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Themmadi Velappan
''Themmadi Velappan'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan (director), Hariharan and produced by G. P. Balan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Jayabharathi and KPAC Lalitha. It was released on 12 November 1976. The movie is a remake of 1974 Kannada movie ''Sampathige Savaal'' starring Dr. Rajkumar. Plot Cast *Prem Nazir *Madhu (actor), Madhu *Jayabharathi *KPAC Lalitha *Jose Prakash *Pattom Sadan *T. R. Omana *Bahadoor *Kanakadurga *Kunjava *Nellikode Bhaskaran *P. K. Abraham *Paravoor Bharathan *Sudheer (Malayalam actor), Sudheer *Karan (actor), Master Raghu as Young Velappan Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan. References External links * {{IMDb title, 0230872 1970s Malayalam-language films 1976 films Films directed by Hariharan Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Malayalam remakes of Kannada films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hariharan (director)
Hariharan is an Indian film director who has directed over 50 Malayalam films. His movies mainly revolve around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Keralite society. His most notable works include ''Sharapancharam'' (1979), ''Panchagni'' (1986), ''Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha'' (1979), ''Amrutham Gamaya'' (1987), ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' (1989), '' Sargam'' (1992), '' Parinayam'' (1994) and ''Pazhassi Raja'' (2009) which has won him wide critical acclaim. In 2019, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema. Career Hariharan studied at St. Thomas College, Thrissur and Universal Arts College, Kozhikode. He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1965 working as an assistant director under film director M. Krishnan Nair. His first film ''Ladies Hostel'' was released in 1973, following which a lot of films with Prem Nazir and Madhu were released. ''Babumon'' was one of his box office hit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattom Sadan
Sadhasivan, popularly known as Pattom Sadan was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 200 films. His debut movie was Chathurangam in 1959. He was a famous comedy artist during the 1960s and 1970s. He acted in many Tamil movies as well. He was a theatre artist turned movie actor. He hailed from Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. He started his career with drama and later moved to Tamil movies. He was married and has two children. The family resides at Vadapalani, Chennai. He died at a private hospital at Vadapalani in 1992. Filmography Tamil Bommai * Aval Oru Thodar Kathai- 1974 Malayalam * Hijack (1995) as Thankappan * Simhadhwani (1992) * Kaumaara Swapnangal (1991) * Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989) * Malayathippennu (1989) * Bheekaran (1988) * Ormayil Ennum (1988) as Kuruppu * Loose Loose Arappiri Loose (1988) * Jungle Boy (1987) as Velappan * Aalorungi Arangorungi (1986) * Kiraatham (1985) as Santhappan * Prathijnja (1983) as Charayam Paramu * Varanmaare Aavashy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Hariharan
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Films
The year 1976 in film involved some significant events. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1976 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January – Paramount Pictures sets up a separate motion picture division and names David V. Picker as president. *March 22 – Filming begins on George Lucas' ''Star Wars'' science fiction film. In one of the most lucrative business decisions in film history, Lucas declines his directing fee of $500,000 in exchange for complete ownership of merchandising and sequel rights. *April 1 – ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' is officially re-released as a midnight movie at the Waverly Theater (Now the IFC Center) in Greenwich Village in New York City, starting through the run and still being shown in there all around the world. *April 9 – Alfred Hitchcock's last film, '' Family Plot'', is released. *August 11 – John Wayne appears in his final film, ''The Shootist''. *August 26 – Alan Ladd Jr. i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Malayalam-language Films
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Mankombu Gopalakrishnan
Mankombu Gopalakrishnan is an Indian film lyricist, poet and script writer in Malayalam movies. He has written more than 700 songs for about 200 Malayalam movies. He has also done story, screenplay and dialogue for more than 10 Malayalam movies. Selected filmography Lyrics * Lakshrchana Kandu (Film :Ayalathe sundari) * Thrayampakam vilodinju (Film :Ayalathe Sundadi) * Chithra Varna pushppathalam (Film:Ayalathe sundae) * Ilamulla Poove Idanenjin (Lady Teacher) * Naadan pattinte (film: Babu mon) * Ashada madam (film:yudha bhoomi * Raja suyam kazinju (film:Ambili Ammavan) * sharapanjarathin ullil (film :Karanaparavam) * Kalidasante kavyabhavanaye (film: sujatha) * Thallippu ... Peelippu (film: sujatha) * Ashritha valsarare (film:sujatha) * Swyamvara Subhadina Mangalangal (film: Sujatha) * Alila thoniyil (film:Avalkku maranamilla) * Ashtta Mangalaya suprabhatham (film: chennai valarthiya kutty) * Velicham villakanchu (film: yagaswayam) * thozuki nette unarum (film:Boing Boi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karan (actor)
Karan (born 19 August 1969) is an Indian actor who has appeared predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. He started his career as a child actor (under the stage name Master Raghu). In the 1990s he started to act in leading and villain roles. In the mid-2000s, after a sabbatical, Karan chose to prioritise appearing in films where he would portray the lead role following the relative success of '' Kokki'' (2006). Career Karan started his career as child artist under the name ''Master Raghu'' for more than 70 films in Malayalam and Tamil. In 1992, he made his Tamil debut as an adult in Annamalai starring alongside Rajinikanth in an uncredited role, before making a breakthrough with his performance as a rogue college student in ''Nammavar'' alongside Kamal Haasan. In 2006, Karan became a solo hero with '' Kokki'' and continued with films like ''Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar'' and '' Kathavarayan''. His recent films are '' Sooran'' (2014) and ''Uchathula Shiva'' (2016). In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paravoor Bharathan
Vadakkekarayil Koran Bharathan (16 January 1929- 19 August 2015), better known as Paravoor Bharatan was an Indian actor who acted in Malayalam films. He started his career in movies during the 1950s. Bharathan is known as a versatile actor and has played a variety of roles including negative roles, character roles and comedy roles. Life Bharathan was born to Vadakkekarayil Kochannan Koran and Kurumbakutty in 1929 at Vavakkad, Moothakunnam in North Paravoor, Cochin. He went to S.N.M. High School, Moothakunnam but, had to discontinue his studies when his father died. His father was a coconut plucker and mother was a coir maker. His father died when he was very young and his mother took care of him. He used to act during his school days as well. On one occasion, he caught the eye of Kedamangalam Sadanandan, a noted Kathaprasangam artiste, who introduced him to the state troupe - Pushpitha during mid-1940s. He started acting in stage shows in and around Paravoor. He has also per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellikode Bhaskaran
Nellikode Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 11 August 1988) was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. His real name was Bhaskara Menon. He mostly played character roles and supporting roles. Awards Kerala State Film Awards: * Second Best Actor - 1972 - ''Maram'' * Second Best Actor - 1979 - ''Sarapancharam ''Sarapancharam'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Hariharan from a story by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan. It stars Jayan, Sheela, and Sathaar and Latha, with P. K. Abraham and Oduvil Unnikrishnan in support ...'' Filmography References External links *Nellikkodu Bhaskaran at MSI 1924 births 1988 deaths 20th-century Indian male actors Male actors from Kozhikode Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Kerala State Film Award winners {{Kerala-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahadoor
Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema. Bahadoor also appeared in some serious roles and in professional plays. His last film was '' Joker'', which released shortly after his death. Early life Bahadoor was born as P. K. Kunjalu in 1930 in Kodungalloor, near Thrissur in Kingdom of Cochin (present day Kerala, India). As one of the nine children of Padiyath Blangachalil Kochumoideen and Khadeeja. Out of his eight siblings, seven were sisters. His family was financially poor and the seven young women added to the burden as the Kerala social system openly supported dowry at that time. He had affinity towards plays from very young age itself. He passed 10th Standard with First Clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Prakash
Jose Prakash (14 April 1925 – 24 March 2012) was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was a singer turned actor who had appeared in more than 300 films mostly in antagonist roles. He was awarded with the J. C. Daniel Award in 2011, a day before he died aged 86. In a career spanning for around 40 years, he is known for portraying some of the iconic villain characters in the Malayalam film industry. Later, he switched to character roles in the mid 90s. Personal life He was the eldest of the eight children of Kunnel K.J. Joseph & Eliyamma Joseph on 14 April 1925 at Changanassery, Kottayam. He has four younger brothers and three sisters, among whom the youngest brother, Prem Prakash, is also an actor. He had his primary education from Sacred Heart Public School, Kottayam. He was settled around 30 years in Madras and later moved to Cochin. In 2003 his right leg had to be amputated due to Diabetes. He was married to Chinnamma, who predeceased hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Cinema of India, Indian cinema. A popular cultural icon of Kerala, Nazir is often referred to as ''Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' ("Evergreen Hero"). Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film ''Marumakal''. He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, ''Visappinte Vili'' (1952). Nazir is noted for his performances in films such as ''Murappennu'' (1965), ''Udhyogastha'' (1967), ''Iruttinte Athmavu'' (1967), ''Kallichellamma'' (1969), ''Virunnukari'' (1969), ''Nadhi (1969 film), Nadhi'' (1969), ''C.I.D. Nazir'' (1971), ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' (1971), ''Taxi Car'' (1972), ''Azhakulla Saleena'' (1973), ''Nellu (1974 film), Nellu'' (1974), ''Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' (1981), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
