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- Actress
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Srividya, a prominent South Indian film actress of the 1970s to early 2000s, was not only celebrated for her acting prowess but also showcased her musical talents. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to Tamil film comedian Krishnamurthy and Carnatic classical singer M. L. Vasanthakumari, Srividya faced early challenges as her family struggled with financial hardships. Her father's illness forced him to quit acting, exacerbating their financial woes, and her mother tirelessly worked to support the family.
Despite a difficult childhood, Srividya entered the world of acting at a young age, making her debut with a dance scene in the Malayalam film "Kumarasambhavam" directed by P. Subramanyan. She gained attention in films like "Chattambikkavala" and "Chenda," directed by A. Vincent. However, it was her entry into the Tamil film industry in the mid-1970s that propelled her to stardom. Notably, her role in K. Balachander's "Apoorva Raagangal" opposite Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan became a turning point in her career.
Srividya faced personal challenges in her relationships. Despite an initial engagement with Kamal Haasan, their love did not endure. She later married George Thomas, an assistant director, against her family's wishes. The marriage ended in divorce, leading to a protracted legal battle that culminated in Srividya's victory in the Supreme Court of India.
Her later career was defined by iconic mother roles, including the notable portrayal in "Thalapathi" (1991), directed by Manirathnam, where she played Rajinikanth's mother. The loss of her mother in 1990 deeply affected Srividya, and she turned to television, featuring in successful Malayalam serials like "Swapnam."
A multi-talented artist, Srividya showcased her singing abilities in films like "Ayalathe Sundari," "Oru Painkilikkadha," and "Nakshathra Tharattu." Her classical vocal prowess was evident in various functions, including the Soorya Festival.
Throughout her career, Srividya faced adversity with resilience and dedication, fighting against personal tragedies and health issues. Despite battling breast cancer, she continued to contribute to the world of cinema and television until her untimely demise, leaving behind a legacy as a versatile and enduring artist.- Actor
- Director
- Music Department
Murali was born on 25 May 1954 in Kollam, Kerala, India. He was an actor and director, known for Aadharam (1992), Neythukaran (2002) and Kanakkinavu (1996). He died on 6 August 2009 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actor
- Music Department
Thilakan (born Surendranatha Thilakan) was a Malayalam film actor. Widely considered one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, he was stubborn, uncompromising and very critical of the way lead actors worked in comparison to character actors. In a span of around 40 years, Thilakan handled a huge variety of roles, including negative portrayals. He is especially well known for his on screen father roles opposite Mohanlal, in movies like "Spadikam" (1995) and "Kireedam" (1989).- Actor
- Producer
Sukumaran was born on 10 June 1948 in Edappal, Malappuram, Kerala, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Kathayariyathe (1981), Mainakam (1984) and Irakal (1985). He was married to Mallika Sukumaran. He died on 16 June 1997 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Nedumudi Venu was born on 22 May 1948 in Alleppey, Travancore, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Charlie (2015), Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam (1987) and Bharatham (1991). He was married to T. R. Susheela. He died on 11 October 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- K.P.A.C. Sunny was an actor, known for Mahanagaram (1992), Naduvaazhikal (1989) and News (1989). He died on 17 April 2006 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Bharath Gopi was part of the golden era of Malayalam movies spear headed by P. Padmarajan, K.G. George, Bharathan, MT Vaudevan Nair, I.V.Sasi, Aravindan, Pavitran, Sreenivasan, Lohitadas, T. Damodaran etc with fellow actors like Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Mohanlal, Mamootty. He was very famous for portraying eccentric characters with ease.- Producer
Balan was a producer, known for Pathamudayam (1985), Sughamodevi (1986) and Moonnam Pakkam (1988). Balan died on 10 April 2024 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Venu Nagavalli was an actor and writer, known for Rektha Sakshikal Zindabad (1998), Agnidevan (1995) and Sarvakalasala (1987). He died on 9 September 2010 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair was born in 1917 in Thikkurisi, Kerala, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Sheriyo Thetto (1953), Urvashi Bharathi (1973) and Achante Bharya (1971). He died on 11 March 1997 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Subbalakshmi was born on 21 April 1936 in Thirunelveli,Madras presidency, British India. She was an actress, known for Beast (2022), Dil Bechara (2020) and Thilakkam (2003). She was married to Kalyanakrishnan. She died on 30 November 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Jagannatha Varma was born on 1 May 1939 in Cherthala, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Sallapam (1996), Devasuram (1993) and New Delhi (1987). He was married to Santha Varma. He died on 20 December 2016 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Balan K. Nair was an actor, known for Oppol (1980), Angaadi (1980) and Aakrosam (1982). He died on 26 August 2000 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Actor
- Producer
Ratheesh was an actor and producer, known for John Jaffer Janardhanan (1982), Ahimsa (1981) and Nirnnayam (1995). He died on 23 December 2002 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Bobby Kottarakkara was an actor, known for Pilots (2000), Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985) and Rudraksham (1994). He died on 3 December 2000 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
N.L. Balakrishnan was born on 17 April 1943 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989), Aravam (1980) and Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (1995). He was married to Nalini. He died on 25 December 2014 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actor
- Writer
- Music Department
Ravi Vallathol was born on 25 November 1952 in Malappuram, Kerala, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (1986), Dhruvam (1993) and Aanaval Mothiram (1990). He was married to Geethalakshmi . He died on 25 April 2020 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Cinematographer
- Director
- Editor
Crossbelt Mani was born in 1935 in India. Crossbelt was a cinematographer and director, known for Naradhan Keralathil (1987), Devadas (1989) and Pattalam Janaki (1977). Crossbelt died on 30 October 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actress
Jameela Malik was an Indian film actress in South Indian movies. She acted in Malayalam and Tamil films in between 1970s and 1990s and appeared in several Malayalam television soap operas in between 2016 and 2020. She received critical acclaim and appreciation, for all the movies she acted, from the critics and audience as well. She was the first woman from Kerala to graduate from India's prestigious Film and Television Institute of India. She worked as teacher in schools. She was married for a year and has a son. She had also acted in more than twenty television serials during the 1990s.- Kochu Preman was born on 1 June 1955 in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He was an actor, known for Nariman (2001). He was married to Girija Preman. He died on 3 December 2022 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Music Department
- Director
- Producer
P. Bhaskaran was born on 21 April 1924 in Cranganur, Kerala, India. He was a director and producer, known for Rakkuyil (1973), Bhagya Jathakam (1962) and Tharavattamma (1966). He died on 25 February 2007 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Music Department
- Composer
- Director
Kavalam Narayana Panicker was born on 28 April 1928 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. He was a composer and director, known for Amen (2013), Theyya Theyyam (2014) and Kalivesham (2014). He died on 26 June 2016 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Music Department
- Actor
- Writer
Anil Panachooran was born on 20 November 1965 in Kayamkulam, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Kammara Sambhavam (2018), Cocktail (2010) and Oru Mexican Aparatha (2017). He was married to Maya. He died on 3 January 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Vettoor Purushan was an actor, known for Athbhutha Dweepu (2005), Ivide Ingane (1984) and Itha Innu Muthal (1984). He was married to Thilaka. He died on 5 November 2017 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Nargis Banu was an actress, known for Sandhya (1975), Aunda Lagin Karayache (1975) and Lakhat Ashi Dekhni (1971). She died on 13 February 2011 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Art Director
Sabu Pravadas was an art director, known for Rajavinte Makan (1986), Lelam (1997) and Pathram (1999). Sabu died on 27 October 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Aranmulla Ponnamma was born on 22 March 1914 in Aranmula, Kerala, India. She was an actress, known for Lelam (1997), Pathamudayam (1985) and Theekkadal (1980). She died on 21 February 2011 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
M.G. Radhakrishnan was born on 29 July 1940 in Haripad, Kerala, India. He was a composer, known for Anandabhadram (2005), Devasuram (1993) and Manichithrathazhu (1993). He died on 2 July 2010 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Director
N.R. Sanjeev was a director, known for Janakan (2010). N.R. died on 8 March 2016 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Cinematographer
M.J. Radhakrishnan was a cinematographer, known for Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (2016), Desadanam (1996) and Names Unknown (2014). He was married to Sree Latha. He died on 12 July 2019 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Music Department
- Writer
- Composer
Bichu Thirumala was born on 13 February 1942 in India. He was a writer and composer, known for Shakthi (1980), Manichithrathazhu (1993) and Vrutham (1987). He was married to Prasanna Kumari. He died on 26 November 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Renjusha Menon was born in 1988 in Kerala, India. She was an actress, known for Bombay March 12 (2011), City of God (2011) and Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010). She was married to Manoj. She died on 30 October 2023 in Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
Harikumaran Thampi was a writer and producer, known for Moonnu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum (1997), KL 7/95 Ernakulam North (1996) and Mimics Action 500 (1995). He was married to Sushama. He died on 13 February 2018 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Director
- Writer
M. Krishnan Nair was born on 2 November 1928. M. Krishnan was a director and writer, known for Grihalakshmi (1981), Bhadradeepam (1973) and Maniyara (1983). M. Krishnan died on 10 May 2001 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Director
- Writer
- Music Department
T.N. Gopakumar was a director and writer, known for Jeevan Mashai (2001), Verukal (1997) and Malabar Wedding (2008). He was married to Hether. He died on 30 January 2016 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Balabhaskar was born on 10 July 1978 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He was a composer and actor, known for Mangalya Pallakku (1998), Moksham (2005) and Velikku Veluppankalam (2020). He died on 2 October 2018 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Kalady Jayan was a producer, known for Karyam Nissaram (2012). Kalady was married to S. Geetha. Kalady died on 15 February 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Kaladi Jayan was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Ekalavyan (1993), Kalikkalam (1990) and Artham (1989). He died on 15 February 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Harihara Puthran was born on 3 January 1944 in India. Harihara was an editor, known for Bhoopathi (1997), Samrajyam (1990) and Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (1995). Harihara died on 26 August 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Composer
R. Somashekharan was a composer, known for Ayaal (2013), Thureeyam (2019) and Jaathakam (1989). R. was married to Jayamani . R. died on 22 August 2022 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Anandavally was born on 14 January 1952 in Veliyam, Kerala, India. She was an actress, known for Sethu Bandhanam (1974), Katha Ithu Vare (1985) and Grihalakshmi (1981). She died on 5 April 2019 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Actor
- Composer
- Production Manager
Sunny was an actor and composer, known for Sultanat (1986), Phool Aur Aag (1999) and Jaan Se Pyaara (1992). He died on 18 April 2006 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Venmani Haridas was born on 15 September 1946 in Aluva, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Pathram (1999) and Vanaprastham (1999). He died on 17 September 2005 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
- Music Department
Poovachal Khader was born on 25 December 1948 in Poovachal, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India. He is known for Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam (1985), Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987) and Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985). He died on 22 June 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Venukuttan Nair was born in 1931 in Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Ulkatal (1978), Swayamvaram (1972) and Kodiyettam (1978). He died on 26 November 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- Director
- Writer
- Art Director
K.R. Mohanan was born on 11 December 1947 in Chavakkad, Thrissur district, Kerala, India. He was a director and writer, known for Purushartham (1987), Swaroopam (1993) and Ashwathama (1978). He died on 25 June 2017 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
T.K. Balachandran was born in 1927. He was an actor and producer, known for Raktha Sakshi (1982), Pambaram (1979) and Kaattu Kallan (1981). He was married to Visalakshi. He died on 15 December 2005 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.- Director
- Producer
K.P. Pillai was a director and producer, known for Nagaram Sagaram (1974), Ashtamudi Kayal (1978) and Preeyasakhi Radha (1982). He died on 31 August 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Director
- Writer
Aadithyan was a director and writer, known for Aarvam (2010), Vanambadi (2017) and Santhwanam (2020). Aadithyan died on 19 October 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.- Saranya Sasi was born in 1986 in India. She was an actress, known for Chacko Randaman (2006) and Thalappavu (2008). She died on 9 August 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.