K. Bhaskaran Nair, known by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director from Kerala. Adoor Bhasi was almost always cast as the man who stands next to the hero. His hilarious actions and roles became the cynosure of comic scenes in the Malayalam films of the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, especially with Ever Green Hero of Malayalam Cinema, Shri Prem Nazir. He is also famous for his eloquent speeches in fluent English. He directed three Malayalam films during the late 1970s.
Venu Nagavally was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director best known for his work in Malayalam film industry. He has directed 12 films. Son of writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup, Venu has acted in about fifty films, directed films such as Sukhamo Devi (1986), Sarvakalashala (1987), Lal Salam (1990), and Aye Auto (1990), Aayirappara (1993) and scripted the commercially successful Kilukkam (1991). Venu Nagavally died at Thiruvananthapuram on 9 September 2010.
Sarvakalasala (transl. University) is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venu Nagavally from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. The film stars Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, and Seema. The music for the film was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan.
Jeevithayaathra is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela, Ambika, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by P. S. Divakar.
Kalithozhan is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. V. Subbarao and L.V Prasad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The film was a remake of the Telugu film Illarikam.
Ente Kalithozhan is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Shankar, Sabitha Anand, Adoor Bhasi, Sukumari and K. P. Ummer. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Rugma is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan, starring Mammootty, Menaka, Seema and Venu Nagavally.
Onnu Chirikku is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Swapna, Adoor Bhasi, Raj Kumar and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson.
April 18 is a 1984 Malayalam-language film written and directed by Balachandra Menon, who also features in the lead role. It also stars Shobana, Adoor Bhasi and Bharat Gopy in other pivotal roles.It was the debut Malayalam movie of Shobana as Lead actress. The musical score was composed by A. T. Ummer.
Parasparam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Shajiyem and produced by Jose Brothers. The film stars Venu Nagavally, Zarina Wahab. The film had musical score by MB Sreenivasan.
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.
Aagamanam is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by G. Sugunan. The film stars Sukumari, Srividya, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vidyadharan.
Guruji Oru Vakku is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Rajan Sankaradi and written by Venu Nagavally. The film stars Mohanlal, Madhu, Nedumudi Venu and Ratheesh. The film has songs composed by Jerry Amaldev and background score by Johnson.
Oru Kudakeezhil is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Sajan. The film stars Shankar, Madhavi and Nedumudi Venu, while Venu Nagavally, Sukumari, Thilakan and Rohini play supporting roles. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Principal Olivil is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Gopikrishnan and produced by Krishnakumari and K. P. Sasi. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Bharath Gopi, Menaka and Sukumari. The film's score was composed by Alleppey Ranganath.
Chillu (transl. Glass) is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Lenin Rajendran. The film stars Rony Vincent, Shanthi Krishna, Venu Nagavally, Sukumari, Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi and Nedumudi Venu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan.
Thirakal is a 1984 Indian Malayalam 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.
Velichamillatha Veedhi is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jose Kallen and produced by Aravind K. Varma. The film stars Sukumari, Venu Nagavally, Menaka and Indira in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. P. Udayabhanu.
Vepraalam is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Menon Suresh and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. The film stars Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi, Lakshmi and Menaka in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan.
Eenam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Bharathan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Venu Nagavally, Shanthi Krishna, Adoor Bhasi and Bharath Gopi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ouseppachan and original songs composed by director Bharathan himself.
