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Manianpilla Raju
Sudheer Kumar (born 20 April 1955), better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju (Malayalam:മണിയൻപിള്ള രാജു), is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry.മലയാളി ദര്ബാറിലെ മണിയന് പിള്ള mangalam.com. 3 June 2014 His debut film was ''Mohiniyaattam'' in 1976. He has played a variety of roles as a character actor, appearing in over 400 films. His stage name was derived from the character he played in the film ''' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram District
Thiruvananthapuram District (), is the southernmost district in the Indian state of Kerala. The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, which is also Kerala's administrative centre. The present district was created in 1956 by separating the four southernmost Taluks of the erstwhile district to form Kanyakumari district. The city of Thiruvananthapuram is also known as the Information technology capital of the State, since it is home to the first and largest IT park in India, Technopark, established in 1990. The district is home to more than 9% of total population of the state. The district covers an area of . At the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,301,427, making it the second most populous district in Kerala after Malappuram district. Its population density is the highest in Kerala, with . The district is divided into six subdistricts: Thiruvananthapuram, Chirayinkeezhu, Neyyattinkara, Nedumangadu, Varkala, and Kattakada. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinnilavu
''Pinnilavu'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by P. G. Viswambharan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on the story of the same name by C. Radhakrishnan. It stars Madhu, Srividya, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Poornima Bhagyaraj, M G Soman, Mukesh, Maniyan Pillai Raju, and Sukumari. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film is about a fight of ethics between a father and son. Plot Kesava Panickar (Madhu) is an honest government engineer who assiduously resists any offers of bribes. His only son Govindanunni (Mammootty) gets selected for MBBS, for which Panicker is too proud of. Unni is in love with Parvathi (Poornima Bhagyaraj), and their marriage is almost fixed by both the parents. But changes are seen in Unni after he joins the college. Getting into bad company consisting of spoiled brats from rich families, Unni turns to alcohol, grass and porn, and stops attending his classes. Raghu (Mohanlal), the son of Padnanabhan Pillai (Adoor Bhasi), a corrupted co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellarum Chollanu
''Ellarum Chollanu'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Kaladharan and written by Rafi Mecartin, starring Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. This movie has One of the most successful . Plot The story is about Ramachandran, who comes back from Dubai to the village posing as a rich business man with a fortune. Actually, he was a victim of visa fraud and was acting as assistant to lottery ticket seller Adimakkannu. Rumours of his fortune were actually spread by his friends. But Ramachandran plays along and tries to take over the major factory in the village, Archana Mills. Cast * Mukesh as Ramachandran Menon * Suman Ranganathan as Archana * Maniyanpilla Raju as Mani * Mamukkoya as Adimakkannu * Sai Kumar as Dasutty * Jagathy Sreekumar as Pillai * Paravoor Bharathan as Mathunni * Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Ravunni Menon * Vijayaraghavan as Gopalakrishnan/ G. K. * A. C. Zainuddin as Shaik Ahammed khaltha * Sukumari as Ramachandra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadathanadan Ambadi
''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film ''Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film '' Othenente Makan''. The film star Mohanlal in the title role, along with Prem Nazir, Swapna, and Raadhu. A few shots from ''Thacholi Othenan'' was shown in this film. ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' was released after the death of Prem Nazir. Plot The movie is based on Kerala's traditional Vadakkanpattu (The Northern Ballad Folklore). The fictional story is about Kadathanadan Ambadi (Mohanlal) who wants to avenge his father - Thacholi Manikoth Othenan Kuruppu's death and retrieve the sacred sword Bhadravaal and Sacred Thread, which were missing since the death of Thacholi Othenan. Kadathanadan Ambadi, along with his Mentor-Martial arts Guru sets out investigating the mysterious disappearance of the sword. They suspect a Muslim Manager of their household who went missing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kireedam (1989 Film)
''Kireedam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, and Parvathy Jayaram, along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Mohan Raj, Murali, Sreenath, Kundara Johny, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Philomina, Usha, Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, Mamukkoya, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Kanakalatha in supporting roles. The music for the film was composed by Johnson. The film is about a youth, Sethumadhavan (Mohanlal), whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human falling. It explores how society type-casts individuals and forces them to act that part whether they like it or not. Mohanlal won the National Film Award – Special Mention "for portraying young man's agony and pain marvellously and in unique style". Lohithadas won the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay. The title 'Kireedam' refers to the metaphorical crown that the villagers of Ramap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
''Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini. The story is based on the Marathi play ''Sasa Aani Kasav'' (Hare and Tortoise), which was earlier adapted into the 1983 movie '' Katha''. Plot Mukundan K. Kartha (Mohanlal) is a simple man, with a decent job, whose old college classmate and friend Viswanath (Sreenivasan) comes to meet him. He lives in a small residential colony in Chennai, where there's a water shortage and the people struggle to make ends meet. The damsel of the colony, Sumithra ( Ranjini) likes Mukundan. Viswanath is a fraud and con-man and he makes Mukundan and the people of his colony believe that he is an influential person and classmate of the Public Works Department minister. He makes the people believe that, due to his influence, water pipes arrived at the colony. Viswanath befriends businessman C. P. Menon and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarvakalashala
''Sarvakalasala'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venu Nagavally from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, and Seema. The music for the film was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan. Plot It tells the story of an orphan college student Lal, who is taking his 3rd master's degree from a college and continues as a student in the same college to avoid being lonely. He lives in a home nearby college and lives from the leftover money obtained legally when he was a child. He is an affable person to all in the college. There are people who are teachers now, who were his classmates. His word as elder brother is taken as a final statement among students. Chakkara and his cohorts are the all-rounders team in college activities. Jeevan is an orphanage friend of Lal's whom he meets among the new batch of students. Lal takes Jeevan and his sister Jyothimol as his family. Siddhan i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithramathram (1986 Film)
''Ithra Mathram'' ( ml, ഇത്ര മാത്രം) is a Malayalam film directed by K. Gopinathan from a screenplay adapted from Kalpatta Narayanan's novel of the same name. The film takes a closer look into the life of a 38-year-old woman living in a sleepy village in Wayanad, on her death, from the memories of a few persons who were part of her life. The film stars Biju Menon, Swetha Menon and Malavika in pivotal roles. The film released on 14 September 2012 to mixed reviews. It won the FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Film at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. Cast * Biju Menon as Vasudevan * Swetha Menon as Sumithra * K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Marlyamma * Nedumudi Venu as Gowdar * Siddique as Poduval * Anoop Chandran as Dasan * V. K. Sreeraman as Kaaranavar * Malavika Nair as Anasooya Awards ; International Film Festival of Kerala - 2012 *FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Film – (K. Gopinath) ;2nd South Indian International Movie Awards * Nominated—Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuvajanotsavam
''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return of Suresh Gopi, who started his career as a child artist in ''Odayil Ninnu'' (1965). Plot The film is about three friends who are caught in a love triangle. Cast *Mohanlal as Jayan *Urvashi as Sindhu *Menaka as Nirmala *Suresh Gopi as Dileep * Ashokan as Jacob Zakharia *Maniyanpilla Raju as Bhagaval Das *K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Rajeevan *Krishnachandran as Omanakuttan * Santhosh as Nissar *Sukumari as Nirmala's Mother *Innocent as Kunjunni Nair * Janardhanan as Unnithan *KPAC Lalitha as MLA Arundhathi *Jagannatha Varma as SP Dharmapalan *Kamal Roy as Unni *Prathapachandran as Sakhavu P. K. *Kollam Ajith as Das *Mohan Jose *Kollam Thulasi *Lalithasree *Poojappura Radhakrishnan as Vattavila Ramanan *Poojappura Ravi *Lathika *Nandhu as Prince *Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkare Ninnoru Maran
''Akkare Ninnoru Maran'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Girish and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Jagadeesh, it was produced by G. Suresh Kumar and Sanal Kumar. The film stars Maniyanpilla Raju, Menaka, Sukumari and Innocent. The film has musical score by C. Rajamani and songs by Kannur Rajan. Plot K. P. Thankappan Nair (Nedumudi Venu) is a rich man, who has cheated his sister (Sukumari) out of her property. Her son Achuthan (Maniyanpilla Raju) wants to reclaim the land forcibly taken by his uncle, as well as marry his daughter, Nandini (Menaka), with whom he is in love. He and his friends (Mukesh, Jagadeesh, Mala Aravindan) hatch a plan to hoodwink Thankappan Nair, pretending to have earned a fortune working in Dubai. Cast *Maniyanpilla Raju as Achuthan *Menaka (actress) as Nandini *Mukesh as Pavithran *Jagadeesh as Vishwan *Nedumudi Venu as K. P. Thankappan Nair *Sukumari as Savithri, Achuthan's mother *Innocent as Sankaran, Pavithran' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aram + Aram Kinnaram
''Aram + Aram = Kinnaram'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Shankar, Mohanlal, Lissy and Puja Saxena. The plot element is inspired by 2 Hindi films, ''Pasand Apni Apni'' and ''Naram Garam''. A famous hotel comedy sequence from this movie was reused by Priyadarshan in his 2005 Hindi movie ''Garam Masala''. Plot The story revolves around two friendsNarayanan Kutty (Mohanlal) and Balan (Shankar Panicker). Working as a mechanic at K & K Automobiles in Chennai, Narayanan Kutty is flirtatious. Although he has never been successful in wooing any girl, he loves boasting cooked up stories about his encounters with rich girls in and around the city. Manoharan (Jagathy Sreekumar), the proprietor of K & K Automobiles, always falls in deep trouble because of the careless attitude of Narayanan Kutty at the work place. Balan, his roommate, a jobless chap is in all efforts to find a job with the help of Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
