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Ajith Kollam
Ajith Kollam (7 April 1962 – 5 April 2018) was an Indian actor, who predominantly appeared in Malayalam cinema. He had acted in more than 500 films in all South Indian languages. He mainly acted in villain roles. He acted in the Tamil movie ''Airport'' (1993). Background Ajith Kumar Haridas hailed from Kottayam, Kerala. He was one of six children born to Haridasan and Devakiamma in 1962. His father was a railway officer and mother was a house wife. He completed his primary education at Krist Raj High School, Kollam and Bachelors in Arts Degree from Sree Narayana College, Kollam. Since his father was a Railway Station Master who was working at Kollam, he was brought up at Kadappakada in Kollam and adopted Kollam as the suffix for his name. He went to the director Padmarajan to become an assistant director but, seeing his talent, Padmarajan cast him in his movie ''Parannu Parannu Parannu'', and thus made his debut in a Malayalam movie in 1984. After that, he was a permanent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottayam
Kottayam () is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of 489,615 people, and a population density of . The total Kottayam Metropolitan area (the combined area of Kottayam municipality and its adjacent suburbs) has a population of 802,419 people, and a population density of . Kottayam is also referred to as "the City of Letters" as many of the first Malayalam daily newspapers, such as ''Deepika (newspaper), Deepika,'' ''Malayala Manorama,'' and ''Mangalam Publications, Mangalam,'' were started and are headquartered in Kottayam, as are a number of publishing houses. Etymology The royal palace of the Thekkumkur ruler was protected by a fort called ''Thaliyilkotta''. It is believed that the name ''Kottayam'' is derived from a combination of the Malayalam words ''kotta'' which means fort (''Thaliyi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal
''Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Fazil. The film stars Mammootty and Suresh Gopi. It features Sujitha, Nadiya Moidu, Babu Antony, Thilakan, Lalu Alex, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sukumari and Siddique in supporting roles. The film was produced by Swargachitra Appachan under the banner of Swargachitra. It revolves around a drunkard widower who helps a deaf and mute boy find his parents' killers. The film features original songs composed by Kannur Rajan, cinematography was done by Anandakuttan. The film was released on 12 September 1986 on Onam. Despite being a box office failure, the film received critical acclaim. ''Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal'' was remade into six other languages — in Tamil as '' Poovizhi Vasalile'', in Telugu as ''Pasivadi Pranam'', in Kannada as ''Aapadbandhava'', in Hindi as ''Hatya'', in Bangladeshi as ''Khotipuron'' and in Sinhalese as ''Veda Barinam Vedak Nehe'' - becoming th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
''Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Ranjith. The film stars Sreenivasan and Jayaram and is partially based on ''Ruthless People'' (1986). Plot Kunjoottan is a gullible man living in a countryside in Kerala, the only heir to wealthy aristocratic parents Thamburan and Kunjulakshmi. He cannot stand his overprotective father, who is concerned about his son's life after a nightmare he took as prophecy. After the family astrologer Panikker predicts that Kunjoottan would hardly survive age 30 and is prone to motor vehicles accidents, Thamburan hires two ex-mahout A mahout is an elephant rider, trainer, or keeper. Mahouts were used since antiquity for both civilian and military use. Traditionally, mahouts came from ethnic groups with generations of elephant keeping experience, with a mahout retainin ...s Valiya Raman Nair and Cheriya Raman Nair to entourage Kunjoottan, which further an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaathakam
''Jaathakam'' (English: Horoscope) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by Lohithadas.The film stars Jayaram, Sithara, Shari, Thilakan, Madhu, Sukumaran, Innocent, Jagathy sreekumar and Kaviyoor ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. Somashekharan. Plot summary Madhavanunni, aka Unni is a young widower who lost his wife even before the celebration of their 1st wedding anniversary. Unni's wife, Shyama, died in an accident. Unni's parents Appukuttan Nair and Janaki Amma have a blind belief in astrology since the death of their elder son. Unni also starts to believe in astrology after the death of his beloved wife Shyama. Unni did not believed in astrology earlier. So, he married Shyama, the girl whom he loved, at a registrar office against the wishes of his parents, with help of his friends and bride's family. After the marriage, Unni's parents reluctantly welcomed the newly wedded couple to their ancestral house. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaadaka Gunda
''Vaadaka Gunda'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Gandhikuttan and produced by Vaikkam Mani. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Suresh Gopi, Vaikkam Mani and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Perumbavoor G. Ravindranath. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar *Suresh Gopi *Vaikkam Mani *Captain Raju *Bindya * Disco Shanti * Kollam Ajith *M. G. Soman *Poojappura Ravi *Vembayam Thampi * Jayalalita Soundtrack The music was composed by Perumbavoor G. Ravindranath and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, film director, director, film producer, producer and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he w .... References External links * 1989 films 1980s Malayalam-language films {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manu Uncle
''Manu Uncle'' is a List of Malayalam films of 1988, 1988 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and produced by Jubilee Productions, Joy Thomas. Starring Mammootty,M. G. Soman, Prathapachandran, Lissy (actress), Lissy, and Thiagarajan, B. Thyagarajan. Mohanlal made a cameo appearance as himself. The film was theatrically released on 7 April 1988 and was a box office success, completing a 100-day run in theatres. The movie was filmed in Trivandrum district, Trivandrum. The film won a National Film Award (India), National Award for Best Children's Film. Suresh Gopi also appeared in a cameo role, playing the character S.I Minnal Prathapan''.'' The character eventually developed a cult following several years after the release of the film. Plot Manu is a Kollam district, Kollam based researcher in astronomy. Manu's father is a police officer. Ravunni, an exporter, is their family friend. Antony and Mary are neighbours of Manu. Their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattanapravesham
''Pattanapravesham'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language Detective fiction, detective Comedy film, comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Karamana Janardhanan Nair, Karamana Janardhanan, Ambika (actress), Ambika and Thilakan in the lead roles. It is a sequel to the 1987 film ''Nadodikkattu'', Mohanlal and Sreenivasan reprises their roles as Ramdas / Dasan and Vijayan, respectively. The plot follows Dasan and Vijayan who are now Criminal Investigation Department, C.I.Ds in Tamil Nadu Police, who are charged with investigating a homicide case. The film was produced by Kokers Films, Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films. Just six months after the events of the prequel, CIDs Ramdas and Vijayan are called to Kerala to solve the murder of a police officer. The two incompetent and clueless men find themselves facing a dangerous crime syndicate led by Prabhakaran Thampi (Karamana Janardanan Nair) that deals in drug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aparan (film)
''Aparan'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery psychological thriller film written and directed by P. Padmarajan, based on his short story of the same name. It stars Jayaram, Mukesh, Shobana, Parvathy Jayaram and Madhu. The film is about mistaken identity and the problems that a young, innocent man has to endure in life. The film was the debut of Jayaram and was a critical as well as commercial success. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Manidhan Marivittan'' (1989). The film is considered as a cult classic in Malayalam cinema. Plot K. Vishwanathan Pillai is an innocent young man in Alappuzha, who lives with his parents and his younger sister. When he takes a recess before a job interview, he gets mistaken by many for Uthaman, a hardcore criminal and is arrested by the police. Luckily, George Kutty, the police inspector, happens to be a classmate of Vishwanathan and gets him released. George Kutty explains to Vishwanathan about the crimes done by the doppelganger crimi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 (1988 Film)
''1921'' (read as ''Ayirathi Thollayirathi Irupathi Onnu'') is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language war film written by T. Damodaran and directed by I. V. Sasi. The film has an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Madhu, Suresh Gopi, T. G. Ravi, Seema, Urvashi and Mukesh. Set during the 1921–22 Mappila Uprising in Madras Presidency, it tells the fictional story of Khader, a World War I veteran, who joins with the Mappila rebels during the Uprising. Made with a budget of Rs. 12.0 million, ''1921'' was then, the most expensive film in Malayalam. The film was released in Kerala on 19 August 1988 during Onam festival. The film won Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. Plot The film focuses on Mappila bullock cart driver Khader, a retired corporal and World War 1 veteran, and Unni Krishnan, a hardline nationalist revolutionary from a family of upper-caste Hindu Nair landlords. Both men join the brigade of Variyan Kunnathu Kunjahammed H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irupatham Noottandu
''Irupatham Noottandu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, and Ambika. The film's music was composed by Shyam. In the film, Sagar alias Jacky, a maverick youth, runs a gold smuggling racket with Sekharankutty, the son of the Chief Minister Inchakadu Ramakrishna Pillai. Jacky and Sekharankutty's relationship stains after Sekharankutty brings narcotics into the business. ''Irupatham Noottandu'' was released on 14 May 1987 and enjoys a cult following in Malayalam cinema. It was remade in Kannada as ''Jackey'' (1989) and in Telugu as '' 20va Sathabdam'' (1990). Ambareesh and Suman reprised Mohanlal's role in the Kannada and Telugu versions, while Devaraj portrayed Suresh Gopi's role in both versions. A sequel titled '' Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded'' was released in 2009. Plot Sagar alias "Jacky", a maverick youth, turns to gold smuggling due to fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadodikkattu
''Nadodikkattu'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Sreenivasan based on a story by the Siddique–Lal duo. It stars Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in the lead roles, along with an ensemble supporting cast featuring Shobhana, Thilakan, Innocent, Mamukkoya and Captain Raju. The story revolves around two impecunious young men, Ramdas and Vijayan who not being able to find any job in Kerala, plan to immigrate to Dubai to make their fortunes but get deceived and end up in Chennai. The film drew upon relevant social factors affecting Kerala of the 1980s such as widespread unemployment and poverty. Critics consider the film represents popular Malayalam cinema at its satirical best and established the Mohanlal-Sreenivasan onscreen combination as one of its most memorable and bankable cinematic pairs. The story, screenplay and characters have achieved classic status. The film was produced by Casino Productions, a produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vrutham
''Vrutham'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew for Central Pictures, starring Kamal Haasan, Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Thilakan and Shobana. The film marked the return of Kamal Haasan to Malayalam language films after 1982. Actor Suresh Gopi in the earlier period of his career did a supporting role in this film. The film did moderate business. This movie dubbed into Tamil-language as ''Viratham'' and released on 10 September 1987. Plot ''Vrutham'' is a family oriented revenge film where Balu gets falsely implicated in a murder and his quest for revenge on the wrongdoers. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Balu * Shobana as Nancy, Balu's Love interest (dubbed by Ambili dubbing artist) * Suresh Gopi as Sunny Abraham * Geetha as Radha Menon * Captain Raju as Victor * M. G. Soman as Charlie * Sreenath as James Chacko * Sukumari as Savithri * K.P.A.C. Sunny as Barristor Vinod Menon * Thilakan as Chackochan * Janard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
