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Ajai Vasudev
Ajai Vasudev is a film director active in the Malayalam film industry Film career He made his directional movie debut through ''Rajadhi Raja (2014 film), Rajadhi Raja'', which released on 5 September 2014. His second film, again with Mammootty, was ''Masterpiece (2017 film), Masterpiece''. He teamed up with him for the third time for ''Shylock (2020 film), Shylock''. He previously worked as assistant director for morethan 25 films before his directorial debut. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vasudev, Ajai Living people Malayalam film directors Year of birth missing (living people) Male actors in Malayalam cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Film Director
A film director or filmmaker is a person who controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfillment of that Goal, vision. The director has a key role in choosing the Casting (performing arts), cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking in cooperation with the Film producer, producer. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, Film producer, producers, Film editing, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended film school. Directors use different approaches. Some Outline (list), outline a general plotline and let the actors impro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Malayalam Film Industry
Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both the mainstream film industry and independent Malayalam films. Known for its strong storytelling, powerful performances, and social themes, Malayalam cinema has received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of India's most notable film industries. The first Malayalam feature film was '' Vigathakumaran,'' a silent film directed and produced by J. C. Daniel. Production started in 1928, and it was released at the Capitol Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 October 1930. The first talkie in Malayalam was '' Balan'' (1938) directed by S. Nottani. During the 1920s, the Malayalam film industry was based in Thiruvananthapuram, although the film industry started to develop and flourish by the late 1940s. Later the industry shifted to Madras (now Chennai). By the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rajadhi Raja (2014 Film)
''Rajadhi Raja'' () is a 2014 Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev, written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and produced by Good Line Productions. The film stars Mammootty, alongside Joy Mathew, Siddique, Joju George, Raai Laxmi, Mukesh Khanna, Raza Murad, Sijoy Varghese, Rahul Dev and Nawab Shah. The cinematography and editing were handled by Shaji Kumar and Mahesh Narayanan. The soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja and Berny-Ignatius, while the musical score was composed by Gopi Sunder. ''RajadhiRaja'' was released on 5 September 2014 to mixed reviews from critics and became commercially successful at the box office. Plot In Chittur, Ayyappan is a petty thief who visits his relative Shekarankutty, a gas station owner, leading a happy family life with his wife Radha and his daughter Sreedurga. One day, Shekarankutty is arrested by the police on suspicion of him being a crime boss called Raja in Mumbai, but is released as the police c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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-language films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a prolific career spanning five decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films, predominantly in lead roles. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, eleven Kerala State Film Awards, eleven Kerala Film Critics Awards and fifteen Filmfare Awards South. He was honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India in 1998, for his contributions to cinema. He was also honored with the Kerala Prabha Award by the Government of Kerala in 2022. Mammootty was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film '' Anubhavangal Paalicha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Masterpiece (2017 Film)
''Masterpiece'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Ajai Vasudev and written by Udayakrishna. It stars Mammootty in the lead role, alongside Unni Mukundan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Mukesh, Gokul Suresh, Maqbool Salmaan and John Kaippallil. Principal photography began on 17 April 2017 at the Fatima Mata National College, Kollam and was completed by the end of November in Kochi. Deepak Dev composed the music for the film, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Vinod Illampally and Johnkutty. ''Masterpiece'' was released on 21 December 2017, received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office. Plot In Travancore Maharaja's College, two students' groups named Real Fighters, whose leader is Mahesh Raj and Royal Warriors whose leader is Roshan Cherian quarrel over various issues. During a conversation in the canteen, the canteen incharge Mani tells the Real Fighters about Vedhika's performance in Moth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Shylock (2020 Film)
''Shylock'' is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language masala film directed by Ajay Vasudev, written by Aneesh Hameed-Bibin Mohan and produced by Joby George under Goodwill Entertainments. The film stars Mammootty in titular role, alongside and Rajkiran (in his Malayalam debut), Meena (actress), Meena, Siddique (actor), Siddique, Kalabhavan Shajon, Baiju Santhosh, Bibin George and Hareesh Kanaran in supporting roles. The film's title is a slang term for a loan shark. The music was composed by Gopi Sundar, while cinematography and editing were handled by Renadive and Riyas K. Badhar. ''Shylock'' was released on 23 January 2020. The film received mixed reviews, became a commercial success at the box office. Plot Boss alias ''Shylock'', a ruthless moneylender, provides money to a film producer Prathapa Varma to produce a film. However, Varma cheats Boss by not repaying the money, which enrages him. Varma is a close friend of a corrupt Commissioner of Police (India), Police Commissioner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
RajadhiRaja
''Rajadhi Raja'' () is a 2014 Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev, written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and produced by Good Line Productions. The film stars Mammootty, alongside Joy Mathew, Siddique (actor), Siddique, Joju George, Raai Laxmi, Mukesh Khanna, Raza Murad, Sijoy Varghese, Rahul Dev and Nawab Shah (actor), Nawab Shah. The cinematography and editing were handled by Shaji Kumar and Mahesh Narayanan. The soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja and Berny-Ignatius, while the musical score was composed by Gopi Sunder. ''RajadhiRaja'' was released on 5 September 2014 to mixed reviews from critics and became commercially successful at the box office. Plot In Chittur, Ayyappan is a petty thief who visits his relative Shekarankutty, a gas station owner, leading a happy family life with his wife Radha and his daughter Sreedurga. One day, Shekarankutty is arrested by the police on suspicion of him being a crime boss called Raja in Mumbai, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Malikappuram
''Malikappuram'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action adventure drama film directed by Vishnu Sasi Shankar and written by Abhilash Pillai. The film stars Unni Mukundan alongside Deva Nandha, Sreepath, Alphy Panjikaran, Sampath Ram, Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharody, T. G. Ravi, Sreejith Ravi, Manoj K. Jayan, and Renji Panicker in supporting roles. The plot centres around Kallu, an eight-year-old girl who is a devotee of Ayyappan and desires to visit Sabarimala Temple. The principal photography commenced in September 2022 and the film was wrapped up in November 2022. The film was shot in places like Konni, Kalleli, Lahai, Pamba, Erumely and Sabarimala Temple. The cinematography was done by Vishnu Narayanan, with editing handled by Shameer Muhammed. Ranjin Raj composed the soundtrack for the film. ''Malikappuram'' was released theatrically on 30 December 2022 and received positive reviews from critics and emerged as a box office success, becoming the second highest grosser in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pakalum Paathiravum
''Pakalum Paathiravum'' is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev, starring Kunchacko Boban, Rajisha Vijayan and Guru Somasundaram in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film ''Aa Karaala Ratri''. The film had its theatrical release on 3 March 2023. Subsequently, it was made available to stream on ZEE5 on 28 April 2023. Synopsis ''Pakalum Paathiravum'' is the story of Michael, a wildlife photographer, who starts his journey from Kochi to Mysore with a hideous intent. The movie discusses the uptight moments that happen when he passes through the Maoist-occupied inlands of Wayanad. Cast * Kunchacko Boban as Michael Vareeth * Rajisha Vijayan as Mercy Vareeth * Guru Somasundaram as CI Janakiraman * Gokulam Gopalan as Father * Seetha as Mariya Vareeth * Manoj K U as Vareeth * Divyadarshan * Tamizh as Maniyan * Ullas Panthalam * Bibin George as Singer (cameo appearance) * Poojapura Radhakrishnan * Jays Jose Production Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mandakini (2024 Film)
''Mandakini'' is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Vinod Leela and produced by Sanju Unnithan under Spire Productions. It stars Althaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar Anarkali Marikar is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. Early life Anarkali was born to Nias Marikar and Lali P. M. Her father is a photographer and mother is an actress. She has an elder sister na ..., and Ganapathi S. Poduval in the lead roles. The film released on 24 May 2024. Plot On her wedding night, Ambili accidentally consumes an alcoholic drink meant for her husband, Aromal. She then confesses her past relationship with Sujith Vasu. Her family confronts Sujith, who treated Ambili badly. After a series of events, Sujith is exposed and beaten, and Aromal expresses relief that Sujith will no longer be part of their lives. Cast Production The title poster of the film was released in March 2024. The production company announced the release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
