Manjil Virinja Pookkal is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio and written and directed by Fazil. It stars Shankar, Mohanlal and Poornima Bhagyaraj. The film features original songs composed by Jerry Amaldev and a score by Guna Singh, cinematography was done by Ashok Kumar.
Shankar is an Indian film actor, film director and film producer who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. He acted in nearly 200 films and was a leading actor in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s and was also a lead youth hero in Tamil Cinema at that time. Shankar's debut Tamil film Oru Thalai Ragam, and Malayalam debut, Manjil Virinja Pookkal, completed a theatrical run of 365 and 250 days respectively. He was the most successful romantic hero in Malayalam movies along with Prem Nazir.Shankar produced film "Ezhuthola" won 4 international film festival awards in 2023 including London International film festival awards,British film festival awards and Tagore international film festival.He also won many awards as an actor and director including a Kerala State film critics award.
Prem Kumar Gangai Amaren, better known as Premgi, is an Indian playback singer, composer, songwriter, actor and comedian. The son of composer and director Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in his elder brother Venkat Prabhu's films. His stage name, Premgi, is actually a spelling error, as it is meant to be "Prem G.",. He is also best known for his catchphrases Enna Koduma Sir Idhu ? and Evvalavo pannitom, itha panna mattoma, the former being a modified version of a famous dialogue used by Prabhu in Chandramukhi (2005).
Gangai Amaran is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, writer, film director and actor in Tamil films.
Nanayam (transl. Coin) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran. The film stars Madhu, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Seema, Poornima Jayaram, and Srividya. It is the story of two step brothers, Babu and Raju, who takes over the business of their parents, and the problems they encounter while running it. The music was composed by Shyam.
Marakkillorikkalum is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Fazil, with dialogues written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan. It stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Mohanlal, and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Zero Babu.
Oothikachiya Ponnu is 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. K. Joseph and written by V. K. Pavithran. The film reunited Mohanlal, Shanker and Poornima Jayaram after Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980); it also features Mammootty.
China Town is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film written and directed by the Rafi Mecartin duo and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the company Aashirvad Cinemas. The film stars Mohanlal in dual role as a father and son, with Jayaram, Dileep and Suraj Venjaramoodu in lead roles, while Kavya Madhavan, Poonam Bajwa, Dipa Shah, Pradeep Rawat, Captain Raju, Shanavas and Shankar plays the pivotal roles. Jagathi Sreekumar makes a cameo appearance. The film is loosely based on The Hangover.
Payanangal Mudivathillai is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Mohan and Poornima Jayaram, with Rajini, S. Ve. Shekher, Poornam Viswanathan, Rajesh and Goundamani in supporting roles. Its plot revolves around a woman who falls in love with a singer whom she helped to rise to fame but struggles to declare her love for him.
Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Durai and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Shankar, Poornima Jayaram, Swapna and Raveendran. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film also had a Tamil version as Punitha Malar.
Pooviriyum Pulari is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language feature film, produced by G Premkumar, TS Roy and Prasad Chandran and directed by G Premkumar, starring Shankar, Rajalakshmi and Rajkumar Sethupathi. The film has a musical score by Jerry Amaldev. Mammootty appears in an extended cameo role. The film is an emotional family drama.
Anuragi is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language romance film scripted and directed by I. V. Sasi with story and dialogues by A. Sheriff. It stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Ramya Krishnan and Urvashi. The film features musical score by Gangai Amaran.
Anuraagakkodathi is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Shankar, Rajkumar, Ambika and Madhavi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Kelkkaatha Sabdham is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by Raju Mathew. The film stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Balachandra Menon and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. The film was a commercial success.
Enikkum Oru Divasam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Mohanlal, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu, and Seema. The music for the film was composed by Shyam, Thampi also wrote lyrics for the film's songs. The film was a commercial success and is a landmark film in Mohanlal's career for featuring his first major leading role (hero).
Bhookambam (transl. Earthquake) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jaishankar, Srividya, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh.
Kaikeyi is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Srividya, Prathap Pothen, Poornima Jayaram and Radhika. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Yudham is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Ratheesh and Poornima Jayaram. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh.
Kinnaram is a 1983 Malayalam comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. The film is the story of two bachelor friends who fall in love with the same girl. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran and Poornima Jayaram in the lead roles.
