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Kunchacko
Kunchacko (19 February 1912 – 15 June 1976) was an Indian film producer and director who worked in the Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. His venture Udaya Studios influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Madras, Tamil Nadu to Kerala. He is the producer of ''Jeevithanauka'' (1951), starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. Career In 1947, he established Udaya Studio in Pathirappally, Alappuzha. In his early days, Kunchacko produced films under the banner of ''K & K Productions'', with the partnership of K. V. Koshy. The company produced 4 films: ''Vellinakshatram'', ''Nalla Thanka'', ''Jeevithanauka'' and ''Visappinte Vili''. ''Jeevithanauka'' (1951), starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair ran for 250 days. During the making of the film ''Achchan'', Kunchacko and Koshy parted ways and each started film-making under separate banners: Kunchacko under Udaya and Koshi under Filmco.weblokam.com Profile Kunchacko went on to produce ''Ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunchacko Boban
Kunchacko Boban (born 2 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer. Sometimes referred to as Chackochan, he works in the Malayalam film industry and has acted in more than 90 films in more than two decades. He is a member of the List of South Indian film families#Kunchacko family, Kunchacko family. Kunchacko's debut was as a child in the film ''Dhanya (film), Dhanya'' (1981) produced by his father Boban Kunchacko. He debuted as an adult leading role in Fazil (director), Fazil's 1997 romantic drama ''Aniyathipraavu'' opposite Shalini, which became the List of highest-grossing Malayalam films, highest-grossing Malayalam film till then, establishing him as a bankable actor overnight. He appeared in a brief role in ''Harikrishnans'' (1998) starring Mohanlal and Mammootty, which was the top Malayalam box office grosser of the year. Kunchacko and Shalini joined again in successful romantic films ''Nakshatratharattu'' (1998) and ''Niram'' (1999) and Prem Poojari. Niram was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaya Studio
Udaya Studios was one of the oldest film studios in the Malayalam film industry of India. It was established in 1947 by director-producer Kunchacko (1912–1976) and film distributor K. V. Koshy in Pathirappally, Alappuzha in Kerala. The studio influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Trivandrum, now considered a milestone in the history of Malayalam film industry. The first film of the studio was '' Vellinakshatram'' (1949). The films produced at the studio were produced under the banner of K & K Combines, and later under Excel Productions (also spelt X. L. Productions). Udaya's professional rivalry with P. Subramaniam's Merryland Studio was quite famous. After Excel Productions became defunct, Kunchacko Boban established a new film production company named Udaya Pictures in 2016. History Kunchacko established a film production company named Udaya Pictures in 1947, though he continued production at traditional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaya Studios
Udaya Studios was one of the oldest film studios in the Malayalam film industry of India. It was established in 1947 by director-producer Kunchacko (1912–1976) and film distributor K. V. Koshy in Pathirappally, Alappuzha in Kerala. The studio influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Trivandrum, now considered a milestone in the history of Malayalam film industry. The first film of the studio was '' Vellinakshatram'' (1949). The films produced at the studio were produced under the banner of K & K Combines, and later under Excel Productions (also spelt X. L. Productions). Udaya's professional rivalry with P. Subramaniam's Merryland Studio was quite famous. After Excel Productions became defunct, Kunchacko Boban established a new film production company named Udaya Pictures in 2016. History Kunchacko established a film production company named Udaya Pictures in 1947, though he continued production at traditional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durga (1974 Film)
''Durga'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph and Boban Kunchacko in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Professor Damadharan, Ramu (double role) *Adoor Bhasi as Johny * Manavalan Joseph as Aali *Boban Kunchacko as Mukunthan *Adoor Pankajam as Yashoda * G. K. Pillai as Swami *Rajasree as Latha *K. P. Ummer as Kunjikannan * N. Govindankutty as Kattumalayan *Rajakokila as Kanthi *S. P. Pillai as Ambu * Sumithra as Vasanthy *Ushakumari as Radha *Vijayanirmala as Thulasi *Vincent as Mohan *Kaduvakulam Antony as Mammad 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'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''Padamudrakal'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mailanum Mathevanum
''Mallanum Mathevanum'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, KP Ummer, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi, Jayan and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. Raghavan and Kumarakam Rajappan. Cast * Prem Nazir *K. P. Ummer *Jayan *Sheela *Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair *Unnimary *Janardanan *Master Raghu *Rani Chandra Soundtrack The music was composed by K. Raghavan K. Raghavan (2 December 1913 – 19 October 2013), also fondly called Raghavan Master, was a Malayalam music composer and Carnatic Vocalist. Along with G. Devarajan, V. Dakshinamoorthy and Baburaj, Raghavan is often credited for the renaissance ... and Kumarakam Rajappan. References External links * 1976 films 1970s Malayalam-language films {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidappadam
''Kidappadam'' is a 1955 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The popular song "Kunkuma Chaaraninju" is from this movie. Cast * Prem Nazir * Miss Kumari Miss Kumari (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the Malayalam film industry between 1949 and 1969. In the 50's and early 60's she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher befo ... * Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair * Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla * Boban Kunchacko * Adoor Pankajam * Kalaikkal Kumaran References External links * 1955 films 1950s Malayalam-language films {{1950s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thenaruvi
''Thenaruvi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi, G. K. Pillai and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Rajan, Mannan (double role) * Sathyan as Rajan's brother - shots of Sathyan used from the movie 'Kaattuthulasi' *Vijayasree as Neeli/Madhavi *Vijayanirmala as Sudha *Adoor Bhasi as Raman Nair * G. K. Pillai as Vakkeel *K. P. Ummer as Madhusudhanan * Sumithra as Ichira *KPAC Lalitha as Mariyamma *Kaduvakulam Antony as Lazar *Radhika as Rajan's mother *S. P. Pillai as Thulasi's father *Ushakumari as Thulasi *Adoor Pankajam as Kotha *Alummoodan as Swami * Manavalan Joseph as Swami *Aryad Gopalakrishnan as Cheeran *Vijayakala *Baby Indira as Devi 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheenavala
''Cheenavala'' () is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, produced and directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi. The film has musical score and songs composed by M. K. Arjunan. Cast * Prem Nazir as Pushkaran *Jayabharathi as Pennaal * K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Maanikki *Adoor Bhasi as Pappu *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Richman Rana * Pattom Sadan as Mohan * Sankaradi as Konthi * Adoor Pankajam as Karthyayani *Janardanan as Rowdi Paachan * K. P. Ummer as Prathapachandran * Kunchan as Madhu *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Fernandes *Meena as Paaru *Nellikode Bhaskaran Nellikode Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 11 August 1988) was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. His real name was Bhaskara Menon. He mostly played character roles and supporting roles. Awards Kerala State Film Awards The Kerala St ... as Ayyappan * Arur Sathyan *Sathi as sheela *T. S. Radhamani Soundtrack References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre
''Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and Kumarakam Rajappan. Cast * Prem Nazir *Jayabharathi *Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair * Prema *Bahadoor *M. G. Soman *Jayan *Rajakokila *Vincent Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and Kumarakam Rajappan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Vayalar is a village in Cherthala taluk, Alapuzha district, Kerala state, India. Location Vayalar is 5 km from Cherthala, Kerala. Vayalar is bounded on the east by the Vayalar kayal which is a part of the famous Vembanad backwate .... References External links * 1975 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manishada
''Manishada'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Gopi *Srividya as Sumathi *Adoor Bhasi as Moosa *Sreelatha Namboothiri * T. R. Omana as Karthyayani *Bahadoor as Koya *K. P. Ummer as Kareem * Sumithra as Sainaba *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Panakkal Ashan *Ushakumari as Jameela *Adoor Bhavani *Adoor Pankajam as Sathyabhama *Meena as Meenakshi * G. K. Pillai *Kaduvakulam Antony *Alummoodan as Ouseph * N. Govindankutty as Vikraman *Master Raghu Karan may refer to: People * Karan (given name), an Indian given name * Karan (caste), an Indian caste * Karan Kayastha, a community of Kayastha in Bihar, India * Karan (surname) Places * Karan, Iran (other), a name for various ... as Young Kareem *Gopi Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan. Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neela Ponman
''Neelapponmaan'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Salil Chowdhary. Cast * Prem Nazir as Ivano * KPAC Lalitha as Kotha * Adoor Bhasi as Kutty * Sreelatha Namboothiri as Kochukalyani * K. P. Ummer as Dr. Pavithran * N. Govindankutty as MLA * Sakunthala as Urmila * Sumithra as Veluthamma * Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Sankara Prabhu * Bahadoor as Paappi * Alummoodan as Kumaran * Adoor Pankajam as Akkomma * Paul Vengola Paul Vengola was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He mainly acted in comedy roles and supporting roles. He was an active comedian during the 1970s and 1980s in Malayalam film. Career He was a drama artist before coming into film industry and ... as Kochuraman Soundtrack References External links * 1975 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films scored by Salil Chowdhury< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam'' won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's ''Guru'' (1997), Salim Ahamed's ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's ''Jallikkattu'' (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. Other films which achieved global acclaim include ''Chemmeen'' (1965), which received a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival, and a gold medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography.. ''The Hindu''. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011. '' Swaham'' (1994) won the ''Bronze Rosa Camuna'' at the Bergamo Film Meeting in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
