Berny–Ignatius is an Indian musical duo consisting of brothers Berny and Ignatius Puthenveettil. Primarily working in the Malayalam film industry, they are best known for their work in films such as

Thenmavin Kombath ''Thenmavin Kompath'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced and edited by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Nedumudi Venu, with Kaviyoor Po ...

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Kottaram Veettile Apputtan ''Kottaram Veetile Apputtan'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan, starring Jayaram and Shruti in the lead. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Aranmanaikaran'' and later remade in Telugu as '' Ma ...

, Kalyanaraman,

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Kaaryasthan ''Kaaryasthan'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language family drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by debutant Thomson K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Akhila, Siddique, Madhu and Suraj Venjaramoodu. It was Dileep's 100 ...

. Thenmavin Kombath earned them the

Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director The Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have b ...

in 1994.

Biography

Born to John Puthenveettil and Treasa, Berny and Ignatius learned music from their father at an early age prior to professionally composing music in 1979. They have composed many hit songs such as Kallipoonguyile, Mayilay Parannu Vaa, Poonilamazha peythirangiya, Kathayile Rajakumaranum, Aavani Ponnoonjal, Thamarappoovil vazhum, Puthumazhayayi vannu, Ponnitta Pettakam, Thechippoove Thenagasi Poove, Oru Kathilola etc.

Awards

;

Kerala State Film Awards The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Ch ...

* 1994 – Best Music Director –

; Kaumudi Awards * 1994 – Best Music Director –

;Other Awards * 2011 – Aimfill Inspire award for Best Music Director – Marykkundoru Kunjaadu * 2010 – Jaycee foundation award for Best Music Director –

Filmography

As music directors

Aakasha Ganga 2 ''Aakasha Ganga 2'' is 2019 Indian Malayalam-language horror thriller film written and directed by Vinayan. It is a sequel to his 1999 film '' Aakasha Ganga''. The film stars Ramya Krishna, Veena Nair, Vishnu Vinay and Sreenath Bhasi in the le ...

(2019) *

Welcome to Central Jail ''Welcome to Central Jail'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written by Benny P. Nayarambalam and directed by Sundar Das. The cinematography is handled by Alagappan N. The film features Dileep and Vedhika in the lead roles, wh ...

(2016) * Rajadhi Raja (2014) * Maryade (2014) *

Sringaravelan ''Sringaravelan'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and scripted by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep and Vedhika in her debut in Malayalam cinema with Lal, Joy Mathew, Kalabhavan Shajohn, ...

(2013) *

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(2013) * Cowboy (2012) * Perinoru Makan (2012) *

Mayamohini ''Mayamohini'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, starring Dileep in the title role with Biju Menon, Mohan Sharma, Baburaj, Mythili and Spadikam George i ...

(2012) * Lucky Jokers (2011) * Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010) *

(2010) * Twenty:20 (2008) * Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan (2007) *

(2006) *

Vettam ''Vettam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film directed by Priyadarshan based on a screenplay he had co-written with Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas from his story. It was produced by Menaka through Revathy Kalamandhir and ...

(2004) *

C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu ''C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu'' is a 2004 Malayalam comedy thriller film directed by K. K. Haridas and starring Cochin Haneefa, Shruti and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles. Plot Cochin Hanifa plays the title role of CI Mahadevan, who goes ...

(2004) * Anuvadhamillathe (2006) * Thudakkam (2004) *

Pulival Kalyanam ''Pulival Kalyanam'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. The film stars Jayasurya and Kavya Madhavan, with Lal, Lalu Alex, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Asho ...

(2003) * Uthara (2003) * Kalyanaraman (2002) * Kanalkkireedam (2002) * Raajapattam (2001) * The Gift of God (2001) * Chithrathoonukal (2001) * Mele Vaaryathe Maaalaakhakkuttikal (2000) *

Priyam ''Priyam'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Sanal and starring Kunchacko Boban, Arun, Ashwin, Manjima Mohan and Deepa Nair in the lead roles. Plot Benny, an orphan, takes care of his sister's three children. Benny's b ...

(2000) *

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(2000) *

Indriyam ''Indriyam'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by George Kithu. The film is about a group of college friends who go into a haunted forest, with Vani Viswanath, Vikram, Nishanth Sagar, Boban Alummoodan And Lena appeari ...

(2000) * Holi (1999) * Thennaali Raman (1999) * Aakasha Ganga (1999) * Pranaya Nilavu (1999) * Swastham Grihabaranam (1999) *

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(1999) * Manthrimaalikayil Manassammatham (1998) * Kudumba Vaarthakal (1998) *

Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum ''Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum'' is a 1998 Malayalam comedy film directed by Satheesh Manarkat and Shaji. It stars Jagadeesh, Vijayaraghavan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Kalabhavan Mani, Sai Kumar, Rajan P. Dev, Indrans , Thejas Ramakr ...

(1998) * Grama Panchayath (1998) *

(1998) *

Mayilpeelikkavu ''Mayilpeelikkavu'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by the Anil-Babu duo and starring Kunchacko Boban and Jomol. This is the third film of Kunchacko Boban and it is about reincarnation and revenge. The m ...

(1998) * Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998) * Kalaapam (1998) * Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam (1998) *

(1997) * Gajaraja Manthram (1997) *

Junior Mandrake ''Junior Mandrake'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Ramasimhan aka Ali Akbar and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam from a story by Arun Kudamaloor. The plot revolves around the carriers of a mysterious bust named Juni ...

(1997) * Bharatheeyam (1997) * Raajathanthram (1997) * Shaanthipuram Thampuraan (1997) *

Ullasapoongattu ''Ullasapoongattu'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Vinayan, and starring Dileep, Mohini, Kalabhavan Mani, Thilakan and Jagathy Sreekumar in major roles. Tini Tom sang a song in this film for Thilaka ...

(1997) * Kavaadam (1996) *

Vanarasena ''Vanarasena'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jayan Varkala. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Baiju, Anju Aravind and Augustine in lead roles. The film had musical score by Berny-Ignatius. Plot Vanarasena is a story of two si ...

(1996) *

Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka ''Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka'' () is a 1995 Malayalam film by Sunil, starring Jayaram, Dileep and Harisree Ashokan. Plot Friends Sathyaraj and Dharmaraj, disguised as two old men, go to the Rose Hotel owned by Hema. There is a hostage crisis at ...

(1995) * Radholsavam (1995) * Mangalyasoothram (1995) *

Manathe Kottaram ''Manathe Kottaram'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sunil and written by Kalabhavan Ansar and Robin. The film was produced by Hameed under the banner of Gemi Movies and distributed by Star Plus Release. It ...

(1994) *

(1994) * Kaazhchakkappuram (1992)

Background score

* Abhiyum Njanum * Malayali *

Chathikkatha Chanthu ''Chathikkatha Chanthu'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin and produced by Lal under the banner of Lal Creations. It stars Jayasurya in the title role, along with Vineeth, Lal, Navy ...

References

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