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Vettukili Prakash
Prakash V. G., professionally credited as Vettukili Prakash, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He acts in supporting roles. Career Prakash born in 1966, hails from Ayyanthole in Thrissur, India. He took graduation in stage acting from School of Drama, Thrissur. He made his acting debut in 1987 with the Malayalam film ''Theertham''. He received his stage name after his character "Vettukili" in the film ''Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo''. He was active in the 1990s, typecasted in supporting comedy roles. In 2017, he appeared in ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan and written by Sajeev Pazhoor. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu , with Nimisha Sajayan, Alencier Ley Lopez, ...'' in a serious role, which helped to break his typecasting. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Prakash, Vettukili Indian male film act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam'' won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's ''Guru'' (1997), Salim Ahamed's ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's ''Jallikkattu'' (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. Other films which achieved global acclaim include ''Chemmeen'' (1965), which received a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival, and a gold medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography.. ''The Hindu''. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011. '' Swaham'' (1994) won the ''Bronze Rosa Camuna'' at the Bergamo Film Meeting in Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiju Asokan
Jiju Asokan (born May 18, 1977) is an Indian film director and Scriptwriter best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Personal life Jiju Asokan was born in Padiyur, Kerala with Asokan E.k and Valsala Asokan as his parents. Jiju Asokan completed his education at the SNVLP School, Padiyur and HDPHSS Edathirinji, and earned a degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda and St. Theresa's kottakkal. Career Jiju Asokan started his writing career writing and publishing many short stories in Mathrubhumi "Balapangthi". He made his debut as scriptwriter of the film Oridathoru Puzhayundu which won the Kerala State Film Award in 2007. His next project was Malayalam film Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam. He was worked as an assistant director with Malayalam film director Jijo Appachan and made his debut as a director with the film Last Bench, which participated in the film marketing workshop of 10th international film festival of kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katha Parayumpol
''Katha Parayumpol'' () is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by M. Mohanan, written by Sreenivasan, and co-produced by Sreenivasan and Mukesh. It stars Sreenivasan, Meena and Mammootty. The film was a commercial success. The plot follows barber Balan, a poor villager who once shared a strong friendship with present-day film actor Ashok Raj, and later parted away. Decades later, the Raj returns to the village to participate in a film's shooting. Whilst the villagers are excited to see the actor, Balan distances himself fearing that his old friend would have forgotten him. Plot The story revolves around the life of a barber named Balan in a small village called Melukavu in Kerala. The barber is financially constrained and has to raise a family with three children. His wife Sridevi is beautiful and belongs to a high caste who had eloped with him. He is not able to cope with the competition from a new air-conditioned beauty salon/parlor opened by Sarasan, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akku Akbar
Akku Akbar (also referred as Akbar Jose) is an Indian film director of Malayalam films. He shot to fame with the 2009 blockbuster film ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'', which had a family theme. He later remade his Bollywood film ''Gauri: The Unborn'' in Malayalam as ''Kana Kanmani (film), Kana Kanmani'' (2009). Filmography * ''Mazhathullikkilukkam'' (2002) (directed with Jose) * ''Sadanandante Samayam'' (2003) (directed with Jose) * ''Gauri: The Unborn'' (2007) * ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' (2008) * ''Kana Kanmani (film), Kana Kanmani'' (2009) * ''Vellaripravinte Changathi'' (2011) * ''Bharya Athra Pora'' (2013) * ''Ulsaha Committee'' (2014) * ''Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla'' (2014) Awards and nominations * Asianet Film Awards ** 2008: Asianet Film Awards#Best Director, Best Director: ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' References External links * Living people Hindi-language film directors Malayalam film directors 21st-century Indian film directors Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veruthe Oru Bharya
''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by K. Gireesh Kumar and directed by Akku Akbar. The film stars Jayaram, Gopika and Nivetha Thomas in the lead roles. The film was a commercial success at the box office. For her role, Nivetha Thomas received Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist that year. Plot Sugunan is a husband who habitually underestimates his wife Bindu in managing a family. Sugunan wants his wife only to keep house - cook food for him, iron his clothes and clean the house. Even after a long tiring day for Bindu, who does all these and more, but, there's never a word of appreciation or a compliment from her husband. He doesn't even acknowledge the work that she is doing without any rest in her life. This often results in quarrels between them, but like any docile Indian wife, Bindu tolerates it for some time. Sugunan is also indifferent (and possibly hostile) to Bindu's family - even though her father makes many attem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, five Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2019 for his book, ''Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi.'' Films like ''Pingami'' though a commercial failure at the time release, have over the years gained a cult following. Personal life Sathyan Anthikad was born to M. V. Krishnan and M. K. Kalyani at Anthikad in Thrissur district of Kerala state. He is married to Nimmi Sathyan and has three sons, Arun, Anoop and Akhil. Career In 1973, Sathyan debuted as an assistant director to Dr. Balakrishnan in Rekha Cine Arts. He was the Associate Director of director P. Chandrakumar for more than twenty fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagyadevatha
''Bhagyadevatha'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It features Jayaram, Kaniha, and Narain. Plot Benny Chacko, a cable operator, is ambitious about earning wealth and getting rich. His friend gives him the idea of getting married so he can use the dowry to fulfill his dreams. Benny marries Daisy. To his dismay, he realizes that his father-in-law has not been able to arrange for the dowry, as agreed. This angers Benny but he decides to be patient and wait a few months before taking any further step. Meanwhile, he informs Daisy that until the dowry is received, their relationship would remain unconsummated. Three months pass but Daisy's father is unable to give Benny the entire dowry. Benny is angered, and he drops Daisy at her home. He tells her parents that she can return home after the dowry has been arranged for. Daisy and her family are greatly saddened by his behavior but the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyan Anthikad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, five Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2019 for his book, ''Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi.'' Films like ''Pingami'' though a commercial failure at the time release, have over the years gained a cult following. Personal life Sathyan Anthikad was born to M. V. Krishnan and M. K. Kalyani at Anthikad in Thrissur district of Kerala state. He is married to Nimmi Sathyan and has three sons, Arun, Anoop and Akhil. Career In 1973, Sathyan debuted as an assistant director to Dr. Balakrishnan in Rekha Cine Arts. He was the Associate Director of director P. Chandrakumar for more than twenty fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadha Thudarunnu
''Kadha Thudarunnu'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. The film stars Jayaram, Mamta Mohandas, Baby Anikha and Asif Ali . Rediff.com ''Kadha Thudarunnu'' was 's fiftieth film as a director and it was also the debut production of TrueLine Cinema's Thankachan Emmanuel. Plot Vidya Lakshmi (), scion ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kudumbasree Travels
''Kudumbasree Travels'' ( ml, കുടുംബശ്രീ ട്രാവൽസ്) is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by Kiran starring Jayaram and Bhavana in the lead roles. It is a family oriented film, with Jayaram playing the role of Aravindan, a bus service owner who hails from a family of Chakyarkoothu artists. ''Kudumbasree Travels'' marks the debut of Kiran and Thomas Thoppikodi, who are well known faces in TV serials. The film also stars P. Sreekumar, Kottayam Nazeer, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardhanan, Mamukkoya, Maniyanpilla Raju, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Kalpana in other pivotal roles. The film started its shooting in September 2010 and major parts were filmed from Ottappalam. It released on 21 January 2011 in 54 centres. Plot In the village of Chitirapuram resides Aravindan Chakyar aka Aravi, who is an exponent of Chakyarkoothu (A traditional Kerala dance form). Aravi's parents want him to get married. Aravi has no objections but one condition that the gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalavoor Ravikumar
Kalavoor Ravikumar is an Indian author, screenwriter and film director who mainly works in the Malayalam film and literature. Early life and family He joined Kerala Kaumudi daily after the studies and started his professional career as a journalist. Later on he joined Kalakaumudi as Sub Editor and Program selection committee member in Jeevan TV. He moved legally against the Mohanlal movie crew legally as per the copyright act. Film career Ravikumar started his film career as a screenwriter with the movie ''Ottayal Pattalam'' in 1991. He made his Directorial debut in 2008 with ''Oridathoru Puzhayundu. Filmography Literary career Novels * Oral Jadha * Hridayajalakam * Nakshathrangalude Album * Dulquarum Malakhamarum Short Story Collections * P. Krishnapillayude Mobile Number * V.Essum penkuttikalum (Short stories) * Mohan Laline Enikippol Bhayankara pediyanu (Short stories) * Pokkuveyil chuvappu (Short stories) Children's Literature * Abduvinte Meenukal (Chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father's Day
Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on 19 March as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages. In the United States, Father's Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd, and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. The day is held on various dates across the world, and different regions maintain their own traditions of honoring fatherhood. Father's Day is a recognized public holiday in Lithuania and some parts of Spain and was regarded as such in Italy until 1977. It is a national holiday in Estonia, Samoa, and equivalently in South Korea, where it is celebrated as Parents' Day. The holiday complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Mother's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents' Day. History Early history For centuries, the Eastern Orthodox Church has appointed the second Sunday before Nativity as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
