Balachandra Menon is an Indian actor, director and script writer. He made a number of films in the 1980s and 1990s. He has directed 40 films and has acted in over 100. He won two National Film Awards including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance as station master Ismail the 1998 film Samaantharangal, which was also directed by him. He has also worked as a distributor, editor, composer, singer and producer in the Malayalam film industry. He has found space in the Limca Book of Records for the maximum number of films directed, scripted and acted in.
Baba Kalyani is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas, written by S. N. Swami, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas. It stars Mohanlal in the title role, and also features an ensemble cast featuring Indrajith Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Mamta Mohandas, Sai Kumar, and Jagathy Sreekumar in important roles. The film's music was composed by Alex Paul.
Sudheer Kumar, better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju, is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry. His debut film was Mohiniyaattam in 1976. He has played a variety of roles as a character actor, appearing in over 400 films. His stage name was derived from the character he played in the film Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (1981), his break-through role.
Calendar is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mahesh, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair, Zarina Wahab, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar and Maniyanpilla Raju.
Baiju Santhosh Kumar is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films. He began his acting career in 1981, as a child artist in the film Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla. Since then he has acted in more than 300 films.
Ayitham is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Venu Nagavally and produced by Ambika and Radha sisters. The film stars Mohanlal, Ambika, Radha and Sukumari in lead roles. The film features music composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan. The plot is set in an Agraharam.
Chirikkudukka is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Baby. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vidhubala, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Bahadoor, Sudheer and Jose Prakash. It is a remake of the 1958 Tamil film Sabaash Meena. The film was released on 30 April 1976.
Aniyatha Valakal is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by N. P. Abu. The film stars Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Venu Nagavally and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Ishtamanu Pakshe is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by E. J. Peter. The film stars Sukumaran, Venu Nagavally, Ratheesh and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Kalika is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by Krishnaswamy Reddiar. The film stars Sheela, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi and Venu Nagavally. The musical score is by G. Devarajan.
Prema Geethangal is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Ambika, Shanavas, Nedumudi Venu and Jose Prakash. The film's score was composed by Johnson.
Tharattu (transl. Lullaby) is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by AM Sherif and SM Sheryff. The film stars Srividya, Nedumudi Venu, Balachandra Menon and Shanthi Krishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran.
Oru Painkilikatha is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by Varada Balachandra Menon. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Balachandra Menon and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was remade in Tamil as Thaiku Oru Thalattu and in Telugu as Samsaram.
Kilukilukkam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Shanthi Krishna, Sukumari and Venu Nagavally. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Hello Darling is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Sudheer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Amba Ambika Ambaalika ,dubbed into Hindi as Mahayudh is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Srividya, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Hari and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. This film was based on Mahabharata.
Kanalkattakal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Thomas Abraham. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vincent, K. P. Ummer, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Akalathe Ambili is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by Thomas Mathew. The film stars Mammootty, Supriya Pathak, Rohini and Maniyanpilla Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
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.
Kaattile Paattu is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by K. P. Kumaran. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Balan K. Nair, Poornima Jayaram and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. Raghavan.
