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P. Balachandran
Padmanabhan Balachandran Nair (2 February 1952 – 5 April 2021) was an Indian writer, playwright, scenarist, director, and actor. He was known for his work in Malayalam literature and Malayalam cinema. Career Balachandran is best known for the play ''Paavam Usman'' for which he won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Kerala Professional Nataka Award in the year 1989. He has scripted many films including ''Ulladakkam'' (1991), ''Pavithram'' (1994), ''Agnidevan'' (1995), ''Punaradhivasam'' (2000), and ''Kammatti Paadam'' (2016). His directorial debut is ''Ivan Megharoopan'' (2012). He has also acted in a few films, the most notable being ''Trivandrum Lodge'' (2012). Personal life He was born to Padmanabha Pillai and Saraswati Bhai on 2 February 1952, in Sasthamkotta, Kerala. He was married to Sreelatha and the couple had two children, Sreekanth and Parvathy. Death Balachandran died, aged 69, on 5 April 2021 at his residence at Vaikom. He had suffered from brain fever for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sasthamkotta
Sasthamkotta, or Sasthamcotta, is a village in the Kunnathoor Tehsil of Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. Kunnathoor taluk headquarters is located at Sasthamkotta. The Sasthamkotta freshwater lake is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. Location Sasthamcotta is from Kollam, the district headquarters,a few kilometres from Adoor municipality , and from Karunagappalli town and away from Paravur, Kollam, Paravur. It is the location of the Sasthamcotta Sree Dharma Sastha Temple. Tourism The place is naturally beautiful and is surrounded by hills and valleys. In the midst of the hills is the Fresh Water Lake. The extensive freshwater lake here is the biggest of its kind in Kerala. Water supply to the Kollam town is met by purifying the water from this lake. Sasthamcotta Sree Dharmasastha Temple The temple is dedicated to Sree Dharmasastha(Lord Ayyappa) and the surroundings of the temple are covered by hills and forests. One of the features of the Sasthamcott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kammatti Paadam
''Kammatipaadam'', alternatively spelled as ''Kammatti Paadam'', is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Rajeev Ravi and written by P. Balachandran. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Vinayakan, Shaun Romy, Manikandan R. Achari, Vinay Forrt, Shine Tom Chacko, and Suraj Venjaramoodu. The songs were composed by K, John P. Varkey and Vinayakan while the background score was composed by K. The film centers on Kammattippaadam, a slum locality in Kochi, Kerala. It focuses on how the Dalit community was forced to give up their lands to real-estate mafias and how modern urbanisation of Kochi metro-city took place over the plight of the Dalits. The film won four awards at the 47th Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Art Director and Best Film Editing. It has been listed by several publications as one of the best Malayalam films of the decade and a defining movie of the New Wave Movement. Plot Krishnan, who works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athiran
''Athiran'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Vivek and scripted by P. F. Mathews from a story by Vivek. It was produced by Raju Mathew through his production company Century Investments. The film stars Sai Pallavi and Fahadh Faasil. The film features original songs composed by debutant P. S. Jayhari and a musical score by Ghibran. The story is set in a psychiatric asylum. Principal photography began in November 2018 was completed in January 2019 in a 55-day shoot, extensively shot in Ooty. The film was released on 12 April 2019 two days before the Vishu holiday. Plot Back in 1967, Lakshmi arrives home to witness her niece, Nithya, playing with a piece of thread, having been completely dissociated from reality, while surrounded by the dead bodies of her family members. Her mental state and reaction upon glancing at her aunt lead us to believe that she is the killer. The story then shifts to an eerie mental asylum set in the wilderness ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolaambi
''Kolaambi '' () is an Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menen, Renji Panicker, Rohini, Sijoy Varghese and Dileesh Pothan. The film is produced by Roopesh Omana under the production house Nirmalyam Cinema. Resul Pookutty handles the sound recording, while music is composed by Ramesh Narayan and cinematography is done by Ravi Varman. Production design is done by Sabu Cyril. ''Kolaambi'' was selected in Indian Panorama, at 50th International Film Festival of India, Goa, held from 20 November to 28. It was premiered at the festival. The film was released on 24 December 2021. Cast * Nithya Menon as Arundhati * Renji Panicker as Abdul Khader * Dileesh Pothan as Sudharshan * Sijoy Varghese as Sanjay Tharakan * Rohini as Sundarambal * Siddharth Menon as Solomon * Baiju Santhosh as Moulavi * Aristo Suresh as Aampli Naanu * Suresh Kumar as Varghese * Manju Pillai as Lawyer * Asha Aravind as Anju Sudharshan * P. Balach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edakkad Battalion 06
''Edakkad Battalion 06'' is an Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Swapnesh K. Nair, written by P.Balachandran, and produced by Shrikant Bhasi, Tomas Joseph Pattathanam and Jayant Mammen under the banner of Ruby Films. Starring an ensemble cast of Tovino Thomas, Samyuktha Menon, Rekha, Joy Mathew, Sudheesh and Abu Salim, the film is inspired by a true story. The filming began in May 2019. The film was released on 18 October 2019. Synopsis Shafeek's father wanted him to become a chef, but he chose to serve his country ,India ,instead. On his annual leave from work, Shafeek, now a young soldier, must deal with his family, his bride to be and a gang involved in illegal activities . Cast * Tovino Thomas as Captain Shafeeq Muhammad * Samyuktha Menon as Naina Fathima * Shalu Rahim as Ashokan, Dineshan's Son * Jitin Puthanchery as Prince * Karthik Vishnu as Roopesh * Shankar Induchoodan as Nanku * P Balachandran as Muhammad Kutti * Rekha as Surayya Muhammed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thakkol
''Thakkol'' (meaning : "key" in English) is a 2019 Malayalam thriller film directed by Kiron Prabhakaran and starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Murali Gopy. The film was in production for over a year. The lead cast had previously starred together in ''Ee Adutha Kaalathu'' (2012), '' Left Right Left'' (2013) and ''Tiyaan'' (2017). The film is produced by director Shaji Kailas. Sukumaran and Gopy play priests in the film. The film was predominantly shot in Goa. Cast *Indrajith Sukumaran as Father Ambrose Vas Pochampalli *Murali Gopy as Father Mankunnath Paili *Ineya as Sarah *Renji Panicker as Clement Achayan / Clement Appachan *Sudev Nair as Father Silvester *Meera Vasudevan as Jaceentha Morris Vas *Nedumudi Venu as Thomas IPS(retd), Thomachayan *Gilu Joseph as Renji Panicker's wife *Thushara Pillai as Nedumudi Venu's wife *Nandhana Varma *Lal as Metropolitan Archbishop *Sudheer Karamana *Rushin as young Fr. Ambrose Vas Pochampalli *Telly Sebastian as Germiyas *Hani Mani as G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Java
''Operation Java'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced by V Cinemas International, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy (in his feature film debut). It stars an ensemble cast including Balu Varghese, Lukman Avaran, Binu Pappu, Irshad, Shine Tom Chacko, Mamitha Baiju and Vinayakan. The story details an investigation undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Kochi. The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics. Synopsis The film is based on real-life cases and portrays investigations undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Cochin over the period of a year and half with the help of two engineering graduates. Cases involve film piracy, job fraud, and murder. Antony George and Vinay Dasan are the two opportunist youths who join the team as temporary employees in the cyber cell and help the team solve cases using their skills. In the end, they end up not permanently hired, in spite of the initial promise. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One (2021 Film)
''One'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Santhosh Vishwanath and written by Bobby & Sanjay. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role.Murali Gopy, Joju George, Siddique, Mathew Thomas, Ishaani Krishna, Gayatri Arun and Nimisha Sajayan plays the supporting roles.film get positive to mixed review and above average in box office.And marks one of the best role in Mammootty career. Premise Kadakkal Chandran is the Chief Minister of Kerala and he undergoes a transformation and tries to do good to the populace by bringing Right to Recall (India) tool against corrupt ministers. Will he be able to politically, morally, and sensitively deal with the "plaguing accountability issue" within the existing circumstances becomes the plot. Affected by the high handedness of police protecting the CM and the challenges faced by commoners when people of power are traveling, Sanal posts an angry anonymous Facebook post lamenting the situation, which goes vir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurup
Kurup is an Indic surname. Notable people with this surname include: *Debbie Kurup (born 1979), English actress *Deepika Kurup (American inventor, scientist, and clean water advocate * G. Shankara Kurup (1901–1978), Indian poet * O. N. V. Kurup (1931–2016), Malayalam poet * Palattu Koman (also known as Koma Kurup), a pioneer of the kalaripayattu Indian martial art form * Guru Kunchu Kurup (1881–1970), Kathakali artiste *Helen Kurup, English actress, sister of Debbie *Joseph Kurup (born 1944), Malaysian politician *K. K. N. Kurup (born 1939), Indian historian *K. Suresh Kurup (born 1956), member of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala *N. Peethambara Kurup, Indian politician *Neena Kurup, Indian actress *Pran Kurup (1966–2016), Indian entrepreneur and author * Saiju Kurup , Malayalam film actor *Satheesh Kurup, Indian cinematographer *Shishir Kurup (born 1961), American actor *Shreeraj Kurup, Indian poet and lyricist *Sooraj S. Kurup, Indian composer and film actor *Sukumara K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnal Murali
''Minnal Murali'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul, under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters. The screenplay has been written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew. The film stars Tovino Thomas and Guru Somasundaram. The story follows the life of Jaison, a young tailor who gains superpowers after being struck by lightning, and transforms into a superhero. The film was formally announced in January 2019, but due to the extensive pre-production works, the film's principal photography took place during December 2019. Though shooting got disrupted twice following the two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic and the vandalism of a church set by right-wing groups, the makers managed to complete the shoot within July 2021. The film was predominantly shot in Kerala, with few sequences being shot at Hassan in Karnataka. The music of the film was composed by Shaan Rahman and Sushin Shyam, with Shyam also composing the ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Marangalude Veedu
''Orange Marangalude Veedu'' () is a 2020 Malayalam-language film written and directed by Dr. Biju. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, P. Balachandran, Prakash Bare, Lally, Lakshmi Marikar, and Master Yedhu. The film is about a grandfather and grandson. It examines their relationship as well as agriculture, politics, communalism and other socially relevant subjects. It takes place in Thiruvananthapuram, as well as Alappuzha, Wagamon, and Nagpur. The music is by Bijibal. The film is the first Indo-Chinese co-production. It was also the debut of cinematographer Yedhu Radhakrishnan (Kannan), the son of MJ Radhakrishnan. Cast * Nedumudi Venu as Samuel * Prakash Bare as Davis * P. Balachandran as Raju * Master Govardhan as Steve * Jayaram Nair * Deepak Shivaraman * Jayaprakash Kuloor * Shyam Reji * Lally * Lakshmi Marikar Production Production was done by Studio Media. Awards and recognition The film was selected for the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati in 2021. It was also se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brain Fever
Brain fever describes a medical condition where a part of the brain becomes inflamed and causes symptoms that present as fever. The terminology is dated and is encountered most often in Victorian literature, where it typically describes a potentially life-threatening illness brought about by a severe emotional upset. Conditions Conditions that may be described as brain fever include: *Encephalitis, an acute inflammation of the brain, commonly caused by a viral infection. *Meningitis, the inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. *Cerebritis, inflammation of the cerebrum. *Scarlet fever, infectious disease whose symptoms can include paranoia and hallucinations. Definition The definition, when inferred from the literature refers to an acute nervous breakdown and/or temporary insanity, due to extreme emotional distress. Often with associated psychosomatic illness or fever like symptoms. In popular culture The term is used in Alexandre Dumas's ''The Count of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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