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Sujith Vasudev
Sujith Vaassudev is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He has also worked in several Tamil and Telugu films. He is best known for his works in ''Memories'' (2013), '' 7th Day'' (2014), ''Drishyam'' (2014) and ''Lucifer'' (2019). He was the recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematographer in 2013. Career Started his career as camera assistant in a studio called Sangeetha Vision in Trivandrum. From there he gradually build his knowledge in cinematography by assisting many cameramen. He started his first independent works for television on 1998. He has done more than 1000 episodes for television for various Malayalam channels. He assisted Raja Rathinam for a while in cinematography. Sujith made his debut with ''Chekavar'' a 2010 Malayalam film. His best works include ''Drishyam'', '' 7th Day'', ''Memories'', '' Ayaal'', '' Anarkali''. Sujith Vaassudev had won the 2013 Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinemat ... [...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] |
Anarkali (2015 Film)
''Anarkali'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Sachy and produced by Rajeev Nair. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon with Priyal Gor, Suresh Krishna, Arun, Sudev Nair, Kabir Bedi, and Samskruthy Shenoy in supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. The plot follows Indian Navy officer Shanthanu who arrives at Kavaratti island. Principal photography began in February 2015 and was shot mostly in Kavaratti, Bangaram, and Agatti in Lakshadweep. ''Anarkali'' was released on 13 November 2015. It received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. Plot Shanthanu Varma, a former navy officer, travels to Kavaratti, Lakshadweep to work as a deep-diving instructor. On reaching there, he meets Atta Koya who was awaiting his arrival. During the check in procedure by the coastal police, a man named Dheeraj Iyengar is found to have fake documents. He escapes from the police by j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra (2017 Film)
''Ezra'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural horror thriller film written and directed by Jay K. starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priya Anand, Tovino Thomas, Sujith Shankar, Vijayaraghavan Pillai, and Sudev Nair in the leading roles. Principal photography began in late-June 2016. Major filming locations were Fort Cochin and Sri Lanka. The movie grossed 50 crore at the box-office. It was remade in Hindi in 2021 as ''Dybbuk''. The film was inspired by hollywood horror film The Possession (2012). Plot The film opens with the death of the last Malabar Jew in Cochin. An antique seller steals antique items including a strange looking box with Jewish inscriptions from the Jew's house. An unseen force from the box mauls and kills a worker in his shop at night. A.C.P Shafeer Ahammed (Tovino Thomas) is assigned the case but is unable to reach a lead. Ranjan Mathew (Prithviraj Sukumaran), a nuclear waste management specialist based in Mumbai, is transferred to Kochi with w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amar Akbar Anthony (2015 Film)
''Amar Akbar Anthony'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Nadirshah and written by Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya, Indrajith Sukumaran and Namitha Pramod. The music is composed by Nadirshah, while the background music is given by Bijibal. It was released on 16 October 2015. The production of ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' was completed in 65 days. It earned a major commercial success at the box office. Its soundtrack was released by the Sony Music India. Plot The plot revolves around three bachelor friends, who live in the same colony Kochi. Their struggle is to live a luxurious life and to visit Thailand. The bike-stunt master and Travel agency, travel agent, Faizal, is also living in the same colony. He receives several injuries when he met an accident while performing bike stunts. He is then admitted to a hospital where he meets other patients. Faizal explains the reason for the accident to the other pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papanasam (film)
''Papanasam'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Jeethu Joseph, a remake of his 2013 Malayalam film ''Drishyam'', which starred Mohanlal. The film was jointly produced by Suresh Balaje and Rajkumar Sethupathi. It stars Kamal Haasan and Gautami, with Esther Anil, Asha Sarath and Roshan Basheer reprising their roles from the original film. Kalabhavan Mani, Nivetha Thomas and M. S. Bhaskar appear in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Suyambu, a middle-class cable TV operator, and his family. They come under suspicion when Varun, the son of the Inspector-general of police (IG), goes missing soon after sexually harassing Suyambu's elder daughter. The rest of the film reveals how Varun disappeared and what Suyambu does to keep his family from going to prison. The production work of ''Papanasam'' was undertaken by Suresh Balaje and George Pious. Music for the film was composed by Ghibran. The cinematography was led by Sujith Vaassudev and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punyalan Agarbattis
''Punyalan Agarbattis'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Ranjith Sankar, starring Jayasurya, Nyla Usha, Aju Varghese, Rachana Narayanankutty, Innocent and Sreejith Ravi. The film follows the tale of the young entrepreneur Joy Thakkolkaran (Jayasurya) and his business venture "Punyalan Agarbattis" in the city of Thrissur. The film is produced by Jayasurya and Ranjith Sankar under the banner of Dreams N Beyond and features music composed by Bijibal. The film was a commercial success at the box-office. A sequel of the film titled 'Punyalan Private Limited' was made in 2017, and it casts many of the members of original cast. Plot The movie follows the inspiring tale of an entrepreneur, Joy Thakolkaaran, who owns a firm named 'Punyalan Agarbathis'. The firm in involved in the production of incense sticks from elephant dung. The first half moves around how it becomes nearly impossible for him to acquire necessary raw m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Indian International Movie Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreciate film makers from across the South Indian film industries: Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, and Malayalam cinema, and provide a platform to promote South Indian films in international markets. History The ceremony was instituted in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the founder of Celebrity Cricket League. Adusumilli Brinda Prasad is the chairperson of SIIMA. The Awards are presented in separate parts on two different days. On the first day the most promising upcoming South Indian film artistes are honoured at the Generation Next Awards, while the second day is reserved for the main SIIMA Awards. The Award nominees are selected by a jury of senior artistes and professionals and voted for by public polling. The first SIIMA ceremo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Aunty Rocks!
''Molly Aunty Rocks!'' is a 2012 Malayalam film directed by Ranjith Sankar, starring Revathi in the title role along with Prithviraj. It has been released on 14 September 2012 to positive reviews from critics and audience alike. The positive energy that is maintained throughout is the highlight of this movie, opined Audience. Synopsis Molly is an unstoppable woman, who will do only what she feels is right. Molly's world is unique and she is its unquestioned queen. Pranav is an egoistic bureaucrat of the premier and exclusive Indian Revenue Service, who wants his system and power to rule over the subjects. When both of them clash, sparks fly and egos would not relent. Will Molly rock or will Pranav get her locked? The movie was largely shot in Nemmara & Chittilamcherry of Palakkad District. Cast * Revathi as Molly Aunty * Prithviraj as Pranav Roy IRS Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax * Lalu Alex as Benny * K.P.A.C. Lalitha * Mamukkoya as Salim * Krishna Kumar as Ravi * Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullamottum Munthiricharum
''Mullamottum Munthiricharum'' is a 2012 Malayalam film directed by Aneesh Anwar, starring Indrajith, Meghana Raj and Ananya in lead roles. Mohan Sithara is the music director of the film. Plot Churatta Jose, a local goon and an expert snake catcher is stabbed on his stomach by someone at night. A flash back reveals his early life. Cast * Indrajith as Churatta Jose (Ousepp) * Meghana Raj as Suchitra * Ananya as Elizabeth (Ranimol) * Thilakan as Vazhakkula Achan * Ashokan as Tomichan * Tini Tom as Sunnichan * Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Suchithra's and Sumithra's Father * Praveena as Sumithra * Anil Murali as Arumukhan, Sumithra's Husband * Kochu Preman as Plaaparambil Kuriyakose (Kuriyachan), Ranimol's Father * Kalashala Babu Kalasala Babu (1950 14 May 2018) was an Indian actor who performed on stage, and in television serials and films. On stage Babu had been acting in radio plays while at college. Following his graduation in 1973, Babu acted in ''Paanchajanyam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of God (2011 Film)
''City of God'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Babu Janardhanan. It tells the story of Tamil migrant workers and a team of land mafia criminals in the city of Cochin, Kerala, India. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Rajeev Pillai, Rohini, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Rima Kallingal and Swetha Menon. The film uses the hyperlink cinema format as its narrative structure, a technique first used by Satyajit Ray in his ''Kanchenjungha'' (1962). ''City of God'' is not a remake and shares no resemblance to the 2002 Brazilian film of the same name, although both use non-linear narrative structure. The film was subsequently dubbed and released in Hindi under the same name by Wide Angle Media in 2014. ''City of God'' was one of the first among the " Malayalam New Wave" movies, although the trend was just becoming recognised during 2011. Despite getting critical acclaim, the movie was an average hit at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala Cafe
''Kerala Cafe'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in Malayalam cinema, one film was conceived by a team of ten directors. Ten cinematographers, musicians, editors, art directors and almost all the top Malayalam film actors joined this unique venture. The ensemble cast includes Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Dileep, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rahman, Fahadh Faasil, Jayasurya, Suraj Venjarammood, Navya Nair, Nithya Menen, and others. Backwater Media & Entertainment Private Limited distributed the film. The film released in Kerala on 29 October 2009. Theme On a common theme of journeys, each filmmaker presents their cinematic impression of contemporary times in Kerala. The independent narratives integrate when, during these journeys, their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedhika
Vedhika Kumar is an Indian actress and model who has established a career in the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. She started her acting career with the Tamil film ''Madrasi''. She made her breakthrough portraying ''Angamma'' in Bala's period film '' Paradesi'' (2013), winning critical acclaim and awards for her portrayal. A year later she starred in '' Kaaviya Thalaivan'' (2014). In 2016, her Kannada film ''Shivalinga'' went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Kannada industry. In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil film ''Kanchana 3'' which became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year. She made her Bollywood debut in 2019, with the film '' The Body''. Early life Vedhika was brought up in Mumbai but their family hails from the border areas of Maharashtra–Karnataka states. Her mother tongue is Kannada. Career Early in her career, she was involved in modelling assignments and did a notable advert for biscuits alongside prominent actor Suriya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
