position as a superstar in Malayalam cinema in 1987.
Joshi-Mohanlal
Though, is very close to MohanlalMohanlal
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...
, Joshi had done just a few films with him. For the first time they joined in 1987 for January Oru Orma
January Oru Orma
January Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam action film starring Mohanlal. The film was shot in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Raju*Karthika ... Nimmy*M.G. Soman ... Menon*Jayabharati ... Padmavathi*Suresh Gopi ... Vinod...
, based on the script by Kaloor Dennis, which was a super hit. Later, in 1989, Naduvazhikal
Naduvazhikal
Naduvazhikal is a Malayalam movie released in 1989 directed by Joshi and featuring Mohanlal, Madhu and Manianpilla Raju.- Plot :The story is about Arjun whose father Ananthan was the unofficial king of his native place...
came out, which was also a huge hit. This was followed by No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh.- Plot :...
in 1990, in which both 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...
and 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...
appeared in leading roles. It again took eleven long years for Joshi to direct a Mohanlal film. Praja
Praja
Praja is a 2001 Malayalam film by Joshiy starring Mohanlal, N. F. Varghese, Cochin Haneefa and Aishwarya. The film was produced by Joshiy and Renji Panicker under the banner of Mukhyadhara Films...
, released in 2001, was a huge disaster at box office. But in later years, Mohanlal appeared in a few couple of Joshi flicks including Maambhazhakkaalam, "Naran".Twenty:20, and 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...
, his latest film in 2011.
Joshi-Dileep
Joshi-DileepDileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian 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...
team gave a lot of contributions to malayalam film including the mega hit Twenty:20(2008) and 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...
(2011). 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...
(2004)and Lion(2006) were the other two superhits born in their partnership.The upcoming film in their combination is 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 :...
which starts on December 2011.
Joshi-Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi has appeared in Joshi films from the beginning of his career itself. His first appearance was in Sayam Sandhya as villain. Later, in the next year, he again donned the role of villain in January Oru OrmaJanuary Oru Orma
January Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam action film starring Mohanlal. The film was shot in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Raju*Karthika ... Nimmy*M.G. Soman ... Menon*Jayabharati ... Padmavathi*Suresh Gopi ... Vinod...
. Suresh Gopi in later years, though acted in important roles in several Joshi films, his first film as hero was Bhoopathi in 1997. Though, the film bombed at box office, they joined again in Lelam
Lelam
Lelam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Renji Panicker, and starring Suresh Gopi, M. G. Soman, Siddique, N. F. Varghese, and Nandini. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups. The film was a box office success and was among the highest-grossing...
in the same year, which turned out to be huge success. Later they joined and did Pathram
Pathram
Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...
, Vazhunnor, Janmam Twenty:20, and 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...
.
Joshi-Dennis Joseph
Joshi-Dennis Joseph team was once most desired pair in Malayalam cinema. In late eighties and early nineties, they brought out several super hits, mostly with MammoottyMammootty
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 the lead role. In fact Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph
Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam...
made his debut into cinema by writing a script for Joshi. Nirakkoottu
Nirakkoottu
Nirakkoottu is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, written by Dennis Joseph, and starring Mammootty. The music was by Shyam.-Plot:...
, with Mammooty, Lissy , Sumalatha
Sumalatha
Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
and 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...
in leading roles was a super hit in 1985. Later they brought out several films including Shyama
Shyama (film)
Shyama is a 1986 Malayalam–language romantic drama film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty and Nadia Moidu in the lead roles. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit.-Plot:...
, New Delhi
New Delhi (1987 film)
New Delhi is a Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the lead role. It is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The theme of the movie - the story of avenge followed by series of killings - was adapted in many later films...
, Dinarathrangal, Sangham, and Nair Saab
Nair Saab
Nair Saab is a 1989 blockbuster Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and starring Megastar Mammootty in the title role. It was released on the occasion of Onam.-Plot:...
. But after No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh.- Plot :...
in 1990, both parted ways for several years till Bhoopathi in 1997. After the huge flop of Bhoopathi, they both had never joined together.
Personal Life
A soft spoken man, Joshi has never given any TV interviews and his appearance in print media is limited. A strong believer of numerology, Joshi has changed his name several times from Joshi to Joshy to Joshiy to Joshiey. He also make it a point to visit MookambikaMookambika
The Mookambika Devi Temple of Kollur, dedicated to Mookambika Devi, is one of the most prominent shrines for people in the state of Karnataka and Kerala, India. Located at a distance of 147 km from Mangalore in the picturesque surroundings presented by the banks of the river Sauparnika and...
temple in Kollur
Kollur
Kolluru is a tiny hamlet situated about from Kundapur Town, about away from Mangalore City in Karnataka state in the southern part of India...
on the day of release of his one of his films. He lives in Kochi
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
along with his family.
Trivia
- Joshi holds the record of being the director of the top two highest gross-movies in the history of malayalam film Christian BrothersChristian 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...
(2011) and Twenty:20(2008). - Joshi holds the record of directing most number of films with Mammooty in lead role. Both of them have joined for 34 films.
- Barring Tiger Salim, all Joshi films were edited by K.Shankunni till his death. The only exception was SainyamSainyamSainyam 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:...
released in 1994. - Jayanan VincentJayanan VincentJayanan Vincent is an Indian cinematographer. He is the son of veteran cinematographer, A. Vincent. He started his career with Malayalam films in the late 80's; and went on to become a prominent cinematographer in the Telugu industry...
was unavoidable part of Joshi film for long years. However after KauravarKauravarKauravar is a 1992 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, written by Lohithadas, and starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan , Thilakan, Murali, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu....
, they have never worked together. - Joshi joined with S. N. SwamyS. N. SwamyS. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,...
for the first time for NaduvazhikalNaduvazhikalNaduvazhikal is a Malayalam movie released in 1989 directed by Joshi and featuring Mohanlal, Madhu and Manianpilla Raju.- Plot :The story is about Arjun whose father Ananthan was the unofficial king of his native place...
in 1989. Later they together did Airport in 1992, DhruvamDhruvamDhruvam is a 1993 Malayalam action film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P...
in 1993, SainyamSainyamSainyam 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:...
in 1994 and Janmam in 2007. - Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed 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...
, Jagannadha Varma, Babu Namboothiri and Azeez were regular faces in all his films. - Joshi-Dennis Joseph team had created several big hits in the past. However they haven't done a film since Bhoopathi in 1997.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Cast | Script Writer |
| 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 :... |
Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , 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:... , |
Udayakrishna Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan, C.I.D. Moosa, Runway, Thuruppu Gulan, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja, and Christian Brothers... |
| 2011 | Sevenes | 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... , Asif Ali Asif Ali Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni... , 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... , Aju Varghese Aju Varghese Aju Varghese, credited mononymously as Kuttu, is an Indian film actor.He made his debut in 2010 in the Malayalam film Malarvadi Arts Club, and is active in the Malayalam film industry.- Early life :... , Nadia Moidu, 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:... |
Iqbal Kuttipuram |
| 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... , Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , 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... , Sharath Kumar, Lakshmi Rai Lakshmi Rai Lakshmi Rai is an Indian film actress and model from Belgaum, Karnataka, predominantly appearing in Malayalam and Tamil films. While most of her Tamil releases performed poorly at the box office, she rose to fame with the popular Malayalam-language films Annan Thambi , 2 Harihar Nagar ,... |
Udayakrishna Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan, C.I.D. Moosa, Runway, Thuruppu Gulan, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja, and Christian Brothers... |
| 2009 | Robinhood | Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.... , 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, Narain Narain (actor) Narain is an Indian film actor, who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.- Personal life:Narain was born in Thrissur, Kerala to Malayali parents. His father is Ponnani Kizhakke Kalathil T.M.Ramakrishnan Nair and his mother is Shantha Nair... |
Sachi-Sethu |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 (2008) | 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... , 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... , Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , 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... |
Udayakrishna Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan, C.I.D. Moosa, Runway, Thuruppu Gulan, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja, and Christian Brothers... |
| 2007 | Janmam | 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... |
S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,... |
| 2007 | Nasrani | 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... , 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:... , 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... , Jagathi Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan |
Ranjith |
| 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... |
Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , Roma Asrani, 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... , 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 |
Udayakrishna Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan, C.I.D. Moosa, Runway, Thuruppu Gulan, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja, and Christian Brothers... |
| 2006 | Pothan Vava Pothan Vava Pothan Vava is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshi starring Mammootty in the title role. Famous Indian pop and bollywood singer Usha Uthup made her first screen appearance through this film. She played the role of Mammootty's mother.-Plot:... |
Mammooty, Usha Uthup Usha Uthup Usha Uthup is a popular Indian pop, jazz and playback singer. She is well known for popular hits in the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.She started her Bollywood playback career, when she sang an English verse in hit song, "Dum maro dum"" in Hare Rama Hare Krishna, and went on work with music... , 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... , Sai Kumar, 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 :... |
Benny P Nayarambalam |
| 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... |
Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , 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, Shammi Thilakan, Sai Kumar |
Udayakrishna Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan, C.I.D. Moosa, Runway, Thuruppu Gulan, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja, and Christian Brothers... |
| 2005 | Naran | 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, Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , 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:... , Jagathi Sreekumar |
Ranjan Pramod Ranjan Pramod Ranjan Pramod is an Indian screenwriter and director who works in Malayalam cinema.- Filmography :-External links:... |
| 2004 | Maambhazhakkaalam | 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... , Shobhana, 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... , Innocent |
T.A.Shahid |
| 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... |
Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , Indrajith Sukumaran, Shammi Thilakan, 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 |
Udayakrishna Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan, C.I.D. Moosa, Runway, Thuruppu Gulan, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja, and Christian Brothers... |
| 2001 | Dubai Dubai (2001 film) Dubai is a 2001 Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy with Mammootty in the main role. Scripted by Renji Panicker, Dubai, speaks about the fight of Ravi Mamman, a Dubai based business tycoon against his enemies.... |
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... , 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... , 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... , Anjala Zaveri, 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 :... , Janardhanan 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... |
Renji Panicker Renji Panicker Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005.... |
| 2001 | Praja Praja Praja is a 2001 Malayalam film by Joshiy starring Mohanlal, N. F. Varghese, Cochin Haneefa and Aishwarya. The film was produced by Joshiy and Renji Panicker under the banner of Mukhyadhara Films... |
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... , 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... , Vijayaraghavan, 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... , Aishwarya Aishwarya (actress) Aishwarya ; is a South Indian actress who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies. She is the daughter of popular actress Lakshmi. Her mother tongue is Telugu.-Career:... , |
Renji Panicker Renji Panicker Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005.... |
| 1998 | Pathram Pathram Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon... |
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... , Janardhanan 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... , 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... , 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... , Murali |
Renji Panicker Renji Panicker Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005.... |
| 1998 | Vazhunnor | 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... , Janardhanan 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... , Sangeetha, 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... |
Benny P. Nayarambalam |
| 1997 | Lelam Lelam Lelam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Renji Panicker, and starring Suresh Gopi, M. G. Soman, Siddique, N. F. Varghese, and Nandini. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups. The film was a box office success and was among the highest-grossing... |
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... , M.G. Soman, 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:... , 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... , Maniyan Pillai Raju, Kollam Thulasi Kollam Thulasi Kollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu Thulasidharan Nair is an actor in Malayalam cinema who is better known as Kollam Thulasi relating the name of his birth place Kollam to his first name as customary in Kerala. His first appearance was in Ezhuthappurangal . He is also a poet.-Personal life:He was born... |
Renji Panicker Renji Panicker Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005.... |
| 1997 | Bhoopathi | 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... , 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:... , Kanaka Kanaka (actress) Kanaka Mahalakshmi, mononymously known as Kanaka , is a South Indian film actress. She was considered one of the leading actress in the Tamil film industry. She is a daughter of the actress Devika.- Personal :... , 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... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1995 | Angarakshagudu | Dr. Rajshekhar, Meena | S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,... |
| 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, Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian 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... , Vikram Vikram Vikram may refer to:*Vikram , a male name in the Hindu community*Vikramāditya, a legendary king of India**Vikram, a character in Baital Pachisi, identified with Vikramāditya... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Mohini Mohini (actress) Mohini was an Indian actress of the Assamese cinema.Filmography:*Manomati*Heer*Indramalati*Laaz Ke*Gaan*Aayan*Torali*Mansi*Devdas ...Chandramukhi... |
S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,... |
| 1993 | Dhruvam Dhruvam Dhruvam is a 1993 Malayalam action film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P... |
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... , 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:... , Gauthami, 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... , Vikram Kennedy, Janardhanan 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... , Vijayaraghavan |
S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,... |
| 1992 | Kauravar Kauravar Kauravar is a 1992 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, written by Lohithadas, and starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan , Thilakan, Murali, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu.... |
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... , Vishnuvardhan Vishnuvardhan Sampath Kumar , popularly known as Vishnuvardhan , was a prominent Indian film actor. He has acted in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in over 220 movies in total that includes 200 Kannada movies, 5 Hindi movies, 5 Telugu movies, 3 Malayalam movies and 6 Tamil movies... , Murali, 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:... |
A. K. Lohithadas |
| 1992 | Airport | Sathyaraj Sathyaraj Sathyaraj is a Tamil film actor and media personality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A Tamil activist and a political influence, he has acted in over 150 films, ranging from action and drama to comedy. In 2007, he played the role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored... , Gouthami |
S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,... |
| 1990 | Kuttettan Kuttettan Kuttettan is a 1990 romantic comedy film directed by Joshy, and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role as Saritha, with Urvashi, Lizy, Maathu, Sukumari, Jagadish, Murali, and Jagannatha Varma in supporting 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... , Saritha Saritha Saritha is a South Indian actress. She has acted in at least 141 feature films, and was cast in the television serial Selvi in 2005. Her mainstream career spanned from 1979 to 1989, when she took a break to marry Indian actor and producer Mukesh and raise their two sons... , 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... , Murali 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:... , Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... |
A. K. Lohithadas |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu is a 1990 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Padmarajan, and starring Mammootty, Nedumudi Venu, Lalu Alex, Suresh Gopi, Sumalatha, and Murali.-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... , 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... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early 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 :... , M.G. Soman |
P. Padmarajan |
| 1990 | No.20 Madras Mail No.20 Madras Mail No.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh.- Plot :... |
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... , 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... , Jagadeesh, M.G. Soman, Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1989 | Mahayanam Mahayanam Mahayanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, and written by Lohithadas. With Mammootty, Mukesh, and Seema appearing in lead roles, this film was a big hit at the box office.-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... , Seema Seema (actress) Seema is an Indian actress. She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, nine in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi. Seema is still active in the movie industry.She began her career in Tamil film at fourteen as a dancer... , Mukesh, Vijayaraghavan, 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... |
A. K. Lohithadas |
| 1989 | Nair Saab Nair Saab Nair Saab is a 1989 blockbuster Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and starring Megastar Mammootty in the title role. It was released on the occasion of Onam.-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... , 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... , 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... , Mukesh, Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal Naduvazhikal Naduvazhikal is a Malayalam movie released in 1989 directed by Joshi and featuring Mohanlal, Madhu and Manianpilla Raju.- Plot :The story is about Arjun whose father Ananthan was the unofficial king of his native place... |
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... , Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , 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... , Rupini Rupini (actress) Rupini was a South Indian actress who worked in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She acted in a Tamil and Malayalam films opposite the stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan,Vijayakanth, Mohan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal. Rupini, originally from Mumbai, moved to the south to act in films... , Murali, 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:... |
S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,... |
| 1988 | Sangham Sangham (1988 film) Sangham is a Malayalam film released in 1988. Directed by Joshiy, this film is about a spoiled brat and his adolescent friends, and the embarrassing situation that they get trapped in. Mammootty appears in the leading role of Kuttapayi, a spoiled brat of a rich family. He is supported by... |
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, Seema Seema (actress) Seema is an Indian actress. She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, nine in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi. Seema is still active in the movie industry.She began her career in Tamil film at fourteen as a dancer... , Parvathy Parvathy Jayaram Ashwathy Kurup , better known by her stage name Parvathy, is an award-winning film actress from Kerala, India. Parvathy was a popular actress of Malayalam cinema industry and was active in films between 1986 and 1996. Her most notable works include "Amrutham Gamaya" ,"Oru Minnaminuginte Nurungu... , 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:... , Innocent |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1988 | Thanthram Thanthram Thanthram is 1988 Malayalam film directed by Joshi and starring Mammootty in the lead role.-Plot:James, a wealthy businessman, is married to Susanna, an orphan, against the wishes of his family. After James passes away, James' family seems to make amends with Susanna. However Susanna eventually... |
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... , 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... , Ratheesh Ratheesh Ratheesh was a Indian film actor. He was a native of Kalavoor in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. He had acted in One Hundred Fifty Eight Films majority with directors like I.V.Sasi,Joshy,P.G.Vishwambharan,Thampy KannamThanam,Shaji Kailas etc...Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1988 | Dinarathrangal | 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... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... , Parvathy Parvathy Jayaram Ashwathy Kurup , better known by her stage name Parvathy, is an award-winning film actress from Kerala, India. Parvathy was a popular actress of Malayalam cinema industry and was active in films between 1986 and 1996. Her most notable works include "Amrutham Gamaya" ,"Oru Minnaminuginte Nurungu... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1988 | Anthima Theerpu | ||
| 1987 | New Delhi New Delhi (1987 film) New Delhi is a Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty in the lead role. It is one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema. The theme of the movie - the story of avenge followed by series of killings - was adapted in many later films... |
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... , 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... , 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... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... , 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... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1987 | January Oru Orma January Oru Orma January Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam action film starring Mohanlal. The film was shot in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Raju*Karthika ... Nimmy*M.G. Soman ... Menon*Jayabharati ... Padmavathi*Suresh Gopi ... Vinod... |
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... , Karthika, M.G. Soman, 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... |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1986 | Veendum | 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... , Ratheesh Ratheesh Ratheesh was a Indian film actor. He was a native of Kalavoor in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. He had acted in One Hundred Fifty Eight Films majority with directors like I.V.Sasi,Joshy,P.G.Vishwambharan,Thampy KannamThanam,Shaji Kailas etc...Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1986 | Nyayavidhi | 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... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Innocent, 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... , Shobhana, Sulakshana Sulakshana (actress) Sulakshana is an Indian actress who has performed in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films.-Filmography:*Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu *Njan Gandharvan *Swagatham *Thoovanathumbikal * Dabbevariki Chedu * Cheppu... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1986 | Sayam Sandhya | 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... , 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... , Ashokan Ashokan (actor) Ashokan is Malayalam actor who is best known for his roles in Peruvazhiyambalam, In Harihar Nagar and Amaram.-Career:He made debut in 1978 was Peruvazhiyambalam was directed by Padmarajan where he played as a 15 year old boy who becomes fugitive after killing of bully... , Monisha Monisha Monisha was an Indian film actress, primarily of Malayalam cinema, who made her presence known with her very first film. She was only 15 years old when she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her debut film, Nakhakshathangal . This made her the youngest recipient of the National Film... , Geetha |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannukal | 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... , Ratheesh Ratheesh Ratheesh was a Indian film actor. He was a native of Kalavoor in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. He had acted in One Hundred Fifty Eight Films majority with directors like I.V.Sasi,Joshy,P.G.Vishwambharan,Thampy KannamThanam,Shaji Kailas etc...Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam... , Shobhana |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vaakku | 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... , Geetha, Mukesh |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1986 | Shyama Shyama (film) Shyama is a 1986 Malayalam–language romantic drama film directed by Joshiy and starring Mammootty and Nadia Moidu in the lead roles. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit.-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... , Nadia Moidu Mukesh, Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... , 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... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1985 | Nirakkoottu Nirakkoottu Nirakkoottu is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, written by Dennis Joseph, and starring Mammootty. The music was by Shyam.-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... , 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... , Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... |
Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph is a Malayalam script writer and director. Born in Ettumanoor, Kottayam in Kerala, India, Dennis Joseph has been a popular name in the late so's and early nineties. Though has associated with several top directors, his best films had been with Joshi and Thambi Kannanthanam... |
| 1985 | Iniyum Kadha Thudarum | 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... |
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| 1985 | Oru Kuda Keezhil | ||
| 1985 | Onningu Vannengil | 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... , Lizy Lizy (actress) Lissy Priyadarshan is a popular South Indian film actress of 1980s. She is popularly known by the mononym Lissy. Though, was a leading heroine in Malayalam, she had also acted in several Tamil and Telugu. She gave up acting after her marriage with famous film director Priyadarshan in 1990... , Nadia Moidu, 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... , Shankar Shankar (actor) Shankar Panikkar, popularly known as Shankar is an Indian film actor and director. He was one of the prominent lead actors of Malayalam cinema during the 1980s.- As an Actor :... |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1985 | Kadha Ithu Vare | 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... , Suhasini, Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1985 | Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki | ||
| 1985 | Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu | 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... , Ratheesh Ratheesh Ratheesh was a Indian film actor. He was a native of Kalavoor in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. He had acted in One Hundred Fifty Eight Films majority with directors like I.V.Sasi,Joshy,P.G.Vishwambharan,Thampy KannamThanam,Shaji Kailas etc...Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam... , Saritha Saritha Saritha is a South Indian actress. She has acted in at least 141 feature films, and was cast in the television serial Selvi in 2005. Her mainstream career spanned from 1979 to 1989, when she took a break to marry Indian actor and producer Mukesh and raise their two sons... |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1984 | Kodathi | 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... |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1984 | Sandarbham | 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... |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1984 | Alakadalinakkare | 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... , Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Prem Nazir Prem Nazir Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema... |
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| 1984 | Idavelakk Shesham | 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... , Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Adoor Bhasi Adoor Bhasi Adoor Bhasi was an Indian film actor and film director from Kerala. Adoor Bhasi was almost always cast as the man who stands next to the hero. His hilarious actions and roles became the cynosure of comic scenes in the Malayalam films of the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s. He is also famous for his... |
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| 1984 | Dharm aur Kanoon | ||
| 1983 | Angam | ||
| 1983 | Bhookambam | ||
| 1983 | Aa Rathri | 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... , M.G. Soman, Ratheesh Ratheesh Ratheesh was a Indian film actor. He was a native of Kalavoor in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. He had acted in One Hundred Fifty Eight Films majority with directors like I.V.Sasi,Joshy,P.G.Vishwambharan,Thampy KannamThanam,Shaji Kailas etc...Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam... |
Kaloor Dennis |
| 1983 | Himam | Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... |
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| 1983 | Kodumkattu | 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... , Prem Nazir Prem Nazir Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema... |
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| 1982 | Adarsham | ||
| 1982 | Aarambham | ||
| 1982 | Dheera | Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... |
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| 1982 | Karthavyam | Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Prem Nazir Prem Nazir Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... |
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| 1981 | Sharam | ||
| 1981 | Raktham | Prem Nazir Prem Nazir Abdul Khader , better known by his stage name Prem Nazir , was an Indian film actor. He is considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema... , Balan K. Nair Balan K. Nair Balan K. Nair was a Malayalam film actor. Even though he appeared in most films as villain, he was also noted for his performance in strong character roles. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance in the movie Oppol.-Personal life:Balan K... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... |
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| 1980 | Moorkhan | Jayan Jayan Krishnan Nair , better known by his stage name Jayan , was an Indian film actor, former sailor, stunt performer and 1970s style icon. He worked in Malayalam cinema, a sector of the Indian movie industry... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... |
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| 1978 | Tiger Salim | ||