Malayalam Movie Review Kaliyachan - Cast & Crew

Manju Pillai famous for her comic role in Malayalam TV serials and films is the grand daughter of yesteryear actor S.P Pillai. She is famous for her role in 'Life is Beautiful' and the TV series 'Chila Kudumba Chitrangal'.

Manju used to act in Drama competitions during her school days. She acted in 'Sthree Parvam' directed by famous play writer Soorya Krishnamurthy while she was in 10th standard. By seeing little Manju's performance on Drama's her teachers used to congratulate her and always used to bless her on her skills. As she was the granddaughter of S.P Pillai, she used to get many 'big fans' on her performance while on-stage

Manju, who never thought to get into the cine field, planned to do her graduation in Law. But with the pressure of family friends and relatives, she finally decided to do some roles on TV shows. Apart from serial acting, Manju was also seen as the judge in various reality shows that aired on TV. 

Manju debuted in the serial 'Sathyavum Mithyayum'. She got few other projects as well in TV with some famous directors in cine industry. Her role in TV soaps 'Chila Kudumba Chitrangal' and 'Life Is Beautiful' got well accepted. Her most appreciated role in teleserial was with film actor Jagadeesh in 'Life Is Beautiful'. Her role was a quirky-wit house wife who always love and do quarrel with husband. The presentation with comic touch made the serial one of the family favorite of all time.

'Thatteem Mutteem' was another big success serial that Manju acted along with KPAC Lalitha. They essayed mother-in-law/daughter-in-law characters with names Mayavatiamma and Mohanavalli. Most the episode went high ranking on TRP rating with the comic duo presence of these two leading actresses. 

Manju also acted in few critically acclaimed movies like 'Mazhayethum Munpe', 'Irattakuttikalude Achan', 'Ramanan' and with veteran director Adoor Gopalakrishnan 'Naalu Pennungal'. Manju bagged state television award twice in the year 2001 and 2003 for serial 'Devaranjini' and 'Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum' .

She is a famous actress. She completed her education from ST. Xavier’s, Mumbai. She did her post-graduation from the Film and Television Institute of India. She also learned Bharatanatyam from Kalasadan Institute. She mastered herself in martial arts and horse riding in her extras. She hasvast experience in the field of acting.

Manoj Kadampoothramadam Jayan is a South-Indian actor, born on 15 March 1966 in an Ezhava family. His father, Sruthiyil K.G. Jayan, is a famous Carnatic musician, whereas his mother works as a teacher. He completed his schooling from the Government College, Nattika. It is known that since childhood, he was much of an introvert. He made up his mind on pursuing acting as a career. His parents encouraged him by sending him to the Southern Film Institute, Trivandrum to learn to act. His professor at the Institute, Adam Ayub, later directed his debut on television in ‘Kumilakal’, a television serial airing on Doordarshan in 1988.

Babu Namboothiri is a Malayalam actor who has been in the industry for more than thirty years. He was born and brought up in Kerala. Babu Namboothiri was a chemistry professor at Kottayam before his love for art forced him to change his professional path. He hails from a renowned Brahmin family, the Padinjaru Mannaa of Kottayam. Babu Namboothiri debuted in the back and white movie Yagam. Yagam, produced by Sivan was released in the year 1980. Babu Namboothiri has essayed a variety of roles in more than hundred movies and many serials and television shows. Though this versatile actor has portrayed a wide variety of roles creating a unique place for himself in Mollywood, the audience always remembers him as a loving father from many super hit movies and serials.

Babu Namboothiri has proved his mettle in the small screen with super hit serials like Surya Putri, Veendum Surya Putri, etc. His unique soft voice is a trademark of his presence.

Babu Namboothiri surprised the audience with his new style and attire in the movie Hotel California. Notable performances include films such as Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty, Varnapakittu, Dhanam, Indian Rupee, Ee Parakkum Thalika, Mathilukal, Nirakkoottu, Sringaaravelan, Trivandrum Lodge, Amritham Gamaya, Ammayaane Sathyam, The Truth, Bus Conductor, and Nasraani.

Manikandan Pattambi is an actor in the Malayalam film industry. He is a prominent face in the industry. His native place is Chundampatta in Pattambi, which is a place in the state of Kerala. He is married and has two daughters. He has acted in many films and is mainly known for his comedy roles. He has credits for over 50 films. He has also contributed in the field of screenplay writing, dialogue writing, story and as a singer (usually local music).

Bijibal Maniyil is an Indian composer and a singer born on 21 May 1973. Bijibal is not only a playback singer but also an expert Keyboardist. Bijibal field of interest includes film scores, classical and dance music. Bijibal is a very renowned composer and has won many prestigious awards including a National Film Award. Bijibal made his debut in the Malayalam film industry as a music director with the film Arabikatha in 2007. The film won him Mullassery Raju Music Award for the best music director in 2007. Some of the remarkable works of Bijibal includes Njaan, Balyakalasakhi, Kaliyachan, Salt N’ Pepper and Arabikatha. Bijibal won the Asiavision Movie Award for the Movie Salt N’ Pepper in 2011. Recently Bijibal is working on some movies My God, Salt Mango Tree, KL. 10 and much more.