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Pradeep (Malayalam Actor)
Pradeep Chandrasekharan Nair or shortly known as Pradeep Chandran, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films and television. He is best known for his role of Kunjali Marakkar in the tele serial 'Kunjali Marakkar' in 2010 and DCP Abhiram IPS in Malayalam television serial Karuthamuthu. Early life Pradeep was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to Chandrasekharan Nair, who is Retired Director from Short Hand Bureau of Special Branch CID, Kerala Police Department, and Valsala C Nair. He has an elder brother Pramod Chandran. Pradeep completed his Masters in Business Administration from ''VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology'', Anna University and then worked in Bangalore for an insurance company before entering into movies. Career Pradeep made his acting debut in 2007 with director Major Ravi’s ''Mission 90 Days'', where he played the role of a commando along with Mammooty, the top investigating officer. After this he appeared in multiple movies like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland, Thiruvananthapuram is a major information technology hub in Kerala and contributes 55% of the state's software exports as of 2016. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays who were feudatories of the Chera dynasty. In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most dominan ... [...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] |
Beyond Borders
Beyond Borders may refer to: * '' 1971: Beyond Borders'', a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language war film * ''Beyond Borders'' (film), a 2003 American romantic-drama film about aid workers * '' Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders'', an American police procedural television series {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villain (2017 Film)
''Villain'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. It stars an ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Vishal, Srikanth, Raashi Khanna, Hansika Motwani, Manju Warrier, Siddique, Chemban Vinod Jose, Renji Panicker, Saikumar and Sanju Sivram. Manoj Paramahamsa and N. K. Ekambaram were the cinematographers. The songs were written by 4 Musics and the film score was composed by Sushin Shyam. The story revolves around ADGP Mathew Manjooran, a senior IPS officer renounces his office after taking a sabbatical but is re-enlisted to deal with one last case involving a series of connected murders. Principal photography began on 3 March 2017 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and ended in mid-June. It was the first Indian film to be completely filmed in 8K resolution. Villain was released in India on October 19, coinciding with the Diwali holiday. It received generally mixed reviews from criti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naku Penta Naku Taka
''Naku Penta Naku Taka'' (English: I Love You I Want You) is a 2014 Malayalam-language Indian film directed by Vayalar Madhavan Kutty and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. This is the first Malayalam film shot in Kenya. It stars Indrajith Sukumaran, Bhama, Murali Gopy and Shankar. Plot ''Naku Penta Naku Taka'' is a humorous film about a girl Subha, who dreams about marrying a person working in America, but ends up marrying a man named Vinay working in Kenya, thereby shattering her dreams. She didn't have any other choice, but to accompany her husband to Kenya. The incidents that happen in the life of the couple after they reach Kenya become the plot of the story. Subha seems reluctant about the relationship at first, then after few incidents they go close to each other. They have a neighbor Indu from their home town who has an abusive husband Bhadran. One night at a party at Vinay's house, Bhadran crashes the party and kidnaps Vinay's housemaid Emma. On the way the car gets into an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Yathrayil
''Oru Yathrayil'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam anthology film. The film comprises four shorts namely ''Honeymoon'', ''I Love My Appa'', ''Marichavarude Kadal'' and ''Amma'' which all are half an hour long each. The four featurettes are directed by Rajesh Amanakkara, Mathews, Priyanandanan and Major Ravi respectively. Major Ravi coordinated the efforts for the film. Another featurette titled ''Sarvashiksha Abhiyan'' directed by Vinod Vijayan was originally announced but was not included in the final print. Films Common Cast * Anoop Chandran * Bineesh Kodiyeri * Rajeev Pillai * Jayakrishnan * Pradeep Chandran Pradeep is a Diya lamp, used in Puja (religious ceremonies) in Hinduism, Jainism, & Buddhism. It is related to the name Pradip. Notable people with the name include: Pradeep Dahal* Pradeep (actor) * Kavi Pradeep * Vidya Pradeep * Pradeep Kumar ... Plots ''Honeymoon'' is a take on the life of a newlywed couple in the backdrop of a slum. ''I Love My Appa'' is a family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simhasanam (2012 Film)
''Simhasanam'' is a 2012 Malayalam action film written and directed by Shaji Kailas starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Sai Kumar with supporting cast including Siddique, Devan, Jayakrishnan, Biju Pappan, Thilakan, Vandana Menon and Aishwarya Devan. The film depicts an emotional bonding between a father (Sai Kumar) and son (Prithviraj). The music was composed by Ronnie Raphael.The film was disaster in box office. Simhasanam was initially intended to be a remake of the cult Mohanlal-starrer Naduvazhikal but on scripting, it deviated so much from the original story that, it is no longer a rehashed version of the 1989 hit. So they made it as a loosely based adaptation of Mario Puzo's ''The Godfather''. Plot The story centers around the Chandragiri, a village in Thiruvananthapuram, whose head is Chandragiri Madhava Menon ( Saikumar), an influential monarch and landlord. Chandragiri Madhavan is liked by all in the village, his only son Arjun ( Prithviraj) who is a student in Manipa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karmayodha
''Karmayodha'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film co-produced, written and directed by Major Ravi. It features Mohanlal, Asha Sarath, Murali Sharma, Sai Kumar, Mukesh, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Rajeev Pillai and Aishwarya Devan. The soundtrack was composed by M. G. Sreekumar; the background score was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. The film deals about the illegal activities happening against women. The film received mixed reviews, and was just an average at the box office. Plot Madhavan Menon (Maddy) is a ruthless and psychotic investigating officer working with the Mumbai Police. He is an encounter specialist who makes decisions on the spot, without always waiting for orders from the top. His latest assignment is to investigate the missing of a teenage school girl from Mumbai. He reaches Kerala on being tipped off that the girl could be taken to Kerala. In the meantime, another girl gets kidnapped in Kerala, presumably by the same people or people linked to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaadamalli
''Vaadamalli'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam thriller film directed by Alberrt Antoni after his critically acclaimed debut film ''Kanne Madanguka''. The film featuring some fresh faces in the lead was shot at various locations in Kochi, Alappuzha, Munnar, Athirapally and Thrissur. ''Vaadamalli'' was produced by Sunil Chandrika Nair under the banner of Zoe Estebe Moviez. Plot The title symbolizes everlasting love and is set in the backdrop of a music college. It tells the story of a student named Vasu (Rahul Madhav), who hails from a slum. The people in the slum sponsor his education. Vrindha Nambiar (Richa Panai) comes from a rich family and she falls in love with Vasu. Newcomers Ramesh Raveendran, Niji Mary, Pradeep Chandran and Jyothi Chatterji also play important roles in the film. The story takes a dramatic turn when a girl goes missing from the college hostel. The clues to her whereabouts emerge when various students narrate their versions of the events. The Police officer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evidam Swargamanu
''Ividam Swargamanu'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language family drama Thriller film, thriller film directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by James Albert (screenwriter), James Albert. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the company Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Mohanlal, Lalu Alex, Thilakan, Sreenivasan, Shankar (actor), Shankar and Lakshmi Rai. The music was composed by Gopi Sunder. It tells the story of Mathews, a farmer who has to fight the real estate mafia over selling his farmland which he refuses to give away. ''Evidam Swargamanu'' was released on 25 December 2009. The film won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. Plot The movie "Ividam Swargamanu" narrates the tale of a diligent farmer named Mathews and his struggle against a land mafia that seeks to seize his lands. Hardworking farmers Mathews and his father Jeremias have developed a farm and a cow shed that can house many cattle. Many people are envious of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel John
''Angel John'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film co-written and directed by S. L. Puram Jayasurya, starring Mohanlal in the title role and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj (in his debut of Malayalam film), along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Nithya Menen, Vijayaraghavan, Lalu Alex, Salim Kumar and Ambika in supporting roles. The music was composed by Ouseppachan. Plot Maradonna is an aimless youngster who likes to waste his time doing practically nothing other than fooling around. For him everything in life is just fun. He likes to take the easy way out and lacks focus in his life. He is the only son of Joseph, a Banker and Mary, who dotes on him. The only person who has a soft corner for him is Sofia who has a limp and is the daughter of a failed filmmaker, Kuruvilla. Maradonna messes up his life by getting into company of friends and starting an internet café that fails and to recoup his losses and attracted by ‘easy money’ he gets into drugs. Soon he is conned and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss (Malayalam Season 2)
The second season of the Malayalam-language version of Indian reality television series ''Bigg Boss'' premiered on 5 January 2020. It was produced by Endemol Shine India and broadcast on Asianet. Mohanlal returned as the host. The show follows 22 contestants, who are isolated from the outside world for 105 days (or 15 weeks) in a custom built house. The house was situated at EVP Film City in Chennai, where 17 contestants entered on Day 1 and six joined later as wildcard entries. All housemates were public figures, such as film, television, music, radio, stage and internet personalities, and models. The winner of the season will receive a flat worth ₹5 million (₹50 lakh) along with a trophy. The show aired daily at 9:00pm IST. The second season introduced an aftershow titled ''BB Cafe''. On 20 March 2020, the show was stopped due to COVID-19. Production The season two of the Malayalam-language version of ''Bigg Boss'' is produced by Endemol Shine India and telecast on As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
