Vijayasri
Vijayasri was an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema in the 1970s. She acted in many movies opposite Prem Nazir and have also worked in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Biography Her first appearance onscreen was in the Tamil film ''Chitthi'' (1966). Her first film in Malayalam was ''Poojapushpam'' (1969), directed by the patriarch Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. She ended up being a part of 3 of the 6 movies Thikkurissy directed in his prolific career as a director. She also got to share screen space with the leading lady of the times, Sheela in her debut movie itself. She gained popularity due to her beauty in the Malayalam film history. She was a contemporary of the popular Malayalam actress Jayabharathi. Her most notable films are ''Angathattu'' (1973), ''Postmane Kananilla'' (1972), ''Lanka Dahanam'' (1971), ''Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka'' (1972), ''Pacha Nottukal'' (1973), ''Taxi Car'' (1972), ''Aromalunni'' (1972) and ''Ponnapuram Kotta'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Babu (1971 Film)
''Babu'' is a 1971 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Odayil Ninnu'', which itself was based on Kesavadev's novel of the same name. Ganesan played a rickshaw puller who adopts landlord's daughter. The film became a blockbuster at the box-office, running for over 100 days in theaters. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Babu *Sowcar Janaki as Parvathi *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Ammu * K. Balaji as Sankar *Major Sundarrajan as Vedhachalam * V. K. Ramasamy as Singaram Pillai *Nagesh as Thulukanam *Sivakumar as Prem *M. R. R. Vasu as Vatti Vadivel *Vijayasri as Kannamma *S. V. Ramadas as Mill Owner * A. Karunanidhi as Siluvai *Roja Ramani as Young Ammu *Sridevi as Child Ammu *Shanmugasundari as Bakkiyam *Karuppu Subbiah as Rickshaw puller * Vijayachandrika as Thulukanam's wife Soundtrack The music ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bharathan
Bharathan (14 November 1946 – 30 July 1998) was an Indian film maker, artist, and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan and K. G. George, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed. A train of directors, and screenwriters followed this school onto the 1990s including Sibi Malayil, Kamal, Lohithadas and Jayaraj. Early life He was born at Enkakkad near Wadakkancherry, in present-day Thrissur district of Kerala, India. Career Art direction After completing his diploma from the College of Fine Arts, Thrissur, Bharathan entered films as an art director through the Malayalam film '' Gandharavakshetram'' (1972), directed by A. Vincent, which also happened to be ons of the first films where actor Thilakan played a noticeable role. He was inspired by his uncle P. N. Menon, an established director. After working as an art director ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Panchavadi
''Panchavadi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by VM Chandi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthaiah in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast * Prem Nazir as Sathish *Vijayasree as Nalini *Adoor Bhasi as Sadhashivam *Jose Prakash as Aspashtananda Sawami * T. S. Muthaiah as Nalini's Father *Bahadoor as Kesavan Pilla * K. P. Ummer as Sabu *Meena as Visalam *Paravoor Bharathan as Kumar * Rajakokila as Malini * Sadhana as Leela *Vincent as Chandran * Saroja as Emily * Kunchan as Constable Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and lyrics was written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .... References External links * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Padmavyooham (1973 Film)
''Padmavyooham'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by C. C. Baby and V. M. Chandi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Stephen *Vijayasree as Jaya, Rani (Double role) *Vincent as Sunny *Sukumari as Maaya *Adoor Bhasi as Pathrose *Jose Prakash as Mathachan * Prema as Rosamma *Baby Sumathi as Leenamol *Bahadoor as Paulose *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Ummachan *Meena as Anappara Kunjamma *Philomina as Raheal * Sadhana as Chinnamma *N Govindankutty as Philip * Khadeeja as Ealiyamma Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan, with lyrics written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angathattu
''Angathattu'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by M. Azim. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Plot Cast * Prem Nazir as Kadathanadan Ambadi *Vijayasree as Aarcha *Adoor Bhasi as Karuppan *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Nangar *K. P. Ummer as Thacholi Ambu * Sankaradi as Kochukuruppu *Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Kunjukutty *Jose Prakash * Sreelatha Namboothiri as Malu * T. S. Muthaiah as Choyi *Paul Vengola *Bahadoor as Chandunni * Sadhana *Kaduvakulam Antony as Transilater * N. Govindankutty as Panacheri kuruppu *Paravoor Bharathan *Meena as Kaavu *Usharani as Chinnu Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known fo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ajnathavasam
''Ajnaathavasam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Ravindran *Vijayasree as Kunjulakshmi *Adoor Bhasi as Minnal *Jose Prakash as Jayaraj * Prema as Rajamma *Sankaradi as Kochuraman *Paul Vengola as Geetha's Father *C. R. Lakshmi as Ravi's mother *Manjeri Chandran as Manager *Kaduvakulam Antony as Director London * Khadeeja as Mrs. Rajeswari Simon *Kunchan as Hippy Ram Ram * N. Govindankutty as R. K. Chittoor *Paravoor Bharathan as Hotel Boy *Rani Chandra as Kamala * Sadhana as Bindu *Santo Krishnan as Jayaraj's henchman *Sankar as Madhavan * Sujatha as Geetha *V. M. K. Nair as Jayaraj's henchman Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music di ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
''Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Sheela, Vijayasree, Mohan Sharma and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Sheela as Bhama *Vijayasree Vijayasri was an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema in the 1970s. She acted in many movies opposite Prem Nazir and have also worked in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Biography Her first appearance onscreen w ... as Kanakam *KPAC Lalitha as Malini *Mohan Sharma as Chandran *Sankaradi as Panikker *Sumathi (actress), Baby Sumathi as Nalini *Bahadoor as Rajan *Kanchana (actress), Kanchana *M. G. Soman as Balan *TR Omana as Bhama's Mother Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma. References External links * 1974 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films scored by M. S. Viswan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Youvanam
''Youvanam'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Babu Nanthankode and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Madhu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Raghavan, Vijayasree and Rani Chandra. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast *Madhu as Mohan * Raghavan as Ravi *Vijayasree as Mini *Rani Chandra as Sharada *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair * K. V. Shanthi as Lakshmi *Aranmula Ponnamma as Ravi's mother * S. P. Pillai as Kunju Nair *Paravoor Bharathan as Mathew *Radhamani as Margaret *Anandavally as Doctor Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .... References External links * 1974 films 1970s Malayalam-language films {{1970s- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raghavan (actor)
Raghavan (born 12 December 1941) is an Indian actor who has acted in Malayalam more than 100 films including Telugu and Kannada films. Malayalam actor Jishnu was his son. From early 2000s he is more active on Malayalam and Tamil television serials . Early and personal life Raghavan was born in Taliparamba in Kannur district. eattended Moothedath High School, Kozhikode Guruvayoorappan School, Madhura Gandhigram. After completing higher secondary he worked in Tagore Drama Troupe. He pursued bachelors in Rural Education from Gandhigram Rural Institute. He got his Diploma from Delhi National School of Drama. His first film was ''Kayalkarayil'' in 1968. Filmography As an actor *''All films are in Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ... language unless otherw ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kaduvakulam Antony
Kaduvakkulam Antony (9 November 1936 – 4 February 2001) was an Indian actor from Kerala who performed in more than 300 films as a comedian during the 1960s and 1970s. One journalist considers him to have been one of the best and most popular comedians in Malayalam cinema. Filmography * 1996 Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum. * 1995 Mannar Mathai Speaking as drama booking agent * 1995 Highway * 1995 Arabia (film) as PC Velapp * 1995 Thumboli Kadappuram * 1991 Mimics Parade * 1990 Kadathanadan Ambadi * 1987 Nee Allenkil Njan as Philip * 1987 Kaalathinte Sabhdam as Kunjan Nair * 1987 Kottum Kuravayum * 1987 Narathan Keralathil * 1986 Kulambadikal * 1986 Arorui Arangorungi * 1985 Azhi * 1985 Chorakku Chora as Paramu * 1985 Kiratham as Narayana Pilla * 1985 Njaan Piranna Naattil as Police constable * 1984 Kadamattathachan as Thomachan * 1984 Krishna Guruvaayoorappa * 1983 Ahankaram * 1983 Ee Yugam as Pappan * 1983 Ankam as Krishna Pilla * 1982 Kakka * 1982 Vidhichathum Kothicha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayan
Krishnan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian actor, naval officer, stunt performer and cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films. During his film career, he was primarily an action star and was particularly famous for his macho image and unique style. He was reputed for his masculine appeal and well known for performing stunts of a dangerous nature on his own. By the late 1970s, he became the most popular superstar, lead actor and bankable star of Malayalam cinema and has been acclaimed as the first and most successful action hero of Malayalam cinema. Jayan is widely regarded as one of the most influential superstars in the history of Malayalam cinema. His superhero image had transformed him into a popular culture icon among Malayalis around the world, with widespread impersonations on stage and television programs based on his screen persona. It was accompanied by a cartoon, email and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sarayu (actress)
Sarayu Mohan (born 10 July 1989) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She made her debut in the lead role with the movie ''Kappal Muthalaali'' in 2009. Film career Sarayu started her career by doing minor roles in movies like ''Chakkara Muthu'' and '' Veruthe Oru Bharya''. Her debut movie in a lead role was ''Kappal Muthalaali'' directed by Thaha. Her next movie was ''Chekavar'', in which she played the protagonist Gauri. She paired with Bala in Sahasram, and in '' Four Friends'' with Kunjakko boban. She played a negative character in '' Four Friends''. She also appeared in ''Kanyakumari Express''by TS Sureshbabu and Inganeyum Oraal. ''Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram'' was the movie in which she acted as Indrajith's wife. She did a guest appearance in ''Orkut Oru Ormakoot'' with Siddique. In ''Janapriyan'' alongside Jayasurya, Bhama and Manoj K Jayan, she played the role of Revathi which was a notable character. In ''Nadakame Ulakam'', dire ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |