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Reena (actress)
Reena is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She was one of the lead actress during the late 1970s. She has acted in more than 100 film along with several popular television series in Malayalam and Tamil languages. She has also acted in few Tamil and Telugu movies as well. Personal life Reena was born to Peter Reskyuna and Jessy in 1958 at Edappilly, Kochi. Her father was from Mangalore and mother was from Kochi, Kerala. She has a brother, Ivan. She did her primary schooling in Mangalore. She pursued bachelor's degree from Madras Presentation College, Perumbavoor. She remains unmarried. She resides at Chennai with family. Career She started her career at 14, in Chukku movie as Sheela's daughter. She started production company, V.I.C and produced movies ''Druvasankamam'', ''Ente Kadha'' and Janapriyan. Now she is acting in Tele films and soap operas. Currently she is acting in Ammayariyathe serial in Asianet. Partial filmography Malayalam # Ud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam'' won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's ''Guru'' (1997), Salim Ahamed's ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's ''Jallikkattu'' (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. Other films which achieved global acclaim include ''Chemmeen'' (1965), which received a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival, and a gold medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography.. ''The Hindu''. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011. '' Swaham'' (1994) won the ''Bronze Rosa Camuna'' at the Bergamo Film Meeting in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Is Beautiful (2000 Film)
''Life Is Beautiful'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written, directed and produced by Fazil. The film stars Mohanlal and Samyuktha Varma in lead roles, and features a soundtrack composed by Ouseppachan. The film was released on 14 April 2000, and is partly a remake of the classic "Dead Poets Society", but titled was inspired by the 1997 Italian film of the same title ''Life is Beautiful''. Plot Vinayachandran and Sindhu are a happily married couple who enjoy romancing. Vinayachandran joins a public school as a Plus Two teacher. In the strict disciplined school, unlike other teachers, Vinayachandran is friendly and conducts enjoyable classes. The students gets easily carried away by his amiable nature. One day, Sindhu's sister Bala visits them and asks Sindhu's permission for leaving to the United States for her higher studies, which Sindhu disapproves bluntly. Later, Sindhu leaves for a professional tour, leaving Vinayachandran and Bala alone. Meanwhile, Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer In Bethlehem
''Summer in Bethlehem'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Ranjith. It was produced by Siyad Koker under the company Kokers Films. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Manju Warrier and Kalabhavan Mani while Mohanlal makes a cameo appearance. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. It tells the story of Ravishankar (Jayaram), the bumbling friend of a successful landowner Dennis ( Suresh Gopi), and the vacation visit by Ravishankar's relatives in Dennis's estate known as Bethlehem Estates in a fictional town of Chandragiri in the Nilgiris. The film was released on 4 September 1998.The film was partially remade in Tamil as ''Lesa Lesa'' (2003), directed by Priyadarshan who opined that the movie was inspired by the two American movies - '' Fiddler on the Roof'' and ''Come September''. A sequel to the film has been announced by Siyad Koker during the audio launch of the Malayalam film '' Meri Awas Suno.'' Plot Ravisha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjabi House
''Punjabi House'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin. It stars Dileep and Harisree Ashokan as comedy duo Unni and Ramanan with Mohini, Jomol, Lal, Cochin Haneefa, Thilakan, Janardhanan and N. F. Varghese in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Suresh Peters and S. P. Venkatesh, the former composing the songs, making his debut as a film composer and the latter composing the score. The film was released as an Onam release on 4 September 1998. The film was a blockbuster at release even though it clashed with Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer Harikrishnans. Many dialogues from the film turned into popular catchphrases. The character ''Ramanan'' played by Harishree Ashokan is considered one of the best comedy characters in Malayalam movies and has a cult status. The movie is considered one of the best slapstick comedy film in Malayalam cinema and it established Dileep as a leading star and catapulted him into stardom. The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham
''Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kalabhavan Ansar and produced by Noushad. The film stars George Vishnu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan Job Pottas and Meera in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Berny-Ignatius. Cast *George Vishnu as Sreekuttan *Dileep as Alex *Jagathy Sreekumar as Samaran *Harisree Ashokan as Achu (Sreekuttan's Friend) *Narendra Prasad as Chekuthan Lawrence *Jose Prakash as Sreekuttan's Father *Meera as Asha Lawrence *Kalabhavan Mani as Cleetus *Maathu as Rexy *Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Alex's Father * Chitra as Jayakumari *Sadiq as Alex's brother *Narayanankutty as Vinod * Bindhu Varappuzha as Vinod's Wife *Tini Tom as Prasad *Kalabhavan Rahman as Driver Mohan * Sainuddin as Jhony * Reena as Wife of Lawrence *Sreehari as Stanly *Moideen Koya as Prabhakaran * Kollam Siraj as Antony (Lazar's Personal Assistant) Soundtrack The music was composed by Berny-Ignatius and the lyrics were written by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vazhunnor
''Vazhunnor'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Samyuktha Varma, Sangeetha, Janardanan and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film was scored by S. P. Venkatesh and songs were composed by Ouseppachan. Plot Thevakattill Avarachan is an established businessman in a town in central Travancore. Together with his six sons, he controls all businesses in the town. The family is known for its philanthropic efforts too. Kuttappai, the protagonist of the story, is the youngest son who acts as the muscle of the family. Kuttappayi falls for the new teacher, Rebecca in the family owned school. After a brief romantic feud, the family arranges the engagement of the pair. The story tenses as new business group called PK Group come to beat the Thevakattu Family and settle old scores. They are Parakaddan Kochouseph, Andrews and Aloshy. PK Group try everything to beat them. In the end Mathachan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepasthambham Mahascharyam
''Deepasthambham Mahascharyam'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by K. B. Madhu and starring Dileep as an Ottamthullal dancer who is caught in a love triangle with two girls. Plot Mundoor Ramanandan Nambiar is an Ottamthullal dancer who is struggling to make a living. Once he was hired by a rich man to perform at a week-long function. His daughter Priya ( Sangeetha) falls in love with him but she understands that Mundoor is already in love with Indu (Jomol). Cast * Dileep as Mundoor Ramanandan Nambeesan * Jomol as Indu Nambiar * Sangeetha as Priya * Jagathy Sreekumar as Nalpamaram Nambeeshan Ramandan's father * Harisree Asokan as Aliyar * Rajan P. Dev as Nambiar * Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Govinda Varma Raja * Salu Kuttanadu as Sugreevan * Kaviyoor Renuka as Madhavi * Jagadish as Susheelan * C. I. Paul as Madhavan * Madhupal as Dinesh * Mamukkoya as Saithali Reception and box office The film received mixed to positive and negative reviews from critics and audiences all over Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhupunna Tharakan
''Ezhupunna Tharakan'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. It features Mammootty, Jagadish, Madhu and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles. This was Shirodkar's first & only Malayalam film. The film was a commercial success. - ''Sify,'' Wednesday, 16 June 2010, 17:17 Cast * Mammootty as Ezhupunna Sunny Tharakan * as Muhammad Ali * |
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
''Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film was produced by P. V. Gangadharan and was distributed by Kalpaka Films. Starring Jayaram, Thilakan, and Samyuktha Varma. It was the debut film of Samyuktha Varma. Lohithadas makes a cameo appearance. Samyuktha Varma won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. Plot Thirumuttathu Kochuthoma (Thilakan) is a member of an acting troupe. He has a wife named Mary (K.P.A.C. Lalitha), three sons named Johny Kutty, Paul, and Roy (E.A Rajendran, Siddique and Jayaram), and two daughters. His youngest son Roy, is also a stage actor in the same troupe and an aspiring writer. Kochuthoma and Mary have seen hard times and have managed to raise their children well. However, their youngest son Roy had an easy childhood and has become spoiled. He received his diploma in automobile engineering. He is jobless, but is not trying to fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pathram
''Pathram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Murali, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon, Abhirami. Plot Nandagopal, an associate editor with one of the leading newspapers ''Kerala Reshmi'', is an aggressive and daring journalist who enjoys a reputation among the media circle, and is the son of Venugopal, an iconic journalist who was killed by the textile mafia for being a staunch supporter of trade unions. In Kochi, Nandan meets Shekaran, an old naxalite and his father's friend, who is running ''Jagratha'', a newspaper which is feared by the hypocritical political class. Shekaran's outspoken and belligerent nature had earned him more enemies than friends, and is constantly fighting Vishwanathan, an estranged ideological disciple of Shekaran who rules the city with his money and power. Vishwanathan holds a large share in ''Kerala Reshmi'' (acquired through deceit) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime File
''Crime File'' is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action crime thriller film by K. Madhu starring Suresh Gopi, Siddique and Sangita Madhavan Nair. The film is loosely based on the 1992 murder of Sister Abhaya in Kerala. Plot Sister Amala, a nun, is found dead in the well of the convent where she was staying. The police discover that she was murdered. Idamattom Palackal Easo Panickar (pronounced as E-sho) and his team find out the truth behind Sr. Amala's murder. The suspects include Fr. Clement Kaliyar and the local legislator Monayi, and a hitman - Cardinal Carlos. Things get worse when Fr. Kaliyar and one of the police officers, Ezhuthachan, are killed. Then, Easow Panickar arrests, the collector Paul Varghese, with the support of the Chief Minister. On torturing and questioning him, he arrests the MLA Monayi. Later, the hitman Cardinal Carlos is taken into custody too. Cast * Suresh Gopi as DIG Idamattom Palackal Easo Panicker IPS, SPG Joint Director * Siddique as SS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narasimham (film)
''Narasimham'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Ranjith. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role with Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles. Mammootty appears in a cameo role. The film was the first production of Aashirvad Cinemas, owned by Antony Perumbavoor, the former chauffeur of Mohanlal. ''Narasimham'' was released on 26 January 2000, India's 50th Republic Day, where the film ran for 200 days in theatres. The film was re-released under the name ''Narasimham Returns'' in 2014, which premiered in Dubai and was re-released in Kerala on several occasions, where it still enjoys a cult following. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Adhipathi'' (2001), starring Mohan Babu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Preeti Jhangiani and Soundarya. Plot Poovalli Induchoodan is the only son of idealistic High Court Justice Maranchery Karunakara Menon, who is sentenced to 6 years imprisonme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
