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Raveendran (actor)
Raveendran is an Indian actor, primarily concentrating in Malayalam and Tamil films and he was a very busy actor of both these languages in the 1980s. A multi-faceted personality, Raveendran is also a screenwriter, interior designer, anchor, a film scholar, an acting coach, social activist and director of film festivals like Kochi Metro (Malayalam) Short Film Fest. He is an alumnus of the Adyar Film Institute. Career Raveendran had his specialisation in acting and passed out from Adyar Film Institute (now called M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute) in 1979. He made his feature film debut in the Tamil mega hit '' Oru Thalai Ragam'' (1980) and later he acted in 140 films in different languages including Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. He played the second lead in Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth movies like '' Sakalakala Vallavan, Per Sollum Pillai, Ram Lakshman, Ranga, Thankamagan and Pokkiri Raja''. Often cited as ''Disco Raveendran'' for his dance movemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrippunithura
Thrippunithura or Tripunithura (Malayalam:തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ) is a prominent historical and residential region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Located about 7 km (4 mi) from the city centre, Tripunithura was the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin. The descendants of the Cochin royal family still live here. The Hill Palace situated in Tripunithura was the palace of Maharaja of Cochin, the ruler of Kingdom of Cochin. Tripunithura is also well known for its historical cultures and worldwide famous because of Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple and the annual festival ''Vrishchikoltsawam'' that takes place at the temple. In local administration, it is a municipality named Tripunithura Municipality. In the state administrative structure, Tripunithura is part of the Ernakulam District in the state of Kerala. Etymology Some latter day Sanskrit enthusiasts describe the origin of the name to "pūrṇa vēda puri" — the town of Vedas in its ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram Lakshman (film)
''Ram Lakshman'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. It was released on 28 February 1981, and remade in Telugu as ''Rama Lakshmanulu'' the same year. Plot Ram and his pet elephant Lakshman have grown up together and are very emotionally attached to one another. They share such a strong bond that Ram refuses to marry his sweetheart Meena when her father refuses to sanction their marriage unless Ram leaves Lakshman. Meanwhile, in a very cunningly planned plot, an employee of Meena's father kills him and implicates Ram and Lakshman for the murder. How the two friends stand by each other in the hour of need and how they prove themselves innocent forms the rest of the plot. Cast Production Like Devar Films' previous ventures, this film features an animal in a prominent role, in this case an elephant. Filming took place at Ooty. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Nandhaan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrasile Mon
''Madrasile Mon'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language true crime film directed by J. Sasikumar and written by P. M. Nair. It is based on the Karikkan villa murder incident that happened in Kerala in 1980. The film stars Raveendran, Mohanlal, Ravikumar, and Thampi Kannanthanam. It features music composed by Paravur Devarajan. ''Madrasile Mon'' was released on 20 August 1982. Plot Cast *Raveendran *Mohanlal * Ravikumar *Thampi Kannanthanam *K. P. Ummer *Sheela * Reena * K. N. Bal *Alummoodan *Manavalan Joseph *Meena *Prameela Production ''Madrasile Mon'' is based on the Karikkan villa murder case that happened at Thiruvalla in 1980. The film was produced by Thiruvalla native Mani Malliath through the production company Ragam Movies. The title ''Madrasile Mon'' refers to the nickname of the main culprit Reny George. Police officer K. N. Bal ( DSP), an investigating officer in the actual case appeared as the investigating officer in the film too. Raveendran portrayed R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutravaaligal
''Kutravaaligal'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Raveendran, Viji and Raghuvaran. It was released on 7 June 1985. Plot Cast *Raveendran * Viji *Raghuvaran *Jayamalini *Radha Ravi Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. Reception Jayamanmadhan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga, the last of the four ages i ...'' gave a negative review panning the story and acting. References External links * {{Rama Narayanan 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1985 crime films 1985 films Films directed by Rama Narayanan Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Indian crime films Tamil-language Indian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983 Film)
''Poikkal Kudhirai'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander, starring Ramakrishna and Viji. Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut through this film. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. ''Poikkal Kudhirai'' was based on Crazy Mohan's play ''Marriage Made in Saloon''. The film was released on 2 September 2013, and became an average success. It was remade in Kannada as ''Mavanige Thakka Aliya'' (1992). Plot ''Poikkal Kuthirai'' is a hilarious depiction of how Sambandam — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu. The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's heart and marry her. If Indhu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Indhu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative. Cast Production ''Poikkal Kudhirai'' is based on Crazy Mohan's play ''Marriage M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Echchil Iravugal
''Echchil Iravugal'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. S. Prakasam, starring Roopa, Pratap Pothen, Raveendran and Vanitha Krishnachandran. It was released on 14 April 1982. Plot Cast * Roopa *Pratap Pothen *Raveendran *Vanitha Krishnachandran * Chandrasekhar Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and playback singer popular for his works in Indian cinema, predominately in Tamil cinema, Tamil in addition .... References External links * * {{Rotten Tomatoes 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1982 films Films directed by A. S. Prakasam Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Tamil-language Indian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karimpinpoovinakkare
''Karimpinpoovinakkare'' is a 1985 Malayalam film written by P. Padmarajan and directed by I. V. Sasi, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Bharat Gopy, Seema, and Urvashi. The film revolves around the life and revenge of a few villagers against each other. The film was released on November 12, 1985 during Deepavali. Plot The film opens with an illegal cockfighting competition held in a small village in central Kerala. Suddenly police enter and arrest Shivan and Vasu for illegal betting. But on the way, they are saved by village youths under Chellan, a local goon. Both Chellan and Shivan share a strong friendship and are more like brothers. Shivan is in love with Chellan's younger sister Gauri and Chellan and his mother approve of it. Chandri, the sister of Shivan, is his world and his entire happiness revolves around her. Bhadran, the younger brother of Chellan, is very aggressive like him and picks fights for every trivial reason. It is usually Shivan who sorts out the fights that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iniyengilum
''Iniyengilum'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. It stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex, Ranipadmini, Seema, and Mammootty. The film features music composed by Shyam. The film juxtaposes the economic and cultural conditions of Kerala and Japan. The film tells the story of a young idealist, Ravi (Mohanlal), who is nauseated by the hypocrisy of his politician brother (Mammootty). To hit back at the prevailing corrupt political system, Ravi stages cultural shows under the banner of the Darshana Kala Kendra, which is a group of unemployed youth. ''Iniyengilum'' was a commercial success at the box office. Plot Cast *Mohanlal as Ravi *Ratheesh as Ashokan *Lalu Alex as Alex Mathew *Ranipadmini as Lekha * Seema as Geetha *Mammootty as Diwakaran *T. G. Ravi as Madhavan *Raveendran as Pradeep *Vincent (actor) as Avarachan *Adoor Bhasi as Mathayi *Kottayam Santha *Sankaradi *Sreenivasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam
''Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Priyadarshan based the Hollywood title '' Psych-Out''. The film stars Lakhsmi, Madhavi, Ratheesh, Mohanlal, Kuthiravattom Pappu and Prathap Pothen. The whole film is set in the city of Kathmandu. Cast * Ratheesh as Vinod * Mohanlal as Kishor * Kuthiravattom Pappu as Chandran * Prathap Pothen as Anil aka Raju * Balan K. Nair as Sekhar * Ravindran as Kumar * Kunchan as Prem Anand * Lakhsmi as Deepthi * Madhavi as Siji * Surekha as Kumar's fiancée * Sathyakala as Deepthi's Mother * Sathyachitra as Deepthi's step mother * Jaffer Khan * Jayanthi * Mammootty as Deepthi's father (cameo) * Seema as Seema (cameo) Plot Deepthi and Raju, who are siblings lives separately after their parents divorced. However, Deepthi faces many challenges when she goes in search of Raju after many years. Soundtrack The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innalenkil Nale
''Innalenkil Nale'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Mammootty, Ratheesh, Unnimary and Rajkumar. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Mammootty as Rahim * Seema as Vimala *Unnimary as Susheela *Balan K. Nair as Gopalan Master *Ratheesh as Vijayan * Rajkumar as Raghu *Raveendran as Ravi *Lalu Alex as Madhu * Surekha as Ayisha Bheevi *T. G. Ravi as Adv. Mathew Abraham * Anuradha as Fabiya *Anjali Naidu as Sainaba *Thrissur Elsy as Molly Mathew Abraham * Swapna as Vidhu *Santhakumari as Radha *Vanitha Krishnachandran as Rekha *Raghavan as Advocate *Sankaradi as Kannan *Sathyakala as Radha *Vincent as Bichu Koya *Sukumari *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Prathapachandran Plot The film has a series of threads progressing. The film commences in a hospital, where Susheela is awaiting her second delivery. Much to the disappointment of her husband Madhu and his family, she delivers another daughter. Raju leave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Jaffer Janardhanan
''John Jaffer Janardhanan'' is a 1982 Malayalam-language masala film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, starring Ratheesh, Ravindran and Mammootty. It is a remake of the 1977 Hindi film ''Amar Akbar Anthony''. Plot Three brothers were separated at a young age, after their father abandoned them. The reason was because, their father had taken the blame of the crime committed by his master, Robert. The eldest was raised by a Hindu police officer, The second brother was raised by a Church priest, and the youngest was raised by a Muslim tailor. Many years later, the eldest son, Janardhan, is now a righteous police officer. The second son, is John and the youngest is Jaffer, a qawwali singer. Soon, the brothers find themselves falling in love. Janardhan falls for Jenny, a crook. John falls for Nancy in an Easter festival. Jaffer falls for Sophia, the daughter of Kasim. Finally, the brothers realise their bitter past, and wants to avenge the one who caused them troubl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ee Nadu
''Ee Nadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Balan K. Nair with Mammootty, Ratheesh, and T. G. Ravi in supporting roles. The music score was handled by Shyam. The film talks about how politicians and the rich people in society exploit their power and ignore the pleas of the general public. This film was loosely based on a spate of liquor poisonings that occurred in Vypeen in Kerala that claimed 77 lives. The film was released on 14 April 1982 and was a commercial and critical success N. G. John won the 1982 Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Film for the film. The film was remade in Telugu with the same name. It was also remade in Hindi as '' Yeh Desh'' and in Tamil as ''Idhu Enga Naadu''. Plot A group of students at a college, led by Prathapan, constantly cause problems on campus by instigating strikes and harassing female students. Venu, a corrupt politician from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |