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B. Ajithkumar
B. Ajithkumar (also known B. Ajith Kumar) is an Indian film editor and director. He has won the National Award for Best Editing in 2007 for ''Naalu Pennungal'' as well as the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2002 (for '' Nizhalkuthu'' and '' Bhavam''), 2013 for ''Annayum Rasoolum,'' and 2017 (for ''Kammatipaadam''). Ajithkumar graduated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. After graduating, he started his career as film editor. His debut directorial film was ''Eeda ''Eeda'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language romance film written, edited and directed by B. Ajithkumar. The film is a modern take on William Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet'', set in the backdrops of political violence in Kannur, north M ...,'' which depicts the violent political atmosphere of Kannur. Filmography Feature films Documentaries References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ajithkumar, B. Malayalam film directors Kerala State Film Award winners Malayalam s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kothamangalam
Kothamangalam, , is a municipality in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. The town is in the foothills of the Western Ghats, and is a part of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency. The town serves as the headquarters of a taluk and a municipality of the same name. Geography Kothamangalam is situated in the eastern part of the Ernakulam district. According to the division of the geographical regions of Kerala, Kothamangalam is in a mid-land region. The general topography is hilly. The Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, flows through the taluk. There are dams built across the Periyar at Edamalayar, Lower Periyar, and Bhoothathankettu for hydroelectricity generation and irrigation purposes. The current Kothamangalam region was historically known as Malakhachira (). Kothamangalamar, a small river which flows through the town joins Kaliyar and Thodupuzhayar to form the Muvattupuzhayar, which is the second largest river in Ernakulam. Demographics According to the 2011 Census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadaisi Vivasayi
''Kadaisi Vivasayi'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language drama film by M. Manikandan. It stars an eighty-five-year-old farmer named Nallandi and features Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu in supporting roles. Besides writing and directing, Manikandan produced the film and helmed the cinematography as well. ''Kadaisi Vivasayi'' released on 11 February 2022 and received widespread critical acclaim but ended up as a box office failure. Plot Mayandi is an eighty year old farmer, living a frugal lifestyle. He talks very little and displays very little emotion. As there is no other farmer in the village, he is tasked with providing the symbolic first grain for the village temple's annual ceremony. The village's other farmers have sold their lands to financiers for supposed developmental projects. Mayandi plants a new batch of paddy in his field, and one day, he finds a peacock and 2 peahens dead in his field. He considers them vehicles of his favorite God Murugan and buries them in hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
''Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil'' is a 2014 Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Anil V Nagendran, who is also the producer, writer and lyricist. The film stars Samuthirakani and Tamil actress Thamarai in the lead roles with an ensemble supporting cast of Mukesh, Sudheesh, Surabhi, Rithesh, and Baiju VK. Plot The film revolves around the political unrest in a village and the rise of three communist leaders from the pre-Independence era in KeralaP. Krishna Pillai, E. M. S. Namboodiripad, and A. K. Gopalan. Cast *Samuthirakani as P. Krishna Pillai *Baiju VK as A. K. Gopalan *Sudheesh as E. M. S. Namboodiripad *Thamarai *Mukesh as a journalist * Siddique *Surabhi as Chirutha *Rithesh as Rairu Nambiar *K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Madhaviyamma * P. K. Medini * Devan * Bharani *Bheeman Raghu *Unnikrishnan Namboothiri * Prem Kumar * Shari as Theyi * Gopika Anil as Mathangi * Urmila Unni as Antharjanam *Dharmajan Bolgatty * Devika Nambiar Production After m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinod Vijayan
Vinod Kumar Vijayan is an Indian film director, writer and producer. He got International Video Festival Award for his first Short Film MASK in age of 18. He also won Berlinale international crystal bear award for the movie OTTAL. In 2013, he received National Award for his film Annayum Rasoolum. He is known for his works in Malayalam and Telugu cinema. His films include ''Quotation'' (2004), '' Red Salute'' (2006) and ''D Company: The Judgement Day'' (2013). As Director Vijayan began assisting with filming under the guidance of K. K. Haridas and Rajeev Ravi. His first film, ''MASK'', has won the International Video Festival award in the category of best short film. His debut in mainstream filmmaking as a director was with the 2004 Malayalam Film ''Quotation''. Rajeev Ravi was the cinematographer for the film. His second film as a director was Red Salute, starring Kalabhavan Mani and Sree Devika in lead roles. This film was also the debut film of cinematographer Vinod Illa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D Company (film)
''D Company'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam portmanteau action- thriller gangster drama film. It is an anthology of three independently shot action films directed by M. Padmakumar, Diphan, and Vinod Vijayan. Its cast includes Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Unni Mukundan, Fahad Fazil and Asif Ali. The film is produced by Vinod Vijayan, Seven Arts Mohan and Faisal Latheef under the banner of D Cutz Film Company and distributed by Seven Arts International. The film was earlier supposed to have five featurettes of directors Diphan, M Padmakumar, Vinod Vijayan, Shaji Kailas and Joshiy Vasu but was split into two films with the first part having the former three directors' ventures. The second part however did not materialise. ''D Company'' released on the festival of Onam 2013. Plots ''Oru Bolivian Diary 1995'' ''Oru Bolivian Diary 1995'', set in a tribal habitat deep down the jungle, is about a North Indian Maoist leader Chaukidar (Samuthirakani) who comes to Wayanad to spread his doctrine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayaraj
Jayarajan Rajasekharan Nair, professionally credited as Jayaraj, is an Indian filmmaker, who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He has won many awards, including Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, the Golden Peacock award at the IFFI, and the FIPRESCI Award from the International Federation of Film Critics. He is also a seven-time recipient of the National Film Award and several Kerala State Film Awards. His films include ''Paithrukam'' (1993), ''Desadanam'' (1996), '' 4 The People'' (2004), ''Vellapokkathil'' (2007), ''Ottaal'' (2015), and ''Bhayanakam'' (2018). He is the founder of the Birds Club International and is actively involved in philanthropic work. Early life During his stay at Thiruvananthapuram, he attended film festivals including the International Film Festival of Kerala and watched many world classics. Kurosawa's ''Rashomon'' and DeSica's ''Bicycle Thieves'' were among them, and they influenced him immensely. Career Bh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottaal
'' Ottaal'' (English: ''The Trap'') is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the short story "Vanka" by Russian author Anton Chekhov. This film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as actors Shine Tom Chacko, Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha. It became the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release. The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to have swept all the top awards in the 20-year history of the International Film Festival of Kerala. The film was one of four Malayalam films selected to be a part of the ''Indian Panorama'' at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2015. Plot This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanavas K Bavakutty
Shanavas K Bavakutty (born 5 July 1977) is an Indian film director from Ponnani in Malappuram district. His debut film was '' Kismath'' in 2016 and his second film ''Thottappan'' released in 2019. Career He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director in 2016 for '' Kismath''. The film was released on 29 July 2016 by Lal Jose through LJ Films. It was well received. His second feature film was ''Thottappan ''Thottappan'' (transl: Great-grandfather) is a 2019 Malayalam drama film directed by Shanavas K Bavakutty. It depicts the affection between a girl and her godparent. Plot When his partner in crime goes missing, a small-time crook dedicates himse ...'', based on a short story written by Francis Norohna released on 5 July 2019. It depicts the affection between a girl and her godparent. Filmography Feature films Short films References External links * * * * * Living people Malayalam film directors People from Malappuram district 21st-century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismath (2016 Film)
''Kismath'' (from kismet; ) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutante Shanavas K Bavakutty. The film stars Shane Nigam as Irfan and Shruthy Menon as Anita, two star-crossed lovers from different religious backgrounds (Islam and Hinduism). It is produced by Rajeev Ravi under the banner of Pattam Cinema Company, and in association with LJ Films and Akbar Travels. The film narrates the real-life story of two young lovers from Ponnani, in Kerala - a 28-year-old scheduled caste girl and a 23-year-old Muslim boy - who faced backlash from society for their relationship in 2011. The screenplay was conceived by Bavakutty while serving as the town's Municipal Councillor. A trailer was released on 20 July 2016. The film released on 29 July 2016. The film was a commercial success.N. Jayachandran. "Newcomers gain as Mollywood witnesses fresh whiff of change" Manorama Online 19 May 201/ref> Cast * Shane Nigam as Irfan * Shruthy Menon as Anit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Adoor Gopalakrishnan (born 3 July 1941) is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer and is regarded as one of the most notable and renowned filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), Gopalakrishnan pioneered the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. In a career spanning over five decades, Gopalakrishnan has made only 12 feature films to date. His films are made in the Malayalam language and often depict the society and culture of his native state Kerala. Nearly all of his films premiered at Venice, Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival. Along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Gopalakrishnan is one of the most recognized Indian film directors in world cinema. For his films, Gopalakrishnan has won the National Film Award 16 times, next only to Ray and Sen. He also won the Kerala State Film Awards 17 times. He was awarded the State honours Padma Shri in 1984 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2006. He received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinneyum
''Pinneyum'' (English: ''Once Again'') is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic crime drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Businessman Baby Mathew Somatheeram co-produced the film. The film portrays a love story where Dileep and Kavya Madhavan are in the lead roles. This film was loosely adapted from the murder incident in Kerala during 1984 by Sukumara Kurup, a wanted criminal. Plot A man, Anand Sharma (Subodh Bhave), is found dead in a hotel room. The story changes to Purushothaman Nair (Dileep), a graduate who has been unemployed for the past eight years, lives with his wife Devi (Kavya Madhavan), daughter Revathi (Akshara Kishor), his father-in-law Pappu Pillai (Nedumudi Venu), and his sickly brother-in-law Kuttan (Indrans) in Pillai's house. In his free time, Nair enjoys reading detective novels. He gets a call back for a job in the Gulf. From then on, people's attitudes toward him change. He is well respected in his village and free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susmesh Chandroth
Susmesh Chandroth (born April 1, 1977) is an Indian writer, who writes in Malayalam. He won the first Yuva Puraskar for Malayalam in 2011 instituted by the Sahitya Akademi, Government of India. Susmesh Chandroth is also involved in the Malayalam film industry. He scripted and directed the feature film Padmini (film) based on the life story of the painter T. K. Padmini in the year 2018. Career His first novel ''D'' won the Novel Carnival Prize instituted by the DC Books. In 1998, he scripted and directed a documentary in Malayalam named ‘monsoon Camp: A new objectivity’. He scripted the 100 episodes of the series ‘Haritha Bharatham’ (Green India ) in the Malayalam Television Channel Amritha T V. In 2006 he scripted the Malayalam feature film ‘Pakal’ (the Day). The short film in Malayalam ‘Ashupathrikal avashyappudunna Lokam’ (The world which demands hospital) was scripted in 2007. The short film ‘Athira 10 C’ was also scripted by him. He has written the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
