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Ithihasa
''Ithihasa'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy film directed by Binu Sadanandan and written by Aneesh Lee Ashok and Anil Narayanan. The film tells the story of body swapping between a conservative young software professional Janaki (Anusree) and an easy going young pickpocketer, Alvy (Shine Tom Chacko). The music was composed by Deepak Dev. Despite receiving well critical acclaim from critics, the film turned out to be a sleeper hit and was especially praised for the humour, music and screenplay. It is inspired from the 2002 Hollywood film ''The Hot Chick.'' A spiritual successor to the film titled ''Mask'' starring Shine Tom Chacko and Chemban Vinod Jose was released in 2019. Plot The story, set in Cochin is about the body swapping of a shrewd pickpocketer Alvy and a conservative software professional Janaki. Alvy, a thief and his friend Vikki come in possession of a pair of stolen magic rings. One of the rings is lost and makes its way to Janaki, who wins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binu Sadanandan
Binu Sadanandan (born 23 July) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam films. Binu gained popularity with his directional debut film ''Ithihasa'' in 2014, which became a sleeper hit, and later he went on to direct his second film ''Style'' (2016), which also gained cult status. Career Binu Sadanandan started as a Photographer. Meanwhile, Binu developed the one-line plot of ''Ithihasa.'', which became his debut directorial. ''Ithihasa'' was released in 2014. The film received well critical acclaim and fared well at the box-office. His next film, ''Style'', came in 2016. The film mainly received negative reviews, but was a success at the box-office. Although it took close to two years in the making, ''Style'' marked a turning point in his career as director. Binu stated: "''Style'' is not ''Ithihasa''. ''Ithihasa'' stemmed from the desire to do a totally different film. ''Style'' on the other hand is a normal film. An object gaining prominence in each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Coast Vijayan
East Coast Vijayan is an Indian film producer, director and lyricist who works in Malayalam language. Being a lyricist, Vijayan wrote the music album ''Ninakkai'', which was released in 1998. The music was given by Balabhaskar and the song ''Ninakkay Thozhi Punarjanikkam'' was sung by Biju Narayanan. In 1999, Vijayan came up with his second album in the ''Ninakkai'' series named ''Aadhyamai'', composed by Balabhaskar and penned by Vijayan. In 2001, East Coast came up with ''Ormakkai''. The song "Ormakkai Iniyoru Snehageetham" from the album was composed by M. Jayachandran, written by Vijayan and sung by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra. In 2008 Vijayan directed and produced his first movie, ''Novel''. In 2011 he directed and produceded his second movie, '' Mohabbath''. In 2012 he produced his third movie, ''My Boss''. Albums *''Ninakkai'' (1998) *''Aadhyamai'' (1999) *''Ormakkai'' (2001) *''Campus'' (2002) *''Swantham'' (2002) *''Iniennum'' (2004) *''Ennennum'' (2010) *''Entran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf News
''Gulf News'' is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was first launched in 1978, and is currently distributed throughout the UAE and also in other Persian Gulf Countries. Its online edition was launched in 1996. Through its owner Al Nisr Publishing, it is a subsidiary of the Al Tayer Group, which is chaired by Finance Minister Obaid Al Tayer. History and profile ''Gulf News'' was first launched in tabloid format on 30 September 1978 by UAE businessman Abdul Wahab Galadari; its offices were located on the Airport Road, Dubai. In November 1984, three UAE businessmen, purchased the company and formed Al Nisr Publishing. The new owners of the paper were Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Abdullah Al Rostamani and Juma Al Majid. With the death of Abdullah Al Rostamani in 2006, his position on the board is held by a family nominee while the other directors remain. Under new ownership, ''Gulf News'' was relaunched on 10 December 1985 and was free to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freaky Friday
''Freaky Friday'' is a comedic children's novel written by Mary Rodgers, first published by Harper & Row in 1972. It has been adapted for several films, including versions in 1976, 1995, 2003, and 2018, and was reinterpreted as a horror film for '' Freaky'' (2020). The story features one day, that 13-year-old Annabel Andrews and her mother spent in each other's bodies. Thus it may be considered a modern retelling of '' Vice Versa: A Lesson to Fathers'', the 1882 novel by F. Anstey in which the protagonists are a father and son, though in the Mary Rodgers version the lesson is to daughters and mothers. Plot A willful, disorganized teenage girl, Annabel Andrews, awakens one Friday morning to find herself in the body of her mother, with whom she had argued the previous night. Suddenly in charge of taking care of the New York family's affairs and her younger brother Ben (whom Annabel has not-so-affectionately nicknamed "Ape Face" and described as "so neat, it's revolting!"), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It’s A Boy Girl Thing
''It's a Boy Girl Thing'' is a 2006 romantic comedy film directed by Nick Hurran and written by Geoff Deane, starring Kevin Zegers and Samaire Armstrong and set in the United States but produced in the United Kingdom. The producers of the film are David Furnish, Steve Hamilton Shaw of Rocket Pictures and Martin F. Katz of Prospero Pictures. Elton John serves as one of the executive producers. ''It's a Boy Girl Thing'' was produced by Elton John's motion picture company Rocket Pictures and independently distributed by Mel Gibson's Icon Productions and was released on 26 December 2006 in the United Kingdom and has since then been released in some countries in cinemas, in others directly to DVD, and in others as a TV film. Most of the school scenes were shot at Westdale Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. Plot Woody Deane ( Kevin Zegers) and Nell Bedworth ( Samaire Armstrong) are neighbors and former childhood friends who go to the same high school, but are otherwise complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoj Varghese Parecattil
Manoj Varghese Parecattil is an Indian film director and writer, who works in Malayalam films. He made his directorial debut with ''Cuban Colony''. Biography Manoj Varghese was born to Varghese on 1981 at Angamaly, in Eranakulam district, in Kerala. Career He started his career as a director in an advertising production house. Manoj Varghese was an independent short film maker and an assistant director in Malayalam film Industry. Manoj got award for Best Director 2014 for short film 'FM – The Faceless Men' in First Cut Competition of Short films, Asianet Plus Channel. Filmography *''Cuban Colony ''Cuban Colony'' is an Indian Malayalam language action comedy film written and directed by Manoj Varghese Parecattil, with Able Benny, Jino John, SreeRaj Vikram, Sreekanth Dasan, Gokul GK and Aiswarya Unni in lead roles under the banner of Hal ...'' (2018) *''FM – The Faceless Men'' (2014) (short film) References External links * * Malayalam film directors 1981 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arunsol
''Sexy Durga'' (Changed into ''S Durga'' for Indian release) is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language indie horror film directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan. The film is about the religious divide in the society of Kerala and its effect on marriage between two people from two different religious backgrounds. It has won the Hivos Tiger Award at the 2017 International Film Festival Rotterdam, and the Golden Apricot at Armenia's Yerevan International Film Festival in the category International Feature Competition, 2017. Synopsis Durga, a north Indian migrant and a Keralite youth named Kabeer are running away on a midnight. They are waiting for a transport to the nearest railway station to catch a train to a distant place. Two small time gangsters, transporting arms, offer assistance to the couple. The hapless "Durga" encounters a cross section of the society through the rest of the night. Parallel to the journey of Durga, another mysterious event intercuts in the film. In a Kerala vil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradeep Kottayam
Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' gave him a breakthrough after a dialogue received public attention. Career Pradeep Kottayam started his acting career in 2001 with the film '' Ee Naadu Innale Vare'', directed by I. V. Sasi. In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist, appearing in mainly non speaking roles and uncredited roles. He has appeared in many movies including Rajamanikyam and 2 Harihar Nagar as a bystander in crowd scenes or a non-speaking role. He got a breakthrough in Gautham Vasudev Menon's hit film ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'', he had the role of the uncle of heroine Trisha Krishnan which was well noticed. His dialogue in a Tamil movie Vinaythandi Varuvaya "karimeen undd...fish und...mutton und..." became famou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJ Mathukutty
Arun Mathew (born 27 February 1985), better known by his stage name Mathukkutty, is an Indian radio jockey, television host, actor and director. He is known for his association with the Malayalam television shows on One TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Flowers (TV channel), Flowers, Zee Keralam , Surya TV and for his role in the Malayalam film ''Ithihasa'', Campus Diary, Kamuki and Hridayam. His debut film as director was ''Kunjeldho''. Early life Arun Mathew (Mathukutty) was born on 27 February 1985. He was raised in West Vengola, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam to Mathukutty and Sosamma. He completed his bachelor's degree in Malayalam from the Union Christian College, Aluva in 2006. He joined Kerala Press academy in Kakkanad for a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism. He started his career as editor trainee at Malayalam newspaper Veekshanam. He came to radio as a hobby and ended up as a radio host. Career Radio RJ Mathukkutty started his career as a radio jockey on Red FM 93.5, Red FM in 2007. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noby Marcose
Noby Marcose is an Indian film and television actor, and comedian, who predominantly works on Malayalam Film Industry. He is well known for his character in Pulimurugan with Mohanlal and in Madhuraraja with Mammooty.He is from Trivandrum. He became popular from Comedy Stars, Asianet. Later he is known for his spot counters in Star Magic, Flowers TV. Noby was one of the finalists of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 (2021) Biography Noby Marcose (born 21 October 1985) is an Indian actor and comedian, who works in Malayalam films, television and stage. Beginning his career as a comedian on stage, he attained recognition after appearing in the TV reality show ''Comedy Stars'' on Asianet, where his team emerged as the winner. Noby is also a part of the Star Magic Show in Flowers Channel where he gained much attention. He made his film debut in 2010 with ''College Days''. His other notable films are Maalgudi Days(2016), Pulimurugan(2016), Madhura Raja (2019). He is currently partic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Mathew
Joy Mathew (born 20 September 1961) is an Indian film and theatre actor.He is also a film director, playwright and screenwriter.He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Career Joy Mathew is best known for playing the lead role in John Abraham (director), John Abraham's 1986 film ''Amma Ariyan'' which was voted one of the Top 10 Indian films by British Film Institute. In 2012, he made his directorial debut with ''Shutter (2012 film), Shutter'' which portrays unexpected incidents happening in two days and a night in the city of Kozhikode. The film had its Indian premiere at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala and international premiere at the 9th Dubai International Film Festival. It won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Audience Prize) at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. ''Shutter'' was also screened at Chennai Film Festival (2012–13), Mumbai Film Festival (2012–13), Bangalore Film Festival (2012–13), Busan Film Festival (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |