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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] |
Mala, Kerala
Mala is a small town in Thrissur district of Kerala state, India. There is a Jewish synagogue in Mala town. At the moment, it is in ruins. The famous Pambu Mekkattu Mana (temple) is located here and attracts thousands of devotees every year. History Mala is a multicultural society. Migrants from different parts of the world settled in Mala; especially noteworthy are the Jews from Palestine (Eretz Israel), Brahmins from the Konkan and Kudumbis and Konkanis from Goa. It had a major inland port, and people from Ambazhakad, Kuzhur, Kadukutty, and other people used to bring their goods to Mala to transport it to Kottapuram or Kochi. The major items of trade were betel leaves, cut stone (Vettu Kall), toddy, coconut, spices, and wood. Today it does not have such importance because of the high network of roads. In olden times, Mala used to be affected by floods in monsoons. The business was not very much concerned because a major mode of transport was through the water itself. Tip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazhavilkoodaram
''Mazhavilkoodaram'' (English language, English: ''Rainbow Castle'') (Malayalam:മഴവിൽകൂടാരം) is a 1995 Malayalam film, Malayalam musical film, musical Action film, action film written and directed by Siddique Shameer, starring Rahman (actor), Rahman, Annie Shaji Kailas, Annie, Rajan P. Dev, Mala Aravindan, Idavela Babu, and Zainuddin (actor), Zainuddin. Plot Jithu (Rahman (actor), Rahman) falls in love with his college mate Vinu(Annie Shaji Kailas). He thrashes a drug dealer to save his friend, but problems arise when he decides to take revenge against Jithu. The story deals with how he manages the situation. Cast * Rahman (actor), Rahman as Jithin Babu (Jithu) * Annie (actress), Annie as Binu * Abi (actor), Abi as Sobhan Kumar * Idavela Babu as Supru * Nandhu, Nandu as Subair * Madhu Menon as Siby Jacob * Shiju as Suresh * Silk Smitha as Rathi Teacher * Rajan P. Dev as Ram Saab * Zainuddin (actor), Zainuddin as Principal * Indrans as Sundareshan * Mala A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhuram
''Madhuram'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy -drama film written and directed by Ahammed Khabeer. The film stars Joju George, Shruti Ramachandran, Arjun Ashokan, Nikhila Vimal and Indrans in important roles. The film was produced by Joju George and Sijo Vadakkan under the banner of Appu Pathu Pappu Production House. The film released digitally through SonyLIV on 24 December 2021. Premise The movie mainly focuses on Sabu and Kevin, the two bystanders at Kochi Medical College hospital. Sabu waits for his wife Chitra's recovery and Kevin, for his mother's surgery. The friendship between the two and other bystanders, the stories shared by each of them and how they give strength and support to each other to recover from the problems they face in life becomes the premise of the movie. Cast * Joju George as Sabu * Shruti Ramachandran as Chitra * Arjun Ashokan as Kevin * Nikhila Vimal as Cherie * Indrans as Ravi * Jaffar Idukki as Kunjikka * Jagadish as Kevin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayattu (2021 Film)
''Nayattu'' () is a 2021 Indian political survival thriller film directed and co-produced by Martin Prakkat and written by Shahi Kabir. It stars Kunchako Boban, Joju George and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead roles and features Jaffar Idukki, Anil Nedumangad and Hakkim Shajahan in supporting roles. Mahesh Narayanan and Rajesh Rajenndrran edit the film while Shyju Khalid handles the cinematography. Vishnu Vijay composed the original music and background score. Director Ranjith and P. M. Sasidharan produced the film under Gold Coin Motion Picture Company in association with Martin Prakkat Films. The film was released on 8 April 2021 to widespread critical acclaim for its direction and the cast's performances. On October it made shortlist for India's selection for Best International film at 94th Academy Awards Plot Praveen Michael rejoins the police force in a new station as a CPO (civil police officer). A local political goon, Biju, who is related to police officer CPO Sunitha, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aviyal (2022 Film)
''Aviyal'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language film, written and directed by Shanil, who had earlier co-directed '' Philips and the Monkey Pen'' along with Rojin Thomas. The film produced by Sujith Surendran, starring Joju George and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles of father and daughter respectively was released with mixed reviews. Actor Sirajudeen Nazir plays the central character and the film was shot for a period of over two years, as the actors had to alter their physical appearance. Premise ''Aviyal'' tells the story of Krishnan, a music-obsessed man born in Kannur and his four stages—childhood, adolescence, youth and old age of life. Cast *Joju George as Krishnan *Anaswara Rajan *Sirajudeen Nazir as Young Krishnan * Ketaki Narayan *Athmiya Rajan as Nithula * Anjali Nair *Dain Davis *Sanju Sanichen *Shravan Satya *Swathi *Prasanth Alexander *Shafeer Khan *Shivadas *Unni Shivapal *Vishnu Govindhan *Zinil Zainudeen *Subeesh Sudhi Production Director Shanil, who had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pada (film)
''Pada'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language Political social-thriller film directed by Kamal K. M. (who directed '' I.D.'') and starring Kunchacko Boban, Joju George, Vinayakan, and Dileesh Pothan. The film is based on a true incident that occurred in 1996 when the then Palakkad collector was held hostage. The film was released on 11 March 2022 and opened to widespread critical acclaim. Premise The film is based on a true incident that occurred in 1996 when the then Palakkad collector was held hostage. Pada begins with showing how five men in different places planning for something big to be done by them which might trigger a revolution. The group arrives at their destination, and waits for the collector to come. After a day's wait, they get into collector's chamber and forcibly ties him by chasing others around him out. On the collector's insistence to reveal, they identify themselves as 'Ayyankali Pada', activists working for the welfare of tribals and their current re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagame Thandhiram
''Jagame Thandhiram'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj and produced by YNOT Studios and Reliance Entertainment. The film stars Dhanush, James Cosmo, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi and Kalaiyarasan. It marks the Indian film debut of James Cosmo and the Tamil debut of Joju George. It follows Suruli, a carefree gangster in Madurai, who is recruited to help an overseas crime lord take down a rival, but later caught off guard by the moral dilemmas that follow. The project was initially announced in April 2016 with Thenandal Studio Limited bagging the project, but eventually got shelved due to the financial problems surrounding over the production house. It was revived once again in February 2018, with YNOT Studios acquiring the rights for film production. After an official launch in July 2019, the film began production in September 2019, with shooting taking place across London, Madurai, Rameshwaram and Jaipur and wrapp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halal Love Story
''Halal Love Story'' is a 2020 Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Zakariya Mohammed. The movie is scripted jointly by Zakariya and Muhsin Parari, with Ashif Kakkodi credited as co-writer. The film is bankrolled by Aashiq Abu under the banner OPM Cinemas, Jesna Ashim and Harshad Ali under Papaya Films. Zakariya and Muhsin Parari along with cinematographer Ajay Menon and editor Saiju Shreedharan are credited as co-producers under the banner Ourhood Movies. Halal Love Story features an ensemble cast including Indrajith Sukumaran, Joju George, Sharaf U Dheen, Grace Antony in lead roles along with Parvathy Thiruvothu and Soubin Shahir in cameos. The film released on 15 October through Amazon Prime Video. Upon release the film met with mixed reviews. Plot The film starts when Rahim, a member of a Muslim religious organization decides to make a ''Halal film'' as the organization see movies as Haram in general. Rahim then meets Shereef, who is an active street play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porinju Mariam Jose
''Porinju Mariam Jose'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language period action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Abhilash N. Chandran. Joju George, Nyla Usha, and Chemban Vinod Jose portrays the titular characters, and also features Vijayaraghavan, Rahul Madhav, and Sudhi Koppa in supporting roles. The original soundtrack of the film was composed by Jakes Bejoy. The story is loosely based on events that occurred in 1980s-1990s Thrissur. The film was released in theatres across India on 23 August 2019 to positive reviews. It turned out to be a commercial success. It was the fifth Malayalam film of 2019 after ''Lucifer'', ''Kumbalangi Nights'', ''Uyare'' and ''Virus'' to successfully complete 100 days in theaters. Plot In 1965, Porinju Joy and Puthanpally Jose are best friends in their youth, and Jose tries to persuade Porinju to confess his love to Alappattu Mariyam Varghese, but a then timid Porinju could not. One day at school, a boy bullies Mariyam and a fight ensu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chola (film)
''Chola'' (English: ''Shadow of Water'') is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language psychological drama film directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and produced by Joju George, and co-produced by Shaji Mathew and Aruna Mathew. The film stars Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan and Akhil Viswanath. Plot An adolescent school girl and her teenage lover meet across at the village by dawn to set out for a trip to the town. Infuriated by the presence of a stranger along with the boy, she expresses her hesitance. However, he comforts and convinces her that the stranger will leave them at the bus stop and the trio begins their journey. Passing through the hilly peripheral suburbs of Kerala, they reach out at the heart of the city. Tall buildings to shopping precinct, the girl is astounded and excited. Resuming their journey back in the evening, things take a wild turn, later unfolding inevitable intriguing incidents. Cast *Nimisha Sajayan ''as'' Janaki *Joju George Joseph George, better known as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Character Actor
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor is an award, begun in 2015, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India to an actor for his performance in a Malayalam film. It replaced the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor was an award presented annually from 1969 to 2014 at the Kerala State Film Awards of India. The Kerala State Film Awards is managed by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-prof ..., which was discontinued in 2014. The winner receives a certificate, statuette and a cash prize of ₹50,000. Winners See also * Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress References External links * {{Kerala State film Award Kerala State Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. History The Awards were first presented in 1954. The Government of India conceived the ceremony to honor films made across India, on a national scale, to encourage the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |