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Natturajavu
''Naatturajavu'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by T. A. Shahid. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role and Meena, Nayanthara, Kalabhavan Mani, Kaviyoor Ponnamma , K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Siddique in supporting roles. M. Jayachandran composed the film's soundtrack. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. ''Naatturajavu'' was released in India on 20 August 2004, the film performed well at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. Plot Pulikkattil Charlie is a nasrani from Travancore, who has struggled hard to take care of his business empire after the death of his father Pulikkattil Mathachan. Charlie's father was a ruthless feudal landlord, who during his lifetime had done several heinous crimes. Charlie is now helping all those who had once suffered from the hands of his father. Mani Kuttan, the son of an iron smith burned to death by Mathacha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas (born 8 February 1965) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Shaji got a breakthrough with the comedy film ''Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990). He is best known for his action films with mainly focusing on political thriller and crime genres such as ''Thalastaanam'' (1992), ''Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' (1993), ''Ekalavyan'' (1993), ''Mafia'' (1993), ''Commissioner'' (1994), '' The King'' (1995), '' Aaraam Thampuran'' (1997), '' Narasimham'' (2000) , ''Valliettan'' (2000), ''Kaduva'' and ''Kaapa''(2022). Early and personal life Shaji was born to Shivaraman Nair who worked as an executive engineer in P.W.D & Janakiyamma on 8 February 1965. He is married to actress Annie. They currently reside at Trivandrum, Kerala, India and have three sons Jagan, Sharon, and Rushin. Career 1984–1991: Early career Shaji Kailas started his film career as assistant director under renowned writer director Balu Kiriyath in 1984. Shaji Kailas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meena (actress)
Meena Durairaj (born 16 September 1976), known professionally as Meena, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the South Indian film industry as well as Hindi cinema. Meena has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. In addition to acting, Meena is also a playback singer, TV judge, and occasional dubbing artist. She has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Nandi Award for Best Actress and Cinema Express Awards. In 1998, she was honoured with the Kalaimamani Award by Government of Tamil Nadu. Early life Meena was born in 1976 and was brought up in Chennai (then Madras), Tamil Nadu. Her mother rajamallika from Kannur district of Kerala while her father Durairaj is from Andhra. Career Child artist Meena started her career in 1982 as a child artist in the film ''Nenjangal'', featuring Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role after he saw her at a birthday party. She has acted in several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarath Das
Sarath Das (born 25 July 1978) is an Indian actor and dubbing artist who works in Malayalam films and television. He is known for his role as Lord Krishna in the serial ''Sree Mahabhagavatham'' telecasted on Asianet. He has been in the screens for over twenty five years. He received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist twice. Early life Sarath Das was born in Aluva to the prominent Kathakali singer Kalamandalam Haridas and Saraswathi. But, most of his life was spent in Thiruvananthapuram, where his father got settled. Sarath right from his childhood was trained in Mridangam and violin. He studied in NSS School, Perunthanni, Thiruvananthapuram. He is married to Manju Sarath and has two children. He has a younger brother named Harith Das. Career Sarath's first film '' Swaham'' was released in 1994 in which he had the opportunity to act with his father. Later, he got a handful of opportunities including the evergreen hits like ''Ennu Swantham Janakikutty'', ''Madhu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aashirvad Cinemas
Aashirvad Cinemas is an Indian film production company based in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in 2000 by Antony Perumbavoor, since then, it has produced over 30 Malayalam films, starring Mohanlal. Since 2009, the company co-operates with the distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments co-founded by Mohanlal and Antony Perumbavoor for distributing films. It is one among the most active and leading production houses in the Malayalam film industry. Aashirvad Cinemas has established itself by producing several hits such as '' Narasimham'' (2000), ''Ravanaprabhu'' (2001),'' Naran'' (2005),''Rasathanthram'' (2006), ''Drishyam'' (2013), ''Oppam'' (2016), and ''Lucifer'' (2019). It has also produced three of the most expensive Malayalam films — ''Odiyan'' (2018), ''Lucifer'' (2019), and '' Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'' (2020) with Marakkar not being profitable ventures for the production house. Aashirvad Cinemas has won several awards, including two National Film A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayaraghavan (actor)
Vijayaraghavan (born 20 December 1951) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for his character roles. He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai. He got his break by playing the iconic character ''Ramji Rao'' in 1989 film Ramji Rao Speaking. This character later got the cult status in Malayalam Cinema. Early life and family Vijayaraghavan is the son of veteran actor N. N. Pillai and Chinnamma. He was born in Kuala Lumpur on 20 December 1951, the capital of the Federation of Malaya, where his father worked as an Estate Manager. He has two sisters Sulochana and Renuka. He had his primary education from Govt. High School, Kudamaloor. Acting career Vijayaraghavan made his film debut with ''Kaapaalika'', which was based on his father's play of the same name. He appeared in just a couple of scenes in this film. His opening as a full-fledged actor occurred ten years later in ''Surumayitta Kannukal'' (1983). However, it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottapalam Pappan
Ottapalam Pappan (15 June 1945 - 25 July 2013) was an Indian theatre, television and film actor in Malayalam movies during the 1990s and 2000s. Pappan started as a theatre artist and later debuted in film with the 1991 movie '' Valsalyam''. He acted in around 80 movies. His popular movies are '' Golanthara Vartha'', ''Pingami'', ''Oru Maravathoor Kanavu'' and ''Sallapam''. Pappan was active in the theater scene from 1970 to 1990. He had acted in many telefilms and won best supporting actor television award from State Government in 2009 for the telefilm ''Irul meghangalkkum Soorya reshmikalkkum madhye'', received from Minister M. A. Baby. Biography He was born to Vaappala Narayana Menon and Naavally Pandarakulathil Parukkutty Amma on 15 June 1945 at Ottapalam. He has 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He completed his primary education from Ananganady school, Ottappalam. After school he went to Bangalore and joined the Indian Army. After 8 years of army life, he joined Drama troupes Kollam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suja Karthika
Suja Karthika is an Indian actress and dancer who has appeared in Malayalam films. She Holds a PhD in commerce from Cochin University of Science and Technology. She currently teaches at the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of Hong Kong Metropolitan University Karthika's debut film was the 2002, Rajasenan film ''Malayali Mamanu Vanakkam''. Her well known roles include in films such as '' Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam'' (2003), ''Runway'' (2004), ''Nerariyan CBI'' (2005), ''Achanurangatha Veedu'' (2006), and ''Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri'' (2007). She has appeared in some television serials as well. She is a gold medalist in MBA from MG University. After that she entered as a teacher at SCMS, Aluva and currently teaches at Marian Academy of Management Studies, Puthuppaady, Kothamangalam. Her father Sundareshan serves as the director in the same college. Personal life Suja Karthika was born to Sundareshan & Jaya. She got married on 31 January 2010 to a Mumbai based M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spadikam George
George Antony, popularly credited as Spadikam George is an Indian actor and former Kerala state Police officer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He came to the limelight with the 1995 film ''Spadikam'', after which his name was preceded by the name of that film. George's performance in the film won him good reviews as his antagonist role opposite Mohanlal was an unprecedented success. Even though he never got another author-backed role, he has done important characters including comic roles in his later releases. George has also done prominent roles in documentaries, the most notable being ''Messenger'', a short film produced by the De Paul Public School in Kottayam which is under the ownership of the Vincentian Family. Personal life He is married to Thresiamma. The couple have five children, Ashwathi, Anu, Ajo, Anjali and Anju. They are settled in Bangalore. Filmography *1989 ''Swantham Ennu Karuthi'' *1990 ''Marupuram'' *1991 '' Post Box No. 27' *1993 ''Kanyakumariyil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustine (actor)
Augustine (30 July 1955 – 14 November 2013) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 150 films, mainly in comedy, character and negative roles. Actress Ann Augustine is his daughter. Personal Life Augustine was born on 30 July 1955 to Kunnumpurath Mathew and Rosi at Kodencheri, Kozhikode. He was married to Hansamma; the couple have two daughters: Ann (actress), and Jeethu. Career Beginning his acting career through theatre, Augustine entered the Malayalam film industry in the mid eighties through an uncredited role, in the movie '' Swapnalokam'', starring Sreenath, in 1983. His first credited appearance was in ''Gandhinagar 2nd Street'' in 1986; the role had been offered to him by Sreenivasan for having assisted the latter in finding a filming location for ''Gandhinagar 2nd Street''. Augustine also appeared in such films as ''Commissioner, Devasuram, Ekalavyan, Aaraam Thampuran, Kazhcha'' and '' Katha Paryumbol''. He produced the Malayala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bindu Panicker
Bindu Panicker is an Indian actress who has more than 200 films to her credit. She has played both comedy and character roles in Malayalam cinema. She won the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress in 2001 for Soothradharan. She was a member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists executive committee. Awards and nominations Filmography Television *1995: Moharavam (Doordarshan) *2005: Sahadharmini (Asianet) * Ellam Mayajalam (Asianet) *Santhanagopalam (Asianet) *Snehathinte Mullukal (Doordarshan) *Ayyadi Maname (Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is bac ...) *Manalnagaram *Naalukettu *Vamsham *Roses in December References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Panicker, Bindu Actresses from Kochi Living people Actresses in Malayalam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayakumar (Malayalam Actor)
Vijayakumar (born 8 May 1968) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam film industry. He has acted in more than a hundred Malayalam films. He is an actor who handled hero roles during the 1990s and later he started performing villain roles and character. Background Vijayakumar was born as the second son among three children to producer Henry and Dora on 27 May 1968, at Thiruvananthapuram. His father was a producer of Malayalam movies and mother was a house wife. He has two brothers Hamlet and Rughus and two sisters Prema and Lali. He studied at Lourdes Mount School, Vattappara, Trivandrum. He pursued bachelors in economics from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was married to Binu Daniel . They have two daughters, Arthana and Mekhal Elsa. Arthana made her debut in ''Mudhugauv'' a Malayalam movie with Suresh Gopi's son Gokul Suresh. Filmography As an actor # Maadhavikkutty (1973) # Jungle Boy (1987) # Thalastaanam (1992) as Unnikrishnan #Rajadhani (1993) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janardhanan (actor)
Janardhanan Nair (born 5 May 1946) is an Indian actor, producer and a former Indian Airforce personnel who predominantly acts in Malayalam films. He acted in his first feature film '' Adyathe Kadha'', directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan in 1971, he acted in more than 700 films. He started his career when Malayalam films were made in black and white. He is known for his style of handling humour and his iconic voice. He started his career playing brusque villains and sub hero roles in the 1970s and early 1980s, acting along with Prem Nazir and Jayan, but later established himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was his role in the 1988 film ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'', which brought out his comic skills. However, he was typecast as a comedian only after the 1993 film ''Meleparambil Aanveedu''. Mimicry artists perform with his noted role of Garvasis Aashan in ''Mannar Mathai Speaking'' (1995). But along with comic roles, he had done serious roles lik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |