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Philomina
Philomina (1926 – 2 January 2006) was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. She acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of mother and grandmother. She started acting on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma in the 1991 film '' Godfather'', portrayed by her is acknowledged to be one of the most powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema. Early life Philomina entered the film industry with eight years of experience in professional drama, she worked with the drama troupe of P. J. Antony. She used to say it was her initial experience with an actor like Antony that helped shape her film career. Her parents were perturbed when she had to travel to Chennai for the first shoot. It was Moidu Padiyathu who convinced her parents. Her first movie, ''Kuttikkuppayam'' (1964), produced by T. E. Vasudevan and directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godfather (1991 Film)
''Godfather'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique–Lal. It is produced by Appachan under the banner of Swargachithra. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of N. N. Pillai, Mukesh, Philomina, Thilakan, Kanaka, Innocent, Siddique, Bheeman Raghu and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. A retelling of William Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet,'' The film revolves around the rivalry between two families, the Anjooran and Anappara houses and the consequences faced when two members of the families fall in love. ''Godfather'' was initially planned to be released before ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990), however Siddique-Lal felt that the film's script was not complete, and as a result stretched production time. The film was released on 15 November 1991 to positive reviews and became a blockbuster, running for 417 days. The film was the second highest grosser of the year, only surpassed by ''Kilukkam.'' It was later remade in Telugu as ''Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaniyavarthanam
''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as Gopinathan, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Upon release it became cult classic. Thilakan won Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor. Upon release, it received critical acclaim. The film discusses a variety of topics such as superstition and orthodoxy in rural Kerala, attitudes towards mental illness, the difference of attitudes between people of different generations, and the decline of once-proud Nair "joint families". It was actor Thilakan who recommended Mammootty for the lead role (Balagopalan). The screenplay by Lohithadas stands out even today because of its scientific accuracy and realistic depiction. Plot The story is set in a rural village in Kerala. Balagopalan Master or Balan Master, a school drawing teacher in Government serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Bun
''Uncle Bun'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Bhadran, and starring Mohanlal in the title role, as an obese youngster. The film is a remake of the 1989 film ''Uncle Buck'' and also the official Malayalam debut of Tamil actress, Khushbu Sundar. Special costumes were designed for Mohanlal, for his obese look by art director Sabu Cyril. The film included a lot of special effects sequences including a shot featuring a 360-degree head-turn. A. Vincent and Jayanan Vincent were hired for the special effects photography, as there were no computer-generated graphics during the time. Plot Jameskutty Chacko aka Kuttichan (Nedumudi Venu) is an ex-NRI settled in a hilly town along with his wife, Sarah and three children. One day, James and Sarah are forced to rush back to the US to look after his brother-in-law, who gets critically injured in an accident. Despite Sarah's protest, James resorts to entrusting his children's custody to his younger brother Charlie ... [...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] |
Kuttikkuppayam
''Kuttikkuppayam'' () is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by M. Krishnan Nair and written by Moidu Padiyath based on his novel ''Kaneer Panthal''. The film was a major commercial success at the box office that year and also had a successful soundtrack composed by M. S. Baburaj. Plot Jabbar marries Zubaida against the wish of his mother, who had plans to bring her niece Safia as her son's bride. Zubaida is accused of being infertile by her mother-in-law and other members of the family. Jabbar loves his wife, but gradually falls to the constant taunts, manipulations and emotional blackmailing over not having a child and blaming his wife for that. Jabbar finally decides to get separated from his wife. Jabbar marries Safia, while Zubaida's father Kareem forces his daughter to marry Siddique. The marriage broker does not tell Siddique that Zubaida had married earlier. When he learns of this, he sends Zubaida back home. After Kareem dies, Siddique brings back Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal
''Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal'' (English: Woolly pods of Kakkothikkavu) is a 1988 Malayalam-language drama film produced jointly by Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy and Fazil, directed by Kamal and written by Fazil. The film is heroine-oriented, in which Revathi and Ambika play the lead roles. The film features original songs composed by Ouseppachan, while cinematography was done by Vipin Mohan. The film is pictured in rural locations such as Pandalam, Kudassanad and Venmony. The film includes many sequences in school settings and gypsy life. The film was a sleeper hit at the box office. Revathi won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in this film.41st filmfare tamil best director music film.jpg (2448×3264) (archive.org) Plot The film is about two sisters who were separated in early childhood. One day, a beggar ( V. K. Sreeraman) comes to their house and asks for some water. Leaving the young sister ( Raasi) in the courtyard, the elder sister (Kaveri) goes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Njan Gandharvan
''Njan Gandharvan'' (translation: ''I am Gandharva) (Gandharvas, according to Hindu mythology, are celestial musicians and Soma providers in Devaloka, and are destined to entertain devas and lords.'') is a 1991 Malayalam romantic fantasy film written and directed by P. Padmarajan. It stars Old Mahabharat fame Nitish Bharadwaj and Vaishali fame Suparna Anand in lead roles. The film is an esoteric fantasy about a girl and her passion for a celestial lover, who keeps appearing from a wooden statue that she found on a beach but is invisible to others. According to Hindu mythology, Gandharvas entertain Gods. When they commit a crime, they are cursed. The cursed one lives in Palm trees, they seduce young women and fall in love with them, and take their virginity before vanishing away. Devan (Nitish) falls for Bhama (Suparna), breaking all the rules of his world. During the time of its release, it was a box office failure, with purists taking offense to the aesthetically shot intima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venkalam
''Venkalam'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The movie features Murali, Manoj K. Jayan and Urvashi in the lead roles. The film deals with the issue of Polyandry, a prevalent tradition among the Kammalar community in Kerala. Cast * Murali as Gopalan * Manoj K. Jayan as Unnikrishnan * Urvashi as Thankamani * KPAC Lalitha as Kunjipennu * Sonia as Sulochana * Kuthiravattam Pappu * Mala Aravindan as Ayyappan * Ragini as Karthyayani * Philomina as Grandmother * Priyanka as Nadathara Kanakam * Nedumudi Venu as Chathukutti * Innocent as Kandappan * Seena Antony as Indira * M. S. Thripunithura as Damodaran Nampoothiri * Salu Kuttanadu * Niyas Backer * Bindu Panicker as Leela (cameo as Gopalan's ex-lover) Soundtrack The male version of the song "''Pathu Veluppinu''" was included in the music cassettes and CDs although it was not included in the movie. This song earned its singer Biju Narayanan Biju Narayanan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vietnam Colony
''Vietnam Colony'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Innocent (actor), Innocent, Kanaka (actress), Kanaka, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The soundtrack of the film was composed by S. Balakrishnan (composer), S. Balakrishnan. The film achieved considerable success following its theatrical release and became the first highest-grossing of the year. A Tamil remake of the film was released in 1994 with Vietnam Colony (1994 film), the same title. The film is based on the 1983 Scottish film ''Local Hero (1983 film), Local Hero''. Plot G. Krishnamoorthy, who hails from a respectable Tamil Brahmin community, gets a job with the Calcutta Construction Company as a construction supervisor. He is really excited about this until his new colleague, K. K. Joseph, persuades him not to take the job. He tells Krishnamoorthy that their job is to vacate the infamous Vietnam Colony, a poor colony inhabited by day labourers, of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kudumbapuranam
''Kudumbapuranam'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad, with Thilakan, Balachandra Menon, Ambika, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Parvathy and Sreenivasan in major roles. The film was a remake of the 1986 Tamil film ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'', directed by Visu. The film revolves around a middle-class Malayalee family and the strained relationship between father and son. The film clearly highlights the circumstances that the family goes through after their son raises questions about the division of family expenditure after he becomes an earning member of the family, disregarding the hardships his parents went through to raise him and other members of the family. Plot The film revolves around a middle-class family. Problems arise when the eldest son alienates his father and is expelled from their home. The film portrays the other members struggling between the two. Sankaran Nair, is leading a happy retired life with his wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka
''Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka'' () is a 1995 Malayalam film by Sunil, starring Jayaram, Dileep and Harisree Ashokan. Plot Friends Sathyaraj and Dharmaraj, disguised as two old men, go to the Rose Hotel owned by Hema. There is a hostage crisis at Rose Hotel. It is up to Hema's fiancé Vijay Krishnan to save the people. Cast *Jayaram as Vijay Krishnan *Dileep as Sathyaraj / K. P. Nair *Harisree Ashokan as Dharmaraj / Daniel M D'Souza * Khushboo Sundar as Hema *Jagathy Sreekumar as Rudran Pillai *Karamana Janardanan Nair as Retired Judge Goda Varma * K. T. S. Padannayil as Phalgunan * V. K. Sreeraman as Major *Mammukoya as Home Minister *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Sundaresan Nair * M. S. Thripunithura as Warrier *Prathapachandran as Police Officer *N. L. Balakrishnan as Retired IG Santhasundaran Pillai *Krishnankutty Nair as Bheemasena Kurup *K.P.A.C. Lalitha as Bhageerathi Thampuratti *Philomina as Margaret *Adoor Bhavani as Pankajavalli *Adoor Pankajam as Kusumavalli *Poojappura Ravi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppukandam Brothers
''Uppukandam Brothers'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Thommichan Neendoor. The film stars Captain Raju, Mohan Raj, Babu Antony, Jagadish, Baiju Santhosh, Geetha, Maathu, Siddique, Rajan P. Dev, Prathapachandran, and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film gave a breakthrough for Babu Antony's career. The background score for this film was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. A sequel, Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action was released on 2011. Plot Cast * Captain Raju as Uppukandam Kariachan * Mohan Raj as Uppukandam Paulachan * Babu Antony as Uppukandam Sevichan * Jagadish as Uppukandam Josekutty * Baiju as Uppukandam Thankachan * Siddique as SP Roy Mathews * Geetha as Alice, Roy's wife * Sukumaran as Uppukandam Kora * Maathu as Leena Chandy, Josekutty's wife * Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjeesho * Sonia as Annie, Thankachan's love interest * Kalpana as Elamma Kariachan * Philomina as Meenkari Kunjan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |