Madhavan Raveendran, , fondly known as Raveendran Master, was a popular South Indian music composer and playback singer from Kerala. He composed songs for more than 150 films primarily for the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. He also composed a few albums, including Vasantha Geethangal, Ponnonatharangini and Rithugeethangal. Raveendran successfully composed melodies based on Hindustani Ragas also.
Antony Basker Raj, also known as A. Bhaskar Raj, was an Indian director of Malayalam movies.
Muhammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 300 films in Malayalam and Tamil.
Paradesi (transl. Foreigner) is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the company Aashirvad Cinemas. Mohanlal plays Valiyakaththu Moosa, in three stages of his life, between the ages of 35 and 80. It also features Swetha Menon, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Siddique in significant roles.
Aankiliyude Tharattu is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Cochin Haneefa. The film stars Mammootty, Revathi and Rahman. The film is about a love-affair between a married man and a young lady which leads to a murder. The film was dubbed into Tamil language as Andha Vaanam Saktchi.
Angadi (transl. Market) is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and written by P. V, Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Jayan as Babu in the lead role along with Sukumaran, Seema, Jose and Sankaradi, in supporting roles. The film revolves around the rivalry between a laborer, Babu and Beeran, an evil businessman. The music was composed by Shyam, with the cinematography done jointly by Chandramohan and C. E. Babu. Angadi was one of the major successes of the year 1980, running for 125 days in theatres. The film broke the box office record of Jayan's Sarapancharam (1979) and emerged the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year. The film was a milestone in the Malayalam film industry, achieving cult status in Kerala. The film was instrumental in establishing Jayan's macho hero image.
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a remake of the 1975 Hindi-language film Faraar. The movie starred Mammootty, Shankar, and Menaka. The film was received mixed to negative reviews and average hit.
Chirikkudukka is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Baby. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vidhubala, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Bahadoor, Sudheer and Jose Prakash. It is a remake of the 1958 Tamil film Sabaash Meena. The film was released on 30 April 1976.
Love Letter is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Dr. Balakrishnan. The film stars Vincent, Sudheer, Vidhubala, Jose Prakash, Manavalan Joseph, KPAC Lalitha and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by KJ Joy. And this was his very first film as a composer which kick started his illustrious career as a leading music director in Malayalam.
Vayal is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Antony Eastman and produced by M. D. Mathew. The film stars Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Sankaradi, Shubha and Cochin Haneefa in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Dwik Vijayam is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Anubhavangale Nanni is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Sankaradi and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Aadharsam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by M. D. George. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Menaka in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Krishna Guruvayoorappa is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Menaka, and Unnimary in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Piriyilla Naam is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir and Shankar, supported by Jose, Jose Prakash and Krishnachandran. The film's score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Bhookambam (transl. Earthquake) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jaishankar, Srividya, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh.
Justice Raja is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Menaka, Balan K. Nair and K. R. Vijaya. The film has musical score by Gangai Amaran. The film was a remake of Telugu film Justice Chowdary.
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Vijayanand and produced by Eeraali. The film stars Mammootty, M. G. Soman, Ratheesh, Lakshmi and Menaka in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. It is a remake of 1975 Hindi film Deewaar.
Rathilayam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Madhu. The film stars Madhu, Silk Smitha and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer and M. G. Radhakrishnan.
Paasa Paravaigal is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Cochin Haneefa and written by M. Karunanidhi, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi, Mohan and Raadhika. It is a remake of Haneefa's own 1986 Malayalam film Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu. The film was released on 29 April 1988 and became a commercial success. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film, and Raadhika won the Best Actress at Cinema Express Awards.
