ManichitrathazhuManichitrathazhu (transl. The Ornate Lock) is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language epicpsychological horror film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, and Shobana. It also features Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Vinaya Prasad, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sridhar, K.B. Ganesh Kumar, Sudheesh.It was Mohanlal's 200th film.
Suhasini ManiratnamSuhasini Maniratnam (néeCharuhasan; born 15 August 1961) is an Indian actress who works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. Early lifeSuhasini Maniratnam was born at Paramakudi in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu to lawyer and veteran actor Charuhasan and Komalam.
K. BalachanderKailasam Balachander (9 July 1930 – 23 December 2014) was an Indian playwright, film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, which tackled unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter. Balachander's films are well known for their portrayal of women as bold personalities and central characters. Popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Sigaram (lit.
Bhairavi (film)Bhairavi is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language romantic film directed by Aruna Raje starring Ashwini Bhave and Sridhar. The film won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics. PlotRagini is a blind, but talented young woman, well versed in all household chores, and a golden voice. She lives with her mother Radha who is anxious to get her married. After the death of her parents, she is left to fend for herself, until Rajan Swamy enters and changes her life.Amrutha GhaligeAmrutha Ghalige ( transl. The Auspicious Moment) is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on the novel Avadaana, by Dodderi Venkatagiri Rao. The film stars Ramakrishna, Padma Vasanthi and Sridhar.Santha Shishunala SharifaSantha Shishunala Sharifa (Kannada: ಸಂತ ಶಿಶುನಾಳ ಶರೀಫ) is a 1990 Indian Kannada biographical drama film directed and co-written by T. S. Nagabharana and produced by Srihari Khoday and Mahima Patel for Yajaman Enterprises. The story is based on the life of acclaimed saint poet Shishunala Sharif who wrote several moral poems striving towards social reformation.
BharatanatyamMajor form of Indian classical danceBharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that comes from Tamil Nadu, India. It is a classical dance form recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism and in general of Hinduism.
Fazil (director)Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil (born 4 February 1949) is an Indian film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema, in addition to directing a handful of Tamil films, few of which are remake of his own directional Malayalam films. He made his directorial debut with the 1980 film Manjil Virinja Pookkal.Puttanna KanagalShubraveshti Ramaswamiah Seetharama Sharma (1 December 1933 – 5 June 1985), known popularly as S. R. Puttanna Kanagal, was an Indian filmmaker known for his work in Kannada cinema. He is often considered one of Indian cinema's most influential filmmakers.
Kannada cinemaKannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language, widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru. The 1934 film Sati Sulochana directed by Y. V. Rao was the first talkie film released in the Kannada language.
ShobanaShobana Chandrakumar Pillai (born 21 March 1970), known mononymously as Shobana, is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer who has appeared primarily in Malayalam cinema, along with notable work in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English and Kannada films. She is a recipient of two National Film Awards, one Kerala State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, she was honored with the Kalaimamani award by the Government of Tamil Nadu.Manathil Urudhi VendumManathil Urudhi Vendum (transl. The mind should be resolute) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Suhasini, with Sridhar and Chandrakanth in supporting roles. It was released on 21 October 1987.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.