The Priest (2021 Film)
''The Priest'' is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural horror mystery film directed by debutant Jofin T. Chacko,. The film stars Mammootty, Manju Warrier, Nikhila Vimal, Baby Monica, and V.P Venkitesh. Manju appears in an extended cameo role in the second half of the movie. Produced jointly by B. Unnikrishnan and Anto Joseph, the film features original score and soundtrack composed and produced by Rahul Raj. The film was scheduled to release on 31 July 2020 on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, but production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film released on 11 March 2021 to generally mixed reviews with the performances and background score garnering unanimous praise. Plot Father Carmen Benedict is asked by a girl, Diya, to investigate a string of suicides in the rich Alatt family. Elizabeth Alatt is the only surviving member; Father Benedict and a police officer fix an appointment to meet her the next day to inquire about the mysterious suicides. How ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anto Joseph
Anto Joseph is an Indian film producer, distributor and cinema exhibitor, who works predominantly in the Malayalam Film Industry. He began his career in Malayalam Cinema in the early 90s as a Production associate. In 2007, he started his career as a film producer and served as the co-producer of the Mammootty starrer ''Big B''. Later, he launched his own film production company named Anto Joseph Film Company and produced films like ''Malik'', Take Off, The Priest etc. He is currently serving as the general secretary of Kerala Film Producers Association. His wife Neeta Pinto also started a production and distribution company along with Priya Venu in 2009, named Aan Mega Media. It has produced and distributed a few number of Malayalam films. Early life Anto Joseph was born on 1972 June 1, as the son of P M Joseph and Molly Joseph. He hails from Kottayam, Kerala and studied in SH Mount High School. While studying in Government College, Kottayam he also served as the distric ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jagadish
P. V. Jagadish Kumar (born 12 June 1955) known mononymously as Jagadish, is an Indian actor, screenwriter, television presenter and former politician. He has starred in over 375 Malayalam films and 2 Hindi films. He is best known for his comic and character roles. Jagadish starred in over 50 films as the lead actor during the 1990s. He was one of the bankable lead stars in Malayalam cinema during the 1990s, along with Mukesh, Siddique, Sreenivasan and Jayaram. Jagadish made his acting debut with ''My Dear Kuttichathan'' (1984), India's first 3D film. He got a big break with his role as Appukuttan in Siddique-Lal's ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990). His notable films include '' Godfather'' (1991), ''Mimics Parade'' (1991), ''Welcome to Kodaikanal'' (1992), ''Thiruthalvaadi'' (1992), ''Priyapetta Kukku'' (1992), ''Mr & Mrs'' (1992), '' Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari'' (1992), ''Kunukkitta Kozhi'' (1992), ''Kasarkode Khaderbai'' (1992), '' Kallan Kappalil Thanne'' (1992), ''Grihaprevesam'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Deputy Inspector General Of Police
A Deputy Inspector General of Police (abbreviated as DIG) is a high-ranking official position in Police in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka. India Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) is a rank in the Indian police, just below Inspector General of Police. It is a rank held by Indian Police Service officers who had successfully served as Senior Superintendent of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police (Selection Grade) and got promoted to this rank. DIG-ranked officers wear Gorget patches on their collar which have a dark blue background and a white line stitched on it, similar to SSPs There is no limit to the number of DIGs a state can have and most states have several DIGs. DIGs are in pay band 4 ( to ) with grade pay . Bangladesh In Bangladesh Police, the post of a Deputy Inspector General of police is an important appointment. It's the third highest post in the force. Generally a DIG commands police range. But some times ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Arjun Nandhakumar
Arjun Nandhakumar (born 22 August 1986) is an Indian actor, who appears in Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2012 with ''Casanovva'' directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Early life and education Arjun Nandhakumar was born in Chennithala, Kerala. He completed his primary education aSree Bhuvaneswari English Medium High School, Mannar He did his BDS at Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a model. He married Divya Pillai on 21 June 2021. Acting career Arjun Nandhakumar started his career in films through the romantic action thriller ''Casanovva'' (2012) directed by Rosshan Andrrews, starring Mohanlal in lead. He played supporting role, Kiran. Arjun's most noted films are '' Grandmaster'' (2012), ''Radio Jockey'' (2013), ''8:20'' (2014), '' Medulla Oblongata'' (2014), '' The Dolphins'' (2014), ''Jamna Pyari'' (2015), '' Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam'' (2015). His recent films are ''Oppam'' (2016), '' Ore Mugham'', ''Marupad ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sub Inspector
Sub-inspector (SI), or sub-inspector of police, is a rank used extensively in South Asia: in the police forces of Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka, which is primarily based on the British model. It was formerly used in most British colonial police forces and in certain British police forces as well. The rank usually was in charge of a police substation or assisted an inspector. United Kingdom The rank of sub-inspector was introduced into the Metropolitan Police in the late 19th century. It did not last long, being effectively replaced by station sergeant in 1890. Officers who already held the rank retained it, and were promoted to inspector as soon as a vacancy arose. In the Metropolitan Police, a rank wearing one star was formerly officially known as a "station inspector" to distinguish it from the more senior rank of sub-divisional inspector that was abolished in 1949. Canada The Royal Canadian Mounted Police rank of sub-inspector was introduced in 1942 with t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dinesh Panicker
Dinesh Panicker is an Indian film producer, actor and TV producer. He entered the film industry in 1989 by producing '' Kireedam'', a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film. He went on to produce different genre films in Mollywood. Later, he started acting in Malayalam films and serials, and is now the general secretary of ATMA (Association of Television Media Artistes). Career Panicker began his film career in 1989 by co-producing ''Kireedam'', which stars Mohanlal and was directed by Sibi Malayil. The film's budget was and it was a commercial success. At first, Panicker wanted to play a small role as the husband of Parvathy's husband but he reconsidered it due to resistance from his wife. He later said he never dared to act in films he produced. Panicker's second movie was ''Cheppukilukkana Changathi'', a comedy-drama starring Mukesh and Jagadish. In 1995, he produced ''Boxer'', which stars Babu Antony as an action hero. His next film, ''Kaliveedu'', is a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kalabhavan Haneef
Kalabhavan Haneef is an Indian actor and mimicry artist in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut with the film, Sandesham (1991). Personal life Haneef started his mimicry activity while his schooling, later started his career as a sales person and mimicry artist. Thereafter, he enrolled key roles in TV serials and movies for close to twenty five years in the entertainment industry. He was closely allied with Cochin Kalabhavan which was the starting point for many super stars. Haneef has also followed the practice of Kalabhavan alumni by retaining the organization's name to his screen name. Haneef expert in mimic to actors Nedumudi Venu and Raghavan. Haneef is extremely popular in India and abroad through his stage shows. He has exposed smaller roles in Malayalam movies, but the television industry welcomed him with open hands. He played important roles in serials like Minnukettu, Nadhaswaram, etc. Haneef has also been a part of shows like Abi's Corner, Comediyum Mimicsum Pinne ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jitin Puthenchery
Jitin Puthenchery (born 24 August 1989) is an Indian film actor and assistant director who work predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. He is the son of popular Malayalam lyricist and poet Girish Puthenchery. Life and career Jitin was born on 24 August 1989 as the elder son of Gireesh Puthenchery and Beena in karaparamba near Eranhipalam in Kozhikode district of kerala. He completed his primary education at St. Joseph's Boys' High School Calicut and graduation at Bangalore University. He is married to Divya Mohanan, a software engineer. His younger brother Din Nath is a lyricist and Assistant director Jitin made his debut in the Malayalam film industry as an assistant director in 2013 through Sudhir Ambalappad's movie ''Breaking'' ''News Live''. He later worked as an assistant director in ''Matini'', ''Koothara'' and ''Mani Ratnam''.in 2016, he joined Farhan Akhtar- Riteish Sidwani team's Excel Entertainment, a Mumbai-based film production company, and later wo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saniya Iyappan
Saniya Iyappan (born 20 April 2002) an Indian actress who works in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Queen'' (2018) and ''Lucifer'' (2019). Career Saniya started her career in television, as a contestant in the dance reality show '' D2 - D 4 Dance'' on Mazhavil Manorama. She emerged as the second runner-up of the show. Saniya made her film acting debut with ''Baalyakaalasakhi'' in 2014, portraying the childhood of Isha Talwar. She also acted in ''Apothecary'' in the same year, as the daughter of Suresh Gopi. After playing brief roles in various films, Saniya played her first lead role in the 2018 film ''Queen''. Her performance earned her several accolades including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South. She next starred in Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut ''Lucifer''. Then she starred in Mammootty starred film ''The Priest'' in a cameo. She next played the lead role in a rape and revenge horror thriller f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sohan Seenulal
Sohanlal.P.S (born 18 December 1978), better known by his screen name Sohan Seenulal, is an Indian film director, screen writer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema . He is known for his character roles in Mammootty films. Career He started his career as a child artist in '' Kabuliwala''(1994) directed by Siddique-Lal. Later he joined as assistant directors to Shafi in starting from '' One Man Show (2001)''. And he continued his career as an assistant director till 2008. In 2008 he was an assistant director on Prithviraj Sukumaran's Lollipop (film). In 2011, Seenulal debuted as a director with the film ''Doubles'', which starred Mammootty. In 2016, he directed ''Vanyam'' with Aparna Nair in lead. His upcoming directorial is ''Unlocked'', starring Chemban Vinod Jose, Mamtha Mohandas and Sreenath Bhasi lead roles. Sohan Seenulal debuted in acting with a police role as Madhu in Nivin Pauly's, Action Hero Biju directed by Abrid Shine. Sohan Seenulal's short film “Cupidâ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kochu Preman
K. S. Premkumar (1 June 1955 – 3 December 2022), better known by his stage name Kochu Preman, was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam film industry. He acted in more than 300 films, mainly in supporting comedy roles, and also appeared in television. Early life and career Kochu Preman was born K. S. Premkumar on 1 June 1955 to Kalaramathil Shivaraman Shasthri and T. S. Kamalam at Peyad in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He has six siblings. Preman had his primary education from Government school, Peyad. He completed college education from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. He has worked in drama troupes such as Kalidasa Kalakendram, Kerala Theaters, and Sanghachethana. In 1996, he debuted in the Malayalam film ''Dilliwala Rajakumaran''. He adapted the stage name Kochu Preman because he believed that the name suits his short stature. Personal life and death Preman married cine-serial actress Girija Preman in 1984. They had a son named P. G. Harikrishn ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madhupal
Madhupal Kannambathu is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Madhupal made his acting debut with ''Kashmeeram'' in 1994 and his directorial debut with ''Thalappavu'' (2008), which was about Naxal Varghese and won several awards in 2008. Biography Madhupal is a native of Kozhikode and took post graduation in commerce. His association with cinema dates back to when he was a child in Palakkad. His father, Chengalath Madhava Menon, ran a movie theatre. Madhupal is also a short story writer in Malayalam. He has acted in more than 90 films in Malayalam, Tamil, English and Hindi, including lead roles. His short stories have been translated into English, Hindi, and Tamil, and have appeared in publications like ''Mathrubhumi'', ''Madhyamam'', and ''Bhashaposhini'' magazines. He started his career in film as an assistant director to eminent film makers like Bharath Gopi and Rajiv Anchal. Madhupal assisted Rajiv Anchal in ''Butterflies'', ''Kashmeeram ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |