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Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
N. Sreedharan Nair (11 September 1922 – 19 October 1986), popularly known as Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair or just Kottarakkara, was an Indian actor who appeared Malayalam movies. He hailed from Kottarakkara in Kollam district of Kerala. Sreedharan Nair won two Kerala state film awards. In 1970, he won the best actor award and in 1969 the second best actor award. He is best remembered for his role as ''Chempankunju'' in the national award winning film ''Chemmeen'' directed by Ramu Kariat. Other impressive performances were in the films ''Veluthampi Dalava'' (as Veluthampi Dalava), ''Thommante Makkal'' (1965) as Thomman, and ''Pazhassi Raja'' (1964) as Pazhassi Raja, ''Viruthan Shanku'' (1968) by P. Venu. Kottarakkara is also known for playing the role of devil magician in the 1984 fantasy film My Dear Kuttichathan. Popular Malayalam actor Saikumar is his son. Personal life Sreedharan Nair was born in 1922 to Padinjattinkara Korattiyode Narayana Pillai and Ummini Amma in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottarakkara
Kottarakkara (IAST: Koṭṭārakkara), also transliterated as ''Kottarakara'', is a town and municipality in the Kollam district of the Kerala, India. The town is close to Kollam Port, which has a rich history linked to the early medieval period as well as the reputation as an important commercial, industrial and trading center. Kottarakkara lies to the east of Kollam city centre. History Kottarakkara, also known in the ancient days of the kings as the Elayadathu Swarupam, was a principality ruled by a branch of the Travancore Royal Family. It is the home of Kathakali, a well known dance drama which originated initially as Ramanattam created in the 17th century by Prince Kottarakkara Thampuran and later patronized by the Raja of Kottarakkara in the early 19th century absorbing other dance forms of Krishnattam with further innovations. Etymology Kottarakkara, a compound word made up of the words ''Kottaram'', meaning "palace", and ''kara'' meaning "land", literally means "la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dear Kuttichathan
''My Dear Kuttichathan'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by his father Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D format. With screenplay by Raghunath Paleri, the story revolves around a mystical indigenous Genie called " Kuttichathan" who is under the spell of an evil sorcerer, however it gets released by three children and then befriends them. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while cinematography and editing was done by Ashok Kumar and T. R. Shekhar, respectively. It was the debut of actors Jagadish and Zainuddin. The film was well received and grossed over 2.5 crore from the box office. Originally filmed in Malayalam, a re-edited version was re-released in 1997, which makes it the first DTS movie in Malayalam. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Chhota Chetan'' in 1997, which was also a box office success grossing 1.30 crore. Scenes with Urmila Matondkar were l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaadu (1973 Malayalam Film)
''Kaadu'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Madhu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Shanthi and C. L. Anandan. The film had musical score by Vedpal Verma. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''Malai Naattu Mangai'', with Gemini Ganesan, in the lead role along with Sasikumar and C. L. Anandan in prominent roles. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Hum Junglee Hain''. Cast *Madhu as Rajendran *Vijayasree as Maala *Vincent as Veeran *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Kaattumooppan *K. V. Shanthi as Ganga *C. L. Anandan as Vikraman/Swami *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Menon *Bahadoor as Sekhar *S. P. Pillai as Sankar *P. R. Varalakshmi P. R. Varalakshmi is an Indian actress. She was active in movies during the 1970s and 1980s. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Malayalam film, Malayalam, Tamil film, Tamil, Kannada film, Kannada, and Telugu film, Telugu films. ... as Menon's daughter Soundtrack Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prayanam (1975 Film)
''Prayanam'' ( The voyage) is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language feature film written by Padmarajan and directed by Bharathan. It was the debut of both Padmarajan and Bharathan. The writer-director duo is often credited for revolutionising Malayalam cinema with their expressive and innovative works. ''Prayanam'' stars Mohan Sharma, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Master Raghu, Lakshmi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Nanditha Bose. It probes into the realities that existed within the Brahmin community of the day. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair plays an elderly Brahmin priest married to a girl young enough to be his daughter. Bharathan produced the film as well as did the art direction. Music is composed by M. B. Sreenivasan with lyrics by Vayalar, Yatheendra Das and Bichu Thirumala. Bharathan remade the film into Tamil as '' Savithiri'' in 1980, but could not repeat the success. Plot Savithrikkutty, eldest daughter of an aged poor Nambuthiri Brahmin is married off to an aged widower (a priest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neeyo Njaano
''Neeyo Njaano'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by M. Mani. The film stars MG Soman, Sukumaran and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *M. G. Soman as Damu *Sukumaran as Prasad *Ambika as Geetha *Jagathy Sreekumar as Kaalan Muthu *Sankaradi as Govindaswami Gunder *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Mayandi *Meena as Akkaal *Paravoor Bharathan as Sankara Pilla *Priya as Rakkamma *Pushpa as Santha Soundtrack The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter f .... References External links * 1979 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films directed by P. Chandrakumar {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raagam Thaanam Pallavi
''Raagam Thaanam Pallavi'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. T. Abu. The film stars Srividya, Sankaradi, Janardanan and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Srividya as Nandinikutty *Sankaradi as Jayachandran's father *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Gopalankutty *M. G. Soman as Jayachandran *Meena as Jayachandran's mother *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Marar *Sreenivasan as Appukuttan *Ravi Menon as Venu *Jalaja as Jaanu *Geetha (old) as Cicily Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan M. K. Arjunan ( ml, എം.കെ. അർജുനൻ; 1 March 1936 – 6 April 2020) was an Indian film and theatre composer, known for his works in Cinema of Kerala, Malayalam cinema and the theatre of Kerala. He was fondly referred to as ''Ar ... and the lyrics were written by A. P. Gopalan. References External links * 1980 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films directed by A. T. Abu {{1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazhumaram
''Kazhumaram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and starring Sukumaran, Sumalatha, Sukumari and Balan K. Nair. The film has a musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. Cast *Sukumaran *Sumalatha *Sukumari *Balan K. Nair *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair *Uma Bharani Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala B. Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Bichu Thirumala (13 February 1942 – 26 November 2021), was an Indian lyricist and poet. He is known for creating the style of arranging beautiful words in Malayalam film songs. In Malayalam cinema, Bich .... References External links * 1982 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Films directed by A. B. Raj {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koottukudumbam
''Koottukudumbam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. It was released on 28 November 1969. Plot Cast *Prem Nazir as Radhakrishna Kurup * Sathyan as Appukkuttan *Sheela as Thankamma * Sharada as Shyamala *KPAC Lalitha as Saraswathi *Adoor Bhasi as Kollam Raghavan *Manavalan Joseph as Soman *Adoor Bhavani as Karthyayinippilla *Adoor Pankajam as Saraswathi's Sister-in-law *Alummoodan as Unnithan *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Ilanjikkal Rama Kurup *N. Govindankutty as Velayudhan Pillai *S. J. Dev *S. P. Pillai as Thankamma's Father *Ushakumari as Radhika *KPAC Khan as Govindan Nair Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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-profit institution working under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Rahman is the youngest recipient at age 16 for ''Koodevide'' (1983). The award was discontinued in 2014 and was succeeded by the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor from 2015 onwards. Superlatives Winners See also * 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 ... References External linksOfficial website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala State Film Award For Best Actor
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor is an honour, begun in 1969, presented annually at the Kerala State Film Awards of India to an actor for best performance in a Malayalam film. Until 1997, the awards were managed directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala. Since 1998, the awards have been constituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous, non-profit institution functioning under the Department of Cultural Affairs. The awardees are decided by an independent jury constituted every year. They are announced by the Minister for Cultural Affairs and are presented by the Chief Minister. Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of Kerala has presented a total of 55 Best Actor awards to 32 different actors. The recipients receive a figurine, a certificate, and a cash prize of . Several actors have won the honour for more than one film in a given year. As of 2020, the only actor to have won the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anu Mohan
Anu Mohan (born 24 August 1990) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. Career He made his debut in the 2011 film, ''Orkut oru Ormakut''. He also played the antagonist in Roopesh Peethambaran's ''Theevram''. Anu Mohan is the younger brother of actor Vinu Mohan. His upcoming project is débutante Haider Ali's ''Pianist''. He is also currently slated to play the lead in ''Mirror''. Personal life Anu Mohan is the grandson of actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. His mother is the actress Shobha Mohan, and he is the brother of actor Vinu Mohan. Filmography Feature films *All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted. Short films See also *Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan (born 12 May 1986) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the 2007 film '' Nivedyam'', directed by A. K. Lohithadas. He is the grandson of the actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, son of actors K. M ... References Living people Male actors from Thiru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinu Mohan
Vinu Mohan (born 12 May 1986) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the 2007 film '' Nivedyam'', directed by A. K. Lohithadas. He is the grandson of the actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, son of actors K. Mohan Kumar and Shobha Mohan, and nephew of actor Sai Kumar. Early life and family Vinu Mohan was born to actors K. Mohan Kumar and Shobha Mohan in Kottarakkara, Kerala, India. He is the grandson of the veteran actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair and nephew of Sai Kumar. Actor Anu Mohan is his younger brother. He attended Government Boys Higher Secondary School in Karunagappalli and Government Model B.H.S.S, Trivandrum. Vinu married actress Vidhya Mohan in 2013 after they co-starred in '' Ee Thirakkinidayil''. Career He started his acting career with the multilingual film '' Ajantha'', but its release was delayed until 2012. His first release was '' Nivedyam'' in 2007, for which he won the Asianet Best Star Pair Award with his costa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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