Renji Panicker is an Indian actor, scriptwriter, director, film producer, and journalist best known for his Malayalam films. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005.
Nithya Menen is an Indian actress and singer who works primarily in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. She has also acted in five Kannada movies and one Hindi film. Noted for her strong roles and versatility, Menen is a recipient of several accolades including three Filmfare Awards South, two South Indian International Movie Awards and two Nandi Awards.
Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with Peruvazhiyambalam the film won the 1979 National film award for best feature film. He is best known for his roles in Yavanika (1982), Yuvajanotsavam (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Moonnam Pakkam (1988), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Amaram (1990), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Ghost House Inn (2010).
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.
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The story was conceived by Midhun Manuel Thomas and he wrote the screenplay along with the director. It stars Nazriya Nazim, Nivin Pauly, and Vineeth Sreenivasan with Renji Panicker and Aju Varghese. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana was produced by Ananya Films and features music by Shaan Rahman.
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.
Sharafudheen, professionally credited as Sharaf U Dheen, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut in 2013 with Neram. He got his breakthrough by portraying the role of Girirajan Kozhi in Premam (2015).
Role Models is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Rafi. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Vinayakan, Namitha Pramod, Sharaf U Dheen and Vinay Forrt. It was shot in various locations of Goa and Dubai and released on 25 June 2017 in Kerala.
Kolaambi (transl. Loudspeaker) is a 2023 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.
Margamkali is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sreejith Vijayan and written by Shashankan Mayyanad. It is co-produced by Listin Stephen and Alwin Antony. The film stars Bibin George, Namitha Pramod, Gouri G. Kishan, Shanthi Krishna, Siddique and Hareesh Kanaran. The music is composed by Gopi Sunder.
Children's Park is a 2019 Indian Malayalam comedy film. It was directed by Shafi and written by Rafi. The film stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Sharaf U Dheen, Dhruvan, Manasa Radhakrishnan, Gayathri Suresh and Sowmya Menon. It was produced by Roopesh Omana and Milan Jaleel under Cochin Films.
19(1)(a) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. The film stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran. The film is produced by Anto Joseph and Neeta Pinto. The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai. The film released on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022 and received mixed reviews.
Priyan Ottathilanu is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Antony Sony. The story, screenplay and dialogues are written by Abhayakumar K and Anil Kurian. It is produced by Santhosh Thrivikraman under the company WOW Cinemas. The film stars Sharafudheen, Nyla Usha and Aparna Das in the lead roles. The story revolves around Priyan, a young man who is always busy. Mammootty appears in a cameo role in the film.
Yugi is a 2022 Indian bilingual murder mystery film directed by Zac Harris, shot in Tamil and Malayalam simultaneously, stars Kathir, Natty and Narain in the lead roles for the Tamil version, while Sharaf U Dheen and Joju George played the lead roles in the Malayalam version alongside Narain. It was released on 18 November 2022.
Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Adhil Maimoonath Asharaf. The film stars Sharaf U Dheen in the lead role, along with Bhavana and Ashokan. It was released on 24 February 2023.
Madhura Manohara Moham is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Stephy Zaviour and written by Mahesh Gopal and Jai Vishnu. The film features an ensemble cast with Sharaf U Dheen, Rajisha Vijayan, Bindu Panicker, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Vijayaraghavan and Saiju Kurup. Set in Kumbazha, the story revolves around the events surrounding the lives of siblings Manu and Meera and the unexpected truths that unfold.
Tholvi F.C. is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by George Kora. The film stars Sharaf U Dheen, Johny Antony, George Kora, Asha Madathil Sreekanth and Meenakshi Raveendran. In the film, Kuruvila, his wife, and their children try to succeed in life by doing something on their own.
Indhu V. S is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam films. She directed 19(1)(a). The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai. The film released directly on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022. The film won the International Federation of Film Critics for the best Malayalam film of a debut director at the International Film Festival of Kerala in 2022.
Perilloor Premier League is an Indian Malayalam-language political comedy drama series directed by Praveen Chandran. Deepu Pradeep, the writer of this web series introduces the world of Perilloor, a setting that bears a striking resemblance to Desham, the locale featured in Pradeep's earlier comedy film Kunjiramayanam. The series features Malavika, portrayed by Nikhila Vimal, who accidentally becomes the Panchayat president of Perilloor Grama Panchayat after a series of unpredictable events. The cast includes Sunny Wayne, Vijayaraghavan, Ashokan, Aju Varghese and Sajin Cherukayil.
Nagendran's Honeymoon is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language dark comedy television series written, directed and produced by Nithin Renji Panicker. It stars Suraj Venjaramoodu, Grace Antony, Shwetha Menon, Kani Kusruti, Alphy Panjikaran, Niranjana Anoop in lead roles. The series will release on soon on Disney + Hotstar.
