Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail, known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam-language films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a career spanning five decades, he has appeared in more than 410 films, predominantly in lead roles. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, nine Kerala State Film Awards, eleven Kerala Film Critics Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. For his contribution to film, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1998. In 2022, he was honoured with Kerala Prabha Award, the second-highest honour given by the Government of Kerala.
Albhutha Dweepu is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Vinayan. The plot is set on an otherworld island where all men are dwarfs and women are of normal height, and humans are considered monsters. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Guinness Pakru alongside Mallika Kapoor, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jagadish, Indrans, Kalpana, Ponnamma Babu and Bindu Panicker in supporting roles.
The Maharaja's College is a government college of higher education located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest colleges in India. Located in the heart of the city, the college is spread over a campus of 100,000 square metres on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Blanketed by tall and rare species of trees, its campus features is a mix of old and modern architecture and covers a total area of 19,525 m2 (210,170 sq ft), providing infrastructural facilities for the 22 departments of the college.
Mamta Mohandas is an Indian actress, film producer and a playback singer who predominantly works in Malayalam films as well as a few Tamil and Telugu films. She has won several accolades including two Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu in 2006 and for Best Actress in Malayalam in 2010 and also won Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress in 2010. She has launched her own film production company under the banner Mamta Mohandas Productions.
The red beret is a military beret worn by many military police, paramilitary, commando, and police forces and should not be confused with the maroon beret worn by airborne troops all around the world.
Shanker Panicker is an Indian actor, film director and producer who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in nearly 200 films and was a leading actor in Malayalam cinema during the 1980s and was also a lead youth hero in Tamil cinema at that time. Shankar's debut Tamil film Oru Thalai Ragam, and Malayalam debut, Manjil Virinja Pookkal, completed a theatrical run of 365 and 250 days respectively. He was the most successful romantic hero in Malayalam movies along with Prem Nazir.Shankar produced film "Ezhuthola" won 4 international film festival awards in 2023 including London International film festival awards,British film festival awards and Tagore international film festival.He also won many awards as an actor and director including a Kerala State film critics award.
Sarvam (transl. Everything) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film co-written and directed by Vishnuvardhan. It stars Arya and Trisha, while J. D. Chakravarthy, Prathap Pothan, and Indrajith play prominent supporting roles. The film, which had been under production since late 2006, was produced and distributed by K. Karunamoorthy and C. Arunpandian under the banner of Ayngaran International Films. It was filmed by Nirav Shah and edited by Sreekar Prasad. The film's soundtrack, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, was released on 14 February 2009, coinciding with Valentine's Day.
Rajavinte Makan is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam from a screenplay written by Dennis Joseph and based on the 1980 novel Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon. It stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Ambika and Mohan Jose. In the film, Vincent Gomes sets out to exact revenge against Home Minister N. Krishnadas.
Shyama is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language romantic thriller film produced by Joy Thomas under Jubilee Productions, directed by Joshiy and written by Dennis Joseph. It stars Mammootty and Nadia Moidu in the lead roles. The film was remade in Tamil as Unakkaagavee Vaazhgiren. It is partially inspired by Gulzar's Kinara.
January Oru Orma is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, directed by Joshiy, written by A. R. Mukesh, based on a screenplay by Kaloor Dennis. The film was produced by Tharanjini Films. The film stars Mohanlal and Karthika in the lead roles, while Suresh Gopi, M. G. Soman and Jayabharathi appear in supporting roles. The film was a commercial success at the box office. It was declared a super hit. The film has musical score by Ouseppachan.
Nair Saab is a 1989 Indian Malayalam language action thriller film written by Dennis Joseph, directed by Joshiy and produced by Liberty Productions. It stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Mukesh and Geetha. The film was released on the occasion of Onam.
Dhinarathrangal is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film written by Dennis Joseph, directed by Joshi and produced by S. V. Krishna Reddy and starring Mammootty, Sumalatha and Mukesh. The score and soundtrack were composed by Shyam. The film was inspired by the Hindi film Achanak (1973).
July 4 is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Joshiy, starring Dileep, Siddique and Roma.
Dennis Joseph was an Indian scriptwriter and director known for his work in Malayalam films. He was active during the 1980s and early 1990s. He frequently collaborated with directors Joshiy and Thambi Kannanthanam. He is known for scripting films including Nirakkoottu (1985), Rajavinte Makan (1986), Shyama (1986), New Delhi (1987), No.20 Madras Mail (1990), Kottayam Kunjachan (1990), Indrajaalam (1990), Appu (1990), Akashadoothu (1993), Palayam (1994), and F.I.R. (1999). He also directed five films, including Manu Uncle, which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 1988 and the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Children's Film in 1989.
Sangham is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by K. Rajagopal. The film stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Parvathy and Saritha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Arike is a 2012 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film by Shyamaprasad, starring Dileep, Samvrutha Sunil, and Mamta Mohandas. Based on a Bengali short story by Sunil Gangopadhyay, the movie was produced under the banner of Picture Perfect and has a script by Shyamaprasad, cinematography by Alagappan, editing by Vinod Sukumaran, and music by Ouseppachan.
Memories is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language slasher crime-thriller film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, S. P. Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan, Meghana Raj, Miya George, Suresh Krishna and Rahul Madhav. The film is produced by P. K. Muralidharan and Santha Murali under the banner of Anantha Visions. The film follows Sam Alex, a drunkard cop, who is forced to investigate a series of murders.
Veendum is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy starring Mammootty, Ratheesh, Jayashree and Geethu Mohandas in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ouseppachan.
Nyayavidhi is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Sukumaran and Lalu Alex. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
