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Aadhi
''Aadhi'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Pranav Mohanlal in the title role (in his debut role) and with an ensemble cast including Jagapathi Babu, Siddique, Lena, Aditi Ravi, Anusree, Sharaf U Dheen, Siju Wilson, Meghanathan, Sijoy Varghese, Tony Luke and Krishna Shankar. The original soundtrack for the film was composed by Anil Johnson. The principal photography took place between August and November 2017 in Kochi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. ''Aadhi'' was released in India on 26 January 2018 and met with positive response. The film was a major commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of 2018. Plot Aadhi aspires to become a music director in cinema who is doing local singing gigs. He receives some support from his father, Mohan Varma, a successful businessman, he is not so optimistic about Aadhi's music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pranav Mohanlal
Pranav Mohanlal (born 13 July 1990) is an Indian actor and playback singer who works in Malayalam cinema. The son of actor Mohanlal, he made his debut as a child actor with a minor role in '' Onnaman'' (2002), followed by a leading role in '' Punarjani'', for which he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist (2003). He graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of New South Wales. Pranav returned to films in 2015 as an assistant director to Jeethu Joseph and worked in two films''Papanasam'' and '' Life of Josutty''. He starred in the leading role in the 2018 film ''Aadhi'', directed by Jeethu. He won the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor for the role. He also debuted as a singer-songwriter for the film by writing, singing and performing the song "Gypsy Women". He later worked in '' Hridayam'' (2022), which was both a critical and commercial success. Early life Pranav Mohanlal was born on 13 July 1990 in Trivandrum (now Thiruvananthapur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Luke
Tony Luke Kocherry (born 10 November 1985) is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam films. He began his career as a fashion model and later forayed into cinema, debuting with '' Oozham'' (2016) in a negative role. In 2019, Tony made his Bollywood debut with a supporting role in the crime thriller '' Badla'' (2019), starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. Early life Tony was born to Thresia Kocherry and Luke Kocherry on 10 November 1985, at Kochi, Kerala in India. He is an IT engineering graduate from the PES University in Bangalore and a post-graduate in International Business Administration (IBA) from Regent's Business School London. Tony attended The Choice School, Ernakulam where he was active in sports. Career Modelling The actor started modelling at the age of 19 in Bangalore while in college. In 2005, he debuted as an international model represented by Major Model Management in Milan, Italy. In 2014, Tony played a minor role in an experimental sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sijoy Varghese
Sijoy Varghese (born 6 March 1971) is an Indian actor and advertising filmmaker. He has been involved in advertising and cinema for 20 years. As an actor he has portrayed characters in Malayalam films including '' Bangalore Days'', '' Avatharam'', '' James & Alice'', ''Aadhi'' and '' Ittymaani: Made in China''. Early and personal life Varghese was born in Edappally, Kochi to (late) C. Varghese Kelamparambil, a headmaster; and (late) Leelamma Varghese, a teacher. He studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara before commencing his career in the film and advertising film industry. He married Tessy Raphel in 1999. The couple has five children — Varkey, Maria, Anna, Anthony and Zarah. Career Varghese started his career as an assistant director, and has worked with the leading ad film production houses of India. In 2005 he found his own production house, TVC Factory, which has now grown to be one of the most trusted production houses in India and UAE. Varghese is also an act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in Mohanlal filmography, more than 400 films. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest Orders, decorations, and medals of India, civilian honours, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army (India), Territorial Army. Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeethu Joseph
Jeethu Joseph (born 10 November 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He has also worked in a few Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu Cinema, Telugu films. Jeethu made his directional debut with the 2007 police procedural, ''Detective (2007 film), Detective''. He is best known for creating the ''Drishyam'' franchise. ''Drishyam'' became the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever at the time of its release. It was the first Malayalam film to cross the 50 crore mark at the box office. ''Drishyam 2'' was released directly through Amazon Prime Video, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the prequel, it was highly acclaimed and appreciated worldwide. His other works include ''Mummy & Me'' (2010), ''My Boss'' (2012), ''Life of Josutty'' (2015), ''Memories (Malayalam film), Memories'' (2013), ''Oozham (2016 film), Oozham'' (2016), ''Aadhi'' (2018) and ''Neru (film), Neru'' (2023). Jeethu made his Tamil film, Tamil debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lena (actress)
Lena Mohan Kumar (born 1981), known by stage name Lenaa, is an Indian actress, author, and screenwriter who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Lenaa has worked in over 175 films in five different languages, including blockbusters as well as critically acclaimed films in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. In 2023, she published her first book as an author titled ''The Autobiography of God'' (published by Beeja House). The book covers her journey and perspectives on mental health and coincides with her ventures as a motivational speaker and a transformation coach. Early life Lena was born to Mohan Kumar and Tina at Thrissur, Kerala. Her mother Tina is a Catholic. She attended Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, and Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Thrissur. Lena is a postgraduate in Clinical psychology. She worked as a clinical psychologist in Mumbai before entering her acting career. In 2020, she said she h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditi Ravi
Aditi Ravi is an Indian model and actress, who appears in Malayalam films. She pursued a career in modelling before becoming an actress, debuting with a commercial for ''The Times of India'' during her college education. She made her acting debut with the 2014 film '' Angry Babies in Love'', in a supporting role. Her first female lead role was in the 2017 film '' Alamara''. Early and personal life Aditi was born at Thrissur, Kerala, in India as the daughter of Ravi and Geetha. She has two siblingsRakesh (brother) and Rakhi (sister). She graduated with a degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur. Aditi currently resides in Kochi. Career She began her modelling career during her college education, she was selected after applying for appearing in a commercial for ''The Times of India''. Later she acted in a number of commercials for various brands. She debuted as an actress in 2014, in a supporting role in the Malayalam romantic-drama film '' Angry Babies in Love'', di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anusree
Anusree (born 24 October 1990) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She made her acting debut in the 2012 film '' Diamond Necklace'' and has acted in a number of Malayalam films in female lead roles. Early life Anusree was born on 24 October 1990 in Kerala, to father Muraleedharan Pillai, a clerk at the Kerala Water Authority, and mother Shobhana, a housewife. She was brought up in Kamukumchery, Kollam district. She has an elder brother, Anoop. She went to Indira Gandhi Memorial Vocational Higher Secondary School, Manjakala, Kollam. Her passion for acting started from her school days. Career Anusree impressed director Lal Jose while he was judging the acting reality show ''Vivel Active Fair Big Break'' on Surya TV, in which she was competing, leading to her film debut as Kalamandalam Rajasree in Lal Jose's 2012 film '' Diamond Necklace''. She then appeared in '' Left Right Left'' (2013), '' Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum'' (2013), and '' Angry Babies in Lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siju Wilson
Wilson Joseph (born 22 November 1981), professionally credited as Siju Wilson, is an Indian actor and producer, who works in Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for his debut production '' Vasanthi'' (2019). Career He completed BSc Nursing. Siju attained recognition through his role as Roy Issac (Royichan) in the show ''Just fun Chumma'' telecast on Amrita TV. Later, he appeared in films, of which notable of them are '' Neram'' (2013), '' Premam'' (2015), '' Happy Wedding'' (2016), '' Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' (2016), '' Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017), and '' Aadhi'' (2018). Varayan (2022). Wilson produced and acted the film '' Vasanthi'', that won the 2019 Kerala State Film Award for Best Film. Personal life Siju Wilson tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Sruthi on 28 May 2017 at Kochi. Filmography Films *''All films are in Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Malayalam Films Of 2018
The tables list the Malayalam films released in theaters in the year 2018 in film, 2018. Premiere shows and film festival screenings are not considered as releases for this list. Released films Dubbed films Notable deaths References {{Indian film list Lists of Malayalam films by year, 2018 2010s Malayalam-language films, 2018 Lists of 2018 films by language, Malayalam 2018 in Indian cinema, Malayalam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna Shankar
S. V. Krishna Sankar is an Indian actor who predominantly acts in Malayalam films. His notable films include '' Neram'' (2013), ''Premam'' (2015), ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' (2016) and '' Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' (2017). Career Krishna Shankar was born in Aluva, and attended MES College Marampally, Aluva. He debuted in the 2013 comedy-thriller film '' Neram'' directed by his friend Alphonse Puthren. In 2015, he starred in Puthren's second directorial ''Premam'', starring alongside Nivin Pauly. In 2016, he starred in ''Marubhoomiyile Aana ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by V. K. Prakash. It stars Biju Menon in the role of a Qatar-born Malayali Sheikh in the Middle East. Filming locations include Qatar and Kerala. The film was ...'' in which he played the lead role. He will act and produce his next film under his banner SVK Productions titled ''Kudukku 2025'' alongside Durga Krishna''.'' Filmography References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meghanathan
Meghanathan (November 1964 – 21 November 2024) was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. The son of actor Balan K. Nair, he debuted in 1983 in the Malayalam film '' Asthram''. He acted in more than 50 Malayalam films. Biography Meghanathan was born as the third child of Malayalam actor Balan K. Nair and Sarada Nair in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He had two brothers (Anil and Ajayakumar) and two sisters (Latha and Sujatha). He had his primary education from Asan Memorial Association, Chennai, and completed Diploma in Automobile engineering from Coimbatore. He made his debut through the Malayalam film '' Ashthram'' in 1983. Meghanathan was married to Susmitha. The couple had a daughter, Parvathi. They settled in Shoranur, Palakkad. Meghanathan died from respiratory failure at a private hospital in Kozhikode, on 21 November 2024, at the age of 60. He was cremated at his residence in the town of Shoranur. Filmography Awards *Flowers TV awards 2016 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
