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Augustine (Malayalam Actor)
Augustine (30 July 1955 – 14 November 2013) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 150 films, mainly in comedy, character and negative roles. Actress Ann Augustine is his daughter. Personal Life Augustine was born on 30 July 1955 to Kunnumpurath Mathew and Rosi at Kodencheri, Kozhikode. He was married to Hansamma; the couple have two daughters: Ann (actress), and Jeethu. Career Beginning his acting career through theatre, Augustine entered the Malayalam film industry in the mid eighties through an uncredited role, in the movie '' Swapnalokam'', starring Sreenath, in 1983. His first credited appearance was in '' Gandhinagar 2nd Street'' in 1986; the role had been offered to him by Sreenivasan for having assisted the latter in finding a filming location for '' Gandhinagar 2nd Street''. Augustine also appeared in such films as '' Commissioner, Devasuram, Ekalavyan, Aaraam Thampuran, Kazhcha'' and '' Katha Paryumbol''. He produced the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' ( acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizhi Randilum
''Mizhi Randilum'' (English: ''In both Eyes'') is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. This movie was actor Narendra Prasad's last film. Plot Bhadra (Kavya Madhavan) is a nurse who is living with her widowed mother, grandmother and twin sister Bhama, a medical student. Her older brother Achuthankutty (Jagathy Sreekumar) is a politician. Bhadra falls in love with Arun ( Indrajith), a doctor who works with her. Arun has a Muslim father and a Hindu mother who agrees to have Bhadra as their daughter in law, but Achuthankutty hates him because his father is a Muslim, causing Arun and Bhadra to break up. Meanwhile, Achuthankutty has troubles with a ruthless businessman and moneylender named Krishnakumar(Dileep) who forces Achuthankutty to sell the family house to him. Bhadra and Bhama are left to be taken care of by their sister-in-law. She meets Krishakumar's sister Sridevi who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahanagaram
''Mahanagaram'' is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar and starring Mammootty, Shanthi Krishna, Murali, and Thilakan. Plot The movie commences with a smuggling sequence in which Chanthakkad Viswan grabs the goods from customs and takes them to his clients. When he refuses their offer to join them as a partner, the dispute starts. When he is driving back to his home town in Calicut, he is attacked by a bunch of criminals, but he is saved by Chandradas IPS, who is on his way to Calicut to take charge as the Asst. Police Commissioner. He takes Viswan to the hospital. He introduces himself, which is quite a surprise for him. However, Viswan poses as a farmer. Later he skips from the hospital and meets again with Chandradas and his family with his broken wheels. They go with him and take a visit to Viswan's guest house on a beach. Ummaru Kutti, his so-called manager, drives them to their premises. Later they come to know that he is the son-in-law of Writer, a no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adwaytham
''Adhwaytham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language political crime thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Chithra, Revathi, Innocent, and M. G. Soman. The soundtrack for the film was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan and the film score was provided by Johnson. Plot Swami Amritananda (Mohanlal) arrives in Kerala on a mission to bring peace at the state, which is burning with communal riots. Swamiji, who is worshiped and respected all over the world, receives death threats from different corners. Lakshmi IAS (Revathi), the District Collector, is assigned to look after Swamiji's security. She warns Swamiji about the tensed situation and the dangers waiting him outside. The presence of Lakshmi, who had been the lover of Swamiji in his past, brings back old memories to him. Years ago, Swami Amritananda was Shivaprasad, the only son of his mother Saraswathy (Srividya), who had to undergo unpleasant experiences in her home fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Balram
''Inspector Balram'' is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, scripted by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty. It is a sequel to the 1986 film ''Aavanazhi'' and was followed by a sequel, '' Balram vs. Taradas'', in 2006. The movie was produced and distributed by Liberty Productions. The film was a commercial success and ran over than 240 days at box office. Synopsis Four years after the events of ''Aavanazhi'', Balram is now married to Seetha. They have a daughter and live a normal life. Seetha is then killed by Dulabribai's men, and Balram sends his daughter to be taken care of by nuns along with the help of his superior officer Madhavan. Balram faces his enemies, including Indira Shankar and Sayed Mohammad Shah, and Preethi avenges her father's death. Cast *Mammootty as Circle Inspector Balram *Kiran Kumar as Sayed Mohammed Shah * Murali as City Police Commissioner Madhavan Nair IPS * Geetha as Seetha *Urvashi as Preethi Pillai *Jagadish as Sudhakaran *M. G. Soman a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelagiri (film)
''Neelagiri'' (English: ''The Blue Mountain'', in reference to the town Neelagiri) is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Sunitha, Madhoo, M. G. Soman, Anju and Srividya. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, credited as Maragathamani. The film was a box office hit. Cast * Mammootty as Sivan * Madhoo as Anitha/Anu Mol * Sunitha as Lakshmi * Raghu as Muthu * Anju as Usha * M. G. Soman as Shekhara Menon * Srividya as Radha menon * Sangeeta as Ani's mother * Shanavas-Sekhar * Kuthiravattam Pappu as Arumukhan * Aloor Elsy as Arumughan's Wife * Augustine as Rajappan * Jagannatha Varma as CI Varma * Shivaji as Ani's father * Mala Aravindan as Chackochan * Bheeman Raghu as Chandru * Manu Varma as Arun * Raja as Rankan * Adoor Pankajam Adoor Pankajam (1929 – 26 June 2010) was an Indian actress, in Malayalam movies. She hailed from Adoor in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state. Mainly, she was a supporting actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 (1988 Film)
''1921'' (read as ''Ayirathi Thollayirathi Irupathi Onnu'') is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language war film written by T. Damodaran and directed by I. V. Sasi. The film has an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Madhu, Suresh Gopi, T. G. Ravi, Seema, Urvashi and Mukesh. Set during the 1921–22 Mappila Uprising in Madras Presidency, it tells the fictional story of Khader, a World War I veteran, who joins with the Mappila rebels during the Uprising. Made with a budget of Rs. 12.0 million, ''1921'' was then, the most expensive film in Malayalam. The film was released in Kerala on 19 August 1988 during Onam festival. The film won Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. Plot The film focuses on Mappila bullock cart driver Khader, a retired corporal and World War 1 veteran, and Unni Krishnan, a hardline nationalist revolutionary from a family of upper-caste Hindu Nair landlords. Both men join the brigade of Variyan Kunnathu Kunjahammed Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adimakal Udamakal
''Adimakal Udamakal'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nalini and Seema. Ratheesh, Mukesh, Urvashi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Captain Raju, Lissy, Sukumari and Santhakumari plays supporting roles. Plot It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. Trade Union is headed by Raghavan (Mammootty). Mill Owner brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan (Mohanlal) to solve the company's issues with trade union leaders. Meanwhile, Indu, Mill Owner's sister is attracted to Mohan. Nexus between politicians and factory owners dumping workers for their selfish deeds is also highlighted. When the company is about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan suggests a new formula for solving the company issues and this saves the company. The issue is resolved. However many union members turn against Raghavan. During the climax, chaos breaks out and Raghavan is killed by his ow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naalkavala
''Naalkavala'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film, directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by K. V. Abraham, alias Thomsun Babu for Thomsun Films. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Seema, Urvashi, Sreenivasan Captain Raju, T. G. Ravi, Devan and M. G. Soman. The film has musical score by Shyam. Set in a town-sided village in Kozhikode, where politically connected crime mafia is prevalent, the film features different characters who are linked to each other by different ways. Plot Radha, a practicing gynecologist, returns her own house with father, where now a lorry driver Bappu undeservedly dwells. Expelling Bappu from the house, Radha commences a dispensary there. Bappu, an orphan grown up at a Muslim orphanage in Ponnani, is also a small time goon, but has a good heart. Bappu works for Hussain, a local timber baron, and often resides at his friend Saidu's house, whom Bappu helps very much. Bappu arranges a job to Saidu at a petrol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adiverukal
''Adiverukal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by P. Anil (in his directorial debut) and written by T. Damodaran from a story by Peruvanthanam Sukumaran. It was produced by Mohanlal and Century Kochumon under the company Chears Films. The film stars Mohanlal, Karthika, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score and songs composed by Shyam. Plot This is a film about fighting against exploitation of forest through poaching animals, illegally logging trees, cultivating cannabis, etc. Cast *Mohanlal as Balakrishnan * Karthika as Sreedevi *Sukumari as Saraswathi Amma *Jagathy Sreekumar as Koshy Cheriyan *Suresh Gopi as Jayachandran *Mukesh as Ranger Sibi Varghese *Thilakan as Raghava Panicker *Nedumudi Venu * Rohini as Annakutti *Augustine as Salim, Manager *Babu Namboothiri as Josephkutty *Jagannatha Varma as Unnithan *Kundara Johnny as Kootuvadi Vasu *Kunjandi as Mooppan *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Kelu Nair *CI Paul as Fores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aavanazhi
''Aavanazhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran. The film deals with social and political issues of that time. It stars Mammootty, Geetha, Seema, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Janardanan, Jagannatha Varma, Innocent, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Sreenivasan and Sankaradi. ''Aavanazhi'' was the highest grossing Malayalam film at the time and was an industry hit. It was remade in Kannada as "Anthima Theerpu" starring Ambareesh and Geetha, in Tamil as ''Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu'', in Telugu as ''Marana Sasanam'' and in Hindi as ''Satyamev Jayate''. I. V. Sasi made two sequels — ''Inspector Balram'' in 1991 and '' Balram vs. Taradas'' in 2006. Plot "Karadi" Balram is an honest CI, who is frustrated after several personal setbacks, including a failed affair of the heart, has turned to drinking and womanizing. Balram is assigned to nab Satyaraj, who evaded the clutches of the cops after murdering Chackochan, a contractor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
