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Naaradan
''Naradan'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Aashiq Abu starring Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben and Sharafudheen in main roles. The film was originally scheduled to be released in April 2021, but was postponed due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. After multiple postponements , the film was theatrically released on 3 March 2022 along with Bheeshma Parvam. Plot Chandraprakash, an upcoming journalist working with the channel ''News Malayalam'', is a talk show host and television news anchor with a huge audience appeal. Chandraprakash is under pressure for doing stories that increase the channel's rating from his editor and bosses. When a fellow journalist, Pradeep does a new story and lands a job at ''News Malayalam'', Chandraprakash keeps aside his own moral principles and focuses on being number one. Chandraprakash meets a politician, Babuji, who offers him a chance to start a new channel, ''Narada News''. Inves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tovino Thomas
Tovino Thomas (born 21 January 1989) is an Indian actor and film producer who prominently works in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2012 with the film ''Prabhuvinte Makkal''. His breakthrough roles were in the films ''ABCD'' (2013), '' 7th Day'' (2014) and ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He starred as the titular character in the Netflix superhero film ''Minnal Murali'' (2021). Tovino has co-produced the film ''Kilometers and Kilometers''. On 21 January 2021, he launched his own production house - Tovino Thomas Productions. ''Kala'' is the first venture by his own production house where he also played the role of the antagonist. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He also won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''Mayanadhi'' (2017). For his constantly evolving looks and style, Tovino is ranked among the most desirable men from Kerala ... [...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] |
Anna Ben
Anna Ben is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam cinema. The daughter of screenwriter Benny P. Nayarambalam, she made her acting debut with ''Kumbalangi Nights'' in 2019. Anna has since starred in the dramas ''Helen'' (2019) and ''Kappela'' (2020). For the former, she won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention and for the latter, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. Early life Anna is the daughter of screenwriter Benny P. Nayarambalam and Fulja. She completed schooling from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vaduthala. She is a fashion and apparel design graduate from St. Teresa's College, Kochi. Career Anna made her feature movie debut in 2019 through commercially and critically successful ''Kumbalangi Nights'' in which she played the female lead Baby. She was selected through four rounds of auditions. She described her character as "modern and traditional simultaneously, rooted, with her own point-of-view". ''The Hindu'' wrote, "She stood out even in the pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharafudheen
Sharafudheen, professionally credited as Sharaf U Dheen, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut in 2013 with ''Neram''. He got his breakthrough by portraying the role of ''Girirajan Kozhi'' in ''Premam'' (2015). Sharaf U Dheen's known for both his comedic and villain roles. He's best known for his roles in the films '' Paavada'' (2015), '' Happy Wedding'' (2016), ''Pretham'' (2016), ''Georgettan's Pooram'' (2017), ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017), ''Varathan'' (2018), ''Neeyum Njanum'' (2019), '' Children's Park'' (2019), ''Virus'' (2019), ''Anjaam Pathiraa'' (2020), ''Halal Love Story'' (2020), and ''Aarkkariyam'' (2021). Early and personal life Sharafudheen hails from Aluva in the district of Ernakulam, Kerala. After having completed his studies, he marked his expertise in many industries. He later established a Travel Company at his hometown before foraying into Cinema. He is married to Beema from Changanassery in 2015. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rima Kallingal
Rima Kallingal is an Indian actress and film producer who mainly appears in Malayalam films. She made her Malayalam film debut with '' Ritu'' (2009). She married to the Malayalam film director Aashiq Abu in 2013. Early Life and Career Born in Thrissur, Kerala, Rima Kallingal began practising dancing when she was three years old. A dancer by profession, she has been a part of a dance company called Nritarutya and has had performances on national and international stages. She studied in Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Coonoor up to Fifth grade. She completed her schooling from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thrissur, graduating in 2001. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Christ University, Bengaluru. She is also skilled in Taekwondo (Korean martial art), Chao (Manipuri martial art) and Kalari. She was a semi-finalist of the Asianet reality show ''Vodafone Thakadhimi''. She moved to Bengaluru to pursue a modelling career and later participated in the Miss Kerala beau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unni R
P. Jayachandran (born 12 April 1971), better known by his pen name Unni R., is an Indian short-story writer and screenwriter, who is known for his work in Malayalam literature and Malayalam cinema. Born in Kudamaloor in Kottayam district, he is currently based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He studied in Kudamaloor LP school, CMS college High school, CMS College Kottayam and Baselius College, Kottayam. Unni R. won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film ''Charlie'' (2015). Career For the story of same name, he has received the Kerala Sahithya Academy Geetha Hiranyan Endowment, Anganam-E.P. Sushama Endowment and Thomas Mundasseri Award. Ozhivudivasathe Kali has been later made into the film of the same name by Director Sanal Shashidaran. It won the 46th Kerala State Award for Best Film in 2015. He was a recipient of several awards including K.A. Kodunalloor Award and T.P Kishore Memorial Award (both for Praanilokam); V.P. Shivakumar Memorial Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neha Nair
Neha Nair is an Indian playback singer and composer. Her debut was a duet with Job Kurian in the film '' Ritu'', with music composed by Rahul Raj. She is a guest singer in the Malayalam rock band Avial. Personal life She currently resides in Trivandrum with her Husband. Career She was introduced by composer Rahul Raj with the song ''Cindrella'', from the film Rithu. Her next break came through the song ''Premikkumbol'' from Salt N' Pepper, composed by Bijibal. She received the IMFA award for best female playback singer for the song. Her notable songs include ''Melle Kollum, Neeyo, Chillane'' from 22 Female Kottayam; ''Thaazhvaram, Nithya Sahaya Nathe'' from Thira; ''Mandarakatte, Kanadooram'' from 5 Sundarikal; '' Thithithara, Aarambathu'' from Second Show etc. She has also composed music for a few films like Iyobinte Pusthakam, Driving Licence, Under world etc. with musician Yakzan Gary Pereira. Discography As music composer As playback singer As lyricist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunchan (actor)
Kunchan (born 14 November 1952) is an Indian actor, primarily concentrating on Malayalam films. He has done over 650 films in Malayalam. He usually does minor roles. He has also done important character roles. He started his career when Malayalam films were made in black and white. He made his debut with Tamil film ''Manaivi'' (1969), which went unreleased, and his first release was ''Rest House'' released in 1970. His most remembered roles were in films like ''Ivar'' (1980), ''Nayakan'' (1985), ''Avanazhi'' (1986), ''Carnivel'' (1989) ''Aye Auto'' (1990), ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' (1990), and ''Lelam'' (1997). Recently he has also done Kamal Haasan' s ''Manmadhan Ambu''. Personal life Kunchan was born as Mohan Das as the second among five children to Krishnan and Oolamma at Fort Kochi on 14 November 1952. He had three brothers and a sister. He had his primary education from T. D. High School, Mattancherry, Kochi. Kunchan married Shoba on 28 April 1985. She owns a beauty parlor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghunath Paleri
Raghunath Paleri (born 7 February 1954) is an Indian novelist, screenwriter, director and actor from Kerala. Career He has directed three films''Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare'' (1986), '' Vismayam'' (1998), and ''Kanneerinu Madhuram'' (unreleased); and in television, eight episodes of ''Bible Ki Kahaniya'' (1993–1995). He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1978 and has worked in Tamil film industry. His debut work with the producer Nirmal of Minerva Studio did not release at that time. Later Nirmal produced another film '' Naseema'' which got released in 1983 was written by Paleri. He found his way in acting as Adruman, a blind man, in ''Thottappan'' directed by Shanavas K. Bhavakutty. Filmography In print media Raghunath Paleri has authored several books in Malayalam language. His published works include: *Ananda Vedam *Vismayam Pole *Etho Rathriyude Pakal *Arundhathiyude Nagarathil *Akasathekkoru Jalakam *Avasyamillatha Achanammamar *Orkkunnuvo En Krishnaye *Raghun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Editor
An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing editor, or executive editor, but where these titles are held while someone else is editor-in-chief, the editor-in-chief outranks the others. Description The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members and managing them. The term is often used at newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and television news programs. The editor-in-chief is commonly the link between the publisher or proprietor and the editorial staff. The term is also applied to academic journals, where the editor-in-chief gives the ultimate decision whether a submitted manuscript will be published. This decision is made by the editor-in-chief after seeking input from reviewers selected on the basis of re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Target Rating Point
A target rating point (TRP) (or television rating point for televisions) is a metric used in marketing and advertising to compare target audience impressions of a campaign or advertisement through a communication medium relative to the target audience population size. In the particular case of television, a device is attached to the TV set in a few thousand viewers' houses to measure impressions. These numbers are treated as a sample from the overall TV owners in different geographical and demographic sectors. Using a device, a special code is telecasted during the programme, which records the time and the programme that a viewer watches on a particular day. The average is taken for a 30-day period, which gives the viewership status for the particular channel. This has an average limit between 0-3.0. Target rating points construction Target rating points quantify the gross rated points achieved by an advertisement or campaign among targeted individuals within a larger populatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Mathew
Joy Mathew (born 20 September 1961) is an Indian film and theatre actor.He is also a film director, playwright and screenwriter.He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Career Joy Mathew is best known for playing the lead role in John Abraham (director), John Abraham's 1986 film ''Amma Ariyan'' which was voted one of the Top 10 Indian films by British Film Institute. In 2012, he made his directorial debut with ''Shutter (2012 film), Shutter'' which portrays unexpected incidents happening in two days and a night in the city of Kozhikode. The film had its Indian premiere at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala and international premiere at the 9th Dubai International Film Festival. It won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Audience Prize) at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala. ''Shutter'' was also screened at Chennai Film Festival (2012–13), Mumbai Film Festival (2012–13), Bangalore Film Festival (2012–13), Busan Film Festival (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
