Sreenivasan
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Sreenivasan is an award winning India
n film actor, screenwriter
, director
, and producer
. He is noted for his satirical, screwball
, and black comedy
screenplays. As an actor he is famous for his comic performances.
He is most popular for writing the screenplays for films such as T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
(1986), Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
(1986), Gandhinagar 2nd Street
(1986), Nadodikkattu
(1987), Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
(1989), Varavelpu
(1989), Thalayanamanthram
(1990), Sandesam (1991), Midhunam
(1993), and Azhakiya Ravanan
(1996).
As a filmmaker, he has scripted and directed Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989) and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
(1998).
/Tiyya family in a small village of Patyam, to the east of Thalassery
in Kannur
, North Malabar
region of Kerala
State, on 6 April 1956. He completed his formal education in Government High School, Kathiroor and Pazhassi Raja N.S.S. College Mattannur. He got a diploma in film acting from the Film Chamber Institute, Chennai
in 1977 where Rajinikanth was his senior by a year.
movie Manimuzhakam after finishing a course in acting
from the Film Chamber Institute. At the film institute he was coached by the then vice principal A. Prabhakaran, who later gave him a role in his movie Mela. A few movie roles later, he wrote his first film, Oodarathuammava Aalariyam, in 1984. His most famous movies as actor-writer include Varavelpu
, Gandhinagar 2nd Street
, Nadodikkattu
and its two sequels, Pattanapravesham
and Akkare Akkare Akkare
. He also made his mark as a director with his two award-winning movies, Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
.Sathyan anthikkad-Sreenivasan team was one of the most popular and acclaimed writer-director combination of malayalam cinema.Their first collaboration was for the film T.P.Balagopalan M.A.The film had mohanlal and shobhana on the lead.The movie was well received by critics and audience.The film gave mohanlal his first state award for best actor.After the huge success of their first collaboration the team made a number of movies together in the 80's.After the movie golanthara vartha they stopped working together but rejoined for narendran makan jayakanthan vaka in 2001 after 8 years.
Many of Sreenivasan's movies depict problems affecting society, although these are portrayed through satire or outright comedy. His successful films include Sandesam, Vellanakalude Nadu
, and Varavelpu
. Mostly satirical in nature, his lines are directed against matters as diverse as police brutality
, pulp magazines and unproductive labour unions
. Excellent characterization, witty (often deadpan
) dialogue and self-deprecating humour are trademarks of Sreenivasan movies. His writing often pokes fun at himself and his own unglamourous appearance, especially in scenes with co-star Mohanlal
. Not a supporter of any particular party, he has been critical of the activities of political parties and their involving young members in petty, often harmful or dangerous activities. His films like Sandesham and Varavelpu criticized the activities of Kerala's major political parties and unions. Arabikatha
depicts the fight of a true communist in the party. Some of his popular movies such as Vadakku Nooki Yanthram
and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
are thought-provoking depictions of human character which elicited critical and public praise. His comedies have earned popularity, and some of them — such as Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
, Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
, Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
, Ishtam
and Chithram
— have been commercial successes. Sreenivasan is the only Malayalam screenplay and dialogue writer who has portrayed North Keralite slang, especially that of Thalassery
, which is unique and at times 'wacky', not to mention incomprehensible to South Keralites.
He appeared in a popular weekly TV show on Kairali TV
called Valiya Lokavum Cheriya Sreeniyum (translation: The Big World and the Little Sreeni). His son Vineeth Sreenivasan
is a playback singer
, film director and actor.
:
Kerala State Film Award
s:
Asianet Film Awards
Other awards
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 actor, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He is noted for his satirical, screwball
Screwball comedy film
The screwball comedy is a principally American genre of comedy film that became popular during the Great Depression, originating in the early 1930s and thriving until the early 1940s. It is characterized by fast-paced repartee, farcical situations, escapist themes, and plot lines involving...
, and black comedy
Black comedy
A black comedy, or dark comedy, is a comic work that employs black humor or gallows humor. The definition of black humor is problematic; it has been argued that it corresponds to the earlier concept of gallows humor; and that, as humor has been defined since Freud as a comedic act that anesthetizes...
screenplays. As an actor he is famous for his comic performances.
He is most popular for writing the screenplays for films such as T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
T.P. Balagopalan M.A. is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Balan K. Nair, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sreenivasan, Sukumari, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha....
(1986), Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam is a 1986 Malayalam movie directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. It is about a house owner, Gopalakrishna Panikkar, who struggled debt for his two married sisters soon forced tenants leave to his house until he fall in love with enemy. It stars Mohanlal, Karthika and...
(1986), Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Gandhinagar 2nd Street is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, starring Mohanlal, Seema, Karthika, Srinivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Sukumari, and KPAC Lalitha. Mammootty makes a cameo appearance...
(1986), Nadodikkattu
Nadodikkattu
Nadodikattu is a 1987 Malayalam comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. The story revolves around two impecunious young Malayali men, Ramdas aka Dasan and Vijayan who not being able to find any job in Kerala, plan to go to Dubai to make their fortunes, but get...
(1987), Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu is a Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini.-Cast:-Plot:...
(1989), Varavelpu
Varavelpu
Varavelpu is a 1989 Malayalam black comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Revathi, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Murali, Innocent, and Jagadish. The film has been produced by K. Rajagopal under the banner of K. R. G. Movie International and has been...
(1989), Thalayanamanthram
Thalayanamanthram
Thalayanamanthram is a Malayalam film, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. The film was released in 1990.-Cast:*Sreenivasan .... Suku*Urvashi .... Kanchana*Jayaram .... Mohanan*Parvathi .... Shilaja*Philomina .... Paru Ammayi...
(1990), Sandesam (1991), Midhunam
Mithunam
Mithunam is a 1993 Malayalam satirical film directed by Priyadarshan, written by Sreenivasan, and starring Mohanlal and Urvashi in the lead roles. The film was produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and was distributed by Pranamam Pictures. And the music was composed by M. G...
(1993), and Azhakiya Ravanan
Azhakiya Ravanan
Azhakiya Ravanan is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. Starring Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Sreenivasan, Innocent, Biju Menon, Rajan P.Dev, and Cochin Haneefa, the film is a rag-to-riches story of a person who eventually gets drunk on his success...
(1996).
As a filmmaker, he has scripted and directed Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989) and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
(1998).
Early life
Sreenivasan was born in an EzhavaEzhava
The Ezhavas are a community with origins in the region presently known as Kerala. They are also known as Ilhava, Irava, Izhava and Erava in the south of the region; as Chovas, Chokons and Chogons in Central Travancore; and as Tiyyas, Thiyas and Theeyas in Malabar...
/Tiyya family in a small village of Patyam, to the east of Thalassery
Thalassery
Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...
in Kannur
Kannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
, North Malabar
North Malabar
North Malabar , is a historic as well as geographic distinction in India used to refer the area covering; present Kasaragod and Kannur Districts, Mananthavady taluk of Wayanad District and Koyilandy & Vatakara taluks of Kozhikode District in modern Kerala and the entire Mahé sub-Division of...
region of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
State, on 6 April 1956. He completed his formal education in Government High School, Kathiroor and Pazhassi Raja N.S.S. College Mattannur. He got a diploma in film acting from the Film Chamber Institute, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
in 1977 where Rajinikanth was his senior by a year.
Career
Sreenivasan entered the film industry in the 1977 P. A. BackerP. A. Backer
P.A. Backer was one of the "new wave" Malayalam film directors of the 1970s and 1980s. Backer was born in 1940 in Thrissur, Kerala State. Whilst still a student Backer worked as a journalist for Kuttikal and Poomottukal. He then worked as an assistant to director Ramu Kariat...
movie Manimuzhakam after finishing a course in acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
from the Film Chamber Institute. At the film institute he was coached by the then vice principal A. Prabhakaran, who later gave him a role in his movie Mela. A few movie roles later, he wrote his first film, Oodarathuammava Aalariyam, in 1984. His most famous movies as actor-writer include Varavelpu
Varavelpu
Varavelpu is a 1989 Malayalam black comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Revathi, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Murali, Innocent, and Jagadish. The film has been produced by K. Rajagopal under the banner of K. R. G. Movie International and has been...
, Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Gandhinagar 2nd Street
Gandhinagar 2nd Street is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, starring Mohanlal, Seema, Karthika, Srinivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Sukumari, and KPAC Lalitha. Mammootty makes a cameo appearance...
, Nadodikkattu
Nadodikkattu
Nadodikattu is a 1987 Malayalam comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. The story revolves around two impecunious young Malayali men, Ramdas aka Dasan and Vijayan who not being able to find any job in Kerala, plan to go to Dubai to make their fortunes, but get...
and its two sequels, Pattanapravesham
Pattanapravesham
Pattanapravesham is a 1988 Malayalam comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. It is the sequel to Nadodikkattu and follows the story of Dasan and Vijayan who are now CIDs and are investigating a homicide case...
and Akkare Akkare Akkare
Akkare Akkare Akkare
Akkare Akkare Akkare is a 1990 Malayalam comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. This is the sequel to Pattanapravesham and this time the story follows CID Dasan and CID Vijayan on an investigation for a stolen gold crown in the United States. Others in the cast include...
. He also made his mark as a director with his two award-winning movies, Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
.Sathyan anthikkad-Sreenivasan team was one of the most popular and acclaimed writer-director combination of malayalam cinema.Their first collaboration was for the film T.P.Balagopalan M.A.The film had mohanlal and shobhana on the lead.The movie was well received by critics and audience.The film gave mohanlal his first state award for best actor.After the huge success of their first collaboration the team made a number of movies together in the 80's.After the movie golanthara vartha they stopped working together but rejoined for narendran makan jayakanthan vaka in 2001 after 8 years.
Many of Sreenivasan's movies depict problems affecting society, although these are portrayed through satire or outright comedy. His successful films include Sandesam, Vellanakalude Nadu
Vellanakalude Nadu
Vellanakalude Nadu is a 1988 Malayalam drama film directed by Priyadarshan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju.This film was a critical and commercial success...
, and Varavelpu
Varavelpu
Varavelpu is a 1989 Malayalam black comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Revathi, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Murali, Innocent, and Jagadish. The film has been produced by K. Rajagopal under the banner of K. R. G. Movie International and has been...
. Mostly satirical in nature, his lines are directed against matters as diverse as police brutality
Police brutality
Police brutality is the intentional use of excessive force, usually physical, but potentially also in the form of verbal attacks and psychological intimidation, by a police officer....
, pulp magazines and unproductive labour unions
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
. Excellent characterization, witty (often deadpan
Deadpan
Deadpan is a form of comic delivery in which humor is presented without a change in emotion or body language, usually speaking in a casual, monotone, solemn, blunt, disgusted or matter-of-fact voice and expressing an unflappably calm, archly insincere or artificially grave demeanor...
) dialogue and self-deprecating humour are trademarks of Sreenivasan movies. His writing often pokes fun at himself and his own unglamourous appearance, especially in scenes with co-star 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...
. Not a supporter of any particular party, he has been critical of the activities of political parties and their involving young members in petty, often harmful or dangerous activities. His films like Sandesham and Varavelpu criticized the activities of Kerala's major political parties and unions. Arabikatha
Arabikatha
Arabikkatha is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ikbal Kuttipuram. The film was a critical success and a commercial success in India and the United Arab Emirates...
depicts the fight of a true communist in the party. Some of his popular movies such as Vadakku Nooki Yanthram
Vadakku Nooki Yanthram
Vadakkunokkiyantram is a 1989 Malayalam black comedy film written and directed by Sreenivasan who also stars in the lead role. The film is about the marital discord caused by a husband's inferiority complex....
and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
are thought-provoking depictions of human character which elicited critical and public praise. His comedies have earned popularity, and some of them — such as Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu is a Malayalam comedy movie released in 1986. Directed by Priyadarshan and this film features Mohanlal, Mukesh, Lizy and Sreenivasan...
, Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu is a 1988 Malayalam comedy drama film written by Sreenivasan and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Sreenivasan, Jayaram, Urvashi, Innocent, Parvathy and Shari plays the pivotal roles. The film was critically acclaimed and was a big commercial success...
, Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam is 1990 Malayalam comedy film starring Sreenivasan and Jayaram. It was written by Ranjith and directed by Viji Thampi.-Plot:...
, Ishtam
Ishtam
Ishtam is a Telugu movie produced by Ramoji Rao and directed by Vikram Kumar & Raj Kumar. Charan paired up with Shriya for the first time.-Plot:...
and Chithram
Chithram
Chithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, Soman, Sukumari, Innocent, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the main roles. The film was a...
— have been commercial successes. Sreenivasan is the only Malayalam screenplay and dialogue writer who has portrayed North Keralite slang, especially that of Thalassery
Thalassery
Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...
, which is unique and at times 'wacky', not to mention incomprehensible to South Keralites.
He appeared in a popular weekly TV show on Kairali TV
Kairali TV
Kairali TV is an Indian television channel broadcasting in the Malayalam language catering to the Malayalam speaking population in Kerala as well as abroad . The channel, headquartered in Trivandrum, has studio facilities in Trivandrum as well as Kochi. Malayalam Communications Limited is the...
called Valiya Lokavum Cheriya Sreeniyum (translation: The Big World and the Little Sreeni). His son Vineeth Sreenivasan
Vineeth Sreenivasan
Vineeth Sreenivasan is an Indian playback singer, film actor, director, and screenwriter. He is the son of actor Sreenivasan. He made his debut as a director with his film Malarvaadi Arts Club .- Biography :...
is a playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
, film director and actor.
Awards
National Film AwardsNational 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 - Best Film on Other Social IssuesNational Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesThe National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
- Chinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
Kerala State Film Award
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
s:
- 2007 - Best Popular FilmKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Katha ParayumbolKatha parayumbolKatha Parayumpol is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by M. Mohanan, co-produced and written by Sreenivasan, and starring Sreenivasan, Meena, and Mammootty. It was one of the biggest hits of the year...
(produced and written by Sreenivasan) - 2006 - Special Jury AwardKerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
- ThakarachendaThakarachendaThakarachenda is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by debutant Avira Rebecca with Sreenivasan and Geethu Mohandas in the lead. The film is based on a real life incident. The film released on 9 August as a package along with Shaji N. Karun's docu-fiction AKG.A drama by genre, the film is full of black... - 1998 - Best Popular FilmKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Chinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
(written and directed by Sreenivasan) - 1995 - Best Screen PlayKerala State Film Award for Best Screen PlayThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
- Mazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum Munpe is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Annie and Sreenivasan in the lead roles... - 1995 - Best Popular FilmKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Mazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum Munpe is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Annie and Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
(screenplayScreenplayA screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
by Sreenivasan) - 1991 - Best Screen PlayKerala State Film Award for Best Screen PlayThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Screen Play winners:-References:**...
- Sandesam - 1989 - Best FilmKerala State Film Award for Best FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
- Vadakkunokkiyantram
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...
- 2009 - Supporting Actor Award - Makante AchanMakante achanMakante Achan is a 2009 Malayalam film starring Sreenivasan, Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Suhasini in the lead roles. It was directed by V.M. Vinu, written by Samjad Narayanan, and produced by Seven Arts International Ltd. with G. P...
, PassengerPassenger (2009 film)Passenger is a 2009 Malayalam–language thriller film written and directed by debutant Ranjith Sankar and starring Sreenivasan, Dileep, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in major roles. It was well appreciated for its novelty and was declared as a hit... - 2007 - Best Film Award - Kadha Parayumbol
- 2005 - Best Script Writer Award - Udayananu TharamUdayananu TharamUdayananu Tharam is a 2005 Malayalam comedy film that presents the southern Indian film industry through a satirical viewpoint. It was written by Sreenivasan and directed by debutant Rosshan Andrrews. The film stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Meena, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Mukesh in the lead roles...
- 2005 - Best actor Award - Udayananu TharamUdayananu TharamUdayananu Tharam is a 2005 Malayalam comedy film that presents the southern Indian film industry through a satirical viewpoint. It was written by Sreenivasan and directed by debutant Rosshan Andrrews. The film stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Meena, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Mukesh in the lead roles...
- 1998 - Best Film Award - Chinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
- 1998 - Best Director Award - Chinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family...
Other awards
- 2010 - Asiavision Movie Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 2008 - BahadoorBahadoorBahadoor , born P. K. Kunjalu, was a Malayalam film comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema...
Award for his contributions to Malayalam cinema
Selected filmography
- 2011: Traffic, Gadhama
- 2010: Oru Naal VarumOru Naal VarumOru Naal Varum is a 2010 Malayalam film produced by Maniyanpilla Raju and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. It was scripted by Sreenivasan. The film marks the Malayalam film debut of the Bollywood actress Sameera Reddy.-Plot:...
, Aatmakatha - 2009: Makante AchanMakante achanMakante Achan is a 2009 Malayalam film starring Sreenivasan, Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Suhasini in the lead roles. It was directed by V.M. Vinu, written by Samjad Narayanan, and produced by Seven Arts International Ltd. with G. P...
, PassengerPassenger (2009 film)Passenger is a 2009 Malayalam–language thriller film written and directed by debutant Ranjith Sankar and starring Sreenivasan, Dileep, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in major roles. It was well appreciated for its novelty and was declared as a hit...
, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha - 2007: Kadha Parayumbol, Arabikkatha, Thakarachenda
- 2006: Bhargavacharitham Moonam KhandamBhargavacharitham Moonam KhandamBhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam is 2006 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Jomon starring Mammootty, Sreenivasan and Rahman.- Synopsis :...
- 2005: Udayananu TharamUdayananu TharamUdayananu Tharam is a 2005 Malayalam comedy film that presents the southern Indian film industry through a satirical viewpoint. It was written by Sreenivasan and directed by debutant Rosshan Andrrews. The film stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Meena, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Mukesh in the lead roles...
- 2003: Kilichundan MampazhamKilichundan MampazhamKilichundan Mampazham is a Family Entertainer. The film was directed by Priyadarshan. It features Mohanlal, Soundarya, Sreenivasan, Salim Kumar. The story is written by Sreenivasan and the screenplay and the dialogues was written by Priyadarshan. The songs in this movie was a Hit.-Story:Moidukutty...
- 2002: Yathrakarude SradhakkuYathrakarude SradhakkuYathrakarude Sradhakku is a 2002 Malayalam romantic drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, and starring Jayaram, Soundarya and Innocent in pivotal roles. The film explores the relationship that develops between two friends of the opposite sex living together for sometime and then parting ways to...
- 2001: Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
- 1999: Angane Oru Avadhikalathu, English Medium, FriendsFriends (1999 film)Friends is a 1999 Malayalam comedy film written and directed by Siddique, produced by Lal and starring Jayaram, Mukesh, Sreenivasan and Meena. It was later remade into Tamil with the same name and into Telugu as "Snehamante Idera" ....
, MeghamMeghamMegham is a 1999 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mammootty, Priya Gill, Dileep, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Pooja Batra, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu, Captain Raju, and Cochin Haneefa. The music was composed by Ouseppachan... - 1998: Oru Maravathoor KanavuOru Maravathoor KanavuOru Maravathoor Kanavu is a 1998 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mammootty, Biju Menon, Mohini, Divya Unni, Sreenivasan, Kalabhavan Mani, Sukumari and Nedumudi Venu. It was the directorial debut of Lal Jose, who had previously worked as a...
, Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu, Chinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya ShyamalaChinthavishtayaya Shyamala is a 1998 Malayalam film written and directed by Sreenivasan, starring Sangeetha, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Nedumudi Venu, Sudheesh, and Siddique. The film is about an irresponsible husband and his neglected family... - 1997: ChandralekhaChandralekha (1997 film)Chandralekha is a 1997 Malayalam film written and directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Fazil. Audiences were ecstatic on seeing the energetic performance of Mohanlal and counted this as his comeback film. This also brought back the old successful combo of Mohanlal and Sreenivasan, which was...
- 1996: Azhakiya RavananAzhakiya RavananAzhakiya Ravanan is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. Starring Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Sreenivasan, Innocent, Biju Menon, Rajan P.Dev, and Cochin Haneefa, the film is a rag-to-riches story of a person who eventually gets drunk on his success...
- 1995: Mazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum MunpeMazhayethum Munpe is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Annie and Sreenivasan in the lead roles...
- 1994: Thenmavin KombathThenmavin KombathBerny-Ignatius composed the film's songs and Girish Puthenchery wrote the lyrics. The soundtrack won that year's Kerala State Film Award.-National Film Awards:* Best Art Director- Sabu Cyril* Best Cinematographer- K. V. Anand-Kerala State Film Awards:...
, Kinnarippuzhayoram - 1993: Midhunam, Golanthara Vartha
- 1991: Sandesham, Kankettu
- 1990: Akkare Akkare AkkareAkkare Akkare AkkareAkkare Akkare Akkare is a 1990 Malayalam comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. This is the sequel to Pattanapravesham and this time the story follows CID Dasan and CID Vijayan on an investigation for a stolen gold crown in the United States. Others in the cast include...
,Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran Kalikkalam, Aanaval MothiramAanaval mothiramAanaval Mothiram is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by G. S. Vijayan, written by T. Damodaran, and starring Sreenivasan, Suresh Gopi, Saranya Ponvannan, and Jagathy Sreekumar....
, ThalayanamanthramThalayanamanthramThalayanamanthram is a Malayalam film, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. The film was released in 1990.-Cast:*Sreenivasan .... Suku*Urvashi .... Kanchana*Jayaram .... Mohanan*Parvathi .... Shilaja*Philomina .... Paru Ammayi...
, Nagarangalil Chennu RaparkamNagarangalil Chennu RaparkamNagarangalil Chennu Raparkam is 1990 Malayalam comedy film starring Sreenivasan and Jayaram. It was written by Ranjith and directed by Viji Thampi.-Plot:... - 1989: VaravelpuVaravelpuVaravelpu is a 1989 Malayalam black comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Revathi, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Murali, Innocent, and Jagadish. The film has been produced by K. Rajagopal under the banner of K. R. G. Movie International and has been...
, Vadakkunokkiyantram, ArthamArthamArtham is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Venu Nagavally. It stars Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Murali, Saranya, Parvathy, and Jayaram.-Plot:... - 1988: PattanapraveshamPattanapraveshamPattanapravesham is a 1988 Malayalam comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. It is the sequel to Nadodikkattu and follows the story of Dasan and Vijayan who are now CIDs and are investigating a homicide case...
, Vellanakalude NaduVellanakalude NaduVellanakalude Nadu is a 1988 Malayalam drama film directed by Priyadarshan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju.This film was a critical and commercial success...
, Mukunthetta Sumitra VilikkunnuMukunthetta Sumitra VilikkunnuMukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu is a Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini.-Cast:-Plot:...
, ChithramChithramChithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, Soman, Sukumari, Innocent, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the main roles. The film was a...
, Ponmuttayidunna TharavuPonmuttayidunna TharavuPonmuttayidunna Tharavu is a 1988 Malayalam comedy drama film written by Sreenivasan and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Sreenivasan, Jayaram, Urvashi, Innocent, Parvathy and Shari plays the pivotal roles. The film was critically acclaimed and was a big commercial success...
, Kudumbapuranam - 1987: Nadodikattu, Sreedharante Onnam ThirumurivuSreedharante Onnam ThirumurivuSreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu is 1987 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and starring Mammootty.-Plot:...
- 1986: T. P. Balagopalan M.A.T. P. Balagopalan M.A.T.P. Balagopalan M.A. is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Balan K. Nair, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sreenivasan, Sukumari, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha....
, Gandhinagar 2nd StreetGandhinagar 2nd StreetGandhinagar 2nd Street is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, starring Mohanlal, Seema, Karthika, Srinivasan, Thilakan, Innocent, Sukumari, and KPAC Lalitha. Mammootty makes a cameo appearance...
, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam KottunnuMazha Peyyunnu Maddalam KottunnuMazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu is a Malayalam comedy movie released in 1986. Directed by Priyadarshan and this film features Mohanlal, Mukesh, Lizy and Sreenivasan...
, Sanmanassullavarkku SamadhanamSanmanassullavarkku SamadhanamSanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam is a 1986 Malayalam movie directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. It is about a house owner, Gopalakrishna Panikkar, who struggled debt for his two married sisters soon forced tenants leave to his house until he fall in love with enemy. It stars Mohanlal, Karthika and...
, Dheem Tharikida Thom - 1985: Mutharamkunnu P.O.Mutharamkunnu P.O.Mutharamkunnu P.O. is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil having Mukesh and Lizy in the lead roles. The movie was noted for the cameo appearance of famous Indian actor and wrestler Dara Singh.- Synopsis :...
, Aram + Aram KinnaramAram + Aram KinnaramAram + Aram = Kinnaram is a Malayalam slapstick comedy film released in 1985. Directed by Priyadarshan, with Mohanlal, Shankar, Sreenivasan, Lizy and Puja Saxena in leading roles, this film was a huge hit at the box office.-Plot:...
, Boeing BoeingBoeing Boeing (1985 film)Boeing Boeing is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan, a film adaptation based on the 1960 French play Boeing-Boeing. The story follows Shyam who tries dating more than one air hostess with the help of his friend Anilkumar... - 1984: Odaruthammava AalariyamOdaruthammava AalariyamOdaruthammava Aalariyam is a Malayalam comedy film released in 1984. This film directed by Priyadarshan is about three college students and their efforts to woo a girl. Shankar, Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Sreenath, Mukesh, Jagadish, Lizy, Menaka, Sukumari and Kuthiravattom Pappu appeared in main...
, Panchavadi PalamPanchavadi PalamPanchavadi palam is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George and starring Gopi, and Nedumudi Venu. The screenplay was written by K. G. George, based on a short story of the same name by Veloor Krishnankutty... - 1977: Mani Muzhakkam
External links
- 'Cinema of Malayalam' profile
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- http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/16095/Sreenivasan-shines-in-Malayalam-cinema.html
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