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Vineeth Kumar
Vineeth Kumar is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He has had a career spanning decades, transitioning from a child artist to an accomplished director. He made his acting debut in 1988 as a child artist in the movie ''Padippura''. The same year, he earned critical acclaim and the Kerala State Film Award for his performance in the epic historical drama ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha''. Directed by Hariharan and written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, this film featured him as the younger version of Mammootty's iconic character Chandu Chekavar. He made his directorial debut with '' Ayal Njanalla'' (2015), a romantic comedy entertainer, starring Fahad Faasil. As writer and director, his fresh approach and storytelling marked a strong start to his filmmaking journey. Personal life Vineeth Kumar was born on 11 November 1977 to Karunan and Yamuna in Pazhayangadi, Kannur. He had his primary education from Koodali Higher Secondary Scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
University Of Calicut
The University of Calicut, also known as Calicut University, is a State ownership, state-run public university headquartered at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district of the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1968, it is the first university to be set up in northern Kerala. The university is coordinated by the University Grants Commission (India), University Grants Commission (re-accredited by NAAC with 'A+' grade). Calicut University, created by bifurcating Kerala University, is the second university to be set up in Kerala. M. M. Gani, 1969–75, was the first vice-chancellor of the university. Its primary catchment area is the northern districts of Kerala. Calicut University has nine schools and 34 departments. As of 2018-19 Calicut University had 301 undergraduate students and 1799 post-graduate students. The number of full-time doctoral students was 581. Calicut University manages around 400 independent affiliated colleges spread across northern Kerala. It also conducts exam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sargam (1992 Film)
''Sargam'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written and directed by Hariharan and produced by his wife, Bhavani Hariharan. Chowallur Krishnankutty wrote the dialogues. The film features Vineeth, Manoj K. Jayan, and Rambha (in her Malayalam film debut), while Nedumudi Venu, Soumini/Srikanya, Urmila Unni, V. K. Sriraman, Thilakan, and Oduvil Unnikrishnan play supporting roles. Shaji N. Karun did the cinematography, while Bombay Ravi composed the soundtrack and M. S. Mani handled the editing. This movie was a blockbuster and the third highest-grossing movie of the year. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and three Kerala State Film Awards: Best Director (Hariharan), Second Best Actor (Manoj K. Jayan), and Best Music Director (Bombay Ravi). It was remade in Telugu as '' Sarigamalu'' with Vineeth, Manoj K. Jayan, and Rambha reprising their roles. Plot Kuttan Thampuran is the son of Subhadra Thampuratti and K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Inspector Balram
''Inspector Balram'' is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, scripted by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty. It is a sequel to the 1986 film '' Aavanazhi'' and was followed by a sequel, '' Balram vs. Taradas'', in 2006. The movie was produced and distributed by Liberty Productions. It was a commercial success and ran for over 240 days at the box office. Plot Four years after the events of '' Aavanazhi'', Balram is now married to Seetha. They have a daughter and live a normal life. Seetha is then killed by Sathyaraj's men. Balram sends his daughter to be taken care of by nuns, along with the help of his superior officer Madhavan. Balram faces his enemies, including Indira Shankar and Sayed Mohammad Shah, and Preethi avenges her father's death. Cast * Mammootty as Circle Inspector Balram * Kiran Kumar as Sayed Mohammed Shah * Murali as City Police Commissioner Madhavan Nair IPS * Geetha as Seetha * Manjula Vijayakumar as Indira Shankar * Urvashi as Preethi Pillai * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dasharatham
''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Jayabharathi. The music was composed by Johnson. The movie deals with the subject of traditional surrogacy. This is the first Malayalam film to introduce 35mm Cinemascope Film Format. The film was released on October 28, 1989, on the occasion of Diwali. ''Dasharatham'' is widely regarded as one of the best films from the writer-director duo Lohithadas-Sibi Malayil. Lohithadas won the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Scriptwriter. ''Dasharatham'' was the first Malayalam film officially dubbed and released in Marathi as ''Mazaa Mulga'' (Meaning: My son). Plot Rajiv Menon is born into riches and is an alcoholic with absolutely no aim in life. With no parents to guide him and with the family business being run by a trusted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Mudra (1989 Film)
''Mudra'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mammootty and Madhu in the lead roles. Plot The story revolves around a government youth detention center where juvenile delinquents are rehabilitated. Ramabhadran takes charge as supervisor and he tries to change the practices by letting inmates roam free without lock up and promoting talents of kids. A section of the kids become followers of Ramabhadran while a few don't trust him. Warden Pathros used to let a few kids to go out of the jail and indulge in theft of vehicles for Paul, a vehicle thief and goon and in return they receive money and ganja. The kids who are let out will come before morning so as to avoid being caught. Ramabhadran caught a few kids smoking ganja and beats them up. That night the kids who went out could not come back in time due to a car breakdown and it creates a havoc in the jail. One of the inmate Vinayan was found dead and Pathros tries to put the blame on Ramab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dileep
Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, comedian and entrepreneur who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also acted in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films. He has won several awards, including Kerala State Film Awards and one Filmfare Awards South. Dileep was one of the most commercially successful malayalam actors. Beginning as an impressionist in stage shows, Dileep obtained recognition after being cast in the television comedy series ''Comicola'' on Asianet and its successor ''Cinemala''. He then produced and performed in the audio cassette series ''De Maveli Kombathu'' with Nadirshah, a successful sketch comedy, which was later turned into a television series on Asianet. He began his film career as an assistant director and worked under director Kamal in nine films, beginning with '' Vishnulokam'' in 1991, and made his acting debut with a minor role in Kamal's '' Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pavi Caretaker
''Pavi Caretaker'' is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language Romance film, romantic comedy drama film directed by Vineeth Kumar and written by Rajesh Raghavan. It was produced by Dileep through Grand Production and stars himself in the title role. It also features Swathi Konde, Vineeth Kumar, Johny Antony, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Dharmajan Bolgatty. It was released in theatres on 26 April 2024 to mixed reviews from critics. Plot Pavi is an unmarried Janitor, caretaker in a residential apartment in Kerala. His life changes when he forms an unexpected bond, adding joy to his routine existence in a residential Apartment, complex amidst life's challenges. Pavi spends most of his time in the building, often working double shifts including nighttime security duty to improve his financial situation. The irritating behaviours common among many middle-aged men have surfaced in him too and he's extremely nosy and believes the world revolves around him and the building. A short-tempered loner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Netflix
Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple languages. Launched in 2007, nearly a decade after Netflix, Inc. began its pioneering DVD-by-mail movie rental service, Netflix is the most-subscribed video on demand streaming media service, with 301.6 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries as of 2025. By 2022, "Netflix Original" productions accounted for half of its library in the United States and the namesake company had ventured into other categories, such as video game publishing of mobile games through its flagship service. As of 2025, Netflix is the 18th most-visited website in the world, with 21.18% of its traffic coming from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom at 6.01%, Canada at 4.94%, and Brazil at 4.24%. History Launch as a mail-based renta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tovino Thomas
Tovino Thomas (born 21 January 1989) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He made his debut in 2012 with the film ''Prabhuvinte Makkal''. His breakthrough roles were in the films ''ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film), ABCD'' (2013), ''7th Day (film), 7th Day'' (2014), ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He starred as the Title character, titular character in the Netflix superhero film ''Minnal Murali'' (2021). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' (2015). He also won the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, Kerala Film Critics Association Award and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Malayalam for his performance in ''Mayanadi, Mayanadhi'' (2017). In 2022, Tovino won the SIIMA Award for Best Actor for ''Minnal Murali'' and ''Kala''. Tovino has co-produced the film ''Kilometers and Kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dear Friend (2022 Film)
''Dear Friend'' is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama thriller film directed by Vineeth Kumar. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Darshana Rajendran, Basil Joseph, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Arjun Lal. The film was released on 10 June 2022, and was a box office failure. Plot Five friends (Vinod, Jannath, Arjun, Shyam, Sajith and Amutha) are celebrating Vinod's birthday. Vinod is dared to wear a homemade superman costume while roaming the city. While celebrating in a club, the group get into a physical altercation with a passer-by who was livestreaming Vinod in the costume without his consent, leading to their arrests. The police officer mocks Vinod's tattoos, one of which reads '‘AMMA’' in Malayalam. Vinod is slapped by the interrogating officer for retaliating. Embarrassed by this, he tells Jannath that this was his most memorable birthday. Jannath struggles to be accepted by her conservative father, who disapproves of her relationship with Arjun; knowing that they won't ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Vegam (2014 Film)
''Vegam'' is a 2014 Malayalam film starring Vineeth Kumar, Jacob Gregory, Samskruthy Shenoy, Prathap Pothen, and Shammi Thilakan in the lead roles. ''Vegam'' is a thriller film directed by K G Anil Kumar, and produced under the banner of FX4 Movie Makers. Govind Menon composed music for the film. The film began filming in January 2014 in and around Cochin, with the final schedule completing in April 2014. The film was released on July 11, 2014 and carried mixed reports. Plot summary Vegam deals with the life of two youngsters played by Vineeth Kumar and Jacob Gregory who wants to make more money and lead a luxurious life. They decide to do whatever it takes to get to the life of their dreams, but end up getting into more and more trouble. By the time they realize the danger, it is too late to come out of it. Samskruthy Shenoy plays the love life of Vineeth Kumar. Prathap Pothen does the role of a Gulf returnee, leading a peaceful family life. Swapna Menon does the role of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sethurama Iyer CBI
''Sethurama Iyer CBI'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language mystery crime film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mammootty in the title role, alongside Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting roles. Shyam composed the background score for the film. The film is the third installment in the '' CBI film series'', featuring Mammootty as CBI officer Sethurama Iyer. The film was a blockbuster and was the highest-grossing film of the year collecting around distributors share of ₹4 crore and a gross around ₹16 crore. The success of the film made Mammootty "Man of the year". The base story and initial scenes are adopted from Arthur Hailey's novel ''Detective''. Some of the scenes of the film are also loosely based on the 2001 Aluva massacre. Plot The movie begins with Sethurama Iyer visiting Isow Alex, a convicted serial killer who is awaiting his execution. Alex was arrested and convicted for the cold-blooded murder of seven people in two diff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
