Nambiathusseril Varkey John, better known by his screen name Sasikumar, was an Indian film director who worked in Malayalam cinema. He has directed more than 141 films in his career which began in the mid-1960s. He is often referred to as Hitmaker Sasikumar due to the commercial success of his films. In 2012, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema
Vidhubala is an Indian actress started her career in the mid-1960s and retired from the industry in 1981. She is well known for hosting the family reality show Kadhayallithu Jeevitham in Amrita TV spanning for 10 years. She has acted in advertisements also.
CID Unnikrishnan B.A. B.Ed. is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language mystery comedy film starring Jayaram, Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagathy Sreekumar, Rohini, Indrans and Sukumaran. This film was written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi and directed by Rajasenan. It was made as an homage to CID Nazir (1971). The film was also a breakthrough in the career of Indrans. In the film, Unnikrishnan, a young man gets hired in a private detective company; soon, he is given the task of investigating a businessman's daughter's record. But during the course of his investigation, he faces opposition from two detectives who work with the same company.
Chakravalam Chuvannappol is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by J. Sasikumar. A remake of the Tamil-language film Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981), the film stars Prem Nazir, Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Sumalatha. The film features music composed by M. K. Arjunan.
Love in Singapore is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jose Prakash and Latha. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. This movie upon release gained positive reviews and became a commercial success. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu with the same name starring Chiranjeevi and Ranganath.
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Adoor Bhasi, written by P. K. Sarangapani, and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. The film was shot in Udaya Studios.
Sindhu is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by R. Somanathan, starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Lakshmi and Vidhubala. Its musical score was composed by M. K. Arjunan. It is a remake of the Tamil film Pugundha Veedu released in 1972. The film was also remade in Telugu as Puttinillu Mettinillu, with actress Lakshmi reprising her role in all 3 versions.
Maamaankam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, made under Navodaya Studio. It is based on the medieval Mamankam festival held every 12 years at the banks of river Bharathappuzha in Tirunavaya, Southern India. Written by N. Govindankutty, the film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jose Prakash and Alummoodan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. Raghavan.
Anthappuram is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan and produced by B. V. K. Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ambika, Jayan, Seema, Sudheer and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh.
Nizhal Yudham is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Sukumaran, Ravikumar, Sumalatha and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Kalpavriksham is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by T. K. K. Nambiar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi, Bhavani, and M. G. Soman.
Ninakku Njaanum Enikku Neeyum is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jagathy Sreekumar, KPAC Lalitha and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Prabhu is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film's score was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.
Paalattu Kunjikannan is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by Boban Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Manushya Mrugam is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan, directed by Baby and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar under the banner of Evershine. The film is a remake of the 1975 Kannada film Daari Tappida Maga. The film stars Jayan, Jayaprabha, Seema, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. The film was released on 17 December 1980.
Panchamrutham is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by A.Sheriff. The film stars Jayan, Jayabharathi, Vidhubhala, Seema, Prem Nazir and Bhavani. The film's musical score was by A.T Ummer.
Kari Puranda Jeevithangal is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. This movie was later dubbed into Tamil-language as Meendum Savithri.
Marupacha (transl. Oasis) is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by S. Babu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Swapna and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Thirakal is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Bhanuprakash V Pai. The film stars Seema, Sukumari, Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh.
Iniyum Kurukshetram is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by J. Sasikumar and written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan. The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Shobhana and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The music for the film was composed by M. K. Arjunan. The film was a blockbuster at the box office.
