K. Asif was an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who is known for his epic film, Mughal-e-Azam (1960).
Deepak Devraj Komath, better known as Deepak Dev, is an Indian music composer, best known for his compositions in Malayalam cinema. He started his career in the film Industry through the movie Chronic Bachelor (2003) directed by Siddique. Deepak is also a former member of the Kochi based Indian rock band Motherjane.
D is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Vishram Sawant, co-written by Manish Gupta and Ram Gopal Varma. Produced by Varma and Ronnie Screwvala, it was released in India on 3 June 2005. It is the third film in the Gangster film series.
Asif Ali is an Indian actor and producer, who works in the Malayalam film industry. He started his film career with Shyamaprasad's 2009 film, Ritu.
Diamond Necklace is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram, starring Fahadh Faasil, Samvrutha Sunil,Anusree and Gautami Nair. This movie tells the life story of Dubai-based oncologist, Dr. Arun Kumar, and the end of his luxurious life after meeting three women from different lifestyles.
D Company is a 2013 Indian Malayalam anthology gangster drama film. It is an anthology of three independently shot films directed by M. Padmakumar, Diphan, and Vinod Vijayan. It includes a huge ensemble cast of Jayasurya, Fahadh Faasil, Anoop Menon, Unni Mukundan, Asif Ali, Samuthirakani, Ananya, Bhama, Parvathi Nair, Aadukalam Naren, Rajeev Pillai, Jinu Joseph, Joju George, Deepak Parambol and Pooja Ramachandran. The film is produced by Vinod Vijayan, Seven Arts Mohan and Faisal Latheef under the banner of D Cutz Film Company and distributed by Seven Arts International.
Immanuel, also publicized as Emmanuel, is a 2013 Malayalam comedy-drama film, directed by Lal Jose and produced by S. George. The film stars Mammootty in the title role with Fahadh Faasil and Reenu Mathews. Lal Jose has stated that it is a "soft film sans hullabaloo" and "essentially tells the story of Immanuel's intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity."
New generation films is a Malayalam film movement developed in the early 2010s, characterized by fresh and unusual themes and new narrative techniques. Films of the new wave differ from conventional themes of the past two decades and introduced several new trends and techniques to the Malayalam film industry. While the new generation formats and styles are deeply influenced by global trends, their thematics are firmly rooted in Malayalee life and mindscapes.
1 by Two is a 2014 Indian Malayalam language psychological thriller film directed by Arun Kumar Aravind and written by Jeyamohan. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Murali Gopy in dual roles, Honey Rose and Abhinaya.
Ismail Fazil, better known by his stage name Farhaan Fazil, is an Indian actor working in Malayalam cinema. He debuted in 2014 with Njan Steve Lopez directed by Rajeev Ravi. He is the younger son of filmmaker Fazil and brother of actor Fahadh Faasil.
Dileesh Philip, also known as Dileesh Pothan is an Indian film director, actor and producer, who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the 2016 comedy drama film Maheshinte Prathikaaram, starring Fahadh Faasil. The film received the Best Feature Film in Malayalam Award at the 64th National Film Awards. Pothan also won the Best Director Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards South.
Nikhila Vimal is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films in addition to Telugu films. After appearing in a minor role in Bhagyadevatha (2009), her lead role in the big screen came in Love 24x7 (2015).
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Lal Jr. It is a sequel to the 2013 film Honey Bee and features an ensemble cast, including Asif Ali, Bhavana, Baburaj, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Lal, Sreenivasan, Mamitha Baiju, Lena, Suresh Krishna, and Assim Jamal. The film is produced by Lal under Lal Creations. Honey Bee 2: Celebrations released on 23 March 2017.
Ratsasan is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Ram Kumar. The film stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan, while Ammu Abhirami, Kaali Venkat, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, and Ramdoss play supporting roles. The film features music and a background score composed by Ghibran, cinematography by P. V. Shankar, and editing by San Lokesh. The film tells the story of an aspiring film director who becomes a police officer after his father's death and tries to track down a serial killer.
Kaattu is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language period film directed and produced by Arun Kumar Aravind. It was written by Ananthapadmanabhan based on the short story by his father Padmarajan. The film is set in late 1970s, it stars Asif Ali, Murali Gopy, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Manasa Radhakrishnan. Kaattu was released in India on 19 October 2017 on the occasion of Diwali.
Mandharam is an 2018 Indian Malayalam-language romance film directed by Vijesh Vijay and scripted by M. Sajas, with Asif Ali in the lead role. The film was produced by Monisha Rajeev and Tinu Thomas under the banner of Magic Mountain Cinemas.
Kakshi: Amminippilla is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy drama film directed by debutant Dinjith Ayyathan, written by Sanilesh Shivan and produced by Riju Rajan under the banner of Zarah Films. Ahmed Sidhique and debutant Fara Shibla play the lead characters while Asif Ali plays the role of a lawyer for the first time in his career. Ashwathy Manoharan and Basil Joseph plays other important roles. Arun Muraleedharan and debutant Samuel Aby composed the songs, while Jakes Bejoy composed the background score. Bahul Ramesh and Sooraj E. S. are the cinematographer and editor respectively. The film is distributed in India by E4 Entertainment and worldwide by Indywood Distribution Network & NR Films.
HoneyBee 2.5 is a 2017 Malayalam language romantic drama film produced by Lal under the banner of Lal Creations. It stars Askar Ali and Lijo Mol Jose in the lead roles along with Asif Ali, Lal, Bhavana, Lena, and Harisree Asokan. The film is directed by Shyju Anthikkad. The music is composed by A. M. Jose. The screenplay was based on a story written by Lal.
Rakshasudu is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language psychological thriller film directed by Ramesh Varma. The film stars Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran, and it is the official remake of the 2018 Tamil film Ratsasan.
Mohan Kumar Fans is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jis Joy. The film is produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames. Kunchacko Boban played the role of a singer. The film also features Siddique, Anarkali Nazar, Mukesh, Sreenivasan, Vinay Forrt, Saiju Kurup, Ramesh Pisharody and Krishna Shankar in pivotal roles. The songs are composed by Prince George, while the score is composed by William Francis. The film premiered on 19 March 2021.
