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Guna Caves Rescue
On 3 September 2006, Subhash Chandran fell into Guna Caves and was rescued by his friend Siju David. This is the only known case where a person that fell into Guna Caves survived. Background Subhash Chandran (19) hails from Manjummel, Ernakulam, Kerala and worked as a painter. Subhash Chandran had many childhood friends including Siju David, who were all part of a club named Darshana. They came to visit Guna Caves in Kodaikanal (where the Tamil movie '' Gunaa'' was shot). A sign in Tamil indicated a prohibited area where 13 people had died; however, the friend group could not read Tamil and proceeded by crossing over the dilapidated fence. Subhash Chandran, who wanted to go down into the 100 feet deep cave, tripped and fell inside. His friend Abhilash John was the first to notice his fall, and he informed the rest of the friend group. The locals initially told the friend group to leave to avoid trouble. The friends informed the forest department, and faced police brutality ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guna Caves
Guna Caves, initially named as Devil's Kitchen, is a cave located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India. It attracts many visitors every year. The location got the name Guna Caves after it was featured in the 1991 film '' Gunaa'' starring Kamal Haasan. Since the release of the film, the location has attracted a large number of visitors and tourists. Subsequently, other movies were also shot there, including the climax of the Malayalam film '' Shikkar'' (2010), and another Malayalam film ''Manjummel Boys'' (2024), which was based on a real accident in the cave. The caves are notorious for its dangerous history as many people who entered to explore them have disappeared without a trace. As of 2016, police have recorded 16 disappearances in connection with the cave without bodies being retrieved. To date, only one person has ever escaped from the depths of the Guna caves, which serves as the central narrative for the 2024 Malayalam film ''Manjummel Boys''. History The caves were al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganapathi S
Ganesha ( sa, गणेश, ), also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon and is the Supreme God in Ganapatya sect. His image is found throughout India. Hindu denominations worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains and Buddhists and includes Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia ( Java and Bali), Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Bangladesh and in countries with large ethnic Indian populations including Fiji, Guyana, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago. Although Ganesha has many attributes, he is readily identified by his elephant head. He is widely revered, more specifically, as the remover of obstacles and thought to bring good luck; the patron of arts and sciences; and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as a patron of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is a States and union territories of India, state in southern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil language—one of the longest surviving Classical languages of India, classical languages in the world—is widely spoken in the state and serves as its official language. The state lies in the southernmost part of the Indian peninsula, and is bordered by the Indian union territory of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as an international maritime border with Sri Lanka. It is bounded by the Western Ghats in the west, the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait to the south-eas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highest Grossing Malayalam Films
This is a ranking of the highest grossing Indian films which includes films from various languages based on the conservative global box office estimates as reported by reputable sources. There is no official tracking of domestic box office figures within India, and Indian sites publishing data are frequently pressured to increase their domestic box office estimates. Indian films have been screened in markets around the world since the early 20th century.Burra, Rani Day & Rao, Maithili (2006), "Cinema", ''Encyclopedia of India (vol. 1)'', Thomson Gale, . As of 2003, there are markets in over 90 countries where films from India are screened.Khanna, Amit (2003), "The Future of Hindi Film Business", ''Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema: historical record, the business and its future, narrative forms, analysis of the medium, milestones, biographies'', Encyclopædia Britannica (India) Private Limited, . p 158 During the first decade of the 21st century, there was a steady rise in the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjummel Boys
''Manjummel Boys'' is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film written and directed by Chidambaram. It is produced by Soubin Shahir, Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony under Parava Films. The film stars an ensemble cast, which includes Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Lal Jr., Deepak Parambol, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Arun Kurian, Khalid Rahman and Shebin Benson. It is based on a true incident from 2006. The film follows a group of friends from a small town called Manjummel near Kochi, who decide to have a vacation in Kodaikanal, which is affected when one of them becomes trapped in the Guna Caves. The film was theatrically released on 22 February 2024 in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and received critical acclaim. It became the first film in the Malayalam film industry to earn more than ₹200 crore, and set several box-office records, becoming the highest grossing Malayalam film ever, surpassing the record set by ''2018''. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidambaram S
Chidambaram is a town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until ninth century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thillai Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Temple, and the annual chariot festival held in the months of December–January (In the Tamil month of Marghazhi known as "Margazhi Urchavam") and June to July (In the Tamil month of Aani known as "Aani Thirumanjanam"). One of the Divya Desams Divya Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) is a part of Thillai Nataraja Temple complex. Thiruvetkalam Shiva Temple, Vadakiruppu, Thirunelvayil Shiva Temple, Sivapuri and Tirukkazhippalai Palvannan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevan Raksha Padak
The Jeevan Raksha Padak is a civilian lifesaving award presented by the Government of India. Established on 30 September 1961, the award was originally called the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III. Criteria The Jeevan Raksha Padak is awarded to civilians to reward saving lives from drowning, fire, or mine accidents. It is awarded for "courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer". The Jeevan Raksha Padak may be awarded to members of the armed forces, police, or fire services when recognizable acts take place outside beyond the course of their duty. Subsequent awards are recognized by the addition of a medal bar to the ribbon. The medal may be awarded posthumously. References External links Recipient of 2003Recipient of 2014Recipient of 2016Recipient of 2021{{Indian honours and decorations Civil awards and decorations of India Courage awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lal Jr
Lal ( fa, لعل, hi, लाल, bn, লাল, ur, لال, ps, Lāl) is an Indo-Iranian surname and given name, which means "darling", "precious", or "beloved", from the Sanskrit ''lala'' ("cajoling").''Dictionary of American Family Names''Family History" Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 19 January 2016. In addition, Lal means "garnet" or "ruby" in Persian, "ruby" in Pashto, and "red" in Hindustani and Bengali. The name Lal may refer to mainly Kayastha as well as used by other communities: Surname Lal is a surname related to honorific title Lal, and is found among various social groups and castes. The surname is also common in the Indian diaspora. Notable people *Akash Lal (born 1940), Indian cricketer *Amrit Lal (1940s Southern Punjab cricketer) *Amrit Lal (1960s Southern Punjab cricketer) *Ananda Lal (born 1955), Indian theatre critic *Arun Lal (born 1955), Indian cricketer *B. B. Lal (1921–2022), Indian archaeologist *Bansi Lal (1927–2006), Indian politi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhiram Radhakrishnan
Abhiram Radhakrishnan (born September 1985) is an Indian actor from Kerala, who works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He started his career as an assistant director and debuted as an actor in 2015 with the film ''Chandrettan Evideya''. As of May 2023, he has worked in more than 30 Malayalam films. Early life Abhiram was born in Payyanur, Payannur, Kannur, Kerala. He holds a Masters in Art History and Criticism from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Before coming to the Malayalam cinema, Abhiram worked as an arts curator and critic. He has curated several art exhibitions across India. Film career Abhiram started his career in Malayalam cinema as an assistant director in the 2015 film ''Chandrettan Evideya''. In the same film, he made acting debut in a minor role. His role as Kunjippa in ''Sudani from Nigeria'' (2018) and Manaaf in Parava (film), ''Parava'' (2017) was noticed. In Unda (film), ''Unda'' (2019), Abhiram played a notable supporting role of a policema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalid Rahman
Khalid Rahman is an Indian film director who works in the Malayalam film Industry. He made his debut with the film ''Anuraga Karikkin Vellam''. His other works include ''Unda'', ''Love'' and ''Thallumaala''. Family Noted director-cinematographer, Shyju Khalid, and cinematographer, Jimshi Khalid, are his brothers. Acotr V. P. Khalid is his father. Career He started his career in the Malayalam film industry as an assistant director in movies like ''Ustad Hotel'', ''Sapthamashree Thaskaraha'', '' Parava'' and ''Mayaanadhi'' and acted in these movies too. His third film ''Love'' was shot during the pandemic lockdown and set indoors which was released on OTT through Netflix. Filmography As actor As Assistant Director Awards References External links *Khalid RahhmanInstagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Kurian
Arun Kurian is an Indian actor who appears on Malayalam cinema. He made his feature film debut through a lead role in the coming of age film ''Aanandam'' (2016). He played supporting roles in ''Velipadinte Pusthakam'' (2017), ''Oru Yamandan Premakadha'' (2019), ''Thamaasha'' (2019), ''Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte'' (2019) and ''Hridayam'' (2022). Career A Thiruvalla native, Arun did his schooling in Kuwait till Class 9 and studied in Labour India Gurukulam Public School after that. He earned his masters in business administration from Whistling Woods International Institute in Mumbai while simultaneously assisting in making ad films and sending his profile for audition tests. He made his acting debut as one of the seven lead actors in the 2016 coming of age film ''Aanandam''. He played Varun, whom he described as a "less-talking, less-bullshit guy". The film was a commercial success. He then starred in Lal Jose's ''Velipadinte Pusthakam'' in 2017 in which he played Same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Week (Indian Magazine)
''The Week'' is an Indian news magazine founded in the year 1982 and published by The Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. The magazine is published from Kochi and is currently printed in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kottayam. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, it is the largest circulated English news magazine in India. The magazine covers politics, entertainment, social issues, trends, technology and lifestyle. History Chief editors ''The Week'' was launched by The Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd in December, 1982, and has had two chief editors, before the designation was discontinued. * K. M. Mathew (Padma Bhushan, 1998), the founder chief editor, remained in office until 25 December 1988. Popularly known as Mathukuttychayan, he was chairman of the Press Trust of India, president of the Indian Newspaper Society and chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations. He died on 1 August 2010. The obit which appeared in ''The Times of India'' said, "The highly acclaimed Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
