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Odiyan
''Odiyan'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. The film was written by Harikrishnan; it is based on the legend of the Odiyan clan, who in Kerala folklore are men believed to possess shapeshifting abilities and can assume animal forms. Odiyans are said to have inhabited the Malabar region of Kerala before the widespread use of electricity. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role, alongside Prakash Raj and Manju Warrier; it was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. Principal photography began in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in August 2017. Major parts of the film were shot in Palakkad district, where the story's Thenkurissi village was recreated. Some scenes were filmed in Vagamon, Athirappilly, and Kochi. The film was completed after 145 days of shooting. Sam C. S. composed the film's score, which also features songs composed by M. Jayachandran. ''Odiyan'' was released worldwide o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier (; born 10 September 1978) is an Indian actress, producer, classical dancer and playback singer who primarily appears in Malayalam language films. She is the recipient of several awards including one National Film Award, one Kerala State Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards South. She is regarded as one of the most prolific actresses in Malayalam cinema. She made her acting debut in ''Sakshyam'' (1995) at the age of 17. Her notable films include ''Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), ''Sallapam'' (1996), '' Ee Puzhayum Kadannu'' (1996), and '' Aaraam Thampuran'' (1997). Warrier married actor Dileep in 1998 and stopped acting. Since their divorce in 2014, she returned to cinema with the critically and commercially successful Malayalam film '' How Old Are You?'' (2014). Early life Manju Warrier was born on 10 September 1978 in Nagercoil city of Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu in a Malayali family. Her family is originally from Pullu village in Thrissur district of Kera ... [...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] |
Shapeshifting
In mythology, folklore and speculative fiction, shape-shifting is the ability to physically transform oneself through an inherently superhuman ability, divine intervention, demonic manipulation, Magic (paranormal), sorcery, Incantation, spells or having inherited the ability. The idea of shape-shifting is in the oldest forms of totemism and shamanism, as well as the oldest existent literature and Epic poetry, epic poems such as the ''Epic of Gilgamesh'' and the ''Iliad''. The concept remains a common literary device in modern fantasy, children's literature and popular culture. Folklore and mythology Popular shape-shifting creatures in folklore are werewolf, werewolves and vampires (mostly of European, Canadians, Canadian, and Native Americans in the United States, Native American/early American origin), Ichchadhari naag and naagin (shape-shifting cobra), ichchadhari naag and ichchadhari naagin (shape-shifting cobras) of India, the huli jing of East Asia (including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoj Joshi (actor)
Manoj N. Joshi (born 3 September 1965) is an Indian film and television actor of Gujarati origin. After graduating from Sir J. J. School of Arts, he began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedy. He acted in TV series including ''Chanakya'', ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'', ''Rau'' (Marathi), ''Sangdil'', ''Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli'', ''Mura Raska Mai La'' (Marathi). He debuted in ''Sarfarosh'' (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played Bala Thakur in the film. His other works include the film ''Hungama'' followed by '' Hulchul'', ''Dhoom'', ''Bhagam Bhag'', ''Phir Hera Pheri'', ''Chup Chup Ke'', ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' and ''Billo Barber''. He played the role of Chanakya in '' Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat''. In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri. He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society. Filmography Television serials Personal life H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaji Kumar
Shaji Kumar is an Indian cinematographer, who has worked in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. Career Shaji Kumar began his career as a cinematographer for Malayalam films, He has frequently collaborated with leading Indian filmmakers like Shaji Kailas, Joshiy, Vinayan and Vysakh, before moving on to balance those commitments alongside Tamil films. In the Tamil film industry, Shaji has extensively collaborated with actor Prashanth for his films. Shaji received critical acclaim for his work in ''Ponnar Shankar'' (2011), while he also shot ''Mambattiyan'' (2011) and '' Saahasam'' (2016). Filmography *'' Uthaman'' (2001) *''Valkannadi''(2002) *''Pakalppooram'' (2002) *''Kanmashi'' (2002) *'' Ammakilikkoodu'' (2003) *''Pattanathil Sundaran'' (2003) *''Njan Salperu Ramankutty'' (2004) *'' Vellinakshatram'' (2004) *'' Sathyam'' (2004) *''Vesham'' (2004) *''Athbhutha Dweepu'' (2005) *'' Naran'' (2005) *''Yes Your Honour'' (2006) *''Mahha Samudram'' (2006) *'' Baba Kalyani'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Magician
Black magic, also known as dark magic, has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes, specifically the seven magical arts prohibited by canon law, as expounded by Johannes Hartlieb in 1456. During his period of scholarship, A. E. Waite provided a comprehensive account of black magic practices, rituals and traditions in ''The Book of Ceremonial Magic'' (1911). It is also sometimes referred to as the "left-hand path". In modern times, some find that the definition of black magic has been convoluted by people who define magic or ritualistic practices that they disapprove of as black magic. The seven ''Artes prohibitae'' of black magic The seven ''artes prohibitae'' or ''artes magicae'', arts prohibited by canon law, as expounded by Johannes Hartlieb in 1456, their sevenfold partition reflecting that of the artes liberales and artes mechanicae, were: # necromancy # geomancy # hydromancy # aeromancy # pyromancy # chiroma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada-language films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 400 films. Mohanlal's contributions to the Malayalam cinema have been praised by his contemporaries in the Indian film industry. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest civilian honours, for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''Thiranottam'' in 1978, but the film was delayed in its release for 25 years due to censorship iss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antony Perumbavoor
Malekudy Joseph Antony, better known as Antony Perumbavoor is an Indian film producer, Film distributor, distributor, movie theatre, cinema exhibitor and actor, who works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a chauffeur to Mohanlal in 1987 and started appearing in brief roles in Malayalam films in 1990s. In 2000, he established the film production house Aashirvad Cinemas, which exclusively produces Mohanlal films. Antony owns the Multiplex (movie theater), multiplex theatre chain Aashirvad Cineplexx and co-owns the film distribution company Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments. He is the president of Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK). As a producer, he has received several awards, including two National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards and a Filmfare Awards South among others. Early life and family Malekudy Joseph Antony was born as the son of Joseph and Elamma. He hails from Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandhu
Nandalal Krishnamoorthy better known by his stage name Nandu is an Indian actor primarily working in Malayalam films. Although he has been in the industry for more than 30 years, he is acclaimed for his performance in Mohanlal' s ''Spirit'', directed by Ranjith. He was also seen in many Priyadarsan films. He received SIIMA award for best supporting actor, for the movie ''Spirit''. Personal life Nandu was born in 1965 at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, to Krishnamoorthy, a table tennis coach at National Institute of Sports and Sukumari, a singer. He lost his mother 60 days after he was born, and was brought up by his uncle and aunt. His father never remarried, and died while giving table tennis lessons. His first film was ''Sarvakalasala'' (1986), directed by Venu Nagavally. During his early career, most of his roles were of college background. Nandu is married to Kavitha Nandalal, since 1997. They have a daughter, Nandita (b. 1999) and a son, Krishan (b. 2013).http://www.mangalam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innocent (actor)
Innocent Vareed Thekkethala (born 28 February 1948) is an Indian actor and politician. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema in addition to Hindi, English, Tamil, and Kannada films, mostly in comedic roles. He has acted in more than 750 films and is considered one of the best comedians in Malayalam cinema. He has also appeared in villainous roles, such as in ''Mazhavilkavadi'', '' Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu'' and ''Ganamela''. Innocent has won several awards, including three Kerala State Film Awards. He served as the Member of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha of India representing Chalakudy constituency. In 1979, he was elected as the municipal councilor of irinjalakkuda municipality. Innocent won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Innocent served as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), a guild of Malayalam artists from 2003 to 2018. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddique (actor)
Siddique (born 1 October 1962) is an Indian actor and producer, who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. Along with appearing in over 350 Malayalam films, he has also acted in a few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films. He is known for having played a wide range of starring and supporting roles, including comic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes and villains. Siddik made his acting debut with the film '' Aa Neram Alppa Dooram'' (1985). He got a break with the comedy film ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990). Due to its success, Siddik acted in a variety of comic roles during the early-1990s in films such as '' Godfather'', Manthrikacheppu, Simhavalan Menon, ''Kasargode Khadarbhai'', ''Thiruthalvaadi'', ''Mughamudra'', ''Kunukkitta Kozhi'', and ''Welcome to Kodaikanal''. Siddik turned to more serious roles with ''Asuravamsam'' and ''Lelam'' (both 1997). He also did a notable villain role in ''Sathyameva Jayathe'' (2001), which led to a succession of similar roles. In 2004, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Highest-grossing Malayalam Films
Malayalam cinema is a part of Indian cinema based in Kerala dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Malayalam language. It is sometimes known by the nickname "Mollywood" by certain media outlets. The 1983 film ''Aa Rathri'' was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹1 crore. The 1991 film ''Kilukkam'' was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹5 crore. The 1995 film '' The King'' was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹10 crore. The 2005 film ''Rajamanikyam'' was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹25 crore. The 2013 film ''Drishyam'' was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹50 crore and ₹75 crore. The 2016 film ''Pulimurugan'' was the first Malayalam film to cross ₹100 crore and 150 crores mark. List of highest-grossing films worldwide Highest-grossing films by year List of highest-grossing film franchises Timeline of gross records Nominal gross The Malayalam films with a minimum worldwide gross of ₹10 crore are only considered. See also * List of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
