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John Abraham Award For Best Malayalam Film
The John Abraham Award for Best Malayalam Film is an Indian film award instituted by the Kerala Chapter of the Federation of Film Societies of India in memory of filmmaker John Abraham. The award is given annually since 1998 for the best film in Malayalam. List of winners {, class="wikitable" , - ! Year ! Film ! Director ! Jury ! , - , 1998 , , '' Garshom'' , , P. T. Kunju Muhammed , , John Sankaramangalam , , rowspan=5 , , - , 1999 , , '' Karunam'' , , Jayaraj , , K. R. Mohanan , - , 2000 , , ''Shayanam'' , , M. P. Sukumaran Nair , , K. G. George , - , 2001 , , '' Dany'' , , T. V. Chandran , , B. Rajeevan , - , 2002 , , '' Nizhalkuthu'' , , Adoor Gopalakrishnan , , P. K. Nair , - , 2003 , , ''Arimpara'' , , Murali Nair , , K. P. Kumaran , , , - , 2004 , , '' Kaazhcha'' , , Blessy , , Lenin Rajendran , , rowspan=4 , , - , 2005 , , ''Chandranilekkoru Vazhi'' , , Biju Varkey , , Soorya Krishnamoorthy , - , 2006 , , '' Pulijanmam'' , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federation Of Film Societies Of India
Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI) is the umbrella body of film-screening societies in India. FFSI is currently a member of the International Federation of Film Society that has its Central Office in Paris. The international organisation is an associate member of UNESCO. History FFSI was established on 13 December 1959 with its Registered and Central Offices in Calcutta (now Kolkata) by the coming together of a group of officials representing six existing film societies in the country, namely Calcutta Film Society, Delhi Film Society, Madras Film Society, Patna Film Society, Bombay Film Society and Roorkee Film Society. The moving spirit behind the concept was the eminent film director-writer-music composer-screenplay writer-graphic artist-type font designer-short story writer Satyajit Ray who along with his colleagues from the Bengali language film industry came together to join hands to bring international cinema and Indian regional film efforts before a generati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ore Kadal
''Ore Kadal'' ('' en, The Sea Within'') is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra-marital relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife. It stars Mammootty, Meera Jasmine, Narain and Ramya Krishnan. ''Ore Kadal'' was chosen as the inaugural film of the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. Ouseppachan won the National Award for the Best Music Director for ''Ore Kadal''. Plot The film is based on Sunil Gangopadhyay’s novel ''Hirak Deepthi''. Dr. S.R. Nathan (Mammootty) is a 52-year old world-renowned professor of economics. A theorist to the core, he always harps on his pet topics of poverty and developmental issues that concern the developing world. He is a loner who is a drunkard, who drinks up to 10 bottles of liquor a day. He is also a chain smoker who smokes up to 25 boxes of cigarettes. Sometimes he's close with pornography, one-night stands, stocking condoms at home, walki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mundrothuruth (film)
''Mundrothuruth'' is a 2016 Malayalam feature film directed by Manu. Cinematography done by Pratap P Nair. Editor Manoj Kannoth. Lead roles: Indrans, Alencier, Abhija, Anil Nedumangad, Jason Chacko. The film was released on 11 November 2016 in India in two theaters Awards * 2016: Aravindan Puraskaram Aravindan Puraskaram (Aravindan Award) is an award instituted in 1991 in the memory of iconic Malayalam filmmaker G. Aravindan for the best debutant director in Indian languages. The award comprises Rs. 25,000, a memento and a citation. The award i ... for the best debut filmmaker * 2015: John Abraham Award for Best Malayalam Film References External links * 2016 films 2010s Malayalam-language films {{2010s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu
''Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Priyanandanan, starring Siddharth Bharathan and Vinay Forrt. Plot ''Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu'' is the story of Damanan and Madanan, who are petty thieves and one day their plan goes downhill and the duo jumps into a river to escape and they lose consciousness. Both see a dream.... Cast * Siddharth Bharathan *Vinay Forrt *Aparna Vinod *Navami Murali *Jaise Jose *Madhupal * Antony Mathai Reception ''The Times of India ''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest ...'' gave the movie 2.5 stars, stating that "Replete with performances that also feel functional at many junctures, the movie is a tad too contrived for the average audience." NowRunning was also mixed in their review, as they praised th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny Joseph
Sunny Joseph (born 12 October 1957) is an Indian cinematographer and director from Kerala, most known for his work in Shaji N. Karun classic, ''Piravi'', for which he won the 1988 Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography and Caméra d'Or — Mention Spéciale at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival. He has Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He is a former Chairman and General Secretary of Indian Society of Cinematographers, (ISC). Early life and education Born in 1957 in Kerala to CV Joseph and Thressiamma, he grew up in the household of two brothers (including a twin brother), and six younger sisters. Sunny did his P.D.C. from St. Michael's College, Cherthala (Kerala University) in Alappuzha district in 1974, followed by B.Sc. in Zoology (completed course) from Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, in the Kottayam district in 1977. He joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1979, where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudevan
Sudevan (also known as Sudevan P.P.), (born on 2 May 1975), is an Indian filmmaker and script writer based in Kerala, India. Early life He was born and raised in Peringode, Kerala in 1975. He studied at Peringode high school and Sree Neelakanta Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi Career Sudevan's directorial debut was an ad about the ‘Ropeway’ in Malampuzha, Kerala. In 2004 he made a short film, ''Varoo'' (Come with me). This was followed by ''Planning'' in 2007 and ''Randu'' (Two, 2009), both of which were screened at short film festivals and broadcast by television networks in the region.'' Thattumporathappan'' (Lord of the Attic, 2010) is Sudevan's fourth film. It explores the evolution of religious faith and its after-effects, through a tale set in his hometown. Sudevan's first feature film '' CR No: 89'' points out the consequences of the percolation of weapons and its effect on smaller societies. This film won seven awards from Kerala. ''CR No: 89'' appeared at H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajeev Ravi
Rajeev Ravi is an Indian cinematographer, director, and producer from Kochi, Kerala. He's best known for his work in Hindi and Malayalam films. After graduating from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune in 1997, he started his career by assisting in the Malayalam film, ''Pranayavarnangal'' (1998) shot by Santosh Thundiyil. He debuted as a cinematographer with the film ''Chandni Bar'' (2001), when he was launched by producer R. Mohan (GoodKnight Mohan) when the original cinematographer Venu had date clashes. The film was directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Ravi is known for his collaboration with director Anurag Kashyap. They have collaborated in several commercial and art films in Hindi cinema. In 2012, he co-produced the Hindi feature film ''ID''. The film premiered in the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. Ravi won the 2010 Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography for Anurag Kashyap's ''Dev.D''. In 2013, he received the National Film Award for Best Cinematog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annayum Rasoolum
''Annayum Rasoolum'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Rajeev Ravi (in his directorial debut) and written by Santhosh Echikkanam from a story by Ravi. Set in Vypin islands in Kerala, the plot revolves around a star-crossed romance between Rasool (Fahadh Faasil), a Muslim taxi driver, and Anna (Andrea Jeremiah), a Latin Christian salesgirl, both from conservative working class families. The songs and background score were composed by K. ''Annayum Rasoolum'' was released on 4 January 2013, the film received positive critical response and was also a commercial success at the box office. The film won a National Film Award and three Kerala State Film Awards. Plot The story is told through the narration of Ashley who is working in merchant navy and is signing off in Kochi for the second time. Ashley recollects the events happened in his last sign off at Kochi. Rasool is a tourist taxi driver from Mattancherry, Kochi. He falls in love with Anna, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherrey
Sherrey ( ml, ഷെറി) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam films. He has directed several short films, but is known for his debut feature film Adimadhyantham which won a special reference in the 59th National Film Awards., and was the only Malayalam film selected to compete in the 16th International Film Festival of Kerala. Filmography *''Adimadhyantham ''Adimadhyantham'' (meaning: ''The Beginning, The Middle and The End'') is a 2011 Malayalam film written and directed by debutant Sherrey and produced by P. Rasheed, starring Prajith and Sajitha Madathil in the lead roles. ''Adimadhyantham'' won ...'' (2011) References {{Authority control Malayalam film directors Malayalam screenwriters Special Mention (feature film) National Film Award winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adimadhyantham
''Adimadhyantham'' (meaning: ''The Beginning, The Middle and The End'') is a 2011 Malayalam film written and directed by debutant Sherrey and produced by P. Rasheed, starring Prajith and Sajitha Madathil in the lead roles. ''Adimadhyantham'' won a National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film), special mention award at the 59th National Film Awards. The film is yet to get a theatrical release, but received generally positive reviews in its premiere show. It was the only Malayalam film selected to compete in the 16th International Film Festival of Kerala, but was later ousted on technical grounds, and after a huge scandal, was included for a non-competition screening. Plot ''Adimadhyantham'' tells the story of a deaf ''Tribals in Kerala, Vedan'' boy from northern Kerala named Ekalavyan, who has to follow and perform some traditional tribal rituals to carry forward his family tradition in Theyyam and traditional beliefs. The boy is speech-and hearing-impaired, and his fears ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Raghavan
Mohan Raghavan (22 January 1964 – 25 October 2011) was a Malayalam film director. He studied at the School of Drama, Thrissur, and in Theatre Arts at Madurai Kamaraj University. Biography Raghavan is from Annamanada, Thrissur district. He undertook post-graduate studies in Theatre Arts from the Madurai Kamaraj University. Filmography * 2010 - T. D. Dasan Std. VI B - Director & Writer * 2008 - Kariyachan v/s Kariyachan (Tele film) * 2001 - Diary of a Housewife - Writer * 1994 - Kadal - Associate Director Awards Awards won through T. D. Dasan Std. VI B (2010) * Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director * New York Indian Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay * John Abraham Award for Best Film (Director) * Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Best Story * Special Jury Award by World Malayali Council Awards * INSPIRE Awards for Best Debutant Director * Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards for Best Film (Director) * Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards for Best Director * Jaihind T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mani Kaul
Mani Kaul (25 December 1944 – 6 July 2011) was an Indian director of Hindi films and a reputed figure in Indian parallel cinema. He graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) where he was a student of Ritwik Ghatak and later became a teacher. Starting his career with ''Uski Roti'' (1969), which won him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie, he went on to win four of them in all. He won the National Film Award for Best Direction in 1974 for '' Duvidha'' and later the National Film Award for his documentary film ''Siddheshwari'' in 1989. Early life and background Born Rabindranath Kaul, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in a Kashmiri Pandit family, Kaul first joined FTII, Pune as an acting student and later shifted to the direction course, where noted film director Ritwik Ghatak was a teacher, graduating in 1966. He was a nephew of actor-director Mahesh Kaul, who made films like Raj Kapoor starrer ''Sapno Ka Saudagar'' (1968). Career His first film ''Uski Roti' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |