Manju Warrier (born 1 November 1978) is an India

India

India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

n film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in Malayalam cinema

Malayalam cinema

The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...

 during the mid to late-1990s.

She made her debut in Saakshyam (1995). Her well known films include Ee Puzhayum Kadannu

Ee Puzhayum Kadannu

Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...

 (1996), Thooval Kottaram

Thooval Kottaram

Thooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy...

 (1996), Kaliyattam

Kaliyattam

Kaliyattam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Jayaraaj, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal, and Manju Warrier. The film is an adapted version of William Shakespeare's play Othello against the backdrop of the Hindu Theyyam performance...

 (1997), Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad...

 (1997), Daya

Daya (film)

Daya is a 1998 Malayalam period film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by Venu, and starring Manju Warrier in the lead role. The storyline of the film is adapted from One Thousand and One Nights. Vishal Bharadwaj scored the music of the film. It was the directorial debut of cinematographer...

 (1998), Summer in Bethlehem (1998), and Pathram

Pathram

Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...

 (1999). She won the National Film Award

National Film Awards

The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...

 - Special Jury Award for her performance in Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu

Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu

Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu is 1999 Malayalam film starring Manju Warrier, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Abbas and Kalabhavan Mani.-Plot:A young woman named Bhadra wants to take revenge against a landlord, Natesan , who murdered her parents 15 years ago. She acts as if she is interested in Natesan...

 (1999).

She married actor Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

 in 1998, and has quit acting since then.

Career

Even when she was at school, Manju showed extra ordinary talent in dance, and won many awards. She was conferred Kalathilakam in Kerala Youth Festival for 2 years.

At the age of 17, she debut in the film Sakshyam (1995). Later at the age of 18, she acted in the movie Sallapam

Sallapam

Sallapam is 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sundardas and written A. K. Lohithadas; starring Dileep, Manju Warrier, and Manoj K. Jayan in the lead roles. The music was composed by Johnson.-Plot:...

 (1996), co-starring actor Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

, which became a big hit. Since then, she acted in around 20 Malayalam movies over a span of three years, most of which have been hits. She has won numerous awards and critical acclaim and was considered to be the top heroine of her period. She is still one of the most loved actresses in Malayalam. She has not acted in any other languages in her career. She was initially the first choice for the movie Alaipayuthey

Alaipayuthey

Alaipayuthey is a 2000 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Madhavan and Shalini, the film explores the tensions of married life and the maturing of love. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A. R...

 by director Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...

, but was not able to do the movie because of date hassles and then her sudden marriage.

Her performance in the movie Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu

Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu

Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu is 1999 Malayalam film starring Manju Warrier, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Abbas and Kalabhavan Mani.-Plot:A young woman named Bhadra wants to take revenge against a landlord, Natesan , who murdered her parents 15 years ago. She acts as if she is interested in Natesan...

 was extraordinary and won a special mention from jury for national film awards. Her other popular films are Kanmadam

Kanmadam

Kanmadam is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mohan Lal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Krishna Prasad and Mala Aravindan. Considered as one of the best films of Lohithadas, the film has its music composed by Raveendran as well...

 and Aaraam Thampuran with Mohanlal

Mohanlal

Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...

, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu

Ee Puzhayum Kadannu

Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...

 and Kudamattom with Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

, Summer In Bethlahem

Summer In Bethlahem

Summer in Bethlehem is a 1998 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles with a cameo appearance by Mohanlal. The music was composed by Vidyasagar.The film was shot among the forest hills and farms of Ooty...

, Pranayavarnnangal, Pathram

Pathram

Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...

 and Kaliyattam

Kaliyattam

Kaliyattam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Jayaraaj, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal, and Manju Warrier. The film is an adapted version of William Shakespeare's play Othello against the backdrop of the Hindu Theyyam performance...

 with Suresh Gopi

Suresh Gopi

Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...

, Irattakuttikalude Achan, Kaliveedu

Kaliveedu

Kaliveedu is a 1996 Malayalam film about the marriage and divorce between Mahesh Sivan and Mrudula due to a misunderstanding.-Cast:*Jayaram ... Mahesh Sivan*Manju Warrier ... Mrudula*Vani Viswanath ... Yamini Menon*Jagadish ... Ulahannan...

, Thooval Kottaram

Thooval Kottaram

Thooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy...

 and Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad...

 with Jayaram

Jayaram

Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...

. Her performances in these films won critical and commercial acclaim. She left the film field at the peak of her career.

She married actor Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

 .After her marriage with Dileep, she retired from the film industry. The last film in which she acted before retiring from industry was Pathram

Pathram

Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...

, co-starring Suresh Gopi

Suresh Gopi

Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...

.

Personal life

Manju Warrier was born on 1 November 1978. Her father is an accountant, and mother a housewife. She has one brother Madhu Warrier who is also an actor (appeared in a movie called "Campus" among several others). She did her schooling from Chovva high school and Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur is a senior secondary school in Kannur. The school campus is located at two places in Kannur.- Origin :The foundation stone for Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Cannanore was laid by H.H Swami Chinmayananda on 3 February 1977. In 1989 it grew to a full-fledged secondary high school...

.

She was a talented dance

Dance

Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....

r and made her debut in Malayalam films at the age of 18. She established herself as an actress par excellence in a very short period from her debut. She has also on the Kerala state award for best actress for the yer 1996.

Manju Warrier got married to actor Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

 on 20 October 1998 at Alwaye Sri Krishna Temple. She now lives in Alwaye with Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

 and daughter, Meenakshi.

Awards

National Film Awards

National Film Awards

The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...

• 1999 - Special Jury Award
  National Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film)
  The National Film Award of India - Special Jury Award / Special Mention - Feature Film winners are:...
  
   - Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
  Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
  Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu is 1999 Malayalam film starring Manju Warrier, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Abbas and Kalabhavan Mani.-Plot:A young woman named Bhadra wants to take revenge against a landlord, Natesan , who murdered her parents 15 years ago. She acts as if she is interested in Natesan...
  
  

Kerala State Film Awards

• 1996 - Best Actress
  Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
  The Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress winners:-References:**...
  
   - Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
  Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
  Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...
  
  

Asianet Film Awards

Asianet Film Awards

The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...

• 1999 - Best Actress - Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
  Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
  Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu is 1999 Malayalam film starring Manju Warrier, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Abbas and Kalabhavan Mani.-Plot:A young woman named Bhadra wants to take revenge against a landlord, Natesan , who murdered her parents 15 years ago. She acts as if she is interested in Natesan...
  
  , Pathram
  Pathram
  Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...
  
  
• 1998 - Best Actress - Kanmadam
  Kanmadam
  Kanmadam is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mohan Lal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Krishna Prasad and Mala Aravindan. Considered as one of the best films of Lohithadas, the film has its music composed by Raveendran as well...
  
  

Screen-Videocon Awards

• 1997 - Best Actress - Aaraam Thampuran,Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
  Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
  Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad...
  
  
• 1996 - Best Actress - Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
  Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
  Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...
  
  

Film Fans Awards

• 1996 - Best Actress - Thooval Kottaram
  Thooval Kottaram
  Thooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy...
  
  

Complete Filmography

No:	Film	Year	Character	Co-stars	Director
1	Pathram Pathram Pathram is a 1999 Malayalam film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Murali, Manju Warrier, N. F. Varghese, and Biju Menon...   (പത്രം)	1999	Devika Shekhar	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Murali, Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Abhirami	Joshi Joshi (director) Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:...
2	Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu is 1999 Malayalam film starring Manju Warrier, Thilakan, Biju Menon, Abbas and Kalabhavan Mani.-Plot:A young woman named Bhadra wants to take revenge against a landlord, Natesan , who murdered her parents 15 years ago. She acts as if she is interested in Natesan...   (കണ്ണെഴുതി പൊട്ടും തൊട്ടു്)	1999	Bhadra	Abbas Abbas Abbas, medieval Latin for "abbot", is an element in a number of place names in England and may refer to:- Places :* Abbas Combe, Somerset* Bradford Abbas, Dorset* Cerne Abbas, Dorset* Compton Abbas, Dorset* Itchen Abbas, Hampshire* Melbury Abbas, Dorset... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...	T. K. Rajeev Kumar T. K. Rajeev Kumar T. K. Rajeev Kumar is an award winning director of Malayalam films.He is settled in Trivandrum, Kerala. Rajeev Kumar served as the Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy from 2003 to 2006...
3	Summer in Bethlahem Summer In Bethlahem Summer in Bethlehem is a 1998 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles with a cameo appearance by Mohanlal. The music was composed by Vidyasagar.The film was shot among the forest hills and farms of Ooty...   (സമ്മർ ഇൻ ബത്‌ലഹേം)	1998	Abhirami	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , Sreejaya, Rasika Rasika A rasika, in carnatic music terminology, is a person who has some knowledge of carnatic music and is able to appreciate carnatic music. In carnatic music concerts , the audience is usually called rasikas.-Name Meaning:... , Mayoori, Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...	Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
4	Kanmadam (കന്മദം)	1998	Bhanumathi	Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor.... , Sreejaya, Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...	A. K. Lohithadas
5	Daya Daya (film) Daya is a 1998 Malayalam period film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by Venu, and starring Manju Warrier in the lead role. The storyline of the film is adapted from One Thousand and One Nights. Vishal Bharadwaj scored the music of the film. It was the directorial debut of cinematographer...   (ദയ)	1998	Daya	Krishna Krishna Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....	Venu
6	Pranayavarnangal (പ്രണയവർ‍ണ്ണങ്ങൾ)	1998	Aarathi	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Divya Unni Divya Unni Divya Unni is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.-Dance career:... , Praveena	Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
7	Thirakalkkappuram (തിരകൾ‍ക്കപ്പുറം)	1998	Seetha	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...	Anil Adithyan
8	Irattakkuttikalude Achchhan (ഇരട്ടക്കുട്ടികളുടെ അച്ഛൻ)	1997	Anupama	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Murali, Sreenivasan, Urmila Unni Urmila Unni Urmila Unni is a classical dancer and Indian actress, appearing in Malayalam films. Her daughter Uthara Unni is also an actress.she has acted in many malayalam films and in a tamil movie with surya.-External links:*...	Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
9	Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad...   (കൃഷ്ണഗുഡിയിൽ ഒരു പ്രണയകാലത്തു്)	1997	Meenakshi	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Balachandra Menon Balachandra Menon Balachandra Menon is an Indian film actor, director, script writer, lyricist, and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. He made some popular films in the 1980s and 1990s... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Vinaya Prasad Vinaya Prasad Vinaya Prasad is a popular film and television actress in South India.She hails from Udupi. Vinaya made her film debut with a small role in G V Iyer’s Madhwacharya in 1988. She worked in smaller character roles before playing the leading lady in Ganeshana Maduve opposite Ananth Nag...	Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
10	Kudamattam (കുടമാറ്റം)	1997	Gowri	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Vijayaraghavan, Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is...	Sundardas
11	Aaraam Thampuran  (ആറാം തമ്പുരാൻ)	1997	Unnimaya	Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Priya Raman Priya Raman Priya Raman is a malayalam actress and film producer. She has appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films and in television serials of both languages. Her first film was the Rajnikanth produced film Valli, in 1993. Her second film. Arthana, directed by I. V... , Oduvil Unnikrishnan Oduvil Unnikrishnan Oduvil Unnikrishnan was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well...	Shaji Kailas Shaji Kailas Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
12	Sammanam (സമ്മാനം)	1997	Devi	Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. Manoj has won the Kerala State Film Award twice: Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Hariharan's Sargam and Second Best Actor for Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja .-Family and early life:He was born in... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...	Sundardas
13	Kaliyattam Kaliyattam Kaliyattam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Jayaraaj, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal, and Manju Warrier. The film is an adapted version of William Shakespeare's play Othello against the backdrop of the Hindu Theyyam performance...   (കളിയാട്ടം)	1997	Thaamara	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Lal Lal (actor) Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....	Jayaraj Jayaraj Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films...
14	Innalakalillathe (ഇന്നലെകളില്ലാതെ)	1997	-----	Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...	George Kithu
15	Kaliveedu Kaliveedu Kaliveedu is a 1996 Malayalam film about the marriage and divorce between Mahesh Sivan and Mrudula due to a misunderstanding.-Cast:*Jayaram ... Mahesh Sivan*Manju Warrier ... Mrudula*Vani Viswanath ... Yamini Menon*Jagadish ... Ulahannan...   (കളിവീടു്)	1996	Mridula	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Vani Viswanath Vani Viswanath Vani Viswanath , is a South Indian actress. She has acted in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu movies. Vani has won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her performance in Susanna directed by T. V. Chandran. She was termed as Mollywood's Action Queen.-Biography:Vani was born... , Sunitha	Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
16	Thooval Kottaram Thooval Kottaram Thooval Kottaram is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Murali, and Babu Swamy...   (തൂവൽ‍ക്കൊട്ടാരം)	1996	Devaprabha Varma	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Murali, Sukanya, Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...	Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
17	Dilliwala Rajakumaran Dilliwala Rajakumaran Dilliwala Rajakumaran is a 1996 Malayalam film by Rajasenan starring Jayaram and Manju Warrier.-Plot:Appu and Maya were childhood sweethearts, and their parents had agreed to their marriage. Appu is treated by Maya's father as his own son and this makes her uncle jealous o him... (ദില്ലിവാലാ രാജകുമാരൻ)	1996	Maya	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...	Rajasenan Rajasenan Rajasenan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and occasional actor who has worked in Malayalam cinema. His notable films include Ayalathe Adheham , Meleparambil Aanveedu , CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. and Aadyathe Kanmani .He also acted the lead role in the film Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu ,...
18	Ee Puzhayum Kadannu Ee Puzhayum Kadannu Ee Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...   (ഈ പുഴയും കടന്നു്)	1996	Anjali	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Mohini Mohini (Tamil actress) Mohini is an Indian actress who has acted in South Indian films, mainly in Tamil and Malayalam.She married Bharath four years before and has a 2 year old son. Even though, she took a break from movies for 2 years after her marriage, she is now acting in several South Indian Movies.Mohini is... , Chippy Chippy (actress) Chippy is an actress in the South Indian film industry, mainly in Malayalam films. Her first movie was the Suresh Gopi starrer Thalastaanam by Shaji Kailas, but her first big break was the Bharathan movie Padheyam , starring Mammootty...	Kamal Kamaluddin Mohammed Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
19	Sallapam Sallapam Sallapam is 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sundardas and written A. K. Lohithadas; starring Dileep, Manju Warrier, and Manoj K. Jayan in the lead roles. The music was composed by Johnson.-Plot:...   (സല്ലാപം‌‌)	1996	Radha	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan Manoj K. Jayan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. Manoj has won the Kerala State Film Award twice: Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Hariharan's Sargam and Second Best Actor for Hariharan's Pazhassi Raja .-Family and early life:He was born in... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , N. F. Varghese N. F. Varghese N. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...	Sundardas
20	Saakshyam (സാക്ഷ്യം)	1995	-----	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Gouthami Tadimalla Gouthami Tadimalla Gouthami is an Indian actress. She has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films.-Film career:... , Annie Annie Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years with a blonde Annie as the poster...	Mohan Mohan Mohan is a common male Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "delightful", "charming", or "attractive".- People :* A. G. Mohan, Indian yoga teacher, yoga therapist and author* Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu history...

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