Related Research Articles
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.
Ranjith Balakrishnan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Ravanaprabhu, the sequel to Devaasuram. His films Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively. He is also the current chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
Mahalakshmi Menon, best known by her stagename Shobha, was an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil films. At the age of 17, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1979 Tamil film Pasi. She also received three Kerala State Film Awards: for Best Actress (1978), Best Supporting Actress (1977) and Best Child Artist (1971); and two Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress in Kannada (1978) and Tamil (1979) films. Considered one of the finest talents to have emerged in the Indian film world, her promising career was unexpectedly cut short as she committed suicide in 1980, due to unknown reasons. Her popularity resulted in considerable public scrutiny of the events that led to her death and also various conspiracy theories. The 1983 Malayalam film Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback is supposedly based on her life and death.
Ashwathy Kurup, better known by her stage name Parvathy is a former Indian actress, costume designer and classical dancer, who appeared in Malayalam films.
Biju Menon is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam films, and also has a few Tamil and Telugu film credits. He made his debut in the 1994 Malayalam film Puthran. In a career spanning over two decades, he has appeared in over 150 films, and has won one National film award for Best Supporting Actor, three Kerala State Film Awards including one best actor, two Filmfare Awards South and nine Asianet Film Awards. He got the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 2021 for the film Aarkkariyam.
Shwetha Menon is an Indian actress, model and television anchor. She has won Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1994. She has predominantly acted in Malayalam and Hindi language films, besides appearing in a number of Telugu and Tamil Language Films. She won two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress. She participated in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1.
Pranayakalam is a 2007 Malayalam romantic film directed by débutant Uday Ananthan.
Lalu Alex is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam and Tamil Films In a career spanning four decades, Lalu Alex has acted over 250 movies and is known for his character roles, comic roles and antagonistic roles in the Malayalam movie industry.
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Shwetha Menon and Mythili. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. P. Rajeevan, which said the true story of the first recorded murder case in Kerala. Mammooty plays three characters in the film. The film was Mythili's debut in cinema. Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film. The film tells the story of a private detective, who returns to his birthplace, a village called Paleri, to solve a murder mystery that occurred on the same night he was born. Upon the release of the movie, it got an 'A' certificate due to its violent and adult content.
Aadhaaram is a 1992 Malayalam-language drama film directed by George Kithu, written by Lohithadas. The film stars Murali as Bapputty, who is trying to rebuild life after completing his prison sentence. The film also features Suresh Gopi, Geetha, and Sudheesh in supporting roles.
Saphalam is a 2003 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Asok R. Nath and produced by V. Anil Thomas. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Balachandra Menon, Sumithra and Umashankari in lead roles. The film had musical score by Jassie Gift and Ramesh Narayan.
Samaantharangal is a 1998 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Menon himself along with Maathu, Renuka and Sukumari in supporting roles.
Kuruppinte Kanakkupusthakam is a 1990 family-drama Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by his wife Varada Balachandra Menon. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Jayaram, Geetha and Parvathy Jayaram in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Balachandra Menon.
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.
Buddy is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Raaj Prabavthy Menon. The film has been produced by Augustin Jackson and it features an ensemble cast of Anoop Menon, Srikanth, Bhumika Chawla, Balachandra Menon, Asha Sarath, Lal and Honey Rose. Balachandra Menon made a comeback after a long time through this film. The film did fairly well at the box office.
Oohakachavadam is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Balachandra Menon, Murali Suhasini and Prathapachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan.
Vilambaram is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by K. G. Rajagopal. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Ambika, Saritha, Sukumari, Thilakan, Ashokan and Shari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh and lyrics by P. Bhaskaran.
Janmandharam is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Ashokan and Siddique in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh.
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.
References
- ↑ "Germinating story ideas". The Hindu . 20 February 2010. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- ↑ "Oru Meymaasappulariyil". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ↑ "Oru Meymaasappulariyil". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
