Master Chief Petty Officer Krishnan Nair, better known by his stage name Jayan, was an Indian actor, naval officer, and stunt performer of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films, primarily as an action star. In 2010 he was referred to as the first and most successful action hero of Malayalam cinema.
Avalude Ravukal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by A. Sheriff. The film explores the life of Raji (Seema), a teenage prostitute and those of the people around her. Upon release, the film received less audience in the first three days but the situation changed in the coming days and it became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The plot follows a sex worker who has not only been unapologetic about what she does but also considers herself deserving of love and dignity despite her job.
K. Surendran, better known by his stage name Indrans, is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the comedy movie CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. Indrans was popular for his comedy roles in the 1990s and 2000s.
Drona 2010 is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language neo noir action horror film directed by Shaji Kailas. Mammootty appears in double role supported by Manoj K. Jayan, Kanika, Navya Nair, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Thilakan, Jayan Cherthala, Biju Pappan, Lakshmi Sharma and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. Roles of Mammootty's assistants are played by Bala ,Vijayakumar, and Irshad. Scripted by A. K. Sajan.The film was released on 27 January 2010.
Aadyathe Kanmani is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Rajasenan.
Lucky Jokers is a 2011 Malayalam-language comedy film written by Saju Kodiyan, directed by Sunil, and produced by D. Ramesh Babu under the banner of V. Ravichandran's Aascar Films. The cast includes Anoop Menon, Ajmal Ameer, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jagadeesh, Harishree Ashokan, Madhu, Janardhanan, Vidisha, Indrans and Jaffar Idukki. The film was released in theatres on 29 April 2011.
Sunitha is an Indian actress known for her roles in films made in South India from 1986 to 1996.
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose is a 2013 Malayalam film directed by V. Bosse, starring Lal, Nedumudi Venu, Tini Tom and Abhinaya.
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty is a 2013 Indian Malayalam comedy film written and directed by Ranjith and starring Mammootty in the lead role of an Achayan from Kozhencherry, Central Travancore and also in a cameo as himself. The cast includes Nedumudi Venu and Balachandra Menon, Siddique, Harisree Asokan, Suresh Krishna, P. Balachandran, Balachandran Chullikad, Prem Prakash, Meera Nandan, Muthumani, Krishna Prabha and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film was produced by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Santhosh Sivan, and Shaji Nadesan under the banner of August Cinema. The film was released on 8 August 2013 on the occasion of Eid-ul Fitr and was a critical and commercial failure. However modern reception has been positive.
Money Back Policy is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Jayaraj Vijay, written and produced by Manoj Ramsingh. Starring, Sreenivasan and Nedumudi Venu. Aishwarya Nambiar, Sarayu Mohan, Sreejith Vijay, Jayan Cherthala and Indrans play other main roles.
Apothecary is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language medical thriller film directed by Madhav Ramadasan, and produced by George Mathew and Baby Mathew under the banner of Arambankudiyil Cinemas. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Jayasurya, Asif Ali, Abhirami, Meera Nandan and Indrans.
Janam is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Viji Thampi and starring Murali, Siddique and Geetha in the lead roles.
Utopiayile Rajavu is a 2015 Malayalam satirical comedy film directed by Kamal and penned by PS Rafeeque. It stars Mammootty, Sethulakshmi, Jewel Mary, KPAC Lalitha, Janardhanan, TG Ravi, Joy Mathew, Sudheer Karamana, Nandu and Indrans. Ouseppachan composed the soundtrack. The film released on 27 August 2015.
Kattumakkan is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language feature film directed by Shalil Kallur and starring Mukesh, Vijay Menon and Nassar with Pashanam Shaji, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Satheesh Menon and S. P. Sreekumar. The film introduces Rahul and Eden Kuriakosse as hero and heroine respectively.
Maramkothi (Woodpecker) is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language drama romance film written and directed by debutant Baby Thomas and produced by Francis Christyboy under the banner of Woodpecker Productions. The film features Sreejith Ravi, Tini Tom and Poojitha Menon in the lead roles. Kochupreman, Indrans, Mamukkoya, Kulappulli Leela and Chali Pala are in the supporting roles.
Vikadakumaran is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Boban Samuel and written by Y. V. Rajesh. The film stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Manasa Radhakrishnan. It was produced by Arun Ghosh and Bijoy Chandran under the banner of Chand V Creations.
Jayan Cherthala is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He is from Cherthala, near Alappuzha, Kerala in India. He has performed in more than two dozen movies in Malayalam, and TV serials. He is the state president of Kerala Sarva Kala Sangam (KSKS) affiliated to AITUC.
Subharathri (transl. Goodnight) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Vyasan K. P. The film, based on true events, follows Mohammad who set out for his first Hajj pilgrimage. It stars Siddique, Dileep, Anu Sithara, Shanthi Krishna, Asha Sharath and Aju Varghese. The film was released in India on 6 July 2019.
Nalpathiyonnu (41) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language satirical drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by P. G. Prageesh. It stars Biju Menon, Sharanjith, Nimisha Sajayan, Dhanya Ananya, Indrans and Suresh Krishna in the lead roles. The film is produced by G. Prajith, Anumod Bose and Adarsh Narayan and the music was composed by Bijibal. This socio-political satire unravels through hilarious incidents when two people - strong followers of Communist ideologies-set out on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. This is the 25th directorial venture of ace director Lal Jose. The film was released on 8 November 2019.
Kanyadaanam is an Indian Malayalam-language daily soap opera directed by Manu V. Nair. The show premiered on 23 August 2021 on Surya TV. It stars veteran Devan along with newcomers Anna Dona, Aiswarya Suresh, Aswathy Pillai, Silpa Sivadas and Soufiya Zakhir in lead roles. It aires everyday on Surya TV and on-demand through Sun NXT. The series is a reboot version of the Tamil series Metti Oli which was broadcast in 2002 and an official remake of Bengali serial Kanyadaan.
