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Koothara
''Koothara'' () is a 2014 Malayalam-language coming of age film directed by Srinath Rajendran and written by Vini Vishwa Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Bharath, Sunny Wayne, and Tovino Thomas The story, set in an untold period, focuses on three engineering students, Koobrin (Bharath), Tharun (Tovino Thomas), and Ram (Sunny Wayne), and their adventures during college time and post-college life. The film was produced by Shahul Hammeed Marikar under the banner of Marikar Films and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures. The original songs and background score were composed by Gopi Sundar. The film was released on 13 June 2014, and received a mixed response from critics.'Koothara' Earns ?1.3 Crores; Evokes Mixed Reviews on First Day ''International Bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vini Vishwa Lal
Vini Vishwa Lal ( ml, വിനി വിശ്വ ലാൽ) is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Vini's debut movie was Second Show(2012) directed by Srinath Rajendran(debut) . Its also the first movie of Dulquer Salman, Sunny Wayne and Gauthami Nair in their acting career. His next film Koothara starring Mohan Lal, Tovino Thomas, Bharath and Sunny Wayne in the lead released in June 2014. In 2015 Starring Pournami a road trip movie starring Sunny Wayne and Tovino Thomas was penned by Vini. The film later dropped due to some budget issues. His latest movie Theevandi released on 7 September 2018, starring Tovino Thomas and Samyuktha Menon. Vini also played acting roles in Malayalam movies, first in Ladoo followed by Theevandi and Kalki. Personal life Vini Vishwa Lal was born in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala on 25 May 1985. He is the eldest child of G Viswanathan Pillai, (Retd) District Transport Officer at Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Dr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhurima
Madhuurima Banerjee (born 14 May 1987), also known by her stage name Nyra Banerjee, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada language films. Following appearances in various television serials, she made her feature film debut in director Srinivasa murthy Nidadavole's Telugu comedy film ''Aa Okkadu'' which was a moderate success, and then went on to act in several successful Telugu films including Vamsi's Saradaga Kasepu in 2010. She acted in Bollywood film ''One Night Stand''. She also assisted director Tony D'Souza for his film '' Azhar''. Early life Banerjee learned Hindustani classical music and ghazal from her mother and used to sing children's songs. She also learned the classical dancing form Kathak but had to discontinue due to her father's transferable job. While recording a song one day, she was spotted by noted director G. V. Iyer who signed her on for the Hindi television serial ''Kadambari''. She was supposed to play Sit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tovino Thomas
Tovino Thomas (born 21 January 1989) is an Indian actor and film producer who prominently works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2012 with the film ''Prabhuvinte Makkal''. His breakthrough roles were in the films ''ABCD'' (2013), '' 7th Day'' (2014) and ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He starred as the titular character in the Netflix superhero film ''Minnal Murali'' (2021). Tovino has co-produced the film ''Kilometers and Kilometers''. On 21 January 2021, he launched his own production house - Tovino Thomas Productions. ''Kala'' is the first venture by his own production house where he also played the role of the antagonist. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He also won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''Mayanadhi'' (2017). For his constantly evolving looks and style, Tovino is ranked among the most desirable men from Kerala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shritha Sivadas
Shritha Sivadas is an Indian actress and television presenter who works in Malayalam and Tamil-language films. She made her debut in Sugeeth's ''Ordinary'' (2012). After long time she made a comeback through ''Dhilluku Dhuddu 2'' in 2019. Personal life Shritha was born as Parvathy to Shivadas and Uma. She hails from Uliyannoor in Aluva, Kerala, and graduated in Microbiology from the Sree Sankara College, Career Shritha started her career as an anchor for the programme named ''Dew Drops'' in Kairali, and went on to anchor Kairali TV's ''Tharolsavam''. Sugeeth's ''Ordinary'' (2012) marked her acting debut, after which she was referred to as the "Gavi Girl" by the audience and in the media. She was then seen in a guest role in a song sequence with Asif Ali in '' Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu''. In the suspense thriller '' 10:30 am Local Call'' she played a girl called Nimmi. Her next release was ''Money Back Policy'', directed by Jayaraj Vijay. March 2013, Shritha stated that sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharath (actor)
Bharath Srinivasan (born 21 July 1983), known professionally as Bharath, is an Indian actor, who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has mainly acted in Tamil films, along with few films in Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu. He made his acting debut in 2003 with S. Shankar's ''Boys''. He then appeared in the Jayaraj-directed Malayalam vigilante film '' 4 the People'' (2004) which was a musical hit and a blockbuster in Kerala. Then, he played the negative character in ''Chellamae'' (2004). He received his breakthrough as the lead in the Tamil film ''Kaadhal'' (2004). Some of his other notable films include ''Pattiyal'' (2006), ''Em Magan'' (2006), ''Veyil'' (2006), ''Pazhani'' (2008), ''Kanden Kadhalai'' (2009), ''Vaanam'' (2011), '' Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu'' (2013) and ''Kaalidas'' (2019). Early and personal life Bharath was born as Bharath Srinivasan on 21 July 1983 in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a trained dancer by profession and joined Swingers International Dance Club when h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulquer Salmaan
Dulquer Salmaan (born 28 July 1986) is an Indian actor, playback singer and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films, in addition to Telugu and Hindi films. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management from Purdue University and worked as a business manager in Dubai before pursuing a career in acting. Salmaan is a recipient of four Filmfare Awards South and one Kerala State Film Award. After a three-month acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio, Salmaan made his acting debut with ''Second Show'' (2012). He has since established himself as a leading actor in Indian cinema with several commercially and critically successful films including ''Ustad Hotel'' (2012), '' ABCD'' (2013), ''Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi'' (2013), ''Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' (2014), ''Bangalore Days'' (2014), ''Vikramadithyan'' (2014), '' O Kadhal Kanmani'' (2015), '' Charlie'' (2015), ''Kali'' (2016), ''Jomonte Suvisheshangal'' (2017), ''Mahanati'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pappu (Cinematographer)
Sudheesh Pappu (1977/1978 – 14 November 2022), professionally credited mononymously as Pappu, was an Indian cinematographer who worked in Malayalam cinema. Early life Pappu was born in Thrippunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala. He was schooled in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam. Career Pappu began his career by assisting cinematographer Rajeev Ravi in films such as ''Chandni Bar'' (2001), ''Sesham'' (2002) and ''Dev.D'' (2009), and subsequently made his debut as an independent cinematographer with the Malayalam crime film ''Second Show'' in 2012. From then, Pappu worked in a number of Malayalam films, including the mystery thriller ''Koothara'' (2014), ''Ayaal Sassi'', ''Rose Guitarinaal'', ''Njan Steve Lopez'' (2014) and the romantic drama ''Eeda'' (2018). Death Pappu died at Ernakulam on 14 November 2022, at the age of 44. He was suffering from Amyloidosis and was on treatment for some time. He was hospitalised during the filming of ''Appan ''Appan'' is a 2022 Malayalam-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janani Iyer
Janani (formerly known as Janani Iyer) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Malayalam movies. She made her cinematic debut with the Tamil feature film '' Avan Ivan'' (2011). Her notable films including ''Thegidi'' (2014) and '' 7th Day'' (2014). She is the 3rd runner up of the reality show ''Bigg Boss Tamil 2'' which aired in 2018. Early life Janani Iyer was born in Kathivakkam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She did her schooling at DAV Gopalapuram and graduated with B.E. Computer Science and Engineering at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai. After her undergraduate studies, she got seat in Wollongong University, Australia. She dropped her studies plan and became a part of the cast of Avan Ivan. In 2014, she dropped Iyer from her name due to caste reasons. DNA results suggest that Janani is very distantly related to the former queen of England Catherine of Aragon multiple generations ago. Career After her studies, she ventured into modeling and appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjini (actress)
Sasha Selvaraj, better known by her stage name Ranjini, is a Singaporean actress known for her roles in Tamil, Malayalam films. She also did few Telugu films. She was the leading actress from 1985 to 1992. Ranjini made her debut in the 1985 Tamil film ''Muthal Mariyathai'' directed by Bharathiraja. In 1987, she acted in Lenin Rajendran's ''Swathi Thirunal'', a biopic on the Travancore ruler of the same name. Her third Malayalam film ''Chithram'' (1988), written and directed by Priyadarshan, went on to become a huge box office success which is still holding the records for numerous feats in the Malayalam movie industry. Mohanlal-Ranjini was considered a golden duo in Malaylam cinema as all their films were commercial successes. ''Koothara'', directed by Srinath Rajendran, marked her comeback to acting after a hiatus of two decades. Career Ranjini was born in Singapore as Sasha to Selvaraj and Lilly, belonging to fourth generation residents of Singapore, with roots from Tirunel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmila Unni
Urmila Unni is an Indian classical dancer and actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Her daughter Utthara Unni is also an actress. Personal life Unni was born on June 14th, 1962 into a royal family as the daughter of K. C. Anujanraja Kottakal Kovilakam and Nedupuram Kottarathil Manorama at Nedumpuram Palace, Thiruvalla. She had her primary education from Infant Jesus Convent Thrissur and a former student of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur. She learned Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kathakali and Veena. She is also a painter. She is married to Ankarath Ramanunni. The couple have a daughter Utthara Unni who is also an actress and dancer. Currently they are residing at Kadavanthra, Ernakulam. They have started a dance school ''Angopanga'' at Bahrain. Actress Samyuktha Varma is her niece. She is the author of Cinema Katha and Panchalika. Filmography Television serials *Rakkuyil ''Raakuyil'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Vijayan and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lishoy
Lishoy is an Indian actor in Kerala. He has played characters in stage, television and film. Personal life Originally from Thrissur, Lishoy gained popularity as a stage actor in professional theaters, such as Kazhimpram Theaters. Later he emigrated to Muscat for employment. After ten years, he returned home enrolled in TV serials during this time he got an entry into Mollywood, casting an important character the father of Sajan Joseph Kunchacko Boban in Lohithadas directed movie Kasthooriman. Actress Leona Lishoy Leona Lishoy is an Indian actress and model who is known for her works primarily in Malayalam cinema. She is the daughter of Malayalam actor Lishoy. Personal life Leona is the daughter of Malayalam movie and television actor Lishoy. She did ... is his daughter Filmography TV serials References Living people Male actors from Thrissur Male actors in Malayalam television 1961 births {{India-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aneesh Gopal
Aneesh Pilathottathil better known as Aneesh Gopal is an Indian actor and graphic designer known for his works primarily in malayalam films. He made his debut with ''Second Show'' in 2012. Personal life Aneesh Gopal was born in Cheekkode village, Malappuram, Kerala. Aneesh came to Malayalam cinema through film poster designing. Aneesh made his Malayalam film debut in 2012 with Srinath Rajendran's Second Show ''Second Show'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Srinath Rajendran and written by Vini Vishwa Lal. The film, set in the backdrop of criminal gangs of varied varieties in Kerala, tells the story of young Hari who .... Filmography As actor References External links * * * Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{India-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
