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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] |
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Thiruvithamkoor. Spread over , Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Chera dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. The Ay kingdom in the deep south and the Ezhimala kingdom in the north formed the other kingdoms in the early years of the Common Era (CE). The region had been a prominent spic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Listin Stephen
Listin Stephen is an Indian film producer and distributor who works in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi film industries. He founded the film production company Magic Frames that has produced and distributed a lot of successful movies over a decade. His debut production was ''Traffic'' (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style and rejuvenated Malayalam cinema. Career His debut production was ''Traffic'' (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style into Malayalam cinema. His second production was ''Chaappa Kurish'' (2011). While it encountered controversies, the film turned out to be a moderate commercial and critical hit. In 2012, he produced ''Ustad Hotel'' which won three National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ..., including the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Working Class Hero (film Production Company)
Working Class Hero is a film production company partnered by Dileesh Pothan & Syam Pushkaran. The company was launched in 2018 with first project being Kumbalangi Nights in 2019 co-produced with Fahadh Faasil and Friends. Their latest production is Joji (Co-produced by Bhavana Studios with Fahadh Faasil & Friends) Films Kumbalangi Nights (2019) Kumbalangi Nights ''was'' directed by Madhu C. Narayanan and was written by Syam Pushkaran which was jointly produced by Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim under their production house Fahadh Faasil and Friends, in association with Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran under Working Class Hero. The film starred actors Shane Nigam, Soubin Shahir, Fahadh Faasil and Sreenath Bhasi, along with newcomers Anna Ben and Mathew Thomas. Shyju Khalid did the cinematography for the film, while the soundtrack and score were composed by Sushin Shyam. The film received multiple awards and was selected by various film festivals in India and around the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weekend Blockbusters
Weekend Blockbusters is an Indian film production company based in Kollam, Kerala, India. It was established in 2014 by producer Sophia Paul. Its first production was the Malayalam film ''Bangalore Days'' (2014). In 2016, they produced two films - ''Kaadu Pookkunna Neram'' and ''Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol''. History Weekend Blockbusters debuted in film production in 2014 in Malayalam film industry by producing ''Bangalore Days'', directed by Anjali Menon. The film jointly produced by Weekend Blockbusters and Anwar Rasheed Entertainments was a critical and commercial success. It collected an estimated sum close to ₹50 crore at the box office, and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. Their second production was Dr. Biju directed ''Kaadu Pookkunna Neram'' (2016) starring Indrajith Sukumaran. The next film was the domestic drama ''Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol'', Mohanlal starring film directed by Jibu Jacob. The film started production on 15 ... [...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] |
Udaya Pictures
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] |
Swargachitra Appachan
Pinakkatt D. Abraham, better known as Swargachitra Appachan is an Indian film producer, distributor, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of production and distribution company Swargachitra, best known for producing '' Godfather, Manichithrathazhu,'' Career Among the films produced by him, ''Manichitrathazhu'' is considered as one of the best thrillers ever made in India as well as one of the best Malayalam films ever made. ''Manichitrathazhu'' was remade after nearly 10 years in various languages, including Kannada (''Apthamitra''), Tamil and Telugu (dubbed) ('' Chandramukhi''), Bengali (''Rajmohol''), and Hindi (''Bhool Bhulaiyaa''), all being commercially successful. Apart from being the highest grossing Malayalam film ever, ''Manichitrathazhu'' was selected as second greatest Indian film through an IBNLive poll. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revathy Kalamandhir
Revathy Kalamandhir is an Indian film production company based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was founded in 1993 by producer G. Suresh Kumar. The company is run by Suresh Kumar and his wife actress Menaka. They have produced more than 15 films in Malayalam cinema. History After graduation, G. Suresh Kumar founded a film production company, Bhanumathy Films, in 1980 with its debut production being a Tamil film titled ''Karayae Thodathae Alaykal'', directed by Ashok Kumar, written by Priyadarshan and starring Vijayan and Menaka. However, the project was shelved. In 1981, Kumar along with Sanal Kumar established the production company, Sooryodaya Creations. From ''Coolie'' (1983) to ''Vishnulokam'' (1991), eight films were produced under the banner. In 1993, Kumar founded an independent production company under the name Revathy Kalamandhir, named after his elder daughter Revathy. It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Filmography Sooryodaya Creations All producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithviraj Productions
Prithviraj Productions is an Indian film production and Film distribution, distribution company based in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in 2017, by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, and his wife, Supriya Menon. Since then, it has produced and distributed over 10 films. History Prithviraj Productions debuted in film production through the 2019 Malayalam film ''9 (2019 film), 9'', directed by Jenuse Mohamed and starring Prithviraj. Major part of the filming took place in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Manali and Spiti Valley. It took more than six months for the post-production. Production of the film was completed at a cost lower than the estimated budget. The company's second project was ''Driving Licence (film), Driving License'', which was released in 2019. The film was announced on 11 July 2019 and principal photography began in the following week. It had a box office collection around ₹44.20 crores. Prithviraj Productions has distributed many films. Petta (film), Petta (2019), Big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aashiq Abu
Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as '' Daddy Cool'' (2009), ''Salt N' Pepper'' (2011), '' 22 Female Kottayam'' (2012),'' Idukki Gold'' (2013)'', Mayaanadhi'' (2017) and ''Virus'' (2019). Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced Dileesh Pothan's directional debut '' Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Personal life Aashiq Abu was born in Edappally, Kerala to C. M. Abu, and Jameela Abu. Aashiq Abu completed his school education from SRV High School, Kochi. As a pre-degree student at Maharajas College, he was elected to the Students' Union, and was a union member for four consecutive years. He married actress Rima Kallingal on 1 November 2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navodaya Studio
Navodaya Studio is an Indian film studio headquartered at Kochi, Kerala. It is one of the earliest film studios in Kerala, established in 1976 by Navodaya Appachan. Navodaya is known for producing some of the landmark films in Indian cinema. History The studio was founded by Apachan in 1976, after he parted ways with his brother Kunchacko's Udaya Studio. Works The first film '' Kadathanattu Makkam'' produced by Navodaya studio was directed by Appachan himself. The second film ''Thacholi Ambu'' was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. It was followed by '' Padayottam'', which was the first 70 mm film in India. The post production work of ''Sholay'', the first 70 mm production in India was done in the United Kingdom. But for ''Padayottam'', the works were done at Prasad Labs, Kerala. In 1982, India's first 3D film, ''My Dear Kuttichathan'' was released. Apart from these landmark films, Navodaya also produced numerous hit films in Malayalam including ''Thacholi Ambu'', ''My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulakuppadam Films
Mulakuppadam Films is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by businessman Tomichan Mulakuppadam. Formed in 2007, head office of Mulakuppadam Films is situated in Kochi, Kerala. History Mulakuppadam Films debuted in film production through the 2007 Malayalam film ''Flash'', directed by Sibi Malayil starred Mohanlal in lead role. They distributed Malayalam films ''Minnaminnikoottam'' and ''Lollipop'' in 2008 through Mulakuppadam Release. Mulakuppadam Films got a break through the 2010 Malayalam film '' Pokkiri Raja'', directed by Vysakh which starred Mammootty and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The film was made on a budget of 7.80 crores, the gross collection was 13 crores. It became highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2010. The production of ''Pulimurugan'', directed by Vysakh and starring Mohanlal and Jagapathi Babu in lead role, started in mid-2015. The film was made for a budget of 25 crore, making it one of the most expensive Malayalam films un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
