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Varikkasseri Mana
Varikkasseri Mana (Malayalam: വരിക്കാശേരി മന), alternatively known as Varikkumanchery Mana, is one of the oldest traditional aristocratic Namboothiri family houses (illam) in Kerala. Built in Kerala architectural style on a plot of land measuring approximately 4 acres, the building is located at Manissery, a village in Ottapalam in Palakkad. It is a popular shooting location for Malayalam films and several commercially successful films such as Devasuram, Aaraam Thampuran, Rappakal were filmed on its premises. Profile The Varikkasseri family is reported to have a history of over 1000 years and the family is known to have occupied a sovereign position among ''Ashta gruha'' (Eight Families) Namboothiri families. The Mana was built by Varikkassery Ravi Namboothirippad in or about 1902, using locally available red stone. An expansive ''padippura'' (gate house) provides the entry to the three-storied building complex which comprises a '' nalukettu'' wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Architecture Of Kerala
Kerala architecture is a style of architecture found mostly in the Indian state of Kerala and in parts of Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka. Kerala's style of architecture is a unique Hindu temple architecture that emerged in the southwest part of India, in slight contrast to Dravidian architecture practised in other parts of southern India. The architecture of Kerala has been derived mostly from Indian Vedic architectural tradition and forms a part of the Dravidian architecture, one of the three styles of temples mentioned in the ancient books on Vastu Shastra. The ''Tantrasamuchaya, Thachu-Shastra, Manushyalaya Chandrika'', and ''Silparatna'' are architectural treatises which have had an impact on architecture of Kerala . The ''Manushyalaya-Chandrika'', a work devoted to domestic architecture, has its roots in Kerala. Origins The characteristic regional expression of Kerala architecture results from the geographical, climatic and historic factors. Geographically Kerala is a nar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Principal Photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as actors, director, cinematographer or sound engineer and their respective assistants ( assistant director, camera assistant, boom operator), the unit production manager plays a decisive role in principal photography. They are responsible for the daily implementation of the shoot, managing the daily call sheet, the location barriers, transportation, and catering. In addition, there are numerous roles that serve the organization and the orderly sequence of the production, such as grips or gaffers. Other roles are related with the preparation of a daily production report, which shows the progress of the production compared to the schedule and contains further reports. This includes the storyboard with instructions for the copier and the editing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shylock
Shylock is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's play ''The Merchant of Venice'' (c. 1600). A Venetian Jewish moneylender, Shylock is the play's principal antagonist. His defeat and conversion to Christianity form the climax of the story. Shylock's characterisation is composed of stereotypes, for instance greediness and vengefulness, although there were no practising Jews who lived in England during Shakespearean England. Jews were expelled from the country in 1290 by Edward I in the Edict of Expulsion; this was not reversed until the Cromwell Era. Name Shylock is not a Jewish name. However, some scholars believe it probably derives from the biblical name Shalah, which is (''Šélaḥ'') in Hebrew. Shalah is the grandson of Shem and the father of Eber, biblical progenitor of Hebrew peoples. All the names of Jewish characters in the play derive from minor figures listed in genealogies in the Book of Genesis. It is possible that Shakespeare originally intended t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretham 2
''Pretham 2'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror drama film written, co-produced and directed by Ranjith Sankar. It is a sequel to the 2016 film ''Pretham''. Jayasurya returns for the lead role, alongside a new supporting cast including Durga Krishna,Sidhartha Siva, Amith Chakalakkal, Saniya Iyappan and Dain Davis. Jayasurya co-produced the film with Sankar and also distributed it together. ''Pretham 2'' was released on 21 December 2018. Plot Five members of a Facebook group of cinema enthusiasts decide to get together to meet each others real-life personally and to shoot a short film directed by one of the member, Tapas Menon. They lodge in Mangalassery Mana, an old mansion known to feature in many films and is a tourist destination for the same reason. The team experience paranormal activities during their stay. Meanwhile, mentalist John Don Bosco, their neighbor has come for the Kayakalpa treatment takes an interest in the paranormal phenomena. It is e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthrikan
''Manthrikan'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror film directed by Anil, produced by Anand Kumar, and written by Rajan Kiriyath. The film stars Jayaram, Poonam Bajwa, and Muktha George in the lead roles. The music was composed by S. Balakrishnan. The film released on 5 October 2012, and it was panned by critics and audiences alike. The movie was dubbed in Hindi as '' Chandramukhi Ki Pratigya'' and in Tamil with the same name. Plot Mukundan Unni is a tantric magician and exorcist. He is not really keen about his father's tantric magic skills and is whiling away his time with two dumb cronies in a remote village. There he meets a girl named Malu, who has no memories about her past but falls pretty easily for the hero after a couple of songs. However, they get separated soon after. Some years later, he is called by a wealthy family to exorcise a spirit called Rukkumani from their palatial house, Shenoy Mandir. There, he comes across Malu again under the name C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaavalan
''Kaavalan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Siddique. A remake of the Malayalam film ''Bodyguard'', the film stars Vijay, Asin and Mithra Kurian with Rajkiran, Roja Selvamani and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The story revolves around Meera, who develops feelings in her bodyguard Bhoominathan and begins calling him as an anonymous caller named Ammukutty. The musical score is composed by Vidyasagar, and cinematography is handled by N. K. Ekambaram. The film's principal shoot commenced in April 2010 and it was completed by November. Originally, it was scheduled to release on 17 December 2010, but the release was postponed to 15 January 2011. The film was selected to be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics who praised the cast performances (Vijay, Asin and Vadivelu), humour and action sequences. The film became a commercial success by grossing 140 crore worldwide. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valliettan
''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. It was remade in Kannada as ''Jyeshta'' by director Suresh Krissna with Vishnuvardhan in the lead role. The film was a commercial success and was the third highest grossing Malayalam film of the year 2000. Plot Arakkal Kuttikrishnan Nair loses a civil case against his nephew Arakkal Madhavanunni and has to give up the ancestral home, which he has been holding illegally for past long years. Kuttikrishnan Nair's son Patteri Sivaraman takes it as a prestige issue and decides to finish out Madhavanunni, with the help of his trusted lieutenant Nedungadi. Sivaraman has a deep hatred and enmity towards Madhavanuni since childhood and both had involved in several fistfights. Nedungadi sends Varoli Abu to shoot down either Madhavanunni or one among his brothers on their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thooval Kottaram
''Thooval Kottaram'' ( ml, തൂവല് കൊട്ടാരം, en, Feather Palace) is a 1996 Indian Malayalam drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Dileep, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Murali in the main roles. The music was composed by Johnson. The film won three Filmfare Awards South. The film was a commercial success and played for 300 days in theatres. Jayaram won his first Kerala State Film Award, a Special Jury Award, for his role as Adv. Mohanachandra Poduval. Plot Mohanachandra Poduval is a lawyer, also working as a plumber, caterer, electrical worker, driver, and chenda player at festival programs. He is engaged to Sujatha, a music and dance teacher, who is the daughter of Achu Marar. Ravi Chandran, his younger brother, is in medical school. Mohanachandran is hopeful that, once his brother becomes a doctor, his financial troubles will be reduced. Radhakrishnan, his brother-in-law and a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jana (film)
''Jana'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas. The film's score was composed by C. Raja Mani and soundtrack was composed by Dhina, while Rajeev Ravi was the cinematographer. Plot Janarthanan "Jana" lives in a village in Tamil Nadu, and leading a life incognito, taking up the cause of the villagers, and making enemies around. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jana's past is revealed. Jana is actually a terror to the Mumbai underworld, Mumbai dons and corrupt politicians. At the present, Jana finally meets his rival Bhandari, who is released from prison to have his final round with him. Cast * Ajith kumar as Janardhanan "Jana" * Sneha (actress), Sneha as Manimegalai * Siddique (actor), Siddique as Bhandari * Raghuvaran as Jana's father * Srividya as Jana's mother * Sathyapriya as Mahalakshmi, Manimegalai's mother * Manoj K. Jayan as ACP Rajasekar, Jana's brother * Bindu Panicker as Jana's sister *Vijayan (actor), Vijayan as Salim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sufi Paranja Katha (film)
''Sufi Paranja Katha'' is a Malayalam-language film directed by Priyanandanan based on K. P. Ramanunni's novel with the same title. Ramanunni himself wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues for the film. Thampi Antony, Prakash Bare, and Sharbani Mukherjee did the main roles in this film. The film has been distributed by Central Pictures. It is widely regarded as one of the defining movies of the Malayalam New Wave. Plot This film is a narrative by Sufi, a Muslim scholar. Karthy belongs to a prestigious Hindu Tharavad. She falls in love with a Muslim trader named Mamootty and starts living in Mamootty's house after converting to Islam. But she doesn't give up her original beliefs of her original religion Hinduism. To save Karthy from the need to go to the temple, Mamootty builds one inside his house. When the local Muslim people learns of this, they create problems, causing the couple to move apart. Cast * Sharbani Mukherjee as Karthi, Suhara * Thampi Antony as Sanku Menon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madampi
''Madampi'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan. It stars Mohanlal, Siddique, Ajmal Ameer, Kavya Madhavan, Mallika Kapoor, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was released on 4 July 2008. It received positive reviews from critics and was a box office success. Plot Gopalakrishna Pillai (Mohanlal) is a rich money-lender in a village called Elavumthitta in Pathanamthitta district. People misunderstand him to be money-minded, without having any emotional bond even towards his mother Devaki Amma (KPAC Lalitha) or younger brother Ramakrishna Pillai (Ajmal Ameer). As the story moves along, we learn more about the hero. He is considered heartless, as he threw out his father Madhava Menon ( Sai Kumar) when he was a teenager, for his father's wayward lifestyle. His mother hates him for doing that and his brother hates him because he does not let his brother pursue his dream of being an actor and never gives him any freedom. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
