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S. N. Swami
S. Narayana Swamy alias S. N. Swamy is a screenwriter and actor who works in the Indian film industry predominantly in the Malayalam cinema. Having born in Kochi, Kerala Swamy is particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre. He has frequently collaborated with directors K. Madhu, Joshiy and A. K. Sajan. Career Swamy is the creator of some of the well-known fictional characters in Malayalam cinema including Sethurama Iyer (portrayed by Mammootty) and Sagar Alias Jacky (portrayed by Mohanlal). Sagar Alias Jacky, a notorious gold smuggler, was the protagonist in '' Irupatham Noottandu'' (1987) and the eponymous ''Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded'' (2009), its spiritual successor. Sethurama Iyer, a CBI officer and the protagonist of the CBI film series, was inspired by a real-life police officer called Radhavinod Raju who retired as Chief of India's National Investigative Agency. The film had five sequels. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kochi
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala and is commonly referred to as Ernakulam. Kochi is the most densely populated city in Kerala. As of 2011, it has a corporation limit population of 677,381 within an area of 94.88 km2 and a total urban population of more than of 2.1 million within an area of 440 km2, making it the largest and the most populous metropolitan area in Kerala. Kochi city is also part of the Greater Cochin region and is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The civic body that governs the city is the Kochi Municipal Corporation, which was constituted in the year 1967, and the statutory bodies that oversee its development are the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and the Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avanazhi
''Aavanazhi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran. The film deals with social and political issues of that time. It stars Mammootty, Geetha, Seema, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Janardanan, Jagannatha Varma, Innocent, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Sreenivasan and Sankaradi. ''Aavanazhi'' was the highest grossing Malayalam film at the time and was an industry hit. It was remade in Kannada as "Anthima Theerpu" starring Ambareesh and Geetha, in Tamil as ''Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu'', in Telugu as ''Marana Sasanam'' and in Hindi as ''Satyamev Jayate''. I. V. Sasi made two sequels — ''Inspector Balram'' in 1991 and '' Balram vs. Taradas'' in 2006. Plot "Karadi" Balram is an honest CI, who is frustrated after several personal setbacks, including a failed affair of the heart, has turned to drinking and womanizing. Balram is assigned to nab Satyaraj, who evaded the clutches of the cops after murdering Chackochan, a contractor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagratha
''Jagratha: CBI Diary - Part 2'' (transl. Warning) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language investigative thriller film directed by K. Madhu, starring Mammootty, Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar. It is the second movie in the CBI investigative thrillers series serving as a sequel to ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' released in 1988. Mammootty reprises his role as the CBI officer Sethurama Iyer. Three more sequels were produced in the CBI series: ''Sethurama Iyer CBI'' (2004), ''Nerariyan CBI'' (2005) and CBI 5: The Brain (2022). ''Jagratha'' was a commercial success and is considered one of the best investigative thrillers in Malayalam. Plot A famous actress, Aswathi ( Parvathy), is found hanging in a hotel room and is declared dead. DYSP Devadas (Sukumaran) who is the appointed police investigation officer, investigates the case and confirms the cause of death was suicide. Due to public pressure, the Kerala government is forced to transfer the case to CBI. CBI official Sethurama Iyer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naduvazhikal
''Naduvazhikal'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language Action film, action Crime film, crime film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swami. The film was loosely based on ''The Godfather''. It tells the story of Arjun (Mohanlal), who takes up the business empire of his father Ananthan (Madhu (actor), Madhu), who has been sent to jail, and his clashes with his father's rivals, the Chekkudi brothers. The film also features Murali (Malayalam actor), Murali, Devan (actor), Devan, Thilakan, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Jagathy Sreekumar and Manianpilla Raju in supporting roles. The music was composed by Shyam (composer), Shyam. The film was released on 5 May 1989 to positive reviews and was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The climax of the film was highly appreciated by critics and audience like. Plot Arjun is enjoying his student life in Bangalore city with his friends and his girlfriend Rosemary. Back home his father Ananthan is an affluent businessman with a shady pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charithram
''Charithram'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film starring Mammootty and Rahman, along with Shobana, Lizy, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardhanan, Murali and Pappu in other pivotal roles. It was written by S. N. Swamy and directed by G. S. Vijayan in his directorial debut. The story is loosely based on the 1958 film ''Chase a Crooked Shadow'', the title of which is openly mentioned in one of the dialogues in the movie. The film tells the story of Philip who is desperate to prove that Raju is not his brother but a lookalike and an imposter. It is considered one of the best thriller movies in Malayalam. Plot Philip Manavaalan is the owner of a financing company in Kerala and the movie begins with his wedding preparations. After the wedding, Philip's wife, Cecily is curious about Raju, Philip's dead brother and so Philip relates the story of Raju to Cecily. Raju was young, vibrant and a man of many talents. However, he soon fell prey to the world of drugs and starte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oohakachavadam
''Oohakachavadam'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Balachandra Menon, Murali Suhasini and Prathapachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cast *Balachandra Menon as Alex *Suhasini as Malathi *Thiagarajan as Rocky Fernandez *Jagathy Sreekumar as Gopi Koothrappally *Sreenath as Balan * Janardhanan as Menon *Sukumari as Nun *Lalu Alex as Hassan Koya *Prathapachandran as Varma *Jagannatha Varma as Achuthan Marar *K. P. A. C. Sunny as Advocate Jose *Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Naseema's Father *Mammukoya as Abdullah *Paravoor Bharathan as Iyer *Adoor Bhasi as Shah *Unni Mary as Meera *Jose Prakash as Fernandez *Kollam Thulasi as Police Officer *Kothuku Nanappan as Meera's Father *James as James *Priya as Naseema *Shyama Shyama may refer to: * Shyama (Hindi actress) (1935–2017), Indian actress in Hindi films * Shyama (Malayalam actress) (?–1996), Indian actress in Malayalam an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sibi Malayil
Sibi ( Sindhi: سيوي ur, ) is a city situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The city is the headquarters of the district and tehsil of the same name. Etymology The origin of the town's name is attributed to Rani Sewi, a Hindu lady of the Sewa Dynasty who ruled Balochistan before the 7th century.The tribal Baluchistan by Syed Abdul Quddus page 49 History The history of the Sibi region dates back to the 7th century at the earliest, when it was ruled by the Sewa dynasty. In the early 13th century, Sibi was a dependency of Multan under Nasiruddin Qabacha of the Ghurid Empire. The area was then variously subject to Multan or Sindh throughout much of its history. The Arghun dynasty of Kandahar invaded in the late 15th century and seized Sibi from the Samma dynasty of Sindh, but it was returned to Sindh during the Mughal period. Sibi was governed by the Kalhora dynasty during the early 18th century, which in turn paid tribute to the Afsharids after Nader Shah's invas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, and Sukumaran. The lead character, CBI officer Sethurama Iyer is inspired by a police officer named Radha Vinod Raju, Jammu and Kashmir cadre IPS Officer who in 2009 was appointed as the first chief of India's National Investigation Agency. It was the highest grossing Malayalam film at that time. Considered one of the best crime thrillers in Malayalam, it eventually developed a cult following. This is the first instalment in the ''CBI'' film series featuring Mammootty as Sethurama Iyer. It was produced by M. Mani under the banner Sunitha Productions. Sequels to the film are ''Jagratha'' (1989), ''Sethurama Iyer CBI'' (2004), ''Nerariyan CBI'' (2005), and '' CBI 5: The Brain'' (2022). The film was remade in Telugu as ''Nyayam Kosam'' with Rajasekhar and in Hindi as ''Police Public' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geetham (film)
''Geetham'' is a 1986 Malayalam film, directed by Sajan. Cast *Mammootty as Yatheendran *Mohanlal as Jagadeesh Nair (Guest Appearance) * Geetha as Aparna, Atheena *Thilakan as Kesava Kurup *Srividya as Aparna's Mother *Master Amit *Innocent *Mala Aravindan as Bose *Sukumari *Tony as Singer * Lizy as Herself *Ranjini Haridas as child at school (uncredited) Plot Besides having numerous business ventures which she is a partner of, Aparna ( Geetha) joins as a teacher in a non-profitable organisation, against her mother's wishes. A kid named Abhimanyu in her class grabs her attention. Later, she finds that Abhimanyu's father is a famous playwright, Yatheendran, alias Yathi (Mammootty), a man whom she once loved. Yathi's latest play titled "Aparna" was inspired by her life. Aparna treated Abhimanyu with the utmost care until a mysterious man named Jagadeesh Nair (Mohanlal), claiming to be the biological father of Abhimanyu, landed from the US to take Abhimanyu with him. Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandu Kandarinju
''Kandu Kandarinju'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nadhiya, Rahman, Menaka, Lalu Alex. The film is directed by Sajan. Plot Sreedharan is struggling after the death of his father. He has an unmarried sister, Ammini, who was pregnant with her boyfriend's child six years ago. His younger brother Kunjunni is in college but gets bullied by his classmates. He gets help from the girl Aswathy to fight against them. Meanwhile, Ammini is visited by her lover, Krishnanunny, who is suspected of having murdered Sreedharan's father, but there is no direct evidence. There, Krishnanunny sees his own young son. Aswathy is forced to marry her brother's friend who killed Kunjunni's father. Sreedharan's girlfriend was nearly raped by Grasscourt Kumar, but she was saved by Krishnanunny. Sreedharan's mother, Janaki, finally admits to him that it was someone else, that Kumar's friend had killed his father, and not Krishnanunny, who was there for Ammini and their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koodum Thedi
''Koodum Thedi'' () is a 1985 Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films, directed by Paul Babu and written by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mohanlal and Radhika in lead roles, along with Rahman, Nadia Moidu, M. G. Soman, Thilakan, Sankaradi in supporting roles. The film features original songs composed by Jerry Amaldev, with lyrics written by M. D. Rajendran. The cinematography was done by P. C. Sreeram. Plot Peter (Mohanlal) is a fun loving person and his younger brother (Rahman) is college going youth. Things go head over heels for Peter as he falls in love with Devi (Radhika), a person who he is related to. But her brother (Soman) plans for her to marry Jayakumar (Sreenath), who is a friend of Peter. Devi marries Jayakumar. One day, Jayakumar dies in an accident, but Devi plans to live her life as Jayakumar's widow without knowing Peter's love for her. Rest of the story, is how Peter tells Devi about his love and whether or not t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajan (director)
Sajan is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Tamil films. Since the early 1980s he has directed some 30 films. He has also done many television serials and telefilms. Sajan's real name is Siddeeq. He assessed by Crossbelt Mani, N. Sankaran Nair, J. Williams and Sasidharan Nair. Filmography Television serials *Krishna paksham(Dooradarsan) *Thapasya(Dooradarsan) *Desadanapakshi(Asianet) *Mouna mekhangal(Asianet) *Mizhiyoram(Asianet) *Chechiyamma *Sthreethwam(surya) *Sthree-Part3(Asianet) *Snehatheeram *Swantham lekhakan *Kanappurangal Telefilms *Kaliwatch *Nirnnayam *Alapanam *Ganakokilam See also *List of Malayalam films from 1976 to 1980 *List of Malayalam films from 1981 to 1985 *List of Malayalam films from 1986 to 1990 *List of Malayalam films from 1991 to 1995 *List of Malayalam films from 1996 to 2000 References External links * Tamil film directors Malayalam film directors Living people Indian television directors Year of bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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