Devan | |
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Born | Devan Sreenivasan 8 January 1952 Trichur, Travancore-Cochin, India |
Other names | S. Devan |
Alma mater | St. Thomas College, Thrissur |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1983–present |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse | Suma |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Ramu Kariat (uncle and father-in-law) |
Devan Sreenivasan (born 8 January 1952), also known as Devji[ citation needed ], is an Indian film and television actor, producer, and politician. He is known for his character roles in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and few in Kannada and Hindi language films. He has starred in over 380 films.[ citation needed ] He made his breakthrough in the 1987 film New Delhi .
He later advanced to a lead actor with films like Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (1987), Oozham (1988), Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi (1988) and Aranyakam (1988). His well-known movies such as Vietnam Colony (1992), Ekalavyan (1993), Honest Raj (1994), Baashha (1995) and Indraprasdham (1996).
Devan founded the political party Kerala People's Party in 2004. He relaunched the party as Nava Kerala People's Party in 2020, which was merged with the Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) in 2021. In 2023, he was made the state vice-president of BJP in Kerala.
Devan was born on 8 January 1952 in Thrissur, India. [1] His father, Sreenivasan, was a public prosecutor and his mother, Lalitha, was a doctor. He has three siblings, Shobha, Sheela and Sureshbabu. Malayalam filmmaker Ramu Kariat was his uncle. Devan completed his schooling at Government Model Higher Secondary School, Thrissur. [2] He took bachelor's degree from St. Thomas College, Thrissur, during his college time he was a member of Kerala Students Union (KSU); his parents were Indian National Congress-leaning. His father wanted him to be a police officer, but he wanted to be in army. After graduation, he tried at the National Defence Academy, but was not selected. He went to Madras (now Chennai) in search of a job and later took post-graduation in Master of Business Administration. [3]
He was engaged in several business ventures before starting his career in movies. [4]
During his time in college, he used to read books a lot. He found possibility for a film in N. N. Pisharody's novel Vellam, he approached director Hariharan, who agreed with him, M. T. Vasudevan Nair wrote the screenplay, it was the first and last screenplay of his not based on his own story. Devan produced the film, filming was halted midway due to financial crisis. He made his acting debut in Ashatapathi to raise fund to resume filming, it was followed by a number of acting projects. After which, shooting resumed, but upon release, the film failed at the box office. In an interview, he said that Vellam (1985) is the best film come out from Hariharan-M. T. Vasudevan Nair combination. It was in the 1987 film New Delhi that he first appeared as a villain, since then he was typecast as a villain in Malayalam cinema. However, in Telugu cinema, he is known for character roles. Devan recalled in an interview that his best roles were in Telugu and Tamil cinema. [3]
Devan started his acting career in supporting roles, after being approached by a producer at Spencer Plaza in Chennai. [5] His most notable movies are Ekalavyan , Baasha and Indraprasdham . He has also acted in several TV series. [6]
He was married to his uncle Ramu Kariat's daughter, Suma. The couple has a daughter named Lakshmi. [7] His wife Suma died on 12 July 2019 due to H1N1 infection.[ citation needed ]
Devan was active in Kerala Students Union (KSU) in his college days. In 2004, he founded the Kerala People's Party, a political party in Kerala. [8] [9] He contested and lost in the Wadakkanchery Assembly constituency by-election in the same year as an independent candidate. He contested in the 2006 assembly election from Trivandrum West as an independent candidate, but lost. In a 2014 interview, Devan revealed his admiration for politician Ramakrishna Hegde. [3] In 2020, he formed a new party named Nava Kerala People's Party. [10] In 2021, it was merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Home Minister of India Amit Shah. In 2023, Devan was made the state vice-president of BJP in Kerala. [8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Naadam | ||
Ashtapadi | |||
Sairandri | |||
1984 | Aagraham | ||
Aashamsakalode | |||
Vellam | Producer | ||
Paavam Krooran | |||
1985 | Jwalanam | ||
Shathru | Rajasekharan | ||
Kiraatham | Artist | ||
Kaiyum Thlayum Purathidaruthe | Mahadevan | ||
Madhuvidhu Theerum Mumbe | Sunny | ||
1986 | Oru Yugasandhya | Balachandran | |
Padayani | SI Rajashekaran | ||
Niramulla Ravulkal | Soman | ||
Panchagni | Prabhakaran Nair | ||
Vartha | Revenue Minister Philip | ||
Ithu Oru Thudakkom Mathram | |||
1987 | Adimakal Udamakal | Vijayan | |
Aadhya Rathrikku Munbu | |||
Vrutham | Devadas | ||
Amrutham Gamaya | Raghu | ||
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Josephkutty | ||
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam | Ravi | ||
Chanthayil Choodi Nilkkunna Pennu | |||
Naalkavala | Dr. Devadas | ||
New Delhi | Shankar | ||
1988 | Ormayil Ennum | Suku | |
Innaleyude Baakki | Adv. Rajasekharan | ||
Mattoru Pranaya Kadha | |||
Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi | Simon Peter | ||
Vida Parayaan Mathrem | |||
Mrithyunjayam | Issac | ||
Vaisali | |||
Oozham | |||
Athirthikal | Guest appearance | ||
Uyaran Omanikkan | |||
Mattoru Pranayakatha | |||
Onninu Purake Mattonnu | Inspector Mohandas | ||
Oru Vivaada Vishayam | |||
Aranyakam | Naxal activist | ||
David David Mr. David | Mohan | ||
Dhinarathrangal | Unni | ||
Theerthinariyam Thirayude Vedhana | |||
Abkari | Excise officer Jayaprakash | ||
1989 | Bhadrachitta | Haridasan | |
Jeevitham Oru Raagam | |||
Adhipan | Mohan | ||
Ulsavapittennu | Balan Master | ||
Ashokante Aswathikuttikku | |||
Ramji Rao Speaking | Urumees Thampan | ||
Nair Saab | Kumar | ||
Naduvazhikal | Mathukutty | ||
Jagratha | Actor Viswam | ||
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Jameskutty | ||
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Unnikonnar | ||
Maharajavu | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | Iyer the Great | Gabria | |
Brahmmarakshassu | |||
Marupuram | Francis | ||
Judgement | |||
Shesham Screenil | |||
Keli Kottu | |||
Vyooham | Raveendranath | ||
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Rosario Fernandez | ||
Randaam Varavu | DYSP Balu | ||
Malootty | Wilson Cherian | ||
1991 | Thudar Katha | Prince Ravi Varma | |
Kilukkam | Kannan | ||
Anaswaram | Police officer | ||
1992 | Police Diary | ||
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | H/o Kunjukutti Amma | ||
Grihapravesam | |||
Manthrikacheppu | John Samuel | ||
Ponnaramthottathe Rajavu | |||
Kaazhchakkappuram | Harikumar | ||
Kauravar | George Mathew MLA | ||
1993 | O' Faby | John | |
Aalavattam | Dr. Narayankutty | ||
Ghoshayaathra | Jamal | ||
Gandharvam | Meleveetil Vishnu Menon | ||
Vietnam Colony | Adv. Thomas | ||
Ekalavyan | Mahesh Nair | ||
Yaadhavam | Mohan Thampi | ||
Jackpot | Jayan | ||
1994 | Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | K.V Chakko | |
Ezhuthachan | |||
Rudraksham | Patel | ||
Pingami | Vijay's father | ||
Cabinet | |||
1995 | The King | ||
Sundarimaare Sookshikkuka | Raju | ||
Hijack | Swami/Ravindra Varma | ||
Chantha | Alexander | ||
Agnidevan | Rama "Appan" Varma | ||
Nirnayam | Dr. Menon | ||
1996 | Mahathma | James Kutty | |
Indraprastham | Paul B. Issac | ||
Dominic Presentation | |||
Sulthan Hyderali | |||
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan | Idikkula Abraham | ||
1997 | Janathipathyam | Vishakom Thirunal Prathapa Varma | |
Poomarathanalil | Narendran | ||
Ranger | Professor Devan | ||
Gangothri | DCP Alexander IPS | ||
Bhoopathi | Lawrence | ||
Masmaram | Munna Bhaai | ||
Kannur | |||
Snehasindooram | Rajeevan | ||
Sankeerthanam Pole | |||
Five Star Hospital | Varma | ||
1998 | Harthaal | Dharam Pal Yadav / Vincent Cavelli | |
Sooryaputhran | Deva Varma | ||
Chitrashalabham | Dr. Raveendranath | ||
Achaammakkuttiyude Achaayan | Dr. John Zecharia | ||
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Mohanan | ||
1999 | Pallavur Devanarayanan | Brahmadattan | |
Captain | John Samuel | ||
Jananayakan | Sathyapalan | ||
Niram | Er. Jacob / Job | ||
Garshom | Hakkim | ||
Red Indians | CI Harisankar | ||
F. I. R. | Brigadier Giridhar Baruva | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Rajendranath Menon | |
Millennium Stars | |||
Indriyam | Rajaraja Varma Thirumanas | ||
Nisheedhini | Madhu | ||
Rapid Action Force | |||
The Judgement | |||
Sradha | Dr. Balachandran | ||
The Warrant | Mohan Gandhi Raman | ||
Priyam | Joshua | ||
Summer Palace | Raveendran | ||
2001 | Akashathile Paravakal | Karunan | |
Onnam Raagam | |||
Nee Enikkayi Mathrem | |||
Ee Raavil | |||
Praja | DGP | Guest Appearance | |
Sraavu | Captain Napoleon | ||
Sathyameva Jayathe | DCP Mathew Tharakan IPS | ||
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam | |||
Goa | Sam Alex | ||
Achaneyanenikkishtam | Andrews Issac | ||
Jwalanam | |||
2002 | Khakhi Nakshatram | George | |
Kalachakram | |||
Kanmashi | Chandramohan | ||
Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha | Chandu Chekavar | ||
Vaanibham | |||
Niramulla Swapnagal | |||
Desam | Unni | ||
Akhila | Balan | ||
India Gate | Vishwanadhan | ||
2003 | Mr. Brahmachari | ||
2004 | Priyam Priyankaram | ||
Nirappakittu | |||
Ennittum | Chandu | ||
Udayam | |||
2005 | December | Issac | |
Finger Print | Adv. Murali Mohan | ||
Bunglavil Outha | |||
Bus Conductor | |||
2006 | Pathaaka | Rajan Nadar | |
Highway Police | DSP Somanathan | ||
Red Salute | Kolappalli Govindan | ||
Narakasuran | Badri | ||
Bada Dosth | Minister K.D | ||
Balram vs. Tharadas | DGP Madhavadas IPS | ||
Vargam | Ummen Chacko | ||
Thuruppugulan | Chandrasekhara Menon | ||
2007 | Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal | Ashok | |
Detective | DGP | ||
Mauryan | |||
Athisayan | Kuwait Nazar | ||
Nasrani | Thampan Joseph | ||
July 4 | Viswanathan | ||
2008 | Bullet | Yamuna Prasad | |
Parunthu | Mahesh | ||
Novel | |||
Cycle | |||
2009 | My Big Father | Colonel Varghese | |
I. G. – Inspector General | DGP Varghese Philip IPS | ||
Gulumaal: The Escape | Emir Harish Rahman | ||
Ivar Vivahitharayal | Treesa's father | ||
The Trigger | |||
Pathaam Adyaayam | |||
Banaras | Balakrishnan Nair | ||
Nizhal | |||
Pazhassi Raja | Kannavathu Nambiar | ||
Black Dalia | Raveendren | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Yugapurushan | Madhavan | |
Koottukar | Krishnan Nair | ||
Nizhal | |||
24 Hrs | Vikramaditya Varma | ||
Kaanakazchakal | |||
Nanthuni | |||
Naale | |||
Arayan | |||
Drona 2010 | DIG Beeran Sahib IPS | ||
2011 | Avan | ||
Manushyamrugam | Olikkal Kochupaulose | ||
The Filmstaar | Minister Thamban | ||
Manikyakkallu | Ramachandran Master | ||
Christian Brothers | Home Minister Sudhakaran | ||
Mohabbath | Kabeer | ||
Ithu Nammude Katha | Vijayarakhavan | ||
Janapriyan | Meera's father | ||
Veeraputhran | Adv. Krishnan | ||
2012 | Yaathrakkoduvil | David | |
Aakasmikam | |||
Doctor Innocent Aanu | Dr. James | ||
Namukku Parkkan | Varghese | ||
Yakshi – Faithfully Yours | Appan Thampuran | ||
Grand Master | ADGP Vijayan IPS | ||
The King & the Commissioner | IG Shankar Ramadas IPS | ||
Manthrikan | Shenoy | ||
Simhasanam | Bhargavanunni | ||
2013 | Weeping Boy | Jail Superintendent | |
Immanuel | Kuwait Kumaran | Cameo | |
Aan Piranna Veedu | |||
Red Rain | |||
Pakaram | |||
Manikya Thampurattiyum Christmas Carolum | |||
Blackberry | Minister Ramachandran | ||
Breaking News Live | |||
3 G | |||
Last Bus 8:30 PM | |||
2014 | Law Point | Mohan | |
Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | |||
How Old Are You? | Setharaman Iyer | ||
Mammiyude Swantham Achoos | |||
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | |||
Dial 1091 | |||
Gamer | |||
Uthara Chemmeen | Kunjaayi | ||
Solar Swapnam | |||
Avatharam | Dr. Mathew Philip | ||
Asha Black | Srinivas | ||
Ettekaal Second | |||
Mr. Fraud | Sri Krishna Varma | ||
2015 | Wonderful Journey | ||
Raag Rangeela | |||
Female Unnikrishnan | Madhavan Nair | ||
Namasthe Bali | Anto Chakkalakyal | ||
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Surya Das | ||
Rudra Simhasanam | Neelakanda Raja | ||
Oru New Generation Pani | |||
Rasam | Shekhar Menon | ||
Calling Bell | |||
Plus Or Minus | |||
Just Married | |||
Marutha | |||
Village Guys | |||
2016 | Marupadi | ||
Daffedar | |||
Angane Thanne Nethave Anjettanam Pinnale | |||
Pretham | Principal of National Law College | ||
Ore Mukham | Older Aravindan | ||
2017 | 1971: Beyond Borders | IB Director Nair IPS | |
Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar | Fa.Baby John | ||
Hello Dubaikkaran | |||
Pranayatheertham | |||
2018 | Marubhoomiyile Mazhathullikal | ||
Ippozhum Eppozhum Sthuthiyayirikkatte | |||
Koodasha | |||
Aravindante Athidhikal | Geethalakshmi's husband | ||
Koode | Ouseppachan | ||
2019 | Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Kanaran | |
Pattabhiraman | Rajasekhara Varma | ||
Ganagandharvan | Sivadasan | ||
1948 Kaalam Paranjathu | |||
Mangalath Vasundhara | |||
Jack & Daniel | GK Nair | ||
A for Apple | Ahmed Haji | ||
Oru Caribbean Udayippu | |||
Munthiri Monchan | Madhavan Kutty | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | Love FM | ||
Big Brother | ADGP Prathapachandra Menon | ||
2021 | Kshanam | Vincent | |
2022 | Kalachekon | ||
Mahi | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1993 | Prathap | Michael Raj | |
1994 | Jai Hind | Sriram | |
Captain | Jaya | ||
Honest Raj | Varadharajan | ||
1995 | Baashha | Kesavan | |
Nandhavana Theru | Adhiseshan | ||
Ragasiya Police | ACP Dinesh | ||
1997 | Mannava | Suriya | |
Ullaasam | Chatterjee | ||
Thadayam | Pandian | ||
Veerapandi Kottayiley | |||
My India | |||
1998 | Iniyavale | Meena and Manju's uncle | |
1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | ACP | |
Siragugal | Viswa | Sun TV telefilm | |
Rajasthan | |||
Periyanna | Varadharajan | ||
Nenjinile | Samraj | ||
Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | Ramesh | ||
Time | Seetharaman | ||
2000 | Vaanathaippola | Dharmalingam | |
Ennamma Kannu | |||
Vaanavil | Major Saravanan | ||
2001 | Rishi | Minister Devaraj | |
Citizen | DGP Devasagayam IPS | ||
Shahjahan | Mahee's father | ||
2002 | Maaran | Central Minister | |
Punnagai Desam | Rajarathinam | ||
Raja | Priya's father | ||
Roja Kootam | |||
April Maadhathil | Shwetha's father | ||
2003 | Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu | Ashok | |
Thithikudhe | Anu's father | ||
Indru | Ramprasad | ||
2004 | Campus | R. K. Devaraj | |
Jai | Nandhini's uncle | ||
Adi Thadi | |||
Perazhagan | DSP Nair | ||
Shock | Dr. Shyam | ||
Arivumani | Mariyanayagam | ||
Arasatchi | Karunakaran | ||
Bose | Col. Sharma | ||
Gomathi Nayagam | |||
2005 | Sivakasi | Rathnavelu | |
2006 | Aathi | Shankar | |
Aacharya | |||
Vanjagan | Arunachalam | ||
Vathiyar | Factory Owner | ||
Manasukkule | |||
2008 | Aegan | Ram Prasad | |
2010 | Thairiyam | ||
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Joseph in the film Jessie | ||
2011 | Kanchana | MLA Shankar | |
Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam | |||
2012 | Murattu Kaalai | ||
2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Dr. Senthil | |
Masani | Swami | ||
2014 | Nee Naan Nizhal | ||
Appavi Katteri | |||
2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | CBI Officer Narayan Gowda | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1992 | Dharma Kshetram | Pandu | |
1993 | Aasayam | Reddappa | |
Rowdy Mogudu | Sarvarayudu | [11] | |
Ratha Sarathi | |||
1994 | Police Brothers | ||
1995 | Street Fighter | Sagar | [12] |
1996 | Sampradayam | Bhupathi Raja | [13] |
Akka! Bagunnava? | |||
1997 | Subhakankshalu | Balaramaiah | |
Pelli Chesukundam | Krishna Prasad | ||
2000 | Maa Annayya | ||
2002 | Mounamelanoyi | Mounika's father | |
2003 | Okariki Okaru | Swapna Rao's father | |
2004 | Sivaram | ||
Chennakesava Reddy | Judge Ravi Reddy | ||
Anandamanandamaye | Bhuvana's father | ||
Kaasi | GK | ||
Kushi Kushiga | |||
2007 | Desamuduru | Narayan Patwari | |
2010 | Vareva | ||
Ye Maaya Chesave | Joseph | ||
2012 | Dhamarukam | Vishwanath | |
Sarocharu | Vasudha's father | ||
2014 | Heart Attack | Madhusudhan | |
2015 | Soukhyam | Shailu's father | |
2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Vice Chancellor Chandra Shekar | |
2019 | Saaho | IG Devan Varma | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1995 | Deergha Sumangali | ||
1997 | Rough and Tough | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1988 | New Delhi | Shankar | |
2019 | Saaho | IG Devan Varma | |
Year | Title | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1995 | Chinna Chinna Aasai - Uravu | Sun TV | Suresh | Tamil | Television debut |
2001 | Porutham | Surya TV | Malayalam | Won, Social Organisation for Media and Arts (SOMA)-Best Actor | |
2002 | Sarada | Asianet | Malayalam | ||
2004 | Orma | Asianet | Nandan Menon | Malayalam | |
2005 | Kudumbini | Asianet | Nandakumar | Malayalam | |
2005-2006 | Krishnakripasagaram | Amrita TV | Kamsa | Malayalam | |
2006 | Lakshyam | Asianet | Malayalam | ||
2006 | Kaliveedu | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
2006-2008 | Swamy Ayyappan | Asianet | Raja Rajasekhara Pandiyan/Pandhalam Rajavu | Malayalam | Won, Asianet Television Award 2008-Best Supporting Actor |
2006-2008 | Kalyani | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
2007 | Manasariyathe | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
2006 | Daya | Kairali TV | Major | Malayalam | |
2007 | Mounam Nombaram | Kairali TV | Malayalam | ||
2008 | Srikrishnaleela | Asianet | Vilwamangalam Swamiyar | Malayalam | |
2008-2009 | Kalasam | Sun TV | Tamil | ||
2009 | Dream City | Surya TV | Mulkattil group CEO Menon | Malayalam | |
2009 | Swamy ayyappan Sharanam | Asianet | Raja Rajasekhara Pandiyan/Pandhalam Rajavu | Malayalam | |
2009-2010 | Autograph | Asianet | Principal P.Sethuramayyer | Malayalam | |
2010 | Ponnum poovum | Amrita TV | Devan | Malayalam | |
2010 | Indhraneelam | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
2010-2011 | Veera Marthanda Varma | Surya TV | Thiruvithamkoor Rajavu | Malayalam | |
2012 | Ramayanam | Mazhavil Manorama | Dasharatha | Malayalam | |
2013 | Sri Padmanabham | Amrita TV | Thiruvithamkoor Rajavu | Malayalam | |
2021–Present | Kanyadanam (2021 TV series) | Surya TV | Ananthan | Malayalam | Come back to television |
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Hariharan is an Indian film director who has directed over 50 Malayalam films. His movies mainly revolve around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Keralite society. His most notable works include Sharapancharam (1979), Panchagni (1986), Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha (1979), Amrutham Gamaya (1987), Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Sargam (1992), Parinayam (1994) and Pazhassi Raja (2009) which has won him wide critical acclaim. In 2019, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
Madhavan Nair, commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in Malayalam cinema and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films. He was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s and has acted in more than 400 films. Madhu has also directed 12 films, produced 15 films and at one time owned the Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He was honored with the J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala in 2004, for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam films. He is the president of Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) Kerala Unit.
Chemmeen is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It was adapted into a screenplay by S. L. Puram Sadanandan, directed by Ramu Kariat, and produced by Babu Ismail Sait under the banner Kanmani Films. The film stars Sheela as Karuthamma, Sathyan as Palani, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Chembankunju, and Madhu as Pareekutty. The film tells the story of a pre-marital and later extra-marital relationship between Karuthamma, the daughter of an ambitious fisherman, and Pareekutty, the son of an affluent trader.
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Maadhavi. The film won four National Film Awards (1989) including Best Actor (Mammootty), Best Screenplay, Best Production Design and Best Costume Design and eight Kerala State Film Awards.
Ramu Kariat was an Indian film director for almost three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s, who directed many acclaimed films in the Malayalam cinema. His noted films include Neelakkuyil (1954), Minnaminungu (1957), Mudiyanaya Puthran (1961), Moodupadam (1963) and the National Award winning Chemmeen (1965).
Sarada is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work predominantly in Telugu films and Malayalam films, Sarada is the recipient of three National Awards. She has also appeared in few Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films. She is also known as Urvasi Sarada – National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the Urvasi Award. She won three National Awards for her roles in Thulabharam (1968), Swayamvaram (1972), and Nimajjanam (1977). Sarada won the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema.
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language epic period drama film based on the life of Pazhassi Raja, a king who fought against the East India Company in the 18th century. The film was directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. It stars Mammootty in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The music score and soundtrack were created by Ilaiyaraaja, while its sound design is by Resul Pookutty.
K. Ramachandra Babu was an Indian cinematographer of over 125 films, out of which most are Malayalam films. He also worked for films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Arabic and English languages. He served as the cinematographer for several documentaries and advertisement films as well. He was the founder of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
Mazhayethum Munpe is a 1995 Malayalam romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana and Annie and in the lead roles. The plot is centered upon a college professor named Nandakumar, his fiancée Uma Maheshwari, and his student Shruthi. The film was a commercial success. Annie won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance as Shruthi. In 2005, this movie was remade in Hindi by the same director as Zameer: The Fire Within starring Ajay Devgan, Ameesha Patel and Mahima Chaudhry.
Ekalavyan is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi in lead role, alongside an ensemble cast of Siddique, Geetha, Narendra Prasad, Vijayaraghavan, Ganesh Kumar, Janardhanan, Madhu, Maathu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu and Devan.
Panchagni is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The story is loosely inspired from the life of naxalite K. Ajitha who was part of the Naxalite movement in Kerala in the 1960s. The film tells the story of Indira, a Naxalite who comes out from prison on parole, while she serves a life sentence for killing a landlord. It stars Mohanlal, Geetha, Nadia Moidu, and Thilakan. It features songs composed by Bombay Ravi and a score by Pukazhenthi. The cinematography was done by Shaji N. Karun. Geetha's performance was considered noteworthy, and it established a bright career for her in the Malayalam film industry. She was even nominated for the National Award category for Best Actress.
Oppol is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film, produced by Rosamma George under the banner of JMJ Arts, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Balan K. Nair, Menaka and Master Aravind in the lead roles. The film features original songs composed by M. B. Sreenivasan. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair in 1975. The film revolves around Malu and her brother Appu. Malu marries Govindan and shifts to his house along with her brother. Appu however, becomes jealous of Govindan because he suspects that he will isolate him from his sister. The rest of the film deals with how they mend their relationship.
Ratheesh Vega is a composer, singer, and musician who works in Malayalam films. He debuted as a film music composer in the 2010 hit film Cocktail.
Vellam is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu, supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles.
Sayyed Hesham Abdul Wahab is an Indian music director, singer and audio engineer. He is a recipient of a Kerala State Film Award and a SIIMA Award.
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