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Vinayan
T. G. Vinayakumar (born 16 May 1957), professionally credited as Vinayan, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and lyricist, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema and occasionally in Tamil cinema. Early life Vinayan is from Kuttanad, Kerala, India. Career Vinayan started his career with the film ''Super Star''. And he has directed the following films like ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'', ''Akasha ganga 2, Karumadikkuttan'', ''Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan'', ''Dada Sahib'', '' Vellinakshatram'', ''Aakasha Ganga'', ''Rakshasa Rajavu'', '' Kalyana Sougandhikam'', ''Kasi'' (Tamil), Enn mana vaanil, Independence, Sathyam, Albhuthadweep, Athishayan, Dracula and ''Sipayi Lahala''. The genres of his films include comedy, horror, action, fantasy and family drama. Vinayan also introduced a handful of actors and singers in the Malayalam film industry. Jayasurya, Indrajith Sukumaran, Anoop Menon, Honey Rose, Priyamani, Manikkuttan, Suresh Krishna, Meghana Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum
''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Vinayan based on a screenplay by J. Pallassery. The film features Kalabhavan Mani, Kaveri (actress), Kaveri, Praveena and Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor), Sai Kumar in the lead roles. The film centers around Ramu, a blind poet and singer who supports his family. However, their happiness dissipates soon after he gets cheated by a rich businessman. The film is reported to be inspired from ''Dosti (1964 film), Dosti'' (1964). The film was a commercial success and ran for more than 150 days in theatres. The film won two National Film Awards, the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, Best Male Playback Singer for M. G. Sreekumar and the National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film), Special Jury Award for Kalabhavan Mani and Mani also received the Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award, Special Jury Award at the Kerala State Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aakasha Ganga
''Aakasha Ganga'' is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language horror- thriller film directed by Vinayan, starring Divya Unni and Mukesh and produced by Aakash Films. It was dubbed in Tamil as ''Avala Aaviya'' and in Hindi as ''Maaya Ka Saaya''. A sequel of the movie Aakasha Ganga 2 has been released on November 1, 2019. Plot Years ago, Devan (Madhupal), a member of the Maanikesseri royal family, fell in love with Ganga (Mayuri), a 'dasi' (servant) girl. On getting to know about this, Devan's father, Thampuran (Spadikam George), calls him to know what is going on. Devan goes to have an audience with his father holding hands with Ganga and he admits that he loves Ganga and she is going to be the mother of his child. Enraged, the Thampuran slaps and beats Ganga and his goons throw Devan inside a room and lock him inside. The Thampuran slaps Ganga forcefully where she falls against a pillar and lose consciousness. Panicker, a loyal servant of the family, tries to revive her but fails. He c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakshasa Rajavu
''Rakshasa Rajavu'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in the lead role along with Dileep, Meena, Kalabhavan Mani, Vijayakumar, Rajan P. Dev, Cochin Haneefa and Sukumari. The film was released on 31 August 2001, and was subsequently dubbed in Telugu and Tamil as ''Commissioner Rudrama Naidu'' and ''Commissioner Eeswara Paandiyan''. Plot Ramanathan IPS is a police officer with a difference. The murder of his wife makes him take the law into his own hands as he gets no support from the various people he meets in this regard. He is always assisted by his subordinate SP Gopakumar IPS who admires Ramanathan for his honest and truthful behavior. He brings to justice the wrong doer's even though he accepts bribes. He follows the policy of ''Kayamkulam Kochunni'' a renowned real-life robber: taking from the rich and giving it to the poor. He also funds to run an orphanage for the mentally disabled children. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karumadikkuttan (film)
''Karumadikkuttan'' is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Vinayan and written by J. Pallasserry, starring Kalabhavan Mani, Kausalya and Suresh Krishna. The film also has Bharathi, Janardhanan, Sai Kumar Ganesh, Rajan P. Dev, Athira, Shivaji, Priyanka and Meena Ganesh in the cast. The film features a soundtrack by Mohan Sithara, cinematography by Azhagappan, and editing by G. Murali. It is produced and distributed by Samson J. Paanaadan of Surabhi Cinema. The film was a commercial success at the box office. The film was remade in Tamil as '' Azhagesan'' (2004) starring Sathyaraj andi in Telugu as ''Konaseemalo Chittemma Kittayya'' (2016) starring Alla Rambabu and Gurleen Chopra. Plot The protagonist of the film, Kuttan, is a 30-year-old man, but he has the intelligence of a 10-year-old. People call him Karumadikkuttan as he is dark. Everyone has affection for him, and he too is always ready to do anything for anybody in the village. The remuneration that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan
''Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vinayan and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. It stars Jayasurya in his debut lead role, along with Kavya Madhavan. Kavya won the Asianet Film Award for Best Actress for her. The film marked the film debut of Indrajith Sukumaran and Karthika. Plot Bobby (Jayasurya) is an impoverished mute who earns a living by painting billboards for his boss (Cochin Haneefa). While painting, he falls in love with Gopika (Kavya Madhavan), a rich girl who cannot hear or speak and lives with her father ( Sai Kumar) and interpreter ( Kalpana). She attends a show performed by Bobby and his friends. Gopika begins to fall in love with Bobby once she learns that he is also a mute. But in order to win Gopika's admiration, Bobby pretends he can speak and puts on a show in front of Gopika's interpreter. Believing that Bobby can speak, Gopika finds her affection for him waning. She eventually learns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albhuthadweep
''Albhutha Dweepu'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Vinayan. The plot is set on an otherworld island where all men are dwarfs and women are of normal height, and humans are considered monsters. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Guinness Pakru alongside Mallika Kapoor, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jagadish, Indrans, Kalpana, Ponnamma Babu and Bindu Panicker in supporting roles. Pakru who played prince Gajendran made an entry into the Guinness Book of Records for being the shortest actor (76 cm height) to play a full-length character in a film. It was also given an entry into the Guinness Book of Records for casting the most dwarves in a single film. Plot An island is inhabited by dwarves. All the men are dwarves, although the women are of a normal height. The ruler of the island, King Valiyavamana Thirumanassu invites various princes to his capital city of Vamanapuri in order to compete for the hands of his five daughters. Four of his daughters a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dada Sahib
''Dada Sahib'' is a 2000 Malayalam-language action-drama film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in dual role. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter of the Indian independence movement and Abubacker, an army man and patriot. The film was one of the highest grossing films of the year. Sai Kumar, Murali, Rajan P Dev, Babu Namboothiri, Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Haneefa, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Madhupal and Mohan Sharma play other pivotal roles. Plot Dada Mohammed Sahib, popularly known as Dada Sahib, is a freedom fighter and a former officer with the INA who always strives for the welfare of people, and the country is more than anything to him. His only son Subedar Abubacker is in jail, awaiting his death sentence. He is accused of disloyalty towards his country in the name of Pakistan and for killing hundreds of people in the Thaliyoor temple. Heartbroken Sahib meets Governor Rahmath Ali in order to get a final chance to rescue his son. But ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasi (film)
''Kasi'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vinayan. The film has Vikram playing the eponymous character of a blind village singer. A remake of the director's own Malayalam film ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' (1999), the film has Kaveri reprising her role from the original and Kavya Madhavan making her Tamil debut in supporting roles. The film was produced by Aroma Mani for Sunitha Productions. The film score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 14 November 2001 and won positive reviews from critics upon release. Vikram won the Filmfare Best Actor Award and Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil. Plot Kasi is a tale about the deception of appearances. Kasi ( Vikram) is a blind poet and talented singer who supports his family by his songs. He lives in a village in Tanjore district and has an older brother Sevalai (Thalaivasal Vijay), who is a drunkard; an abusive, crippled father; and a young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vellinakshatram (2004 Film)
''Vellinakshatram'' () is a 2004 Malayalam-language comedy horror film by Vinayan starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Tharuni Sachdev with Meenakshi, Karthika Mathew, Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jagadeesh, Siddique, Salim Kumar and Thilakan in pivotal roles. It says the story of paranormal events which revolve around Vinod's daughter Ammu, which eventually leads to the revelations of several shocking truths from the past and the inevitable death of the cruel Mahendra Verma. Plot Vinod is in love with Aswathy a member of the Lakshmipuram royal family, which has many dark secrets. When Aswathy's mother refuses to allow her to marry Vinod, she elopes and marries him. Just before the birth of their child, Vinod and Aswathy make up with the royal family consisting of two uncles, Pooradam Thirunal Valiya Koyi Thampuran and Pooradam Thirunal cheriya Koyi Thampuran, and their wives. Later a child is born to them, but Aswathy dies mysteriously during the delivery. Her grandmother is bedr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyana Sougandhikam (1996 Film)
''Kalyana Sowgandhikam'' () is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Vinayan and starring Dileep and Divya Unni. It is the debut movie of Divya Unni as a lead actress. Plot Jayadeva Sharma hails from an aristocratic Brahmin family. However his family's fortunes disappear as his parents die and he is fostered by a goldsmith. Eventually he is betrayed by his friend Ananthapadmanabhan, a man who he thinks is Aathira's boyfriend. To get his money back, he disguises as a sage with the help of his friends Hariprasad, Bahuleyan and Premadasan and gets into the house of Aathira's grandfather, Kunnamanagalam Neelakantan Vaidyar as a guest. Jayadevan's and Aathira's friendship blooms after he saves her from Balagopalan, who is a cousin of her. Premadasan end up falling in love with Vasumathi who is also a cousin of Aathira. Near the climax on Aathira's wedding day, Jayadevan is held hostage by Ananthapadmanabhan and is saved by Premadasan. At the end Aathira's fian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meghana Raj
Meghana Sunder Raj Sarja (born 3 May 1990) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Malayalam and Kannada films along with a few Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil films. She made her acting debut in the 2009 Telugu film ''Bendu Apparao R.M.P''. She has won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in ''Iruvudellava Bittu'', a 2018 Kannada film. She is the wife of late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja. Early life Meghana Raj was born on 3 May 1990 as the only daughter to film actors Sundar Raj and Pramila Joshai. Her father Sundar has acted in more than 180 films, predominantly in Kannada language, while her mother Pramila Joshai is a noted Kannada film actress and film producer. She completed her schooling from Baldwin Girls' High School and holds Bachelor's degree in psychology at Christ University, Bangalore. Acting career 2009–11: Debut, breakthrough and setback Meghana Raj debuted as a theatre artist, when she was a child, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guinnes Pakru
Ajay Kumar (born 31 August 1976), popularly known as Guinness Pakru, is an Indian actor. He has made an entry into the Guinness World Records for being the shortest actor () to play a character in a full-length film. He played the lead role in ''Athbhutha Dweepu'', a Malayalam movie directed by Vinayan. The movie was later dubbed in Tamil and Telugu versions. The film ''Athbhutha Dweepu'' starred him as dwarf prince Gajendra of the kingdom Vamanapuri on a fantasy island, where the men were cursed to be dwarfs and women were of normal height. Around 300 dwarves acted in that film. In 2013, Pakru made his directorial debut with the film ''Kutteem Kolum''. Early life He was born Ajay Kumar, as the eldest son, of Radhakrishna Pillai and Ambujakshiyamma, on 31 August 1976 at his father's home in Mulavana, Kundara. His father was an auto driver and mother was an L.I.C agent who also worked at a telephone service agency on contract. Soon after his birth his family moved to Kottaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |