Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas
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Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas are an India
n screenwriter
duo working in Malayalam cinema
. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan
, C.I.D. Moosa
, Runway
, Thuruppu Gulan
, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja
, and Christian Brothers
. The duo started their career as assistant directors and wrote their first script in 1997, for Hitler Brothers. They got their break through Mattuppetti Machan (1998) but it was Udayapuram Sulthan
(1999) that made them bankable screenwriters.
and Venu B. Nair. It was actor Manoj K. Jayan
who prodded them into a reel partnership and agreed to star in their directorial debut. However, that project did not work out. Subsequently, they wrote their first script, Hitler Brothers (1997), for Sandhya Mohan, followed by Mayajalam for Balu Kiriyath. Both films failed at the box office. The duo's first hit came through Mattuppetti Machan directed by Jose Thomas, and was followed by the Dileep
-starrer Udayapuram Sulthan
by the same director. Then came Sundrapurushan starring Suresh Gopi
which was a moderate success. It was followed by Rajasenan
's successful movies, Dileep-starrer Darling Darling
and Jayaram
-starrer Malayalimamanu Vanakkam. C.I.D. Moosa
, directed by Johny Antony
and starring Dileep was a notable success in the duo's career. They associated with Johny Antony in all his directorial ventures thereafter including the commercially successful Kochi Rajavu
and Thuruppu Gulan
.
They worked with veteran director Joshiy in Dileep-starrers Runway
, Lion
and July 4
, and in the landmark Malayalam film Twenty:20. Twenty:20 was produced by Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
in association with Dileep's Grand Productions and starred almost all major actors of Malayalam cinema. The film became one of the highest grossing Malayalam films of all time and brought several appreciations for Siby and Udayakrishna. Twenty:20 was followed by the Mammootty
-starrer children's film Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
, which was panned by the critics and became a massive failure. In 2010, they made a comeback with another Mammootty-starrer Pokkiri Raja
, which went on to become a big success and the highest grossing film of the year. However, critical responses for Pokkiri Raja were mostly negative. In the same year, they also scripted debutante Thomson K. Thomas's Kaaryasthan
, another Dileep starrer. Despite negative reviews from critics, the film closely followed Pokkiri Raja in collection records of the year. Their first film in 2011 was Christian Brothers
, another multi-starrer with Joshiy. The film has become a huge success despite extremely negative reviews from critics.
The duo are often criticized for the lack of content in their screenplays and for the continuous association with superstars. They justifies:
They have certain films in production or pre-production, which include Mr. Marumakan and My Name is Avarachan, both starring Dileep, and an untitled Mohanlal-starrer. Currently they are in discussion of their directorial debut, Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan, which will star Mammootty
and Mohanlal
as thieves, and Dileep
as a Hindu priest.
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 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:...
duo working 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...
. Most of their works are comedy oriented big-budget commercial entertainers such as Udayapuram Sulthan
Udayapuram Sulthan
Udayapuram Sulthan is a 1999 Malayalam comedy film directed by Jose Thomas. It was written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and stars Dileep, Preetha Vijaykumar, Captain Raju, Narendra Prasad, Innocent, Cochin Hanifa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan, Ambika, Sudheesh, Salim Kumar, Sphadikam...
, C.I.D. Moosa
C.I.D. Moosa
C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...
, Runway
Runway (2004 film)
Runway is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Indrajith, Murali, Kavya Madhavan, Harisree Ashokan, and Kalasala Babu. The film was produced by V. K. Naushad and Mohan under the banner of N. N. S...
, Thuruppu Gulan
Thuruppu Gulan
Thuruppu Gulan is a Malayalam comedy film released in the year 2006, which had Mammootty and Sneha in the lead roles. Others in the cast include Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Cochin Haneefa.-Plot:Mr...
, Twenty:20, Pokkiri Raja
Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)
Pokkiri Raja is a 2010 Malayalam masala film starring Mammootty in the title role, along with Prithviraj and Shriya Saran in the main roles. The film is written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by debutante Vyshakh, and the music is composed by Jassie Gift. The film was released on...
, and Christian Brothers
Christian Brothers (film)
Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles...
. The duo started their career as assistant directors and wrote their first script in 1997, for Hitler Brothers. They got their break through Mattuppetti Machan (1998) but it was Udayapuram Sulthan
Udayapuram Sulthan
Udayapuram Sulthan is a 1999 Malayalam comedy film directed by Jose Thomas. It was written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and stars Dileep, Preetha Vijaykumar, Captain Raju, Narendra Prasad, Innocent, Cochin Hanifa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan, Ambika, Sudheesh, Salim Kumar, Sphadikam...
(1999) that made them bankable screenwriters.
Career
Both Siby and Udayakrishna started their career as assistant directors. Siby assisted Balu Kiriyath and Sandhya Mohan while Udayakrishna assisted Ali Akbar, K. MadhuK. Madhu
K. Madhu is a Malayalam film director.Popular for his suspense and investigation thrillers, K.Madhu has a long list of hits in his kitty.-Career:...
and Venu B. Nair. It was actor 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...
who prodded them into a reel partnership and agreed to star in their directorial debut. However, that project did not work out. Subsequently, they wrote their first script, Hitler Brothers (1997), for Sandhya Mohan, followed by Mayajalam for Balu Kiriyath. Both films failed at the box office. The duo's first hit came through Mattuppetti Machan directed by Jose Thomas, and was followed by the 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...
-starrer Udayapuram Sulthan
Udayapuram Sulthan
Udayapuram Sulthan is a 1999 Malayalam comedy film directed by Jose Thomas. It was written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and stars Dileep, Preetha Vijaykumar, Captain Raju, Narendra Prasad, Innocent, Cochin Hanifa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan, Ambika, Sudheesh, Salim Kumar, Sphadikam...
by the same director. Then came Sundrapurushan 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...
which was a moderate success. It was followed by 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 ,...
's successful movies, Dileep-starrer Darling Darling
Darling Darling (2000 film)
Darling Darling is a 2000 Malayalam musical-comedy film made in India, starring Dileep, Vineeth, and Kavya Madhavan. It was directed by Rajasenan and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas.-Plot:...
and 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:...
-starrer Malayalimamanu Vanakkam. C.I.D. Moosa
C.I.D. Moosa
C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...
, directed by Johny Antony
Johny Antony
Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003...
and starring Dileep was a notable success in the duo's career. They associated with Johny Antony in all his directorial ventures thereafter including the commercially successful Kochi Rajavu
Kochi Rajavu
Music : Vidyasagar...
and Thuruppu Gulan
Thuruppu Gulan
Thuruppu Gulan is a Malayalam comedy film released in the year 2006, which had Mammootty and Sneha in the lead roles. Others in the cast include Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Cochin Haneefa.-Plot:Mr...
.
They worked with veteran director Joshiy in Dileep-starrers Runway
Runway (2004 film)
Runway is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Indrajith, Murali, Kavya Madhavan, Harisree Ashokan, and Kalasala Babu. The film was produced by V. K. Naushad and Mohan under the banner of N. N. S...
, Lion
Lion (film)
Lion is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy. The film stars Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. It was produced under the banner of N. N...
and July 4
July 4 (film)
July 4 is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, starring Dileep and Roma in the lead roles.-Plot:The story begins in a jail. Ramachandran , a very agile police officer takes charge as the Jail Superintendent...
, and in the landmark Malayalam film Twenty:20. Twenty:20 was produced by Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
Association of Malayalam Movie Artists is the association of film actors who work in Malayalam cinema. The association was first of its kind in India, and the functioning of it led to formation of actors guilds in film industries of other Indian languages as well.-General body:The AMMA General...
in association with Dileep's Grand Productions and starred almost all major actors of Malayalam cinema. The film became one of the highest grossing Malayalam films of all time and brought several appreciations for Siby and Udayakrishna. Twenty:20 was followed by the Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
-starrer children's film Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham stars Mammootty, Kavya Madhavan, & Innocent.-Plot:...
, which was panned by the critics and became a massive failure. In 2010, they made a comeback with another Mammootty-starrer Pokkiri Raja
Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)
Pokkiri Raja is a 2010 Malayalam masala film starring Mammootty in the title role, along with Prithviraj and Shriya Saran in the main roles. The film is written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by debutante Vyshakh, and the music is composed by Jassie Gift. The film was released on...
, which went on to become a big success and the highest grossing film of the year. However, critical responses for Pokkiri Raja were mostly negative. In the same year, they also scripted debutante Thomson K. Thomas's Kaaryasthan
Kaaryasthan
-Reception:The film opened to mixed reviews, with Nowrunning.com labeling the film as "Disappointing", proceeding to highlight that "With all the formulaic elements intact, Karyasthan disappoints as Dileep's hundredth film...
, another Dileep starrer. Despite negative reviews from critics, the film closely followed Pokkiri Raja in collection records of the year. Their first film in 2011 was Christian Brothers
Christian Brothers (film)
Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles...
, another multi-starrer with Joshiy. The film has become a huge success despite extremely negative reviews from critics.
The duo are often criticized for the lack of content in their screenplays and for the continuous association with superstars. They justifies:
They have certain films in production or pre-production, which include Mr. Marumakan and My Name is Avarachan, both starring Dileep, and an untitled Mohanlal-starrer. Currently they are in discussion of their directorial debut, Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan, which will star Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
and 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...
as thieves, and 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...
as a Hindu priest.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Hitler Brothers | Sandhya Mohan | |
| 1998 | Meenakshi Kalyanam | Jose Thomas | |
| Mayajalam | Balu Kiriyath | ||
| Amma Ammayiamma | Sandhya Mohan | ||
| Mattuppetti Machan | Jose Thomas | ||
| 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan Udayapuram Sulthan Udayapuram Sulthan is a 1999 Malayalam comedy film directed by Jose Thomas. It was written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, and stars Dileep, Preetha Vijaykumar, Captain Raju, Narendra Prasad, Innocent, Cochin Hanifa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan, Ambika, Sudheesh, Salim Kumar, Sphadikam... |
Jose Thomas | |
| My Dear Karadi My Dear Karadi My Dear Karadi is a 1999 Malayalam comedy drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by Sandhya Mohan with Kalabhavan Mani in the lead role... |
Sandhya Mohan | ||
| Tokyo Nagarile Viseshangal | Jose Thomas | ||
| 2000 | Darling Darling Darling Darling (2000 film) Darling Darling is a 2000 Malayalam musical-comedy film made in India, starring Dileep, Vineeth, and Kavya Madhavan. It was directed by Rajasenan and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas.-Plot:... |
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 ,... |
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| 2001 | Sundrapurushan | Jose Thomas | |
| 2002 | Malayalimamanu Vanakkam | 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 ,... |
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| 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa C.I.D. Moosa C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
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| Pulival Kalyanam Pulival Kalyanam Pulival Kalyanam is a 2003 Malayalam film by Shafi starring Jayasurya and Kavya Madhavan. It is a unique love story embedded in a family drama.-Plot:... |
Shafi Shafi (director) Shafi is an Indian film director who mainly works in Malayalam cinema, known for his comedy films. He has also directed a Tamil film. The director Rafi of the Rafi Mecartin duo is his elder brother. His well known films include Kalyanaraman , Thommanum Makkalum , Mayavi , and Chocolate... |
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| 2004 | Runway Runway (2004 film) Runway is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas. It stars Dileep, Indrajith, Murali, Kavya Madhavan, Harisree Ashokan, and Kalasala Babu. The film was produced by V. K. Naushad and Mohan under the banner of N. N. S... |
Joshiy | |
| Vettam Vettam Vettam is a 2004 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Dileep and Bhavna Pani.The film is an adaptation of the 1995 American film French Kiss.-Plot:... |
Priyadarshan Priyadarshan Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu... |
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| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu Kochi Rajavu Music : Vidyasagar... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
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| 2006 | Lion Lion (film) Lion is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy. The film stars Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. It was produced under the banner of N. N... |
Joshiy | |
| Kilukkam Kilukilukkam Kilukkam Kilukilukkam Kilukkam Kilukilukkam is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Sandhya Mohan. It stars Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban and Kavya Madhavan. This film is a sequel to the 1991 Malayalam blockbuster Kilukkam directed by Priyadarshan. Actor Mohanlal who played the lead role in the prequel, makes a special... |
Sandhya Mohan | ||
| Thuruppu Gulan Thuruppu Gulan Thuruppu Gulan is a Malayalam comedy film released in the year 2006, which had Mammootty and Sneha in the lead roles. Others in the cast include Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Cochin Haneefa.-Plot:Mr... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
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| Chess | Raj Babu | ||
| 2007 | Inspector Garud Inspector Garud Inspector Garud is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan as the lead pair.-Plot:Inspector Garud has Police Inspector Madhavan Kutty as a very corrupt officer who would do any dirty work for money. He became Inspector not through the right channel but by... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
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| July 4 July 4 (film) July 4 is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, starring Dileep and Roma in the lead roles.-Plot:The story begins in a jail. Ramachandran , a very agile police officer takes charge as the Jail Superintendent... |
Joshiy | ||
| 2008 | Magic Lamp | Haridas | |
| Twenty:20 | Joshiy | ||
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Ee Pattanathil Bhootham is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham stars Mammootty, Kavya Madhavan, & Innocent.-Plot:... |
Johny Antony Johny Antony Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa in 2003... |
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| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja Pokkiri Raja (2010 film) Pokkiri Raja is a 2010 Malayalam masala film starring Mammootty in the title role, along with Prithviraj and Shriya Saran in the main roles. The film is written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by debutante Vyshakh, and the music is composed by Jassie Gift. The film was released on... |
Vyshakh | |
| Kaaryasthan Kaaryasthan -Reception:The film opened to mixed reviews, with Nowrunning.com labeling the film as "Disappointing", proceeding to highlight that "With all the formulaic elements intact, Karyasthan disappoints as Dileep's hundredth film... |
Thomson K. Thomas | ||
| 2011 | Christian Brothers Christian Brothers (film) Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles... |
Joshiy | |
| Mr. Marumakan Mr. Marumakan Mr. Marumakan is an upcoming Malayalam family drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by Sandhya Mohan. Starring Dileep and Sanusha in the lead roles, the film has Tamil actors Bhagyaraj and Khushboo in major supporting roles. The cast also includes Sheela, Biju Menon... |
Sandhya Mohan | Filming |