Madhupal
Encyclopedia
Madhupal is a Malayalam cinema
actor
, writer
, and film director
. Madhupal made his acting debut through Kashmeeram
in 1994 and directorial debut through Thalappavu
about Naxal Varghese
which won several awards in 2008.
, his father was running a cinema theatre. He is a native of Calicut and took post graduation in commerce. He is a noted actor and short story writer in Malayalam. He has acted in more than 90 films in Malayalam, Tamil, English and Hindi including lead roles. His short stories have been translated to many other languages like English, Hindi, and Tamil. He started his career in films as an assistant director to the eminent film makers like Bharath Gopi
, Rajiv Anchal
.
Madhupal assisted Rajeev Anchal in Butterflies Kashmeeram"GURU"(the film won National awards and the only entry to OSCAR from India in the year 1997),"MADE IN USA"(which had R. Madhavan
in the lead), "NOTHING BUT LIFE"(English, shoot at Las Vegas)and the eminent actor Bharath Gopi in the film Yamanam
( the film won National Award in 1991). He turned actor in Kashmeeram. It was a negative role and more of such roles came his way after that. He won the Critic's Award for Best Debutante actor for his role in the film "Kashmeeram" and the second best actor for his role of Hari in the series on MT Kathakal, called Kazhcha, telecast on Amritha TV. He also assisted Jude Attipetty in the direction of Shararandal a 13-part serial.
Films acted include Kashmeeram(1994), Soosanna, Agnisakshi, Guru, Made in USA, Rishivamsam, Vardhakyapuraanam,Ravanaprabhu, Twenty-Twenty, Freekick(Hindi), Nothing but Life(English), Oru naal Oru Kanavu(Tamil)
His first directorial venture was for television (Akaasaththile Paravakal, telecasted on Kairali Channel) and got many awards. Thalappavu
is his big screen directorial debut and the film has got Kerala State Best Debutante Director Award
Madhupal has drawn more and more into the world of letters and published five collections of short stories, Social activities also keep him occupied. He was engaged in several projects to help the tsunami
affected, as he is also associated with Shantigiri Ashram.
Now he is the Member of Kerala Chalachithra Academy (the organizers of IFFK), Member of Kerala Folklore Academy (Kerala state Govt. organization) and Former Member of Kerala Children’s Film Society (Kerala state Govt. organization)
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...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, and film 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:...
. Madhupal made his acting debut through Kashmeeram
Kashmeeram
Kashmeeram is a 1994 Malayalam film by Rajiv Anchal starring Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Priya Raman and Lalu Alex.-Plot:Terrorists kill Malayali-born Officer of Home Ministry of India Rajan Varma's nephew...
in 1994 and directorial debut through Thalappavu
Thalappavu
Thalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
about Naxal Varghese
Naxal Varghese
Arikkad Varghese , popularly known as Naxal Varghese, was an Indian militant communist activist , who fought mainly to protect the Adivasis in Wayanad from the exploitation of the feudal lords , and the police system which then aided the exploitation, during the 1960s.Naxal Varghese is especially...
which won several awards in 2008.
Biography
Madhupal's association with cinema dates back to the time when he was a kid in PalakkadPalakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
, his father was running a cinema theatre. He is a native of Calicut and took post graduation in commerce. He is a noted actor and short story writer in Malayalam. He has acted in more than 90 films in Malayalam, Tamil, English and Hindi including lead roles. His short stories have been translated to many other languages like English, Hindi, and Tamil. He started his career in films as an assistant director to the eminent film makers like 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....
, Rajiv Anchal
Rajiv Anchal
Rajiv Anchal is a screenwriter and film director from Kerala. He has directed eight feature films. Of late, he has based his movies in the United States. He is the life member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television...
.
Madhupal assisted Rajeev Anchal in Butterflies Kashmeeram"GURU"(the film won National awards and the only entry to OSCAR from India in the year 1997),"MADE IN USA"(which had R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film producer and television host. Madhavan has received a Filmfare Award, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations...
in the lead), "NOTHING BUT LIFE"(English, shoot at Las Vegas)and the eminent actor Bharath Gopi in the film Yamanam
Yamanam
Yamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.-Plot:A physically girl Ambili is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors...
( the film won National Award in 1991). He turned actor in Kashmeeram. It was a negative role and more of such roles came his way after that. He won the Critic's Award for Best Debutante actor for his role in the film "Kashmeeram" and the second best actor for his role of Hari in the series on MT Kathakal, called Kazhcha, telecast on Amritha TV. He also assisted Jude Attipetty in the direction of Shararandal a 13-part serial.
Films acted include Kashmeeram(1994), Soosanna, Agnisakshi, Guru, Made in USA, Rishivamsam, Vardhakyapuraanam,Ravanaprabhu, Twenty-Twenty, Freekick(Hindi), Nothing but Life(English), Oru naal Oru Kanavu(Tamil)
His first directorial venture was for television (Akaasaththile Paravakal, telecasted on Kairali Channel) and got many awards. Thalappavu
Thalappavu
Thalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
is his big screen directorial debut and the film has got Kerala State Best Debutante Director Award
Madhupal has drawn more and more into the world of letters and published five collections of short stories, Social activities also keep him occupied. He was engaged in several projects to help the tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake...
affected, as he is also associated with Shantigiri Ashram.
Now he is the Member of Kerala Chalachithra Academy (the organizers of IFFK), Member of Kerala Folklore Academy (Kerala state Govt. organization) and Former Member of Kerala Children’s Film Society (Kerala state Govt. organization)
As an actor
- Twenty-Twenty (2008)Sekharankutty
- Nadhiya Kollappetta Raathri (2007)Dr.Ajayaghosh
- Sooryan(2007) Narayanan
- Paradeshi(2007) Adv.Pradeep
- Detective (2007) Jose
- vaasthavam (2006) Joseph
- Chess (2006) Adv. Mathews
- Lessons (2005) Father
- Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005) Sekhar
- Nothing But LifeNothing But LifeNothing But Life is a 2004 bilingual English and Malayalam film directed by Rajiv Anchal for an Indian production house dealing with matters of health. The experimental film featured actors R. Madhavan, Neha Pandse, Kaveri, Nassar and Sreenivasan....
(2004) Johny - Manassinakkare (2003) Benny
- Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003) Suresh
- Ammakilikkoodu (2003)
- Stop ViolenceStop ViolenceStop Violence is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by A. K. Sajan. The film stars Prithviraj, Vijayaraghavan, and Chandra Lakshman.-Plot:Stephen is the circle inspector in charge of the anti-goonda squad but he himself is the head of a gang whose members are Acid and Sathan...
(2002) Antony - Chirikkudukka (2002) Nandan
- Ravanaprabhu (2001) Hari Narayanan
- Dada Sahib (2000) Ravi
- Aakasha Ganga (1999) (Uncredited)
- Agni Sakshi (1999)
- Pallavoor Devanarayanan(1999)
- Guru (1997)
- AsuravamsamAsuravamsamAsuravamsam is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with the cinematography by Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Biju Menon, Siddique, Narendra Prasad, Saikumar, Priya Raman, and Chippy.-Plot:Palayam Murukan is the underworld goonda leader ruling Palayam...
(1997) - Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
- Kilukil Pambaram
- Swapna Lokathe BalabhaskaranSwapna Lokathe BalabhaskaranSwapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan starring Jayaram and Annie Shaji Kailas.-Plot:Balabhaskaran suffers from sleepwalking. He walks long distances in the night and many mishaps happen during this...
(1996) - Mayoora Nritham (1996)
- Mr. Clean (1996) Harikrishnan
- Oru Abihibhashakante Case Diary (1995) Reji
- Sadaram (1995) Nazar
- Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995) Venu
- ezharakoottam
- Vardhakya Puranam (1994) Vysaakhan
- Kashmeeram (1994)
Published works
- Ee Jeevitham Jeevichu Theerkkunnathu
- Hebrewil Oru Premalekhanam
- Jaini Veettile Pashukkal (co-authored with Joseph Marien)
- Pranayinikalude uthyaanavum kumbasaarakoodum
- kadal oru nathiyude kathhayaanu
- Madhupaalinte kathhakal (2010, Published by Mathrubhumi Books)
Awards and recognitions
- Best Debut Director 2008 Kerala State Government for the movie ThalappavuThalappavuThalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
- Best Director 2008 Kerala Film Critics Award 2008 the movie ThalappavuThalappavuThalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
- Best Director 2008 Sohan Antony Memmorial Award 2008 the movie ThalappavuThalappavuThalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
- Best Debut Director 2008 Jesy Foundation Award for the movie ThalappavuThalappavuThalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
- Best Debut Director 2008 ALA Award for the movie ThalappavuThalappavuThalappavu is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala. It is the adapted story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai.The film's cast includes...
- Best Director 2001 TV serial Aakaasaththile paravakal Kerala Film Critics Award
- Best Director 2001 TV Serial Malayalam Television Viewers Association Award
- Kairaly Atlas Saahithya Award 2006 for the story Velicham nizhanlinu velippedum(published in Bhaashaaposhini)
External links
- 'Cinema of Malayalam' profile
- A new chapter
- madhupal-.blogspot.com