Lohithadas
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Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (അമ്പഴത്തില് കരുണാകരന് ലോഹിതദാസ് May 10, 1955 - June 28, 2009) was an India
n screenwriter
, director
, and producer
known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema
.
Known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays, he has written screenplays for thirty-five films in a twenty-four year long career, such as Thaniyavarthanam
(1987), Kireedam (1989), Bharatham
(1991), Amaram
(1991), Padheyam
(1993), Chenkol
(1993), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
(1999). He later became a director, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi
(1997), Kanmadam
(1998), Joker
(2000), and Kasthooriman (2003). He died on June 29, 2009 due to a heart attack.
, Kerala
.He showed an initial interest in writing short stories, but failed to make a mark in that genre. He soon moved into Malayalam theater in 1986 when his debut script was accepted for the stage by the legendary theater personality Thoppil Bhasi
. Bhasi's Communist Party of India
(CPI)-backed drama troupe, the highly successful Kerala People's Arts Club
(KPAC), produced the play, which led to his winning a state award.
by writing for director Sibi Malayil
. His first movie screenplay Thaniavarthanam was directed by Malayil and became a success. Together, Sibi Malayil and Lohithadas would later produce several memorable Malayalam movies. His screenplay works for Sibi Malayil
are Thaniyavarthanam
(1987), Dasharatham
(1989), Kireedam (1989), His Highness Abdullah
(1990), Bharatham
(1990), Kamaladalam
(1992), and Chenkol
(1993). Other works include Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
(1999),Sasneham
(1990) for Sathyan Anthikkad
and Amaram
(1991) for Bharathan
.
He later became a filmmaker and made works such as Bhoothakkannadi
(1997), Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam
(1998), Arayannangalude Veedu (2000), Joker
(2000), Kasthooriman (2003) (which he himself produced
), and Nivedyam
(2007).
Most of his works were critically and commercially successful. His works were recognized from his very first venture Thaniyavarthanam
, which brought him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story.
at 10:50.
Kerala State Film Awards:
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
.
Known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays, he has written screenplays for thirty-five films in a twenty-four year long career, such as Thaniyavarthanam
Thaniyavarthanam
Thaniyavarthanam is a 1987 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh, Saritha, Philomina and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the main roles. The story revolves around a family whose male members have a history of lunacy.-Plot:Balan Mash is...
(1987), Kireedam (1989), Bharatham
Bharatham
Bharatham is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical...
(1991), Amaram
Amaram
Amaram is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Murali, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Balan K. Nair, Ashokan, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the main roles. The film score is composed by Johnson while the songs are by Raveendran.The...
(1991), Padheyam
Padheyam
Padheyam is a 1993 award winning Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Bharathan and starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film won several accolades in the state as well as National Film Awards. Mammootty played the role of Chandradas, a poet. Mamooty was nominated for the...
(1993), Chenkol
Chenkol
Chenkol is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. This is the sequel of 1989 movie Kireedam and became huge success at the box office.-Plot:...
(1993), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Jayaram, Thilakan, and Samyuktha Varma in the main roles. This was Samyuktha Varma's debut film and A. K. Lohithadas makes a cameo appearance.The film was produced by P...
(1999). He later became a director, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi
Bhoothakkannadi
Bhoothakkannadi is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. It tells the story of Vidyadharan , a clocksmith's incapability to deal with the harsh realities of his life. This was Lohithadas's first movie as a director and was critically acclaimed. Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for...
(1997), Kanmadam
Kanmadam
Kanmadam is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mohan Lal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Krishna Prasad and Mala Aravindan. Considered as one of the best films of Lohithadas, the film has its music composed by Raveendran as well...
(1998), Joker
Joker (2000 film)
Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
(2000), and Kasthooriman (2003). He died on June 29, 2009 due to a heart attack.
Early life
Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', as he is often referred to) was born on May 10, 1955 in ChalakudyChalakudy
Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur District of the Kerala State in India. It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
.He showed an initial interest in writing short stories, but failed to make a mark in that genre. He soon moved into Malayalam theater in 1986 when his debut script was accepted for the stage by the legendary theater personality Thoppil Bhasi
Thoppil Bhasi
Thoppil Bhasi was a Malayalam playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was associated with the communist movement in Kerala and his play Ningalenne Communistakki is considered to be a groundbreaking event in the history of Malayalam theatre.Thoppil Bhasi was born in Vallikunnam, a small...
. Bhasi's Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India
The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925...
(CPI)-backed drama troupe, the highly successful Kerala People's Arts Club
Kerala People's Arts Club
Kerala People's Arts Club is a theatre movement in Kerala, India. It was formed in the 1950s by a group of individuals having close ties with Left-wing politics parties of Kerala. This political theatre was very influential in propagating communist ideas in Kerala.In 1951 KPAC staged its first...
(KPAC), produced the play, which led to his winning a state award.
Career
Fresh with the play's commercial and critical success, Lohithadas moved to Malayalam CinemaMalayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
by writing for director Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
. His first movie screenplay Thaniavarthanam was directed by Malayil and became a success. Together, Sibi Malayil and Lohithadas would later produce several memorable Malayalam movies. His screenplay works for Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
are Thaniyavarthanam
Thaniyavarthanam
Thaniyavarthanam is a 1987 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh, Saritha, Philomina and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the main roles. The story revolves around a family whose male members have a history of lunacy.-Plot:Balan Mash is...
(1987), Dasharatham
Dasharatham
Dasharatham is a Malayalam film released in 1989, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, featuring Mohanlal, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Rekha, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Jayabharathi.This is one of the cult classic film...
(1989), Kireedam (1989), His Highness Abdullah
His Highness Abdullah
His Highness Abdullah is a musical Malayalam film released in 1990, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil; featuring Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gauthami, Sreenivasan and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts...
(1990), Bharatham
Bharatham
Bharatham is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical...
(1990), Kamaladalam
Kamaladalam
Kamaladalam is a Malayalam film released in 1992, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil; featuring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy and Sukumari...
(1992), and Chenkol
Chenkol
Chenkol is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. This is the sequel of 1989 movie Kireedam and became huge success at the box office.-Plot:...
(1993). Other works include Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Jayaram, Thilakan, and Samyuktha Varma in the main roles. This was Samyuktha Varma's debut film and A. K. Lohithadas makes a cameo appearance.The film was produced by P...
(1999),Sasneham
Sasneham
Sasneham... is a 1990 Malayalam language family film written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent, Sukumari, Meena, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Mamukkoya, Karamana Janardanan Nair and Paravoor Bharathan....
(1990) for Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
and Amaram
Amaram
Amaram is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Murali, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Balan K. Nair, Ashokan, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the main roles. The film score is composed by Johnson while the songs are by Raveendran.The...
(1991) for Bharathan
Bharathan
Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
.
He later became a filmmaker and made works such as Bhoothakkannadi
Bhoothakkannadi
Bhoothakkannadi is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. It tells the story of Vidyadharan , a clocksmith's incapability to deal with the harsh realities of his life. This was Lohithadas's first movie as a director and was critically acclaimed. Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for...
(1997), Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam
Kanmadam
Kanmadam is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mohan Lal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Krishna Prasad and Mala Aravindan. Considered as one of the best films of Lohithadas, the film has its music composed by Raveendran as well...
(1998), Arayannangalude Veedu (2000), Joker
Joker (2000 film)
Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
(2000), Kasthooriman (2003) (which he himself produced
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
), and Nivedyam
Nivedyam
Nivedyam is a 2007 Malayalam movie written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. This movie marked the debut of Vinu Mohan and Bhama in films.- Synopsis :...
(2007).
Most of his works were critically and commercially successful. His works were recognized from his very first venture Thaniyavarthanam
Thaniyavarthanam
Thaniyavarthanam is a 1987 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh, Saritha, Philomina and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the main roles. The story revolves around a family whose male members have a history of lunacy.-Plot:Balan Mash is...
, which brought him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story.
Death
In the morning of June 29, 2009, he experienced chest pains and uneasiness at his home at Aluva near Ernakulam and was immediately taken to the Lisy Hospital, Kaloor, Ernakulam, where he was declared dead from a heart attackMyocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
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Awards
National Film Awards:National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
- 1998 - Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a DirectorIndira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a DirectorThe Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director is a National Film Award - Golden Lotus Award, given to a feature film director's first film.The National Film Award - Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director winners:...
- Bhoothakannadi
Kerala State Film Awards:
- 1999 - Best Popular FilmKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Veendum Chila Veettu Karyangal - 1997 - Best FilmKerala State Film Award for Best FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
- Bhoothakannadi - 1997 - Best Screen PlayKerala State Film Award for Best Screen PlayThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
- BhoothakkannadiBhoothakkannadiBhoothakkannadi is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. It tells the story of Vidyadharan , a clocksmith's incapability to deal with the harsh realities of his life. This was Lohithadas's first movie as a director and was critically acclaimed. Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for... - 1992 - Best Popular FilmKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Venkalam - 1991 - Second Best FilmKerala State Film Award for Second Best FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film winners:- Third Best Film :The Kerala State Film Award for Third Best Film winners:-References:**...
- BharathamBharathamBharatham is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical... - 1987 - Best StoryKerala State Film Award for Best StoryThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Story winners:-References:**...
- ThaniyavarthanamThaniyavarthanamThaniyavarthanam is a 1987 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh, Saritha, Philomina and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the main roles. The story revolves around a family whose male members have a history of lunacy.-Plot:Balan Mash is...
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
- 2005 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good LightTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good LightThe Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good Light is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films. The award was first given in 1994.-The list:...
- Kasthuri MaanKasthuri MaanKasthuri Maan is a Tamil film. The film stars Prasanna, Meera Jasmine in lead. The film also has Raghuvaran, Thilakan and Karunas.The film was an average hit. It is a remake of a Malayalam film, Kasthooriman from the same director.-Plot:...
Other awards
- Film Critics award for Best script - ThaniyavarthanamThaniyavarthanamThaniyavarthanam is a 1987 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh, Saritha, Philomina and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the main roles. The story revolves around a family whose male members have a history of lunacy.-Plot:Balan Mash is...
(1987) - Film Critics award for Best script - DasharathamDasharathamDasharatham is a Malayalam film released in 1989, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, featuring Mohanlal, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Rekha, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Jayabharathi.This is one of the cult classic film...
(1989) - Film Critics award for Best script - Kireedam (1989)
- Film Critics award for Best script - BharathamBharathamBharatham is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical...
(1991) - Film Critics award for Best script - ChenkolChenkolChenkol is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. This is the sequel of 1989 movie Kireedam and became huge success at the box office.-Plot:...
(1993) - Film Critics award for Best script - Chakoram (1994)
- Film Critics award for Best script - SallapamSallapamSallapam is 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sundardas and written A. K. Lohithadas; starring Dileep, Manju Warrier, and Manoj K. Jayan in the lead roles. The music was composed by Johnson.-Plot:...
(1995) - Film Critics award for Best script- Thooval KottaramThooval KottaramThooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy...
(1996) - Film Critics award for Best script- Bhoothakannadi (1997)
- Film Critics award for Best script- Ormacheppu (1998)
- Film Critics award for Best script- JokerJoker (2000 film)Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
(1999) - Film Critics award for Best script- Veendum Chila VeettukaryangalVeendum Chila VeettukaryangalVeendum Chila Veettukaryangal is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Jayaram, Thilakan, and Samyuktha Varma in the main roles. This was Samyuktha Varma's debut film and A. K. Lohithadas makes a cameo appearance.The film was produced by P...
(2000) - Film Critics award for Best script- Kasthooriman (2003)
- Film Critics award for Best script- NivedyamNivedyamNivedyam is a 2007 Malayalam movie written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. This movie marked the debut of Vinu Mohan and Bhama in films.- Synopsis :...
(2007) - Film Critics award for Best Director- Bhoothakannadi (1997)
- Film Critics award for Best Director- JokerJoker (2000 film)Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner...
(1999) - Film Critics award for Best Director- KasthoorimannKasthoorimannKasthooriman is a 2003 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. The film stars Kunchako Boban and Meera Jasmine. It was remade into Tamil under the title Kasthuri Maan.-Plot:...
(2003) - Film Critics award for Best Director- NivedyamNivedyamNivedyam is a 2007 Malayalam movie written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. This movie marked the debut of Vinu Mohan and Bhama in films.- Synopsis :...
(2007), - Asianet Film Award
- 1999 - Best Script Writer Award - Veendum Chila Veettu Karyangal
Screenwriter
| Year | Title | Cast | Director |
| 2007 | Nivedyam Nivedyam Nivedyam is a 2007 Malayalam movie written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. This movie marked the debut of Vinu Mohan and Bhama in films.- Synopsis :... |
Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. His debut was through the award-winning movie Nivedyam by A. K. Lohithadas. He is the grandson of late actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, son of actress Sobha Mohan and nephew of popular actor Sai Kumar.... , 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:... , 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 :... , Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... |
Self |
| 2006 | Chakkara Muthu Chakkara Muthu Chakkara Muthu is a 2006 Malayalam film by A. K. Lohithadas starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan. Dileep plays the role of a mentally retarded person in this movie.-Plot:... |
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:... , Saikumar, Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Self |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan Kasthuri Maan Kasthuri Maan is a Tamil film. The film stars Prasanna, Meera Jasmine in lead. The film also has Raghuvaran, Thilakan and Karunas.The film was an average hit. It is a remake of a Malayalam film, Kasthooriman from the same director.-Plot:... (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... ) |
Prasanna Prasanna Prasanna , is an Indian theatre director and playwright from Karnataka. He is one of the pioneers of modern Kannada theatre. He graduated from the National School of Drama . He founded Samudaya and gave a creative direction to Kannada theatre in the 1970's with other activists. Prasanna lives in... , Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Sarath Babu |
Self |
| 2003 | Chakram Chakram (2003 film) -Cast:*Prithviraj ... Chandrahasan*Meera Jasmine ... Indrani*Meghanadhan ... Gopalan*Vijeesh ... Premkumar*Chandra Laxman ... Madhuri*Machan Varghese ... Mani Annan*Baburaj ... Sudhakaran*Priyanka... |
Prithviraj Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.... , Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... |
Self |
| 2003 | Kasthooriman | Kunchako Boban, Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Shammi Thilakan |
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| 2001 | Soothradharan Soothradharan Soothradharan is a Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine.-Plot:Ramesan who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly... |
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... , Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... , Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best... |
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| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | 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... , Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , 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... , 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:... |
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| 2000 | Joker Joker (2000 film) Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner... |
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... , Manya, Mamukkoya Mamukkoya Mamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009- Career... , Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best... |
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| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Jayaram, Thilakan, and Samyuktha Varma in the main roles. This was Samyuktha Varma's debut film and A. K. Lohithadas makes a cameo appearance.The film was produced by P... |
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:... , 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:... , Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma Samyuktha Varma , born November 26, 1982 is an award winning actress in Malayalam Movie Industry. She entered filmdom through the Malayalam movie Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Then she acted in several Malayalam feature films and bagged some awards... , 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 :... , K. P. A. C. Lalitha K. P. A. C. Lalitha Maheshwari Amma, better known by her stage name K.P.A.C. Lalitha, is a National Award winning Indian film and stage actress. She was the wife of late filmmaker Bharathan.-Biography:... |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
| 1998 | Kanmadam Kanmadam Kanmadam is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mohan Lal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Krishna Prasad and Mala Aravindan. Considered as one of the best films of Lohithadas, the film has its music composed by Raveendran as well... |
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... , 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... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan is a Malayalam film actor.- Biography :He was born in Kerala, India as the eldest son of Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school teacher. Later, he relocated to Mala and started using the place name along with his name.... , 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:... |
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| 1997 | Karunyam | 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:... , Murali, 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 :... , Divya Unni Divya Unni Divya Unni is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.-Dance career:... , Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
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| 1997 | Bhoothakannadi | 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... , Srilakshmi, 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:... , Riza Bava Riza Bava Rizabava is an Indian actor who is best known for his role as John Honai in the 1990 Malayalam film In Harihar Nagar.-Movies:# Sound of Boot .... Abdul Sathar# College Kumaran # Mulla .... Venu# Paradesi... , Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan is a Malayalam film actor.- Biography :He was born in Kerala, India as the eldest son of Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school teacher. Later, he relocated to Mala and started using the place name along with his name.... |
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| 1996 | Sallapam Sallapam Sallapam is 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sundardas and written A. K. Lohithadas; starring Dileep, Manju Warrier, and Manoj K. Jayan in the lead roles. The music was composed by Johnson.-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... , Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam... , Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. Manoj has won the Kerala State Film Award twice: Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Hariharan's Sargam and Second Best Actor for Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja .-Family and early life:He was born in... |
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| 1996 | Thooval Kottaram Thooval Kottaram Thooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy... |
Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is an Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.She made her debut in Saakshyam... , Sukanya, Murali, Innocent |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
| 1995 | Saadaram Saadaram Saadaram is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Jose Thomas and stars Suresh Gopi, Lalu Alex, Geetha, Suvarna Mathew, Chithra, Sreenath, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Sukumari main roles. The script was written by A. K. Lohithadas... |
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... , Geetha, Kaviyoor Ponnamma Kaviyoor Ponnamma Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family... , 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... , Srinath Srinath For the cricket player see Javagal Srinath. And for Malayali actor see SreenathSrinath , real name Narayana Swamy , is a Kannada cinema actor and the vice-president of Kannada TV Channel Udaya TV.... |
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| 1994 | Chakoram | Murali, Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964... |
Venu Venu The venu is a bamboo transverse flute used in the Carnatic music of South India. Although it is often called Carnatic flute or simply flute in English, venu is the instrument's ancient Sanskrit name... |
| 1994 | Saagaram Sakshi | Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Sukanya, 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:... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1993 | Chenkol Chenkol Chenkol is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. This is the sequel of 1989 movie Kireedam and became huge success at the box office.-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... , Surabhi, Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964... , 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:... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1993 | Padheyam Padheyam Padheyam is a 1993 award winning Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Bharathan and starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film won several accolades in the state as well as National Film Awards. Mammootty played the role of Chandradas, a poet. Mamooty was nominated for the... |
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... , 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 :... , 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... , Chippy Chippy (actress) Chippy is an actress in the South Indian film industry, mainly in Malayalam films. Her first movie was the Suresh Gopi starrer Thalastaanam by Shaji Kailas, but her first big break was the Bharathan movie Padheyam , starring Mammootty... |
Bharathan Bharathan Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely... |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | 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, 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:... , Kaviyoor Ponnamma Kaviyoor Ponnamma Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family... |
Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
| 1993 | Venkalam | Murali, Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. Manoj has won the Kerala State Film Award twice: Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Hariharan's Sargam and Second Best Actor for Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja .-Family and early life:He was born in... |
Bharathan Bharathan Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely... |
| 1992 | Kamaladalam Kamaladalam Kamaladalam is a Malayalam film released in 1992, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil; featuring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy and Sukumari... |
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... , 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... , 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... , 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... , Murali |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 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... , Anju, Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna Shanthi Krishna is a Tamil and Malayalam movie actress active during the 1980s. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1994.- Personal life:She was born to R. Krishan and Sharada in Mumbai in 1964... , 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:... |
Joshi Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
| 1992 | Aadharam | Murali, 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... , Geetha |
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| 1991 | Dhanam Dhanam Dhanam is a Malayalam film released in 1991. Directed by Sibi Malayil, this film had a strong casting line including Mohanlal, Murali, Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Charmila and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The script was done by A. K. Lohithadas. Dhanam was a huge hit at box office.-Soundtrack:The evergreen... |
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... , Charmila, Murali, 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 :... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1991 | Amaram Amaram Amaram is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Murali, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Balan K. Nair, Ashokan, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the main roles. The film score is composed by Johnson while the songs are by Raveendran.The... |
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... , Murali, Mathu, 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... , K. P. A. C. Lalitha K. P. A. C. Lalitha Maheshwari Amma, better known by her stage name K.P.A.C. Lalitha, is a National Award winning Indian film and stage actress. She was the wife of late filmmaker Bharathan.-Biography:... , Chitra |
Bharathan Bharathan Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely... |
| 1991 | Bharatham Bharatham Bharatham is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical... |
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 :... , 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... , 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... , Lakshmi Lakshmi (actress) Lakshmi Narayan is an Indian National Film Award winning actress who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Lakshmi has acted in more than 300 films in all south Indian languages apart from few in Bollywood. She has won a Filmfare Best Actress Award and eight Filmfare Awards South.-Early... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1991 | Kanakkattu | 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:... , 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... , K. P. A. C. Lalitha K. P. A. C. Lalitha Maheshwari Amma, better known by her stage name K.P.A.C. Lalitha, is a National Award winning Indian film and stage actress. She was the wife of late filmmaker Bharathan.-Biography:... , Murali |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
| 1990 | His Highness Abdullah His Highness Abdullah His Highness Abdullah is a musical Malayalam film released in 1990, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil; featuring Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gauthami, Sreenivasan and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts... |
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... , Gauthami, Sreenivasan, 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 :... , Jagadeesh, Karamana Janardanan Nair Karamana Janardanan Nair Karamana Janardanan Nair was one of the most famous Malayalam film actors during the 80s and 90s. He won wide acclaim especially for the role of the protagonist in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Elippathayam. He is best remembered for his roles in Agnidevan and in Sphadikam . His last role was as Fr.... , M. G. Soman M. G. Soman M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1990 | Sasneham Sasneham Sasneham... is a 1990 Malayalam language family film written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent, Sukumari, Meena, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Mamukkoya, Karamana Janardanan Nair and Paravoor Bharathan.... |
Balachandra Menon Balachandra Menon Balachandra Menon is an Indian film actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. He made some popular films in the 1980s and 1990s... , Shobhana, Innocent |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
| 1990 | Radha Madhavam | 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:... , Geetha, 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:... , 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... |
Suresh Unnithan Suresh Unnithan -Biography:His start in film was as an assistant director to Padmarajan, the most renowned film director, from whom he learned the basics and craft of film making. Later he debuted with Jaathakam, which was well acclaimed by the critics and was a huge hit. The same film won the Best Newcomer... |
| 1990 | Maalayogam | 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:... , Mukesh, Murali, Parvathy, Innocent, 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:... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1989 | Mrigaya Mrigaya (1989 film) Mrigaya is a 1989 Malayalam film about a leopard hunter, directed by I. V. Sasi. The movie stars Mammootty in the lead role with Thilakan, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lalu Alex, Urvashi, Sunitha as other actors.- Plot :The movie's story revolves around a village which is frequently... |
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... , 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:... , 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... , 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... |
I. V. Sasi I. V. Sasi Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam... |
| 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, Jalaja |
Joshi Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:... |
| 1989 | Mudra | 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... , 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... , Karamana Janardanan Nair Karamana Janardanan Nair Karamana Janardanan Nair was one of the most famous Malayalam film actors during the 80s and 90s. He won wide acclaim especially for the role of the protagonist in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Elippathayam. He is best remembered for his roles in Agnidevan and in Sphadikam . His last role was as Fr.... , 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:... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1989 | Jathakam | 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:... , Sithara Sithara (actress) Sithara is an Indian actress who has performed in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam language films and television serials.-Filmography:-External links:... , Shaari, 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:... , 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:... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... |
Suresh Unnithan Suresh Unnithan -Biography:His start in film was as an assistant director to Padmarajan, the most renowned film director, from whom he learned the basics and craft of film making. Later he debuted with Jaathakam, which was well acclaimed by the critics and was a huge hit. The same film won the Best Newcomer... |
| 1989 | Dasharatham Dasharatham Dasharatham is a Malayalam film released in 1989, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, featuring Mohanlal, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Rekha, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Jayabharathi.This is one of the cult classic film... |
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... , 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 :... , Murali, Rekha, Sukumari Sukumari Sukumari is an Indian film actress who has primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be about two-thousand. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Jayabharathi Jayabharathi Jayabharathi is a popular Malayalam film actress who started her career in late 1960s. She is a two-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for best actress.... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1989 | Kireedam | 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... , 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... , Sankaradi Sankaradi Sankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit.... , 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:... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1988 | Mukthi | 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... , Rahman Rahman (actor) Rahman is an Indian film actor who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films... , Shobhana, Janardanan Janardhanan (actor) Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of... |
I. V. Sasi I. V. Sasi Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam... |
| 1988 | Kudumbapuranam | Balachandra Menon Balachandra Menon Balachandra Menon is an Indian film actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. He made some popular films in the 1980s and 1990s... , Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , 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:... , Sreenivasan, 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... |
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter... |
| 1988 | Vicharana | 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... , Shobhana, 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... , Mukesh, 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 :... , Jagathi Sreekumar, 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... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Suhasini, Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , 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... , 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 :... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
| 1987 | Thaniyavarthanam Thaniyavarthanam Thaniyavarthanam is a 1987 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Mukesh, Saritha, Philomina and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the main roles. The story revolves around a family whose male members have a history of lunacy.-Plot:Balan Mash is... |
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, 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... , 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:... |
Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies... |
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| Year | Title | Cast |
| 1997 | Bhoothakannadi | 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... , Lakshmi, 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:... |
| 1997 | Karunyam | 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:... , Divya Unni Divya Unni Divya Unni is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.-Dance career:... , Murali , 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 :... |
| 1998 | Ormacheppu | Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , 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... , Chanchal, 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... |
| 1998 | Kanmadam Kanmadam Kanmadam is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mohan Lal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Krishna Prasad and Mala Aravindan. Considered as one of the best films of Lohithadas, the film has its music composed by Raveendran as well... |
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... , 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... , 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:... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | 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... , Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , 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... , 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:... |
| 2000 | Joker Joker (2000 film) Joker is a 2000 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manya and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.-Plot:Royal Circus, owned by Govindan , is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader , Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner... |
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... , Manya, Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan Mala Aravindan is a Malayalam film actor.- Biography :He was born in Kerala, India as the eldest son of Ayyappan, an Excise department employee and Ponnamma, a school teacher. Later, he relocated to Mala and started using the place name along with his name.... , Bindhu Panicker |
| 2001 | Soothradharan Soothradharan Soothradharan is a Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine.-Plot:Ramesan who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly... |
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... , Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... , Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker Bindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best... , 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... |
| 2003 | Kasthoorimann Kasthoorimann Kasthooriman is a 2003 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. The film stars Kunchako Boban and Meera Jasmine. It was remade into Tamil under the title Kasthuri Maan.-Plot:... |
Kunchako Boban, Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... |
| 2003 | Chakram Chakram (2003 film) -Cast:*Prithviraj ... Chandrahasan*Meera Jasmine ... Indrani*Meghanadhan ... Gopalan*Vijeesh ... Premkumar*Chandra Laxman ... Madhuri*Machan Varghese ... Mani Annan*Baburaj ... Sudhakaran*Priyanka... |
Prithviraj Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.... , Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan Kasthuri Maan Kasthuri Maan is a Tamil film. The film stars Prasanna, Meera Jasmine in lead. The film also has Raghuvaran, Thilakan and Karunas.The film was an average hit. It is a remake of a Malayalam film, Kasthooriman from the same director.-Plot:... (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... ) |
Prasanna Prasanna Prasanna , is an Indian theatre director and playwright from Karnataka. He is one of the pioneers of modern Kannada theatre. He graduated from the National School of Drama . He founded Samudaya and gave a creative direction to Kannada theatre in the 1970's with other activists. Prasanna lives in... , Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the... , Sarath Babu |
| 2006 | Chakkara Muthu Chakkara Muthu Chakkara Muthu is a 2006 Malayalam film by A. K. Lohithadas starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan. Dileep plays the role of a mentally retarded person in this movie.-Plot:... |
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:... , Saikumar, Cochin Haneefa Cochin Haneefa Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema... |
| 2007 | Nivedyam Nivedyam Nivedyam is a 2007 Malayalam movie written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. This movie marked the debut of Vinu Mohan and Bhama in films.- Synopsis :... |
Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. His debut was through the award-winning movie Nivedyam by A. K. Lohithadas. He is the grandson of late actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, son of actress Sobha Mohan and nephew of popular actor Sai Kumar.... , 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:... , 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 :... , Bharath Gopi Bharath Gopi V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala.... |