Subhash Chandran is a Malayalam novelist, short story writer and journalist from Kerala, India. His work includes the 2010 novel Manushyanu Oru Aamukham and the stories "Vadhakramam", "Sanmargam", "Parudeesa Nashtam" and "Guptham", which have been adapted into films. Chandran is the only writer to receive Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for both his debut story collection (2001) and debut novel (2011).
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam films.
Meleparambil Anveedu is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan and scripted by Raghunath Paleri from a story by Gireesh Puthenchery. It stars Jayaram and Shobana, with Narendra Prasad, Meena Joseph, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardanan, Vijayaraghavan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Vinu Chakravarthy in supporting roles. The film was produced and distributed by Mani C. Kappan. This film is considered one of the best comedy movies in Malayalam cinema and has a cult status. It was remade in Tamil twice, as Valli Vara Pora (1995) and Naiyaandi (2013). Kappan remade the film in Assamese as Borolar Ghor (2012).
Vazhve Mayam is a 1970 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan plays the lead role. The film also has Sheela, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Khadeeja, N. Govindan Kutty, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, C. A. Balan, Kuttan Pillai and Philomina. Sankarady won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his performance in the film. It has had a long lasting impact on Malayalam cinema, and was screened as part of the Sathyan retrospective at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala held at Thiruvananthapuram. It was a Super Hit movie.
Achanum Makanum is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vimalkumar. The film stars Prem Nazir and Kumari Thankam. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. It is the first movie of actor Jagathy Sreekumar.
Pinneyum is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language Biographical crime thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Businessman Baby Mathew Somatheeram co-produced the film. The film portrays a love story where Dileep and Kavya Madhavan star in the lead roles. This film was loosely adapted from the murder incident in Kerala during 1984 by Sukumara Kurup, a wanted criminal.
Uppum Mulakum is an Indian Malayalam-language sitcom that has been airing on Flowers TV since December 14, 2015. R. Unnikrishnan created the sitcom and directed the First season and the second season. Third season is directed by Afsal Abdul Latheef. Uppum Mulakum chronicles the daily lives of Balachandran Thampi, his wife Neelima, and their five children.
Sudani from Nigeria is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language sports drama film written and directed by Zakariya Mohammed, with dialogues co-written by Muhsin Parari. Shyju Khalid was the cinematographer, who also produced the film with Sameer Thahir. It stars Soubin Shahir, with Samuel Abiola Robinson as the titular character.
B. Tech is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age drama film produced by MAQTRO Motion Pictures, co-written and directed by debutant Mridul Nair, starring Asif Ali, Arjun Ashokan, Anoop Menon, Aju Varghese, Alencier Ley Lopez, V. K. Prakash, Aparna Balamurali, and Niranjana Anoop in major roles.
French Viplavam is a Malayalam comedy movie, which marks the directorial debut of Maju, starring Sunny Wayne, Lal, Chemban Vinod Jose, and Arya Salim. It was released on 26 October 2018. From the very first shot to the last one the film lacked any elements which would enable it to be called as a film.
An International Local Story is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Harisree Ashokan. The film is about the friendship between five friends and features Rahul Madhav, Aswin Jose, Deepak Parambol, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bijukuttan, Surabhi Santosh, Mamitha Baiju, Manoj K. Jayan and Tini Tom in substantial roles.
Pauly Valsan is an Indian actress who has been acclaimed for acting in Malayalam films and plays. She debuted in Malayalam film industry with the supporting roles in the 2008 movie Annan Thambi In 2017, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress for her performance in Ee.Ma.Yau directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and Ottamuri Velicham directed by Rahul Riji Nair.In 2022, she won Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist.
Mr. & Ms. Rowdy is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language buddy comedy film co-written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. Film produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Jeethu Joseph under the banner of Sree Gokulam Movies. The film features Kalidas Jayaram, Aparna Balamurali, Ganapathi and Shebin Benson in lead roles
Ulta is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film film written and directed by Suresh Poduval and produced by Subash Cipy. The film stars Gokul Suresh, Anusree and Prayaga Martin, with Siddique, Ramesh Pisharody, Kalabhavan Shajohn and Surabhi Lakshmi in supporting roles.
Puzhikkadakan is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama directed by newcome Gireesh Nair and starring Chemban Vinod Jose and Dhanya Balakrishna in lead roles.
Santhwanam (transl. Consolation) is an Indian Malayalam-language soap opera. The first season directed by Adithyan aired from 21 September 2020 to 27 January 2024 on Asianet and airs on-demand through Disney+ Hotstar. It is an official remake of the Tamil soap opera Pandian Stores. It stars Rajeev Parameshwar, Chippy Renjith, Girish Nambiar, Raksha Raj, Sajin TP, Gopika Anil, Achu Sugandh and Manjusha Martin. The second season of the show, Santhwanam 2 directed by Anzar Khan which is a remake of Pandian Stores 2 premiered on 17 June 2024. It serves as a spin-off of Santhwanam. It stars Krishnakumar Menon, Lavanya Nair, Roslin in lead roles.
Pathonpatham Noottandu is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language period action film written and directed by Vinayan. Set in the 19th century Travancore, the story is based on the life of Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, a warrior who fought against social injustices suffered by the lower caste. The film stars Siju Wilson and Kayadu Lohar, with Anoop Menon, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sudev Nair, Vishnu Vinay, and Senthil Krishna in supporting roles. The original score was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and songs by M. Jayachandran.
Theerppu (transl. Judgment) is a 2022 Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Rathish Ambat and written by Murali Gopy. The film stars an ensemble cast including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Isha Talwar, Vijay Babu, Saiju Kurup, Hannah Reji Koshy, Suzanne Bernert, Alencier Ley Lopez, Srikant Murali and Siddique. The film is produced by Vijay Babu, Rathish Ambat and Murali Gopi. This film is the second directorial of Rathish Ambat after Kammara Sambhavam.
Geetha Govindam is an Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama soap opera. The show premiered on 13 February 2023 on Asianet and airs on-demand through Disney+ Hotstar. It stars Sajan Surya and Binny Sebastian in lead roles along with Ambika, Shwetha Venkat, Revathi Nair, Uma Nair, Amrutha Nair in pivotal roles. The title of the series is adapted from 2018 Telugu film Geetha Govindam.
Within Seconds is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Vijesh P. Vijayan. The film stars Indrans in the lead role, alongside Sudheer Karamana, Alencier Ley Lopez, Siddique, Thalaivasal Vijay, Sarayu Mohan and Santhosh Keezhattoor in supporting cast.
