Viji Thampi
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Viji Thampi is a popular Malayalam film director
. After making his debut in 1988 by directing David David Mr. David, Thampi, directed a series of comedy films, mostly big hits in 90s. By early 2000 most of his films started ending up as flops. He is the son in law of the Malayalam movie actor Jagannatha Varma
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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:...
. After making his debut in 1988 by directing David David Mr. David, Thampi, directed a series of comedy films, mostly big hits in 90s. By early 2000 most of his films started ending up as flops. He is the son in law of the Malayalam movie actor Jagannatha Varma
Jagannatha Varma
K. N. Jagannatha Varma is a Malayalam film and seriel actor. He is also an accomplished Kathakali artist.his son Manu Varma also a recoganized artist and his son in law Viji Thampi is a well known Film Director. He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereo typical roles of a senior...
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Director
Year | Title | Cast | Script Writer |
2011 | Nadakame Ulakam Nadakame Ulakam Nadakame Ulakam is a 2011 Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Viji Thampi and starring Mukesh, Vinu Mohan, Sarayu, and Saranya Mohan in the lead roles. Its songs are composed by veteran music director Johnson with lyrics penned by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The film released on 25... |
Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan Vinu Mohan is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. His debut was through the award-winning movie Nivedyam by A. K. Lohithadas. He is the grandson of late actor Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, son of actress Sobha Mohan and nephew of popular actor Sai Kumar.... , Jagadeesh |
Sajan Cholayil, Saseendran Vatakara |
2010 | April Fool | Jagadeesh, 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:... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... |
Jagadeesh |
2009 | Chemistry Chemistry (2009 film) Chemistry is a 2009 Malayalam film by Viji Thampi based on a true story about a high school student.-Plot:The lives of five students are turned upside down when their classmate gets killed. Parvati's uncle Sreekanth tries to find out what happened to the classmate, a young girl, whose spirit enters... |
Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Saranya Saranya Mohan Saranya Mohan is an Indian film actress, who has acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is probably best known for her performances in Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu.-Early life:... , 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... |
Vinu Kiriyath |
2009 | Nammal Thammil | Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.... , Geethu Mohandas, 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... , Indrajith Sukumaran |
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2006 | Badadosth | 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... , 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:... , 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... , Jyothirmayi |
Babu Pallasery |
2005 | Krithyam | Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.... , Salim Kumar, Pavithra, 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:... |
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2001 | Narayanath Thamburan | 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:... , 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:... , Nandini , Rajan P Dev |
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2000 | Sathyameva Jayathe | 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... , 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... , Rajan P Dev, 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:... |
Alex Kadavil |
1996 | Manthrikakuthira | 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... , 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... , Mohini Mohini (actress) Mohini was an Indian actress of the Assamese cinema.Filmography:*Manomati*Heer*Indramalati*Laaz Ke*Gaan*Aayan*Torali*Mansi*Devdas ...Chandramukhi... |
J. Pallassery |
1996 | Kudumbakodathi | Innocent Innocent Vincent Innocent Thekkethala , popularly known as Innocent, is a Malayalam film actor and producer. He was born in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He is one of the most successful and leading comedy actors of Malayalam cinema... , Mohini Mohini (actress) Mohini was an Indian actress of the Assamese cinema.Filmography:*Manomati*Heer*Indramalati*Laaz Ke*Gaan*Aayan*Torali*Mansi*Devdas ...Chandramukhi... , 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... |
Kaloor Dennis |
1995 | Avittom Thirunnal Arogya Sreeman | Jagathi Sreekumar, 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... , Shanthikrishna |
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1995 | Simhavalan Menon | Jagadeesh, 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:... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... |
Kaloor Dennis |
1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu is a 1994 Malayalam comedy-thriller film directed by Viji Thampi and produced by Urvashi, starring Urvashi, Manoj K. Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar, K. P. A. C... |
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... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , |
Sasidharan Arattuvazhi |
1993 | Janam | Murali, Geetha, 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:... |
T.Damodaran |
1993 | Addeham Enna Iddeham | 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:... , Mathu, Jagadeesh |
Kaloor Dennis |
1993 | Journalist | 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:... , Sithara, |
Kaloor Dennis |
1992 | Soorya Manasam Soorya Manasam Soorya Manasam is a 1992 critically acclaimed Malayalam movie by Viji Thampi starring Mammootty in the title role. Mammootty played the role of a lunatic, Putturumees, one of the most acclaimed characters in his career... |
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... , Vinodini, Raghuvaran Raghuvaran Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films... |
Sab John |
1992 | Thiruthalvaadi Thiruthalvaadi Thiruthalvaadi is a 1992 Malayalam film written by Kaloor Dennis and directed by Viji Thampi. The film stars Jagadish, Siddique, Urvashi, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Sivaranjini in the main roles.-Plot:... |
Jagadeesh, Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , 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:... |
Kaloor Dennis |
1992 | Kunukitta Kozhi | Jagadish Jagadish P. V. Jagadish Kumar , popularly known as Jagadish, is a Malayalam film actor and script writer. He became popular through performances in films such as Mukhachitram, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler... , 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:... , Parvathy Parvathy Jayaram Ashwathy Kurup , better known by her stage name Parvathy, is an award-winning film actress from Kerala, India. Parvathy was a popular actress of Malayalam cinema industry and was active in films between 1986 and 1996. Her most notable works include "Amrutham Gamaya" ,"Oru Minnaminuginte Nurungu... , Rupini Rupini (actress) Rupini was a South Indian actress who worked in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She acted in a Tamil and Malayalam films opposite the stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan,Vijayakanth, Mohan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal. Rupini, originally from Mumbai, moved to the south to act in films... |
Kaloor Dennis |
1992 | Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari | Jagadeesh, Anju | |
1990 | Marupuram | 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:... , Mukesh |
Kaloor Dennis |
1990 | 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:... |
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:... , Sreenivasan, Suparna Anand Suparna Anand Suparna Anand is an Indian actress. She has appeared in Malayalam and Hindi films.Suparna Anand was one of the promising actress during late '80s and early '90s. She acted as Jyoti in the mega hit Anil Kapoor-Madhuri Dixit starrer Tehzab. She also had a very good stint in Malayalam industry in... |
Ranjith Ranjith Ranjith or Renjith might mean the following people:* Malcolm Ranjith , Sri Lankan Cardinal of the Catholic Church* Ranjith, a popular Indian screen writer and film director in Malayalam cinema... |
1990 | Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan | 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:... , Mukesh, Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... |
Ranjith Ranjith Ranjith or Renjith might mean the following people:* Malcolm Ranjith , Sri Lankan Cardinal of the Catholic Church* Ranjith, a popular Indian screen writer and film director in Malayalam cinema... |
1989 | Kaalalpada | 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:... , 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... , Ranjini Ranjini (actress) Ranjini was a popular South Indian actress in the mid 1980s. She debuted in Tamil cinema and acted in all South Indian languages, doing some memorable characters in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She acted opposite top actors like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi etc.-Personal life:Ranjini was born... , Rahman Rahman (actor) Rahman is an Indian film actor who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films... |
Ranjith Ranjith Ranjith or Renjith might mean the following people:* Malcolm Ranjith , Sri Lankan Cardinal of the Catholic Church* Ranjith, a popular Indian screen writer and film director in Malayalam cinema... |
1989 | New Year | 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:... , Ranjini Ranjini (actress) Ranjini was a popular South Indian actress in the mid 1980s. She debuted in Tamil cinema and acted in all South Indian languages, doing some memorable characters in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She acted opposite top actors like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi etc.-Personal life:Ranjini was born... , 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... |
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1988 | Witness Witness (1988 film) Witness is a 1988 Malayalam language investigative thriller made in India, directed by Viji Thampi and co-written by Jagathy Sreekumar, starring Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar, Parvathy, Madhu, Sukumaran and Suresh Gopi.-Plot:... |
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:... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Parvathy Parvathy Jayaram Ashwathy Kurup , better known by her stage name Parvathy, is an award-winning film actress from Kerala, India. Parvathy was a popular actress of Malayalam cinema industry and was active in films between 1986 and 1996. Her most notable works include "Amrutham Gamaya" ,"Oru Minnaminuginte Nurungu... |
Ranjith Ranjith Ranjith or Renjith might mean the following people:* Malcolm Ranjith , Sri Lankan Cardinal of the Catholic Church* Ranjith, a popular Indian screen writer and film director in Malayalam cinema... |
1988 | David David Mr. David | 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... , Sumalatha Sumalatha Sumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:... , Karthika |
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- PachakuthiraPachakuthiraPachakuthira is a 2006 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and starring Dileep and Gopika. The film was panned by the critics and was a box office failure as well. Several critics consider the film to be the worst from director Kamal....
(2006) - KrithyamKrithyamKrithyam is a 2005 Malayalam film, made in India, by Viji Thampi and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.-Plot:Sandra Punnoose discovers that she has six months to live...
(2005) .... Lawrence - Satyameva Jayate (2000)
- Samantharangal (1998) .... Mathew
- Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995) .... Arumukham Thampi
- Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (1994) .... Store room operator
- Soorya ManasamSoorya ManasamSoorya Manasam is a 1992 critically acclaimed Malayalam movie by Viji Thampi starring Mammootty in the title role. Mammootty played the role of a lunatic, Putturumees, one of the most acclaimed characters in his career...
(1992) .... Landlord - Thiruthalvadhi (1992) .... Avtar Singh
- 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:...
(1990) .... Taxi driver - Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) .... Himself