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K. P. Pillai
K. P. Pillai (1929/30 – 31 August 2021) was an Indian Malayali film director who worked mainly in Malayalam films. He made his film debut as an assistant director in Ramu Kariat's film '' Abhayam'' in 1970. He directed Nagaram Sagaram, Vrindavan (1975), Ashtamudikkayal (1977), Kathir Mandapam (1978), Pathira Sooryan (1980) and Priyasakhi Radha (1981). Life K. P. Pillai was the son of Prameswaran Pillai and Devaki Amma. After the completion of education in Varkala Sivagiri, University College he served in Indian Airforce for 21 years. He died on 31 August 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 91. Filmography * Nagaram Sagaram * Vrindavan (1975) * Ashtamudikkayal (1977) * Kathir Mandapam (1978) * Pathira Sooryan (1980) * Priyasakhi Radha As assistant director * Abhayam * Priya (1971) * Mayiladum Kunnu * Inquilab Zindabad * Panitheeratha Veedu ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The fi ...
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Malayali
The Malayali people () (also spelt Malayalee and also known by the demonym Keralite) are a Dravidian peoples, Dravidian ethnolinguistic group originating from the present-day state of Kerala in India, occupying its southwestern Malabar coast. They are predominantly native speakers of the Malayalam language, one of the six Languages of India, Classical languages in India. The state of Kerala was created in 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. Prior to that, since the 1800s existed the Kingdom of Cochin, the Travancore, Kingdom of Travancore, Malabar District, and South Canara of the British India. The Malabar District was annexed by the British through the Third Anglo-Mysore War, Third Mysore War (1790–92) from Tipu Sultan. Before that, the Malabar District was under various kingdoms including the Zamorin of Calicut, Zamorins of Calicut, Kingdom of Tanur, Arakkal kingdom, Kolathunadu, Kingdom of Valluvanad, Valluvanad, and Palakkad Rajas."Travancore." Encyclopædia Brita ...
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Ramu Kariat
Ramu Kariat (1 February 1927 – 10 February 1979) was an Indian film director for almost three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s, who directed many acclaimed films in the Malayalam cinema. His noted films include ''Neelakkuyil'' (1954), ''Minnaminungu'' (1957), ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' (1961), ''Moodupadam'' (1963) and the National Award winning ''Chemmeen'' (1965). Career He started his career through the Kerala People's Arts Club (K.P.A.C.), a leftist theatre group. He debuted in films by co-directing Thiramala (1953) with Vimal Kumar/P.R.S. Pillai and the path-breaking film ''Neelakkuyil'' in 1954 along with P. Bhaskaran. ''Neelakuyil'' was written by Uroob and starred Sathyan and Miss Kumari was a major commercial success. This film is considered as the first mature film in Malayalam due to the professional approach it had in direction, script, performances and music. Ramu Kariat's co-director of the film P. Bhaskaran and cameraman A. Vincent went on to have illustrious ...
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Abhayam (1970 Film)
''Abhayam'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Ramu Kariyat and produced by Sobhana Parameswaran Nair. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Raghavan and Jose Prakash. The film featured original songs composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and original musical score composed by Salil Chowdhury. Plot Cast * Madhu as Balakrishnan *Sheela as Sethulakshmi * Raghavan as Murali *Jose Prakash as Vikraman *Kottayam Santha as Devaki Amma *Omanakuttan as Editor * Prema as Sathi * Sankaradi as Comrade Sankaran * K. P. Pillai as Rikshawwala * Krishnan Nair as Kunjunni Nair *Devasya as Supplier Kuttappan *Edie as Bhaskara Menon *Kottayam Chellappan as Karunan *Kshema as Student *Mavelikkara Ponnamma as Saraswathi Amma *Philomina as Sr. Briggitte *Radhamani as Student * S. P. Pillai as Pachu Pilla *Sherin Sheela as Mini *Sukumaran as Lecturer *Veeran as Kunjukrishna Menon * Vijayan Nair as Lecturer *Hema as Student *Unni Menon as Lecturer Soundtrack The songs were composed ...
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Nagaram Sagaram
''Nagaram Sagaram'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by K. P. Pillai. The film stars Sukumari, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Sukumari *KPAC Lalitha * Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair *Sreelatha Namboothiri * Raghavan * Bahadoor * Sumithra Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan Paravoor Govindan Devarajan (1927–2006), popularly known as G. Devarajan or Devarajan master, was an Indian music composer and Carnatic singer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Indian film music. He sco ... and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi. References External links * 1974 films 1970s Malayalam-language films {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Ashtamudikkaayal
''Ashtamudikkaayal'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. P. Pillai. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * Prem Nazir * K. P. Ummer *M. G. Soman *Adoor Bhasi *Jose Prakash *Jayabharathi * Sreelatha Namboothiri *Bhavani * Mallika Sukumaran *Jagathi Sreekumar * Chandraji *Meena * T. R. Omana Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel ... and Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair. References External links * 1978 films 1970s Malayalam-language films 1970s Indian films {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Paathira Sooryan
''Paathira Sooryan'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. P. Pillai and produced by C. K. Prabhakaran Padiyathu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and M. G. Soman. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * Prem Nazir as James/Alexander George *Jayabharathi as Radha *Srividya as Jolly *M. G. Soman as Stephen *Adoor Bhasi as Papachan * Kalpana as Friend of Jolly (Srividya) *Prameela as Ayisha * T. R. Omana as Devaki Amma *Prathapachandran as Mathai *Sathaar as Basheer *Baby Sangeetha as Sweety Mol *Jayamalini as Dancer *Vanchiyoor Madhavan Nair * K. J. Yesudas as A Saint Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy with lyrics by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .... References ...
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Priyasakhi Raadha
''Preeyasakhi Radha'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. P. Pillai and produced by Ambalathara Divakaran. The film stars Lakshmi, Prathap Pothen, M. G. Soman and Priya. The film's score was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast *Lakshmi *Prathap Pothen *M. G. Soman *Priya * Sujatha Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy with lyrics by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .... References External links * 1982 films 1980s Malayalam-language films {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ...
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Mayiladumkunnu
''Mayiladumkunnu'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. Babu and produced by Chithrakala Kendram. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Prem Nazir as Joy *Jayabharathi as Lisa * K. P. Ummer as Rajappan *Adoor Bhasi as Mathan *Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai as Rosamma's father * Sankaradi as Outha * Sreelatha Namboothiri as Eli * T. R. Omana as Rosanna *Adoor Bhavani as Mariya * Khadeeja as Eli's mother *Paravoor Bharathan as George * Sujatha as Leela * Master Sekhar *Sobha as Young Lisa Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma. Legacy All songs of this movie are still popular. Lead characters in the 2010 movie ''Paappi Appacha'' by Dileep and Innocent Innocence is a lack of guilt, with respect to any kind of crime, or wrongdoing. In a legal context, innocence is to th ...
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Inqulab Zindabbad
''Inqulab Zindabbad'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sathyan as Venugopalan * Madhu as Shreedharan *Sheela as Rajamma *Jayabharathi as Vasanthi *Adoor Bhasi as Panjali Raman Nair * Prema as Devaki * Sankaradi as Neerkunnam Neelaambaran * Shobha as As Child artist *Varghese * G. K. Pillai as Circle Inspector *Janardanan *Kuttan Pillai *Menon * N. Govindankutty as District Secretary *Nambiar *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Govindan *P. O. Thomas *Panicker *Panjabi *Paravoor Bharathan as Head Constable Mathan *Philomina as Narayani *Roja Ramani *Susheela *Vasu *Veeran as Adv. Cherian Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by O. V. Usha and Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an I ...
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Panitheeratha Veedu
''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Roja Ramani and Jose Prakash. It is an adaptation of Parappurath's 1964 novel of the same name. It won the Kerala State Film Awards for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Story and Best Singer ( Jayachandran). It also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam & also won two Filmfare Awards South. Cast *Prem Nazir as Jose *Nanditha Bose as Rachel (dubbed by KPAC Lalitha) * Shobhana (Roja Ramani) as Leela *Jose Prakash as Hari's Father *Prem Prakash as Hari *Sam *Abbas as Muthalaali *Adoor Pankajam as Rosi *Alummoodan as Vasu *Baby Sumathi as Roshni *Bahadoor as Moideen Kakka/Hameed *E. Madhavan * Junior Sheelaas Jose's Sister * N. Govindankutty as Thankayyan *P. O. Thomas *Philomina as Jose's Mother *S. P. Pillai as Jose's Father *Saraswathi as Sarasu *V. Govindankutty *Veeran as Kunjikkannan * Prema as Sister *Raveend ...
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Aadhyathe Katha
''Aadhyathe Katha'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Sujatha and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan. It is the debut movie of Janardanan Cast *Prem Nazir as Soman *Vijayasree as Rajakumari * Sujatha as Nalini *Jayabharathi (guest appearance) as ghost of Brahmin lady *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Ammukuttyamma *Bahadoor as Kuttan Pillai *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Leelamma *Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan as Naanu Ammavan *Sankaradi as Appu Pillai *Adoor Pankajam as Appu Pillai's wife *N. Govindankutty as Pankajakshan Pillai (a.k.a. Inquilab Pankan) *Alummoodan as Padmanabhan Pillai *Sarasamma as Kochukarthyayani *Jameela Malik as Padmini *Janardanan as Mohan *Khadeeja as Kunjulakshmi teacher *Jaya Gopalan as Sulochana *Master Vijayakumar as Bhaskaran Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ra ...
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Year 193 ( CXCIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sosius and Ericius (or, less frequently, year 946 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 193 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 1 – Year of the Five Emperors: The Roman Senate chooses Publius Helvius Pertinax, against his will, to succeed the late Commodus as Emperor. Pertinax is forced to reorganize the handling of finances, which were wrecked under Commodus, to reestablish discipline in the Roman army, and to suspend the food programs established by Trajan, provoking the ire of the Praetorian Guard. * March 28 – Pertinax is assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard, who storm the imperial palace. The Empire is auctioned off ...
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