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Shane Nigam is an Indian film actor who appears in Malayalam films. Having made his debut with the 2013 road film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013), he went to receive wider attention for his performances in successful drama films Kismath (2016), Parava (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019).
Nigam made his acting debut with the film Annayum Rasoolum, portraying the role of Anna's (Andrea Jeremiah) brother.[4] Later Rajeev Ravi offered him the lead role in Njan Steve Lopez but didn't take up the role.He made his debut as a lead actor in 2016 film, Kismath opposite to Shruthy Menon. Producer of the film Rajeev Ravi offered him the lead role, his character won praise among the Malayali audience and the movie was a commercial success.Nigam played a central character alongside veteran actors Amala and Manju Warrier in the 2017 film C/O Saira Banu.
The following year, he appeared in the romantic film Eeda which was also praised by critics.Nigam starred in two films in 2019; the comedy drama Kumbalangi Nights, which was highly successful on box office and received rave reviews from film critics and the romantic thriller Ishq, which opened to a lukewarm response to audiences and critics alike.- Actor
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dileep was born Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan Pillai and is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer, and businessman who works in the Malayalam film industry.
Dileep is the eldest of three children and completed his schooling in Kerala. He studied at Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School in Aluva and then completed his higher secondary at Union Christian College.
He completed his Bachelor's degree in History at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.
During this period, he dedicated himself to perfecting his mimicry and impressionist performances. He also produced and sang in De Maveli Kombathu, an Onam-based audio cassette album that became his gateway to the film industry. Dileep worked as a mimicry artist at Kalabhavan in the 1980s.
He appeared in Comicola, a popular comedy show by Asianet.
He did minor roles, like Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992) and Manathe Kottaram (1994), in which he started using his screen name Dileep.
In 1996, he was a part of more than ten films and gained more popularity because of his roles in Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996), in which he appears as Gopi, and Sallapam (1996) by Sundardas, in which he plays the role of Sasikumar.
He played a small role in I.V. Sasi's Varnapakittu (1997), where he acted as Pullankunnel Paulachan.
The popular combination of Dileep-Harisree Ashokan took off and became extremely popular after the success of Punjabi House (1998) in 1998. He played the role of Unnikrishnan in the movie.
He got appreciated for his movies like Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001), in which he got the role of Unnikrishnan, and Kuberan (2002), in which he plays Siddharthan.
In 2002 he played the role of Kunjan in the film Kunjikkoonan (2002) and won the Kerala State Film Special Jury ward. He also won Best Actor for this movie at the Asianet Film awards for this film.
He played the role of the thief Madhavan in Lal Jose's Meesha Madhavan (2002). This performance increased Dileep's popularity as a star in Malayalam cinema.
He won the Best Actor in Malayalam cinema award at Filmfare Awards South for this role.
He also appeared in his debut Tamil movie Raajjiyam (2002), in which he plays the role of Surya.
In 2003, Dileep initiated the film production company Graand Production with its debut, C.I.D. Moosa (2003), a comedy. He plays the role of Sahadevan/ CID Moosa in the hit movie.
In another production, Kadhavaseshan (2004) by T.V. Chandran. He plays the role of Gopinath.
He won the Second Best Film - Kadhavasheshan (producer) by Kerala State Awards (2004) for this movie. Besides that, he won the Best Actor and Special Jury awards at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards and Asianet Film Awards, respectively.
Dileep was highly appreciated for his performance as Radhakrishnan in Chanthupottu (2005). He won a special mention for this movie at Kerala State Film Awards. He also got the Best Actor award for the movie at Kerala Film Critics Association Awards.
Dileep produced Twenty:20 (2008) to accumulate funds for AMMA, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, which also turned out to be a blockbuster Malayalam film with Rs. 31.4 crores until that time. This movie won the Best Film Award at the Asianet Film Awards in 2008.
He collaborated with Malarvaadi Arts Club for production.
His 100th film was Kaaryasthan (2010), in which he played the role of Krishnanunni.
His other popular performances and movies include Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011), in which he plays the roles of Mukkom Shajahan and Ravi. He was honoured with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
In 2013, Dileep was given the Award of Excellence at Asianet Film Awards for completing 20 years in the Malayalam film industry. In the same year, he also won the award as the most popular actor at Vanitha Film Awards.
He plays the role of Ullas in Two Countries (2015), which did reasonably well at the box office. Ramaleela (2017), in which he plays the role of Ramanunni, was another blockbuster of that time.
His TV performances include playing roles in Comicola (Asianet), Cinemala (Asianet), Dhe Chef (Mazhavil Manorama), a cooking reality show, and Comedy Mamankam (Asianet)
Dileep and Manju Warrier married on October 20, 1998, and had a daughter, Meenakshi, in 2000. The couple got divorced on January 31, 2015. Later, he married actress Kavya Madhavan, and they had a daughter, Mahalakshmi, in 2018.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Remya Nambeeshan was born on January 1, 1986, to Subrahmaniam Unni and Jayasree. Her father is a former theater artiste, who was an active member of troupes such as "Jubilee" and "Harishree". She has a brother, Rahul. She studied Communicative English at the St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
Before her entry into the film industry, she was hosting a phone-in music show Hello, Good Evening on the Malayalam channel Kairali TV. Having learned carnatic music from her childhood, she has sung several numbers for devotional albums and also ventured into playback singing, having lent her voice for a song from the Malayalam biopic on P. Kunhiraman Nair, Ivan Megharoopan, composed by Sharreth.
She made her career debut in 2000 with Sayahnam. Following performances as a child artiste in several Malayalam films during the early 2000s, she went on to play minor supporting roles, before essaying starring roles since 2006. In 2008, she appeared in her first non-Malayalam project, while receiving critical acclaim for her performances in the films Traffic (2011) and Chaappa Kurish (2011). Besides acting, Remya has occasionally worked as a television presenter and singer as well. Remya first appeared as a child artiste in the critically acclaimed drama film Sayahnam in 2000, directed by R. Sarath. She further essayed minor supporting roles in the following years in films including Sathyan Anthikad's satire film Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001), the art film Sthithi (2002), under R. Sarath's direction again, and Gramaphone (2003) and Perumazhakkalam (2004), both directed by Kamal. She collaborated a third time with Sarath for the short film Bhoomikkoru Charamageetham (2006), a cinematic version of a poem by O. N. V. Kurup. In 2008, she accepted her first non-Malayalam project, Andamaina Mansulo in Telugu, which was followed by her first Tamil film, the romantic drama Raman Thediya Seethai.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Chemban Vinod Jose was born on 24 May 1976 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Charlie (2015), Churuli (2021) and Kali (2016).- Lizy was born on 3 February 1967 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987), Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984) and Manu Uncle (1988).
- Actress
- Producer
Suchitra Pillai was born on 27 August 1970 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. She is an actress and producer, known for The Valley (2017), Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and 24: India (2013). She has been married to Lars Kjeldsen since 20 May 2005. They have one child. She was previously married to Pawan Malik.- Hannah Reji Koshy was born on 31 July 1992 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Kooman (2022), Corona Papers (2023) and Darvinte Parinamam (2016).
- Actress
Unni Mary was born on 12 March 1962 in Ernakulam,Kerala,India. She is an actress, known for Amar Deep (1979), Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) and Akbar Saleem Anarkali (1979).- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Vishnu Unnikrishnan was born on 11 March 1987 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016), Vedikkettu (2023) and I Am a Disco Dancer.- Shaheen Siddique was born on 21 February 1989 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Oru Kadath Naadan Katha (2019), Take Off (2017) and Kasaba (2016).
- L. Vijayalakshmi was born on 5 May 1943 in Ernakulam, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Badal (1966), Vallavan Oruvan (1966) and Shabnam (1964). She has been married to Suraj Kumar De Dutta since 1969. They have one child.
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Grace Antony, popularly known as Mary Gracy, is a multifaceted talent hailing from Mulamthuruthy, India. Born with a passion for the arts, she has made a mark as an actress, model, and classical dancer in the vibrant landscape of the Malayalam film industry.
Grace stepped into the world of cinema with her debut film, "Happy Wedding" in 2016, marking the beginning of a promising career. However, it was her compelling performance in the Mollywood blockbuster "Kumbalangi Nights" (2019) that propelled her into the limelight, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.
Unveiling her versatility, Grace Antony continued to impress audiences and critics alike with her lead roles in a string of successful films. Noteworthy among them are "Thamaasha" (2019), "Halal Love Story" (2020), "Saajan Bakery Since 1962" (2021), "Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham" (2021), "Rorschach" (2022), and "Appan" (2022). Each film added a new layer to her acting prowess, establishing her as a powerhouse performer in the industry.
Beyond the glitz and glamour of the film world, Grace is a well-educated individual, holding a Post-Graduate degree. Her academic journey also includes a bachelor's degree in Bharatanatyam, showcasing her dedication to the classical arts.
In summary, Grace Antony is not just an actress but a versatile artist who has made significant contributions to the Malayalam film industry. Her journey from Mulamthuruthy to the silver screen is a testament to her talent, dedication, and passion for the arts.- Actor
- Music Department
Mala Aravindan was born in 1939 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Sallapam (1996), Sandesham (1991) and Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002). He was married to Geetha. He died on 28 January 2015 in Coimbatore, India.- Gowri Nandha was born on 3 August 1989 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015) and The Police Story.
- Basheer Bashi was born on 25 September 1988 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Salmon 3D (2023) and Bigg Boss Malayalam (2018).
- Manasa Radhakrishnan was born on 29 September 1998 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Tiyaan (2017), Sengalam (2023) and Twenty One Grams (2022).
- Editor
- Producer
- Director
Achu Vijayan was born on 1 November 1988 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is an editor and producer, known for Vichitram (2022), Kidu (2018) and Maffi Dona (2019).- Mohammed Althaf is an Indian film actor, entrepreneur, martial artist, Software Architect, and Artificial Intelligence expert who made his debut in Indian Malayalam movie, Oru Karibbean Udayippu (OKU) 2018. Althaf was born on July 15, in Cochin, Kerala and later migrated to Delhi along with family. He completed his high school from Kendriya Vidyalaya Andrews Ganj and graduated in Bachelor of Computer Applications then moved to the United Kingdom for Post Graduation studies in Artificial Intelligence.
Mohammed Althaf started his on-screen appearances as a child actor in album songs and by child modeling.
The actor made his entry to the Indian Film Industry through Jogy Jose's Malayalam Cinema "Oru Karibbean Udayippu" (OKU) produced by R.V.K Nair under the banner of Karthikeyan Cinemas. A few months after the release of Oru Karibbean Udayippu, Althaf starred in K.K Muhammedali's Family Entertaining film Vakathirivu (English Meaning: Discretion) which was a commercially successful movie. - Visual Effects
- Animation Department
Anesh K Steephen. was born on 9 May 1984 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is known for Venom (2018), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and Moonfall (2022).- Director
- Actor
Tom Emmatty was born on 15 December 1979 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He is a director and actor, known for The Gambler (2019), Oru Mexican Aparatha (2017) and Dhuniyavinte Orattath.- Visual Effects
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
E S Rahul was born on 4 January 1991 in Ernakulam. He is an assistant director and actor, known for 2018 (2023), Angamaly Diaries (2017) and Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil (2018).- Actor
- Writer
Jithu Johnson is an Indian actor and scriptwriter who works predominantly in Malayalam short films. He made his writing debut in the Malayalam short film "Bullet" directed by Sanu Varghese. He made his acting debut in the Malayalam short film "Sukuvinte Colour Photo" and his first notable film is "Ekru" directed by Sanu Varghese. He has also written for "Ekru".- Actor
- Producer
P.J. Cherian was born in 1891 in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Nirmala (1948), Neelakkuyil (1954) and Sneehaseema (1954). He died in 1981.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
V.A. Dilshad Pippy was born in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He was a cinematographer and producer, known for The Black Russian (2013), Race (2008) and Machine (2017). He was married to Babitha . He died on 27 May 2021 in Mumbai, India.- Subi Suresh was born in Tripunithura, Ernakulam, India. She was an actress, known for Detective (2007), Dolls (2013) and Laysa Laysa (2003). She died on 22 February 2023 in Kochi, Kerala, India.