Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair, popularly known by the stage name Bharat Gopy, was an Indian actor, producer, and director. Considered one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema, Gopy was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala during the 1970s.
Mayookham is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by T. Hariharan. It stars Saiju Kurup and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. It was their debut movie and also the last Malayalam film for late Sujatha Menon simultaneously.
Muraleedharan Pillai, popularly known as Murali was an Indian film, stage and television actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam films and a few Tamil films and also many other movies. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Appa Mestry, a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the 2002 film Neythukaran. He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles and negative roles, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Malayalam cinema.
Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was written and directed by Fazil and stars Bharat Gopy, Mohanlal, Shalini, Poornima Jayaram, and Sangeeta Naik. The film was reported to be heavily inspired by the 1982 film Annie.
Darpana Academy of Performing Arts is a school for performing arts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, established by Mrinalini Sarabhai and Vikram Sarabhai in 1949, it has been directed by their daughter Mallika Sarabhai for the last three decades. The school organises a three-day Interart, the "Vikram Sarabhai International Arts Festival" at Ahmedabad, every year. It celebrated its golden jubilee on 28 December 1998, with the announcement of the annual "Mrinalini Sarabhai Award for Classical Excellence", in the field of classical dance.
Velayudhan Pillai Gopynathan Nair Muralikrishnan, professionally credited as Murali Gopy, is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer, lyricist, music composer and journalist. He has written films like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, Kammara Sambhavam, and the highest-grossing Malayalam film Lucifer. He has won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards.
Susanna is a 2000 Malayalam film written, directed and produced by T. V. Chandran with Vani Viswanath in the title role. The film won two Kerala State Film Awards: Second Best Actress and Special Jury Mention. It received the Padmarajan Award for Cinema in 2000. Susanna is widely regarded as the best performance by Vani Viswanath.
August Club, also called August Club Since 1969, is a 2013 Malayalam romantic drama film directed by K. B. Venu.It tells the story about the nuances in marital life. The film's screenplay is written by Anantha Padmanabhan and is based on his novelette titled Venalinte Kalaneekkangal. August Club marked the debut of both K. B. Venu and Anantha Padmanabhan. The film was produced by V S Atheesh.
Aattakatha: The Final Rehearsal is a 2013 Malayalam-language musical romance film written and directed by Kannan Perumudiyoor. The film marks his directorial debut and is based on his own novel Cholliyattam. He had earlier produced films such as Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996) and Nakshatratharattu (1998). Set in the background of thakajam, Aattakatha depicts the power of dance which crosses boundaries.
Agnisakshi is a Malayalam novel written by Lalithambika Antharjanam. Originally serialised in Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly, it was published as a book by Current Books in 1976. It tells the story of a Nambudiri woman, who is drawn into the struggle for social and political emancipation but cannot easily shake off the chains of tradition that bind her. The novel was concerned with implied criticism of aspects of social structure and behaviour.
Rithubedam is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Prathap Pothen. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Thilakan, Geetha, Vineeth, Monisha Unni and Murali in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Thilakan received the National Film Award for the Best Supporting Actor in the year 1987 for his role in the film. The film was screened at 53rd International Film Festival of India.
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Jeassy and produced by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Sharada, Ratheesh, Bharath Gopi and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by KJ Joy.
Chekkeran Oru Chilla is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sibi Malayil, written by Priyadarshan, and produced by Shankar. It is a remake of the 1985 Hindi film Saaheb. The film stars Shankar, along with Bharath Gopi, Ambika, and Nedumudi Venu. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Thalolam is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jayaraj, starring Suresh Gopi and Murali in the lead roles.
Kalamandalam Girija is an Indian Kutiyattam dancer who is a recipient of Indian Government Award by Sangeet Natak Academy for the 2021https://indiaartreview.com/stories/kalamandalam-girija-koodiyattam-painkulam-rama-chakyar/https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/events/Kutiyattam%20Card%2020072016.pdfhttps://www.thenewsminute.com/article/breaking-through-koodiyattams-caste-barriers-kalamandalam-girijas-revolutionary-journeyhttps://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2023/feb/doc2023223162001.pdf. She was trained by Natyakalasarvabhowman Guru Painkulam Rama Chakyar, who played a key role in the renaissance of this genre of Indian Sanskrit Theatre & Dance. Girija was chosen by her Guru to be the first non-Nangiar student to learn Kutiyattam and she became the part of the history as the first Kutiyattam actress to perform the art outside the temple premises. She is an empanelled artist of the ICCR.
Mudhugauv (transl. Kiss) is a 2016 Malayalam caper-comedy film written and directed by Vipin Das in his directional debut. It is produced by Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas under the banner, Friday Film House. It marks the acting debut of Gokul Suresh, son of Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi, and Arthana, daughter of Malayalam actor Vijayakumar. It also stars Vijay Babu, Baiju, Indrans, Soubin Shahir, Hareesh Perumanna & Disney James along with Prem Kumar, Abu Salim, Sunil Sukhada, Anil Murali, Sharu and Anand in supporting roles. The film's title is derived from the popular catchphrase from the 1994 cult classic Thenmavin Kombath. The original score and songs are composed, arranged and produced by Rahul Raj.
Humrahi is a social drama series broadcast on Doordarshan network in the early 1990s. It was written by Manohar Shyam Joshi and directed by Kunwar Sinha.
Oka V Chitram is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Teja, and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao and Siri Media Pvt Ltd. It stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Vamsi Krishna and Madhu Shalini. The music was composed by Sri Murali. The film is inspired by the American film, Bowfinger and the Malayalam film, Udayananu Tharam. Aadhi Pinisetty made his debut in the film under the name Pradeep Pinisetty.
Bharat Ane Nenu is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language political drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva, while D. V. V. Danayya produced it. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Kiara Advani, alongside a supporting cast including Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, Aamani, Devaraj, Posani Krishna Murali, P. Ravi Shankar, Yashpal Sharma, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while A. Sreekar Prasad edited the film.
Wanted is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by newcomer Murali Nagavally and written by Priyadarshan. The films stars five newcomers: Madhu Warrier, Aravindan, Anniyappan, Nishanth Sagar, and Suchitra. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Aithe (2003). Mohanlal made an extended cameo appearance in the film.
