V. M. Vinu is an Indian

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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' ...

Early life

V. M. Vinu was born in a middle-class family in Kozhikode, Kerala. His father, Vinayan is a novelist & playwright. While studying in school, Vinu acted in AIR Dramas like S.K.Pottekad's 'Oru Desathinte Katha' and M.Mukundan's 'Mayyazhi Puzhayude Theerangalil'. He completed his BA Degree course from Calicut University, then completed BTA from School of Drama (Calicut University) under Prof. G. Sankara Pillai. He had participated in many art and cultural activities while studying and won best actor and director award in school and college.

Personal life

V. M. Vinu is married. The couple have a son Varun and a daughter Varsha who is currently pursuing her graduation in

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Mammootty Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (; born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He has also appeared in Tamil l ...

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Vesham ''Vesham'' is a 2004 Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu, produced by Swargachithra Appachan in which Mammootty in lead role. Innocent and Gopika played other important roles. Plot The movie narrates the story of Appu (Mammootty), a ...

Career

After college, he started as an assistant director and has worked as an assistant to many directors before being an independent director. He worked as an assistant director in 7 movies and associate director in 8 movies. Some of them are 'Ore thooval pakshigal' directed by Raveendran, 'Abhyam' directed by Shivan and 'Sooryamanasam', directed by Viji Thampi. After being independent he directed 13 films. He has many hits to his credits with stars like Mamootty and Mohanlal.

Filmography

* ''

Kuttymama ''Kuttymama'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by V. M. Vinu and starring Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Durga Krishna, and Janardhanan in the leading roles. Plot A retired military service man nicknamed Kuttyma ...

'' (2019) * ''

Marupadi ''Marupadi'' ( en, Reply) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Juliana Ashraf and directed by V.M. Vinu. It stars Rahman, Bhama and Baby Nayanthra in the lead roles. The film is produced by Ashraf Bedi under the banner of B ...

'' (2016) * '' Face to Face'' (2012) * ''

Penpattanam ''Penpattanam'' is a 2010 Malayalam film by V. M. Vinu. This films takes a look at the struggle for survival of four women who are Kudumbasree workers portrayed by Revathi, KPAC Lalitha, Shwetha Menon and Vishnupriya. This film is based on 200 ...

'' (2010) * ''

Makante Achan ''Makante Achan'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by V. M. Vinu, written by Samjad Narayanan, and produced by Seven Arts International. It stars Sreenivasan, Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Suhasini in lead roles, wit ...

'' (2009) * '' Sooryan'' (2007) * ''

Yes Your Honour ''Yes Your Honour'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars Sreenivasan, Padmapriya and Innocent.The film had musical score by Deepak Dev. Plot Advocate Ravishankar is an idealist. He is practicing as t ...

'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''

'' (2004) * '' Mayilattam'' (2004) * ''

Balettan ''Balettan'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by V. M. Vinu, written by T. A. Shahid, and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal in the title role, along with Devayani, Nedumudi Venu, Harisree Ashokan, Riyaz Kha ...

'' (2003) * '' Kanmashi'' (2002) * ''

Akashathile Paravakal ''Akashathile Paravakal'' (English:The Birds of the Sky) is a 2001 Malayalam language film produced by Feroz. The film is directed by V. M. Vinu, and stars Kalabhavan Mani and Sindhu Menon in the lead roles along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Jagathy ...

'' (2001) * ''

Pallavur Devanarayanan ''Pallavur Devanarayanan'' is a 1999 Malayalam drama film, written by Gireesh Puthenchery and directed by V. M. Vinu, in which Mammootty plays the lead titular role, Pallavur Devanarayanan. The music for the film was composed by Raveendran and ...

'' (1999) * ''

Oro Viliyum Kathorthu ''Oro Viliyum Kathorthu'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by V. M. Vinu and produced by Premkumar Marath. The film stars Mukesh, Suma, Sukumari, Kalabhavan Mani and Adoor Bhavani in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...

'' (1998) * '' Ancharakalyanam'' (1997) * ''

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'' (1996) * ''

Harichandanam (unreleased) Harichandanam () was an Indian Malayalam-language television soap opera that aired on Asianet from 24 May 2010 to 4 May 2012. Sujitha portrays the lead character of ''Unnimaya''. It received the highest ratings and praising from viewers during ...

'' (1993)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vinu, V. M. Malayalam film directors Artists from Kozhikode Living people 1968 births Film directors from Kerala 20th-century Indian film directors 21st-century Indian film directors