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Krishnan Kutty Nair (actor)
Krishnankutty Nair was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was from Pippinmoodu, near Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Nair worked with various theatre groups before becoming a film actor. Known for his natural acting and timing, Nair worked with world-renowned directors such as G. Aravindan, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan. He also acted in several movies by award-winning Malayalam filmmakers such as M. P. Sukumaran Nair, Lenin Rajendran, Padmarajan, Kamal, and Sathyan Anthikkad. He became popular among the public through his comic roles, primarily that of Kaalan Mathai in Kamal's Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal, Thattan Gopalan in Anthikkad's '' Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu'', and Kali Muthu in Anthikad's ''Mazhavilkavadi''. Death In 1996, Krishnankutty Nair was seriously injured as a scooter he was riding pillion collided with a lorry. He succumbed to injuries after a month at the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. Filmography # ''Avitta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennodishtam Koodamo
''Ennodishtam Koodamo'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal, written by Raghunath Paleri and produced by Mudra Sasi. It stars Mukesh, Madhoo, Siddique, J. D. Chakravarthy and Janardhanan. The film marks the acting debut of Dileep who played a small role and the Malayalam film debut of J. D. Chakravarthy. Dileep and Lal Jose served as assistant directors to Kamal. Plot This movie is a campus love story, where the daughter of a policeman and a poor guy fall in love. However, her family want her to marry a policeman. Although the job of policemen is to protect the law, they start breaking the law using all sorts of violence and violating her right to marriage by corruption. Cast *Mukesh as Ramanunni *Madhoo as Arathi Menon / Bobby * Siddique as City Police Commissioner Jinachandran IPS *Mavelikkara Ponnamma as Arathi's Grandmother *J. D. Chakravarthy as Renjith Lal * Janardhanan as Circle Inspector / Arathi's Uncle *K.P.A.C. Sunny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asthi
''Asthi'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Ravi and produced by Babu Sait. The film stars Bharath Gopi, Ambika, Rony Vincent and Thilakan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Bharath Gopi as Mohan *Ambika as Priyamvada *Rony Vincent as Rajasekharan *Thilakan *Sreenivasan as Gopi *Vijay Menon as Dileep *Vijayan Karote *Krishnankutty Nair as Kumaran Nair * Rajkumar as Krishnamoorthy *K. P. A. C. Azeez as Govindan *Iringal Narayani *P. R. Menon *Ragini as Saritha *Subhashini as Elizabeth *Suchitra as Rajalakshmi Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was ''Kaattuvithachavan'' (1973) but his first released movie was ''Chuzhi'' ( .... References External links * 1983 films 1980s Malayalam-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meenamasathile Sooryan
''Meenamasathile Sooryan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by Lenin Rajendran and produced by C. G. Bhaskaran. It is based on the Kannada novel ''Chirasmarane'' (1955) by Niranjana. The film stars Venu Nagavally, Murali, Vijay Menon, Kakka Ravi and Shobhana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Plot The Movie is based on famous 1941 Kayyur Revolt in Kasargod district against Land lords and British Police. Four Communist Party members Madathil Appu, Abubacker, Chirukandan, Kunjambu Nair opposes this. They were sentenced to hang because a constable was accidentally killed during the revolt. Cast *Venu Nagavally as Madathil Appu * Murali as Abubakar *Vijay Menon as Chirukandan * Kakka Ravi as Kunjambu Nair (voice dubbed by Narendra Prasad) *Shobhana as Revathy * Sukumari as Abubakar's mother *Innocent as Adikari *KPAC Lalitha as Chirukandan's mother *Nedumudi Venu as Pokkayi *Vinayan as Madhavan *Bharath Gopi as E. K. Nay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kariyilakkattu Pole
''Kariyilakkattu Pole'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. It is based on the radio drama ''Sisirathil Oru Prabhatham'' by Sudhakar Mangalodayam, the plot follows DySP Achuthankutty who is investigating the murder of a film director, Harikrishnan. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Rahman, Sripriya, Karthika, Jalaja, and Unni Mary. The background score was composed by Johnson. A Padmarajan classic, the film is widely considered one of the best investigative thrillers ever made in Malayalam. Plot Harikrishnan, a famous movie director, is found dead at his house one morning. Deputy Superintendent of Police Achuthankutty is assigned to probe the death. Anilkumar, his younger brother, is in love with Shilpa, who is in shock after receiving news of the murder. Achuthan Kutty's investigation leads to three different female suspects. A women's shoe from the murder scene and other shreds of evidence leads Achuthankutty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oridathu
''Oridathu'' (1987) is an Indian Malayalam satirical drama film written and directed by G. Aravindan. Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Vineeth, Krishnankutty Nair, Chandran Nair and Soorya form the cast. The story is about the problems faced by the people of a hamlet where electricity is unavailable when electric supply finally reaches there. The film reaches the conclusion that life is better without electricity. The indefinability of the human mind is the theme of the film. Though the film is discussing a serious issue, the treatment of it is very simplistic. Humour and intensity characterise the film that is set in the mid-fifties. The film is different from many of Aravindan's earlier works in that it deals with a broad range of characters and lacks a clear-cut linear story. It became a major critical success and earned the best director awards for Aravindan at the state and national film awards. Plot The time is the mid-fifties when the Indian states were being reorganis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anantaram
''Anantaram'' (Malayalam: ''അനന്തരം, )'', also known as ''Monologue'', is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film produced, written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It stars Mammootty, Ashokan and Shobhana in the lead. The film is structured like a monologue. It develops through a commentary by the protagonist about himself in the first person. The attempt of the protagonist is to narrate how his undiagnosed psychosis led him where he is now. The film was an experimental film for its time as it did not have a linear narrative. The film won the 1987 FIPRESCI Prize at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and three National Film Awards- for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Audiography. It was included in an online poll by IBN Live listing 100 greatest Indian films of all time. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varavelpu
''Varavelpu'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Revathi, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Murali, Innocent, and Jagadish. The film was produced by K. Rajagopal. The film depicted trade union problems plaguing Kerala in a satirical dark comedy. The film was based on a real-life incident in Sreenivasan's father's life. The film was an average grosser at box office but later created a cult status and following. The movie was remade in Hindi as '' Chal Chala Chal''. Plot Murali returns to his home town after spending 7 long years hardworking in gulf with an intention to settle down peacefully in his hometown. Much against the greedy wishes of his family members, he decides to buy a second hand bus that comes along with a route permit. This is when he faces a lot of hardships. Starting from an accident because of the inefficient driver, a cheating conductor, to a cunning union leader, Murali' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varnam (1989 Film)
''Varnam'' ( en, Colour) is a 1989 Malayalam-language psychological drama film starting Jayaram and Suresh Gopi. As the directorial debut of film director Ashokan, the film received critical acclaim and was well received. Plot Haridas moves to the city after his twin sister's death. Still struggling to keep his past, Haridas meet and fall in love with Ammu, the daughter of Major M.K. Nair. He learns that a local politician has cheated him out of a job to Manu, his classmate from college, and also suspects he killed his sister. Cast *Jayaram as Haridas *Suresh Gopi as Manu Vishwanath * Ranjini as Ammu *Thilakan as Major M. K. Nair *Meena as Major's Wife *Jagathi Sreekumar as Venkidy *Parvathy Jayaram as Revathy *Innocent as Varadan Pillai *Mukesh as Gopan (cameo appearance) *Mamukkoya as himself (cameo appearance) *M. G. Soman M. G. Soman (28 September 1941 – 12 December 1997) was an Indian actor and former Indian Air Force officer who appeared in Malayalam films. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathilukal (film)
''Mathilukal'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film written, directed and produced by Adoor Gopalakrishnan based on the autobiographical novel of the same name by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer.P.K.Ajith Kumar"Romantic interlude" ''The Hindu''. 14 May 2010. The film focuses on the prison life of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer and the love between him and Narayani, a female inmate of the prison, who remains unseen throughout the film. Mammootty plays the role of ''Vaikom Muhammad Basheer'' while K. P. A. C. Lalitha gives voice to ''Narayani''. The film was screened at the Venice Film Festival. On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, ''Forbes'' included Mammootty's performance in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". Plot Vaikom Muhammed Basheer is imprisoned on charges of sedition. He is unlike the other prisoners, very inquisitive and armed with sardonic wit. Everyone takes a liking to him and even turns to him in times of distress. He str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottayam Kunjachan
''Kottayam Kunjachan'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph, loosely based on a novel by Muttathu Varkey. It stars Mammootty in the title role as Kunjachan, with Ranjini, Innocent, KPAC Lalitha, Sukumaran, Babu Antony, and Prathapachandran appearing in supporting roles. Produced by M. Mani, the plot was set in the Kottayam-Catholic backdrop in Kerala, with characters speaking the native Kottayam dialect. It was the third highest grossing film of 1990 behind ''His Highness Abdullah'' and ''Aye Auto''. The film and its title character ''Kunjachan'' went on to achieve cult status in the years following its release''.'' Plot Mikhael (Innocent) is a family man and good Christian who lives in the mostly tranquil village of Odaangara, with his wife Aleyamma (KPAC Lalitha). They have two daughters, Mollykutty ( Ranjini) and Susie ( Usha) and a son, Kuttappan. They have been involved in a long-standing disp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |