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Santhosh (actor)
Santhosh Kesavan Nair is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films as villain, hero, second hero and as comedian as well. Early life Santhosh is from Thiruvananthapuram. He is the only son of retired headmaster C. N. Kesavan Nair and P. Rajalakshmiamma, who is also a retired teacher. He grew up along with his two sisters in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram. Santhosh was brought up by his maternal grandparents Adv. K. S. Chellappan Pillai and B. Parukuttyamma ever since his parents left to Ethiopia on deputation. He did his schooling at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram. Both his sisters turned out to be gynaecologists while he wanted to pursue a career as an actor. He graduated and post graduated in Mathematics from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was active in politics during his college days. He made his debut through Malayalam movie "Ith njangalude Katha" directed by P.G. Viswambharan in 1982. He married Subhasree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' ( acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...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] |
Ithile Iniyum Varu
''Ithile Iniyum Varu'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Mukesh, Dipika Chikhlia and Thilakan in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shyam. It was remake of 1984 Hindi film Mashaal. Plot Aravindan ( Mammootty) is a bold journalist keen on exposing the illegal activities on M. S. Nair ( Balan K. Nair). He is ousted from the newspaper he works for, and decides to start his own paper. With the help of Kaimal (Thilakan), he starts an evening newspaper. He also succeeds in persuading Ramu (Mukesh), a wayward youth, to give up his bad habits. He sends Ramu for further studies in Chennai. Priya (Dipika Chikhlia) who works with Aravindan, develops a liking for Ramu. In a bad turn of events, M. S. Nair destroys Aravindan's press, and gets him thrown out of his home. Aravindan's wife (Madhu Kapoor) is sick, and dies on the way to the hospital, when several passersby, including M. S. Nair fail to stop for assistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuvajanotsavam
''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return of Suresh Gopi, who started his career as a child artist in ''Odayil Ninnu'' (1965). Plot The film is about three friends who are caught in a love triangle. Cast *Mohanlal as Jayan *Urvashi as Sindhu *Menaka as Nirmala *Suresh Gopi as Dileep * Ashokan as Jacob Zakharia *Maniyanpilla Raju as Bhagaval Das *K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Rajeevan *Krishnachandran as Omanakuttan * Santhosh as Nissar *Sukumari as Nirmala's Mother *Innocent as Kunjunni Nair * Janardhanan as Unnithan *KPAC Lalitha as MLA Arundhathi *Jagannatha Varma as SP Dharmapalan *Kamal Roy as Unni *Prathapachandran as Sakhavu P. K. *Kollam Ajith as Das *Mohan Jose *Kollam Thulasi *Lalithasree *Poojappura Radhakrishnan as Vattavila Ramanan *Poojappura Ravi *Lathika *Nandhu as Prince *Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snehamulla Simham
''Snehamulla Simham'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by P. T. Xavier under Vijaya Movies, directed by Sajan and written by M. D. Ajayghosh. It stars Mammootty, Nalini, Mukesh and Lalu Alex in lead roles. The film features original songs composed by Shyam, cinematography was done by Anandakuttan. In the film, Maya ( Nalini) falls in love with her professor, Vaishankaran (Mammootty). However, Vaishankaran, an alcoholic doesn't approve of her love. The film explores Vaishakan's background story and why he has become so embittered. It also explores the experience of a headstrong and confident young woman like Maya in a conventional Kerala household. The film is based on the novel written by M. D. Ajayghosh. Premise Maya ( Nalini), a confident college student from a wealthy family falls for her recently joined professor Vaishakan (Mammootty). In a college arts festival, Vaishakan criticizes her poem and after that she takes a fancy to him. Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irupatham Noottandu
''Irupatham Noottandu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, and Ambika. The film's music was composed by Shyam. The plot follows Sagar Alias Jacky, a maverick youth who runs a gold smuggling racket for Sekharankutty, the son of the Chief Minister of Kerala. Their relationship stains after the latter brings narcotics into the business. ''Irupatham Noottandu'' was released on 14 May 1987 and became the highest grossing Malayalam film at that time and also enjoys a cult following in Malayalam cinema. It was remade in Kannada as ''Jackey'' (1989) and in Telugu as '' 20va Sathabdam'' (1990) with Suman and Ambareesh reprising Mohanlal's role in the Kannada and Telugu versions, while Devaraj portrayed Suresh Gopi's role in both versions. The film also has a spiritual sequel titled ''Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded'', which is released in 2009 and directed by Amal Neerad wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
''Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith from a story by Kamal, it was produced by Castle Productions. The film stars Jayaram as Sivasankaran, who arrives in Peruvannapuram village to join as the new peon in a college, and Parvathy as Kunjulakshmi, a student and an arrogant girl from a wealthy aristocratic family who owns the college. Mohanlal has a cameo role as Achutha Kurup. The music was composed by Johnson. Plot Kunjulakshmi ( Parvathy) is the only daughter of the aristocratic Kavumpattu family in Peruvannapuram. She is pampered by her five brothers and is arrogant. The family owns the local college. Sivasankaran (Jayaram) comes to the college as a peon to replace Keeleri Padmanabhan (Jagathy Sreekumar), who fails to give the promised donation to the Kavumpattu family in return for the job. Padmanabhan is despondent at the loss of his job. People in the village goad him to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadathanadan Ambadi
''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film ''Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film '' Othenente Makan''. The film star Mohanlal in the title role, along with Prem Nazir, Swapna, and Raadhu. A few shots from ''Thacholi Othenan'' was shown in this film. ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' was released after the death of Prem Nazir. Plot The movie is based on Kerala's traditional Vadakkanpattu (The Northern Ballad Folklore). The fictional story is about Kadathanadan Ambadi (Mohanlal) who wants to avenge his father - Thacholi Manikoth Othenan Kuruppu's death and retrieve the sacred sword Bhadravaal and Sacred Thread, which were missing since the death of Thacholi Othenan. Kadathanadan Ambadi, along with his Mentor-Martial arts Guru sets out investigating the mysterious disappearance of the sword. They suspect a Muslim Manager of their household who went missing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalastaanam
''Thalasthanam'' () is a 1992 Malayalam-language crime action film written by Renji Panicker, directed by Shaji Kailas and produced by S. Henry under the banner of Christ King Productions. The film stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role, along with Geetha, Narendra Prasad, Monisha, M. G. Soman, Ganesh Kumar and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. The basic plot revolves around Hari and his revenge against the people who murdered his brother, Unnikrishnan. The film explores the concepts of campus politics and the impact of anti social elements in students. The film was produced by S. Henry under the banner of Christ King Productions in their debut production venture. The distribution of the film was handled by Aardra Films Release. The film is believed to be based on Renji Panicker's experiences in campus politics, in which he was active in, during his collage days.The film was shot extensively in and around Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and the Kerala University campus. Renji Pan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maanyanmar
''Maanyanmaar'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph. The plot revolves around two petty thieves who are on a run after being released on parole for a week. It features Mukesh, Sreenivasan, Jagadeesh, Ramya Krishnan, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rajan P. Dev and Vijayaraghavan. Plot Thomas, alias Thorappan Thoma and Pathira Thankappan are two petty thieves working under Kottayam Kochunni, a notorious thief wanted by police. One day, to financially support Athapady Anthru, his master, Kochunni plans a big robbery at a hotel suite along with his disciples. On the same day, three young sons of Vikraman, a mafia don arrives in Kochi. K. R., his business rival, plans to shoot down the children of Vikraman on same night at their hotel suite. But after getting the news, they wait for the killer to enter their room, heavily armed. Both Thorappan Thoma and Pathira Thankappan enter the same suite, and are attacked by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kauravar
''Kauravar'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language gangster action thriller film, directed by Joshiy, written by Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan, Thilakan, Murali, Anju, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Khaidi Garu'', with Mohan Babu. It was also remade into Kannada in 2001 by the title ''Devasura'', starring Devraj and B. C. Patil. The musical score and songs were composed by S. P. Venkatesh. Plot A gang led by Aliyar holds a grudge against Police Officer Haridas, who was responsible for the death of Antony's wife and daughter as well as Aliyar's wife and two daughters 12 years ago and sent Antony to jail. When Antony is finally freed, he reunites with his old gang and they plan to kill Haridas. In a fight between Antony and his gang with Haridas, They manages to defeat him. Haridas tries to shoot Antony and his gang but he get stabbed by Aliyar. Haridas tells Antony that his daughter who he thought had died is actually stil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Customs Diary
''Customs Diary'' is a 1993 Malayalam crime film by T. S. Suresh Babu starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jayaram and Ganesh Kumar in the lead roles. Cast *Mukesh as Rony Vincent/Rajappan/Rojappan *Jagathy Sreekumar as Aravindakshan, Customs officer *Jayaram as Anantha Krishnan, Customs officer *Ganesh Kumar as Jamal *Ranjitha as Thara *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Padaval Vishwanathan * Sainuddin as Vikraman * Radha Ravi as Kaliyappa *Keerikkadan Jose as Britto (dubbed by Jayaram) * Santhosh as Dany *Kollam Thulasi as Rasheed, Customs officer *Babu Namboothiri as Padmanabha Iyer *Mala Aravindan as Skariachan *Prathapachandran as Customs Officer * Santhakumari *Poojappura Ravi *Kanakalatha as Mercykutty *Raveendran Madhavan Raveendran ( ml, മാധവൻ രവീന്ദ്രൻ ), (born Kulathupuzha, Kollam, 9 November 1943 – died Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 3 March 2005), fondly known as ''Raveendran Master'', was a popular South Indian music composer a ... * Shahana * Kaladi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
