After friends of Nayana Suryan, a director who was found dead at her rented home three years ago, sought a fresh probe, Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday also seeking a fresh probe into her death.
Even though the police had probed the case three years ago, it appeared to have reached no conclusion and it was dismissed as a suicide.
It was after the autopsy report surfaced in the public domain, that her friends strongly disagreed with it as it said she committed suicide by strangulating herself. However, the report also mentioned injuries on her abdomen which led to calls for reopening the case and a fresh probe.
Satheesan said that with the friends and family members of the deceased expressing serious doubts about the police probe and the findings in the autopsy report, a fresh probe is needed.
The...
Even though the police had probed the case three years ago, it appeared to have reached no conclusion and it was dismissed as a suicide.
It was after the autopsy report surfaced in the public domain, that her friends strongly disagreed with it as it said she committed suicide by strangulating herself. However, the report also mentioned injuries on her abdomen which led to calls for reopening the case and a fresh probe.
Satheesan said that with the friends and family members of the deceased expressing serious doubts about the police probe and the findings in the autopsy report, a fresh probe is needed.
The...
- 1/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Nayana Suryan, an aspiring director was found dead at her rented home three years ago. The case was dismissed as a suicide, but her friends strongly disagree and insist on reopening the case for a fresh probe.
The 28-year-old film maker of was a close aide of award winning director Lenin Rajendran who passed away on January 14, 2019.
The death of Rajendran was a shock for her and when she was found dead on February 24, 2019, the general impression was that she was deeply sad because of the passing away of her mentor.
Her friends, however, were not willing to take that explanation and pointed out that the autopsy report says that there were injuries to her abdomen; hence they are demanding a fresh probe.
Suryan had worked in films of Rajendran besides her own and had done several advertisements also, in addition to directing stage shows here and abroad.
The 28-year-old film maker of was a close aide of award winning director Lenin Rajendran who passed away on January 14, 2019.
The death of Rajendran was a shock for her and when she was found dead on February 24, 2019, the general impression was that she was deeply sad because of the passing away of her mentor.
Her friends, however, were not willing to take that explanation and pointed out that the autopsy report says that there were injuries to her abdomen; hence they are demanding a fresh probe.
Suryan had worked in films of Rajendran besides her own and had done several advertisements also, in addition to directing stage shows here and abroad.
- 1/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
ObituaryRavi Vallathol made his film debut with 'Swathi Thirunal', directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987.Tnm StaffRavi Vallathol / Picture courtesy - IMDBVeteran Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol passed away at his house in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. The 67-year-old actor had been unwell for a while and had stopped acting, reports Manorama Online. Ravi Vallathol, known for his serious characters, acted in around 50 films and several television serials in a career that lasted over three decades. He made his film debut in Swathi Thirunal, directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987. Ravi Vallathol has since played versatile characters in movies such as Season, Mathilukal, Kottayam Kunjachan, Godfather, Sargam, Vidheyan, Chathurangam, Naalu Penningal and Idukki Gold. He was also a writer and has written more than 25 short stories. Two of his stories - Devaranjini and Nimanjanam - were adapted into television series. He has also scripted plays. His play Revathirkkoru Pavakutty was...
- 4/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ObituaryRavi Vallathol made his film debut with 'Swathi Thirunal', directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987.Tnm StaffRavi Vallathol / Picture courtesy - IMDBVeteran Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol passed away at his house in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. The 67-year-old actor had been unwell for a while and had stopped acting, reports Manorama Online. Ravi Vallathol, known for his serious characters, acted in around 50 films and several television serials in a career that lasted over three decades. He made his film debut in Swathi Thirunal, directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987. Ravi Vallathol has since played versatile characters in movies such as Season, Mathilukal, Kottayam Kunjachan, Godfather, Sargam, Vidheyan, Chathurangam, Naalu Penningal and Idukki Gold. He was also a writer and has written more than 25 short stories. Two of his stories - Devaranjini and Nimanjanam - were adapted into television series. He has also scripted plays. His play Revathirkkoru Pavakutty was...
- 4/25/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe last Malayalam film that Santosh directs is 'Urumi' in 2011, a period film with Prithviraj and Genelia in the lead. Digital NativeJack N Jill, being directed by cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan is a sci-fi thriller, says the latest report about the film. It has been quite a while since ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan has donned the director’s robes. His last directorial was the Tamil film Inam in 2014. However, he has been busy doing the cinematography of several popular movies all this while. Now finally, Santosh is making comeback to direction with Jack N Jill. The film has Kalidas Jayaram and Manju Warrier playing pivotal roles. The shooting of the film commenced last year and the scenes involving Manju Warrier has been wrapped up. The film’s cast also includes Soubin Shahir, Nedumudi Venu, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Ramesh Pisharody and Suraj Venjaramoodu in supporting roles. Sources in the know say...
- 5/15/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ObituaryNayana had assisted the late filmmaker Lenin Rajendran for nine years.Tnm StaffNayana Sooryan, nearly 30 years of age, who had assisted late filmmaker Lenin Rajendran for nine long years and directed a film in the anthology Crossroad, died on Saturday evening. Her body was brought from the Medical College to the Manaveeyam Lane in Thiruvananthapuram for public homage. After her mentor filmmaker passed away just 40 days ago, Nayana was known to have been upset in the days that followed. It was her birthday and parents who could not reach her for hours on the phone had panicked. Friends called each other till one of them – Merin Mathew – went to Nayana’s apartment at 11 pm, to check on her. Merin and other friends found Nayana dead in her apartment in Althara, Thiruvananthapuram. “More friends came in later and with the help of the owner we opened the apartment to find her lying in her room.
- 2/24/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe award winning Malayalam filmmaker passed away on January 14. CV AravindLenin Rajendran/ Thachan.makan/ Wikimedia Commons/ CCBYSA3.0In a career spanning more than three and a half decades, Lenin Rajendran, the Malayalam filmmaker who passed away on 14th January, 2019 directed just fifteen feature films. He could have directed many more but as one who steadfastly refused to pander to the box-office, he derived satisfaction from the genre of filmmaking that he chose to explore through his oeuvres. Lenin picked up the craft of filmmaking by working as an assistant to Pa Backer, who created a splash with his debut Kabini Nadi Chuvannapol. Lenin got his first break with Venal in 1981 and followed it up with his second film Chillu in 1982. Both these films were shot on shoestring budgets but were noticed for their offbeat treatment of the themes. Lenin’s film Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla caught the eye for its title.
- 1/15/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
ObituaryKnown for his serious films, on the lines of art house cinema, Lenin has won quite a few state awards for his films like 'Swathi Thirunal', 'Kulam', 'Daivathinte Vikrithikal' and 'Makaramanju'.Tnm StaffLenin Rajendran/ Thachan.makan/ Wikimedia Commons/ CCBYSA3.0 Veteran Malayalam filmmaker Lenin Rajendran passed away on Monday evening at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai. He was 66. "He had liver transplantation two three weeks ago at Apollo Hospital. He had been hospitalised for nearly two months for the surgery," said Deepa D Nair, Managing Director, Kerala State Film Development Corporation. He was chairman of Ksfdc. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has paid his condolences. "He understood that cinema was not just of entertainment value, but could be use to document history. He was a person who stood steadfast with progressive left groups," the Cm said. Lenin Rajendran is known for his serious films, more on the lines of art house cinema,...
- 1/14/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
FilmThe film festival was initially cancelled following the floods, but was later allowed to be held, without funds from the government.CrisIFFK 2017, Courtesy: iffk.inTwo days ago, the Kerala Chalachitra Academy put out a list of Indian films that would be screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala. Two of them are in the competition category – Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon (Taking the Horse to eat Jalebis) and Widow of Silence. A few days before that, the academy announced the Malayalam films in its lineup, including the two that will be a part of the competition. This is not the pace Iffk is used to. It is the festival’s 23rd edition this year, and there has never been a break. This year would have been the first without an Iffk ever since the festival began in 1996, if an earlier government decision was followed. In August,...
- 11/3/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which has not been titled yet, will see Manju Warrier, Kalidas Jayaram and Soubin Shahir in the lead. Digital NativeIt was earlier announced that cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan would be making a Malayalam film after a long while, with Manju Warrier and Kalidas Jayaram in the lead. Reports are that shooting of the film, which has not been titled yet, has begun and is progressing in Alappuzha. It has been a while since Santosh Sivan has wielded the megaphone for a Malayalam movie. The last Malayalam film he directed is the Prithviraj starrer Urumi, back in 2011. But now, after having cranked the camera for the Mani Ratnam directorial Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Santosh Sivan is completely busy with his directorial that will have Soubin Shahir too in the lead, along with Manju Warrier and Kalidas Jayaram. Touted to be a thriller, the film will also have Aju Varghese, Suraj Venjaramoodu...
- 10/30/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
CinematographyMadhu has cranked the camera for films in nine different Indian languages and has also been a part of Hollywood films.CV AravindArmed with a degree in Physics, a young Madhu Ambat had two options in front of him. He had secured admission in Iit where he could pursue a career in engineering. He had also gained admission to the prestigious Film & Television Institute of India (Ftii) in Pune that offers multifarious courses related to cinema. A yen for cinematography saw him plump for the latter, a decision that he has never had to rue till date. Madhu passed out of Ftii with a Gold Medal and in 1973, bagged his first assignment, a documentary on ‘Industrial Estates’ directed by Ramu Kariat of Chemmeen fame. In over four and a half decades, Madhu has cranked the camera for an incredible 250 films, his milestone film being Pani in Malayalam. He is...
- 10/14/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe untitled film, which is reportedly a thriller, will also have Soubin Shahir playing a pivotal role. Digital NativeReports from the Malayalam film industry are that cinematographer-turned-director Santosh Sivan is all set to wield the megaphone yet again. The film is not titled yet, but it is going to be a thriller with Manju Warrier and Kalidas Jayaram playing central characters. Actor-director Shoubin Shahir is reportedly playing a pivotal role. Aju Varghese, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Ramesh Pisharody will also be seen playing supporting roles in the film. Sources in the know say that the director will be bringing in top technicians from India and abroad for this project, which has not been titled yet. The shooting of this flick will begin on October 20th in Alappuzha. Earlier, Santosh Sivan had planned to make a film on Kunjali Marakkar IV with Mammootty in the lead but this project has been dropped,...
- 9/15/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Makaramanju poster
I’m not a Malayalam Cinema regular. I only get a chance to watch these films at film festivals. My exposure is limited to directors such as Adoor Gopalakrishnan, G. Aravindan and John Abraham. And honestly, I’ve never seen these many Malayalam films ever in one single year!
Watching nine Malayalam films carefully chosen by the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram was quite an experience in itself. As a Hindi speaker, I often feel deprived of my native cinema. My cinema…if I’ve to call Hindi cinema my own; it is meant for masses who speak many languages, and hence it has an all encompassing quality that also makes it uprooted.
What fascinates me about Malayalam cinema is its imagery, its depiction. Even the films starring superstars of commercial cinema present a truthful picture of the country life. If one has to form an...
I’m not a Malayalam Cinema regular. I only get a chance to watch these films at film festivals. My exposure is limited to directors such as Adoor Gopalakrishnan, G. Aravindan and John Abraham. And honestly, I’ve never seen these many Malayalam films ever in one single year!
Watching nine Malayalam films carefully chosen by the 15th International Film Festival of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram was quite an experience in itself. As a Hindi speaker, I often feel deprived of my native cinema. My cinema…if I’ve to call Hindi cinema my own; it is meant for masses who speak many languages, and hence it has an all encompassing quality that also makes it uprooted.
What fascinates me about Malayalam cinema is its imagery, its depiction. Even the films starring superstars of commercial cinema present a truthful picture of the country life. If one has to form an...
- 1/3/2011
- by Bikas Mishra
- DearCinema.com
Star-casts: Vijay, Anushka, Salim Ghosh, Shayaji Shinde, Satyan, Sri Hari and others.
Production: Sun Pictures, Avm Productions
Direction: Babu Sivan
Music: Vijay Anthony
Cinematography: Gopinath
Editing: V.T. Vijay
Vijay’s fate continues – What does this mean? It’s so simple; ‘Vettaikaran’ in no way differs from his pervious films that were dissatisfying for the universal audiences. Vijay follows the same pattern of superman act of jumping from loftiest water falls with just a wound on his knee, yelling with punch dialogues and flying reverse sans gravity effects in stunt sequences.
The day Vijay stops working on these elements, he’s sure to make it big and gain yet more masses towards him. It’s worth mentioning that Vijay had whole lot of female fans, but with most of his recent films merely bounded to violence and punch dialogues, he’s loosing away the attention.
‘Vettaikaran’ has a right mix...
Production: Sun Pictures, Avm Productions
Direction: Babu Sivan
Music: Vijay Anthony
Cinematography: Gopinath
Editing: V.T. Vijay
Vijay’s fate continues – What does this mean? It’s so simple; ‘Vettaikaran’ in no way differs from his pervious films that were dissatisfying for the universal audiences. Vijay follows the same pattern of superman act of jumping from loftiest water falls with just a wound on his knee, yelling with punch dialogues and flying reverse sans gravity effects in stunt sequences.
The day Vijay stops working on these elements, he’s sure to make it big and gain yet more masses towards him. It’s worth mentioning that Vijay had whole lot of female fans, but with most of his recent films merely bounded to violence and punch dialogues, he’s loosing away the attention.
‘Vettaikaran’ has a right mix...
- 12/18/2009
- by Editor
- KollywoodToday
Cinematographer Santosh Sivan is going to play Raja Ravi Varma in a Malayalam film, Magara Manju which will be dubbed in Hindi and English. Directed by Lenin Rajendran, the film will begin shooting next week at Cochin.
Santosh wasn’t very keen on doing the film at first but Lenin convinced him that he would be perfect for the role. And since Santosh has always had a soft corner for Raja Ravi Varma since his childhood days, he agreed. He claims to have got his visual aesthetics from the painter himself as the former was the director of photography for M F Husain’s Gaja Gamini and also for Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities.
His co-star in the film, Karthika, is the daughter of yesteryear Tamil actress Radha. He likes the way their.
Santosh wasn’t very keen on doing the film at first but Lenin convinced him that he would be perfect for the role. And since Santosh has always had a soft corner for Raja Ravi Varma since his childhood days, he agreed. He claims to have got his visual aesthetics from the painter himself as the former was the director of photography for M F Husain’s Gaja Gamini and also for Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities.
His co-star in the film, Karthika, is the daughter of yesteryear Tamil actress Radha. He likes the way their.
- 11/5/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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