Rajan P. Dev was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi. He had acted in over 500 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour. He came into the limelight for his characterisation of Kochuvava in the play Kattukuthira. Rajan P. Dev died in Kochi Wednesday 29 July 2009 due to a liver disease.
Nadakkaparambil Francis Varghese was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam film industry. He began his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career. He acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when he suffered a heart attack and fell unconscious while driving his car. He lived along with his wife, three daughters and a son.
Varnapakittu is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Babu Janardhanan from a story by Jokuttan. The film features Mohanlal and Meena in lead roles, with Divya Unni, Dileep, Madhu, Jagadish, Rajan P. Dev, and M. G. Soman in supporting roles. The movie was a commercial success.
Independence is a 1999 Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Vinayan, starring Vani Viswanath, Khushbu, Kalabhavan Mani and Indraja.
M. L. Varghese, popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese, was a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan and debuted as an actor through Kabooliwala. Thereafter he played many notable roles in Malayalam films, mainly as a comedian. His association with Siddique-Lal, Rafi-Mecartin and Lal Jose are particularly noted. Within a career of nearly two decades, he acted in over 100 films. Varghese died on 3 February 2011 in Kozhikode of cancer. He was aged 50.
Sathyameva Jayathe is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Viji Thampi. This film's dialogue was written by G A Lal. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Aishwarya, Hemanth Ravan, Siddique, Rajan P Dev and Balachandramenon. The film had musical score by C. Rajamani and songs by M. Jayachandran.
Ravanan is a 2006 Malayalam action thriller directed by debutante Jojo Varghese with Kalabhavan Mani in the lead. Jagathy Sreekumar, Megha Jasmine, Madhu Warrier, Sudheesh, Nishant Sagar, Sreejith, Kollam Thulasi, Madhu, and Rajan P. Dev play the other pivotal roles.
Nagaravadhu is a 2001 Malayalam film directed by Kaladharan and starring Vani Viswanath, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Rajan P. Dev, Jayakrishnan, Baiju, Janardhanan, Spadikam George, Harishree Ashokan, Premachandran and Indrans.
Daivathinte Vikrithikal is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lenin Rajendran, who also co-wrote the screenplay with M. Mukundan, based on Mukundan's novel of the same name. The film tells the story of Alphonso, a man who chooses to suffer a slow, torturous life in his little village, Mahe, in preference to fortunes and pleasures away from it. The film stars Raghuvaran, Srividya, Rajan P. Dev and Malavika.
Shivam is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by B. Unnikrishnan and produced by Menaka under the production banner Revathy Kalamandhir. Biju Menon appears in the leading role as Bhadran K. Menon, a tough police officer, who is on a fight against Medayil Devarajan, a smuggler-cum-politician. Kausalya, Ratheesh, Vijayakumar Rajan P. Dev, N. F. Varghese, Subair, T. P. Madhavan, Baburaj, and Babu Namboothiri appears in other prominent roles.
Bhoopathi is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Priya Raman, Kanaka and Thilakan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh.
Newspaper Boy is a 1997 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Nissar, starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar and Suma in lead roles.
Palayam is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph, starring Manoj K. Jayan and Urvashi. Mammootty's character Christie appears in flashback and a stock footage from the film Kizhakkan Pathrose released two years earlier was used for the same.
Manthra Mothiram is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sasi Shanker. The film stars Dileep, Nedumudi Venu and Kalabhavan Mani in the lead roles.Though failed to find audience initially later did good business due to positive word of mouth. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Vinayapoorvam Vidyaadharan is a 2000 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. B. Madhu and produced by P. G. Mohan with executive producer Mohamed Siraj.The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukanya, Harisree Ashokan, Rajan P. Dev, Salu Kuttanad, Jagadeesh, Sukumari, Indrans and N. F. Varghese in lead roles. The film has musical score by Kaithapram.
Aadharsam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Joshiy and produced by M. D. George. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Menaka in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Gangothri is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Anil and produced by S. Satheesh. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Roja Selvamani, Sangeetha, Thilakan, Ratheesh and Rajan P. Dev. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. It marked the Malayalam debut of Roja. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Political War.
Mimics Action 500 is a 1995 Indian Malayalam comedy film, directed by Balu Kiriyath and produced by Harikumaran Thampi. The film stars Rajan P. Dev, KPAC Lalitha, A. C. Zainuddin and Abi in the lead roles. The film's musical score was done by S. P. Venkatesh.
Masmaram is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Thampi Kannanthanam, starring Suresh Gopi and Aparna Rao in the lead roles. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Sathru Vamsam.
Graama Panchaayathu is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Ali Akbar and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, starring Jagadish and Rajan P. Dev in the lead roles. It was a commercial success at the box-office.
