M. Mohanan | |
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Born | M. Mohanan |
Other names | Mohanan |
Occupation(s) | Film director, assistant director, writer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse | Sheena |
Children | Bhavyathara |
M. Mohanan was born in India, in the Indian state of Kerala. He began writing in college and was encouraged by the actor Sreenivasan who gave him confidence writing scripts. Mohanan studied and lived with his brother in law, Sreenivasan while studying for his degree. [1] Mohanan worked as Assistant Director with Sathyan Anthikad in 14 films. Mohanan is the recipient of Kerala State Film Awards for Best Story and Best Popular Film. His movies: 916, Manikyakkallu and Katha Parayumpol. His recent film is Aravindante Adhithikal (2018). [2]
Year | Title | Actors | Notes |
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2007 | Katha Parayumpol | Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Meena, Mukesh, Innocent | Debut Movie [3] |
2011 | Manikyakkallu | Prithviraj, Samvrutha Sunil, Nedumudi Venu | [4] [5] |
2012 | 916 | Asif Ali, Anoop Menon, Mukesh, Malavika Menon | [6] [7] |
2015 | My God | Suresh Gopi, Honey Rose | [8] [9] |
2018 | Aravindante Athidhikal | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sreenivasan, Nikhila Vimal | [3] |
2024 | Oru Jathi Jathakam† | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Nikhila Vimal | [10] |
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