Avatharam (2014 Malayalam Film)
''Avatharam'' () is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Joshiy, written by Vyaasan Edavanakadu, and produced by Udaykrishna, Siby K. Thomas, Dileep K. Kunnath, and Vyaasan Edavanakadu. It stars Dileep, Lakshmi Menon, and Sijoy Varghese. The film was released on 1 August 2014. Plot This movie is all about the life of Madhavan Mahadevan, who is a social worker from Idukki. He comes to Kochi with sister-in-law and her daughter after the death of his brother Customs Officer Sudhakaran. He is in Cochin to know the mystery behind his brother's death. He visits LIC office claiming the insurance amount of his late brother. Manimekhala is authorised to deal with claims. From the LIC advisor, he realises that his brother's death is a well-planned murder. He later decides to find the mystery behind the death. Meanwhile, he falls in love with Manimekhala. He discovers that CI Jeevan is involved in the murder. Since then, Madhavan has killed everyone who caused his ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joshiy
Joshiy (born 18 July 1952) is an Indian film director and producer from Varkala in Kerala who works predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. He made his debut with ''Tiger Salim'' (1978) and has directed over 80 films. He has also directed a few Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. In the beginning of his career, he received national fame when he directed ''Dharm Aur Qanoon'' (1984) starring Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra, with Khanna in double roles. Personal life Joshiy is married to Sindhu. The couple have a son, Abhilash, and a daughter, Aishwarya, who died in a car accident in Chennai in July 2011. Abhilash is married to Varsha. Career Born at Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district as the son of Vasu and Gouri, Joshiy's relation with cinema began from the cinema theatre that his family owned. While doing his final year in degree, in 1969, Joshiy left to Chennai to try his luck in cinema. Joshiy began his career by working as an assistant director under eminent film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shammi Thilakan
Shammi Thilakan is an Indian actor and dubbing artist who is active in Malayalam films. He is the son of veteran actor Thilakan. He lent his voice for Napoleon in ''Devasuram'', Prem Nazir in ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' and for Nassar in ''Ghazal'', for which he won a state award for best dubbing artist. He has acted in villain, comic and character roles. Early life Shammi is the second son of veteran actor Thilakan and his partner, Santha. Born on 20 May 1971 at Pathanamthitta district. He has two brothers, Shaji Thilakan and Shoby Thilakan, a half brother, Shibu Thilakan, and two half sisters, Sonia Thilakan and Sophia Ajith. He did his primary education from NSS High School, Thadiyoor, Pathanamthitta. He started his career as a theater artist at the age of 15. He worked in different drama troupes like PJ Theaters, Rashmi Theaters, Chalakudy Saradhi, Kalashala Thrippunithura, and Kollam Tuna. ''Fazah'' for Chalakudy Saradhi was the first drama he directed. He directed more th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kalabhavan Shajohn
Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Making his debut in 1999 with My Dear Karadi and having made more than 90 appearances, he received a major breakthrough in his career with ''Drishyam ''Drishyam'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. It stars Mohanlal and Meena, with Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Asha Sharath, Siddique, Roshan Basheer and N ...'' (2013), in which he played a negative role. He made his directorial debut with ''Brother's Day'' starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prithviraj. As of June 2021, he has starred in more than 130 Malayalam films. Personal life He was born as Shaji John to E. J. John, a retired Assistant sub-inspector of police, ASI and Rejina, a retired nurse, in Varissery, Kottayam, Ke ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joju George
Joseph George, better known as Joju George (born 22 October 1977) is an Indian actor, playback singer and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in Malayalam films and worked on Tamil projects as well. In 2015, he won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his supporting roles in ''Oru Second Class Yathra'' and ''Lukka Chuppi''. His film ''Joseph'' got special mention in 66th National Film Awards 2019. He is the recipient of more than 20 awards, awarded to him for either his acting or production. In 2015, he stepped into film production and produced films like '' Charlie'' and ''Udaharanam Sujatha'' before successfully launching his own production house Appu Pathu Pappu Production, which has produced several of his films. Film career Joju began his career in 1995 with the film Mazhavilkoodaram as a junior artist. He gradually rose to stardom with supporting roles by the 2010s. In 2015, he won his first Kerala State Film Award (Special Mentio ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ponnamma Babu
Ponnamma Babu is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 300 films, TV serials and Comedy shows . She made her debut in ''Padanayakan'' in 1996. Personal life Ponnamma was born to Mathai and Achamma, as eldest of four children, in Bharananganam, Palai, Kottayam. She had her primary education from St George High School, Aruvithura. She made her debut in Padanayakan in 1996.http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/141744 While studying in school she joined Nrithabhavan Balesangham, Poonjar and later in Surabhila Drama troupe, Ettumaanur. She is married to Babu, the owner of Surabhila Drama troupe. Ponnamma's daughter ''Pinky'' is an upcoming actress who made her debut through ''Nakshathrangal'', a 2014 Malayalam movie whereas the first film she acted, ''Mr. Pavanayi 99.99'', is not yet released. Filmography # Soubhagyam (1993) as Drama artist # Uppukandam Brothers (1993) as Pankajakshan's wife # Ishtamanu Nooruvattam (199 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anil Murali
Anil Murali (12 April 1964 – 30 July 2020) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 200 films. He started out in the film industry as a villain before later taking on character roles. He died on 30 July 2020, as a result of liver-related ailments. Personal life and death He was born to Muraleedharan Nair and Sreekumari Amma at Thiruvananthapuram. He has 3 elder brothers and a younger sister. Anil was married to Suma. They have a son, Aditya and a daughter, Arundati. He died on 30 July 2020 at Aster Medcity, Kochi due to liver disease He was aged 52 at the time of his death. He was cremated at Santhikavadam crematorium in Thiruvananthapuram. He is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1994, and their two children. Filmography Malayalam * ''Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha'' (1993) * ''Daivathinte Vikrithikal'' (1994) *''Peter Scott'' (1995) as Khalid * ''Rajakeeyam'' (1995) as Govind * ''Boxer'' (1995) as Dinesh * ''Vamsam'' (1997) * ''Nakshatrath ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vinaya Prasad
Vinaya Prakash ( Bhat), also credited as Vinaya Prasad, is an Indian actress who has primarily featured in Kannada, and Malayalam films and TV series besides acting in Telugu language films. She has won the State Best Actress Award for her performances in '' Aathanka'' (1993) and ''Bannada Hejje'' (2001). Career Vinaya Prasad hails from Udupi district of Karnataka state. Prasad made her film debut with a small role in G. V. Iyer's ''Madhwacharya'' in 1988. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in ''Ganeshana Maduve'' opposite Anant Nag. The film was a huge success and she went on to act in many more films in not only Kannada but also Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. Some of her notable Kannada films include ''Ganeshana Maduve'', '' Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare'', ''Gauri Ganesha'', ''Mysore Jaana'' and ''Suryodaya''. She starred in a supporting role in the all-time blockbuster ''Manichitrathazhu'', opposite Mohanlal. In Tamil, Prasad has acted as the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Valsala Menon
Valsala Menon (born 1945) is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam films. She has acted in over 200+ films. Currently she is active in Malayalam television serials. Early life Valsala Menon was born in 1945 to Raman Menon and Devakiyamma in Thrissur District. She has three elder brothers. Since early childhood she has learned classical dancing and has performed on various stages in the august audience of leaders and rulers of the time. She came into industry as a child artist Baby Valsala in Malayalam movie Thiramala in 1953. She got married at the age of 16 and settled at Bombay. She became Miss Thrissur in 1970 after giving birth to three children. She had taken dance, Malayalam classes in Bombay. She was active in Ladies Club also, there. Although there was innumerable offers for her to act in films post her marriage, she made a comeback to films in ''Kiratham'' released in 1985 once her children had finished their schooling and was on their own. She became noted through ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ambika Mohan
Ambika Mohan is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema and television series mostly in supporting roles. She made her debut in the film, ''Meghamalhar ''Meghamalhar'' is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language romance film written and directed by Kamal from a story by Iqbal Kuttippuram. It stars Biju Menon and Samyuktha Varma in the lead roles, while Poornima Mohan, Sreenath, Shivaji, Siddique and ...'' (2001) and went on to act in over 300 films. Filmography Short films Television References External links *Ambika Mohan at MSI {{DEFAULTSORT:Mohan, Ambika Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses from Kerala Indian film actresses People from Palakkad district Actresses in Tamil television Actresses in Malayalam television Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Major Ravi
Major A. K. Raveendran SM (born 13 June 1958) is a retired officer of the Indian Army and former National Security Guard commando. He was awarded the President's gallantry medal in 1991 and 1992 for his contributions in fighting terrorism in Punjab and Kashmir. After retiring from the army, he began his career in Indian cinema as a consultant for military-based films. He made his independent directorial debut in 2006 with ''Keerthi Chakra'' for which he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay. Family Major Ravi was born to P. Kuttisankaran Nair, who was a soldier in the Indian Army and A. T. Satyabhama. He is married to Anitha. The couple has a son Arjun Ravi. Military career He joined the army after his schooling and later pursued his studies within the army and graduated from the Army Cadet College to become an officer in Dec 1984. He served in the Indian Army as a commando in the National Security Guards, as Aide-de-camp (ADC) to the then chief of Indian Arm ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prem Prakash
Cheriyan Joseph, popularly known as Prem Prakash is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam television serials and a renowned producer in Malayalam movies. He is mainly known for supporting roles and character roles. He has produced 19 Malayalam films. He is known as Kariachan amongst his family, friends and cinema circles. Personal life Prem Prakash was born as the youngest among eight children to K. J. Joseph and Eliyamma Joseph at Kochi, Kerala. He spend his childhood in Shikohabad Uttar Pradesh. He has four brothers and three sisters, the eldest brother being the veteran actor Jose Prakash, who was 19 years older than him. He did his schooling in Sacred Heart Mount School Kottayam & St.Epherms School Mannanam. He completed his higher education in C.M.S.College Kottayam & S.B.College Changanacherry. He is married to Daisy Luke who is a retired English professor from BCM College Kottayam. They have a daughter Thankam & two sons, Malayalam movie screenwriter duo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chali Pala
Chalil Baby better known as Chali Pala is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam movies. He handles character roles and supporting roles in Malayalam films. Biography He is born at Thiruvananthapuram on 28 Sep 1957. He debuted in Iyer the Great in 1990. Partial filmography * Malayankunju (2022) * 12th Man (2022) * Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan (2021) * Prathi Poovankozhi (2019) * Panchavarnathatha (2018) * Ramaleela (2017) * Sarvopari Palakkaran (2017) * King Liar (2016) * Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) * Ring Master (2014) * Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum (2013) * Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013) * Ladies and Gentleman (2013) * Amen (2013) * David and Goliath (2013) * Njaan Anaswaran (2013) * House Full (2013) * Mumbai Police (2013) * Nadodi Mannan (2013) * Cobra (2012) * Chapters (2012) * Sthalam (2012) * Sound Thoma (2012) * Hero (2012) * No. 66 Madura Bus (2012) * Asuravithu (2012) * Collector (2011) * Film Star (2011) * Kadhayile Naayika (2011) * Vaidooryam (2012) * Pay ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |