Shaji Kailas is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Shaji got a breakthrough with the comedy film Dr. Pasupathy (1990).
Ekalavyan is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker, starring Suresh Gopi in the lead role along with Siddique, Geetha, Narendra Prasad, Vijayaraghavan, Ganesh Kumar, Janardhanan, Madhu, Maathu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, and Devan in other pivotal roles. The plot revolves around a cop named Madhavan, who is hired by the CBI to investigate a godman, who is suspected of being involved in narcotics business and murders.
Sufi Paranja Katha is the debut novel of Malayalam novelist K. P. Ramanunni. It was originally serialised in Kalakaumudi in 1989 and published as a book in 1993. The novel has been translated into eight languages, including English and French. Priyanandanan adapted the novel into a film of the same name in 2010. K. P. Ramanunni himself wrote the dialogue and script of the film.
New generation films is a Malayalam film movement developed in the early 2010s, characterized by fresh and unusual themes and new narrative techniques. Films of the new wave differ from conventional themes of the past two decades and introduced several new trends and techniques to the Malayalam film industry. While the new generation formats and styles are deeply influenced by global trends, their thematics are firmly rooted in Malayalee life and mindscapes.
Siddharth Menon is an Indian playback singer, actor, co-founder and vocalist of Thaikkudam Bridge music band. He has rendered some film songs but is most popular for his band Thaikkudam Bridge. His rendition of "Mandaracheppundo" from the film Dasharatham for a musical show Music Mojo in the Malayalam channel Kappa TV topped the music charts.
Dileesh Philip, also known as Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film Maheshinte Prathikaaram, starring Fahadh Faasil. The film received the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th National Film Awards. Pothan also won the Best Director Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards South.
Syam Pushkaran is an Indian scriptwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his collaboration with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair. He has written screenplays for popular films such as 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Rani Padmini (2015), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Mayaanadhi (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Joji (2021). He also served as co-director and wrote the dialogues for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). Pushkaran won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaram at the 64th National Film Awards (2016).
Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Rishi Sivakumar. It stars Kunchacko Boban, Renji Panicker, Manoj K.Jayan, Saiju Kurup and Shamili. The film hinges on cinema culture and the presentation of 1990s film themes & styles. The film was released on 12 May 2016 to an opening of 4.9 cr which is the highest till date for a solo Kunchacko Boban movie but was panned and flopped at the box office.
Role Models is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Rafi. The film stars Fahadh Faasil, Namitha Pramod, Vinayakan, Vinay Forrt, and Sharafudheen. Role Models was shot in various locations of Goa and Dubai. The film released on 25 June 2017 all over Kerala.
Abrahaminte Santhathikal is an Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film, released in 2018, directed by debutant Shaji Padoor and written by Haneef Adeni. The film stars Mammootty and Anson Paul in the lead roles, and Kaniha, Tarushi, Renji Panicker, Yog Japee and Kalabhavan Shajon in pivotal roles. Shot in Ernakulam, principal photography began on 5 January 2018 and ended in March. Gopi Sundar scores music to the film and editing is handled by Mahesh Narayan.
Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sooraj Tom. It was written by Anoop Menon who also stars in the lead role alongside Miya. The film also features an ensemble supporting cast that includes Dileesh Pothan, Lal Jose, Baiju, Alencier Ley Lopez, V. K. Prakash, Hannah Reji Koshy, Srikant Murali and Nisa NP, The songs featured in the film are composed by M. Jayachandran. Anoop Menon signed Rahul Raj to compose the background score of the movie. The movie was released on 27 July 2018 to theatres and was well acclaimed.
Drama is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Ranjith. The cast was led by Mohanlal, Arundathi Nag, and Asha Sharath, while Kaniha, Shyamaprasad, Subi Suresh, Suresh Krishna, Tini Tom, Niranj S., Johny Antony, Dileesh Pothan, Baiju Santhosh, Shaalin Zoya, and Renji Panicker played supporting roles. The background score of the film was composed by Bijibal, and Vinu Thomas composed a song. Alagappan N. was in charge of the cinematography.
Oru Yamandan Premakadha is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by B. C. Noufal and written by Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan. It stars Dulquer Salmaan, Nikhila Vimal, Soubin Shahir, Vishnu Unnikrishnan Salim Kumar and Bibin George in the lead roles. The film's production began on 3 July 2017 and was completely shot in Kochi. It was released on 25 April 2019.
Ladoo is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Arungeorge K David, Written by Sagar Sathyan and produced by S Vinod Kumar for Mini Studio. The film stars Vinay Forrt, Shabareesh Varma and Balu Varghese and newcomer Gayathri Ashok. Dileesh Pothan has supporting roles. The music is composed by Rajesh Murugesan, while Gautham Sankar is the cinematographer. Lalkrishnan S. Achuthan is the editor. The film had a theatrical release on 17 November 2018.
Neeyum Njanum is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language romance film written and directed by A. K. Sajan. It stars Sharaf U Dheen, Anu Sithara and Siju Wilson. The film was produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films, in association with Lamp Movies. Neeyum Njanum was released in Kerala on 18 January 2019 by Kokers Films.
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film, written and directed by Jis Joy, starring Asif Ali and Aishwarya Lekshmi, along with Balu Varghese, Siddique, Aju Varghese and Renji Panicker in supporting roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film Pelli Choopulu (2016) which itself is based on a true story. The film's musical score was composed by debutant Prince George. It was released on 11 January 2019 to positive reviews from the critics and the audience. The movie had a run of 100 days at Kerala box office.
Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha is a 2019 Indian cinema Malayalam film directed by debutant director Vijith Nambiar for producer P. K. Ashokan. The film, a Movie Factory presentation stars Manesh Krishnan, Gopika Anil, Salim Kumar, Innocent, Devan and Saleema with several others. The film unites actors Devan and Saleema after a gap of 31 years as the pair's last film was Aranyakam, directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.
Kolaambi (transl. Loudspeaker) is an Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menen, Renji Panicker, Rohini, Sijoy Varghese and Dileesh Pothan. The film is produced by Roopesh Omana under the production house Nirmalyam Cinema. Resul Pookutty handles the sound recording, while music is composed by Ramesh Narayan and cinematography is done by Ravi Varman. Production design is done by Sabu Cyril.
Working Class Hero is a film production company partnered by Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran. The company was launched in 2018 with first project being Kumbalangi Nights in 2019 co-produced with Fahadh Faasil and Friends. Their latest production is Thankam
Indulekha is an Indian Malayalam television series directed by Githesh Karunakaran.The show premiered on Surya TV on 5 October 2020. It stars Malavika Krishnadas and Ameen Madathil in lead roles along Balu Menon, Uma Nair, Manoj Nair and Manju Satheesh. All episodes of this show streaming on Sun NXT. The show marked the television debut of Ranji Panicker. Show went off air abruptly on 7 May 2021 due to COVID-19 situation and due to low TRP ratings.
