Malayalam Movie Review Oru Yamandan Prema Kadha - Cast & Crew

Nikhila Vimal is a Malayalam actress, and a classical dancer hails from Kannur. Nikhila is the daughter of Kalamandalam Vimala Devi, who is an acclaimed classical dancer and her father Pavithran who works in a statistics department. Nikhila started learning dance at a very young age and was an active participant in the youth festival circuit. She is a trained dancer in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, mono-acting, and Keralanadanam. Nikhila, a dancer, never dreamed of pursuing acting in her career. She did her graduation Sir Sayyed College in Botany. Currently, she is staying in Taliparamba in Kannur. Nikhila in her plus two was offered the role in ‘Bhagyadevatha’ by the director Sathyan Anthikad. She played the active role of sister of ‘Jayaram’s character in the movie. After the film, she took a very long break and debuted in the movie ‘Love 24x7’ directed by Sreebala K Menon. Nikhila also acted in a documentary on Saint Alphonsa before her acting career, aired on Shalom TV.

Molly Joseph Kannamaly is a Malayalam television and film actress. For, the Malayali audience she is known as Molly Chechi. She is known as Chala Mary. Molly was born on 6th August 1963 in Cochin. Molly practices Chavittu Nadakam, which is a Latin Christian Classical art form.

Samyuktha Menon is an actress who mostly works in the Malayalam film industry. Initially she was a model and later, she ventured into acting. She is active in the industry from 2016. The budding actress was born and raised in Kerala, the God’s own country. She completed her primary education from an institution near her home.

B. C. Noufal is a Director, Writer, and Screenwriter born in Kerala, India. He worked in Mollywood. His last film to hit the theatres was Oru Yamandan Prema Kadha. Written by Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan, it stars Dulquer Salmaan, Nikhila Vimal, Soubin Shahir, Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Salim Kumar in the lead roles. The movie got released on 25 Apr 2019. This film got mixed reviews from the audience. Noufal currently resides in Kochi, India.

Alex E Kurian is an Indian film actor who has worked predominantly in Malayalam films. He has worked with many famous producers and film productions. The names of some of his movies are Maheshum Marutiyum (2023), Circle, Vambathi, 2403 Ft, Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn (2023), Poovan (2023), 19 (1) (a) (2022), Malik (2021), Trance (2020), Oru Yamandan Prema Kadha (2019), Mandharam (2018), Parava (2017), Take Off (2017), Kasaba (2016), Charlie (2015), Premam (2015), Bhaskar the Rascal (2015), Bangalore Days (2014), The Last Supper (2014), ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013), Theevram (2012), Cobra (2012), The King and the Commissioner (2012), Doubles (2011), Best Actor (2010), Apoorvaragam (2010), Kaana Kanmani (2009), Mayavi (2007), and Kilometers and Kilometers (2020).

Bibin George is an Indian actor and screenwriter. He mainly writes for the south Indian cinema. He is a new face in Kollywood that emerged in the last few years. Bibin was born in the city of Kochi, in the south Indian State, Kerala.

Vishnu Unnikrishnan works as an actor and screenwriter in the Malayalam film industry. He was born in Ernakulam in Kerala where he currently resides. He debuted as an actor at the age of 16 in the movie ‘Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum’ in 2003. The movie is directed by Sibi Malayil and starring Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram and Jyothirmayi in lead roles. In 2004, he again worked in the direction of Sibil Malayil in ‘Amrutham’.

Jomon T. John lives up to the uniqueness of his name. As a graduate of the Government Film and Television Institute in Bangalore, he started off as a part of advertisement industry. He transitioned to the film industry when he was casted as a cinematographer in Chaapa Kurishin 2011. It was followed by ‘Beautiful' in the same year and later, Thattathin Marayathu. All three films were not only box office hits but were also appreciated because of their beautiful shots and cinematography. Jomon T. John was born in the year 1982. His diploma, he says, allowed him to meet all kinds of people from different parts of the country. "I realized that a man from UP or MP will have an amazingly different sense of aesthetics." After that, Mr. John went on a spree of films that constantly saw him rightly nominated for awards.

P Sukumar is a cinematographer, supporting from the Mollywood entertainment industry. He was born in Palakkad Kollengode. His siblings are Chandrasekharan and P. Gopikumar. He has performed in movies such as Haram, released on 20 February 2015, and is a romantic-drama genre. The film was produced by Vinod Sukumaran. Other films in which he has produced are Chettayees, Swa Le(2009, cinematographer), Twenty: 20(2008, cinematographer), Lion(2006, cinematographer), and The Speed Track(2007, cinematographer). Awards obtained by him are Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director.

Nadir Shah is an Indian artist. He is famous for Mimicry, Comedy, Singing, Acting and Direction in Malayalam movies. He is also a Television Host, Music Composer and Lyricist. He was born in Kochi in Kerala. He started his career as an actor in the 1992 film ‘Kasargod Khader Bhai’. This was followed with movies like ‘Manathe Kottaram’ released in the year 1994 and also ‘Ezharakoottam’ in the year 1995. Once his acting career started to flourish, he began experimenting with his other talents like Playback Singing and Writing Lyrics for various Malayalam movies. He lent his voice for the movie ‘Ennethedi ... Maanchiyam’ as a playback singer in the year 1996 followed by ‘Manjaadikkunnile Praave ... Meenakshikkalyaanam’ in the year 1998 and ‘Aa Maalaninakkaanu ... Korappan The Great’ released in the year 2001, where he also debuted as a lyricist.

Hari Narayanan is a Tamil and a Malayali song lyricist. It is hard to find a native Malayali who has never heard any music composition or song made by this famous lyricist. They are very fond of his music and almost hear him regularly. The most popular and famous Malayalam music and song of 2014 was composed and written by Hari. The name of the song was Olenjali Curuvi. The lyrics of the song were so touching and soothing that it captured the attention of not only the young generation, but also the old people couldn’t resist themselves from loving this composition. Even the song Kaatumooliyo Pranayam was a great hit.

Santhosh Varma is a well known Tamil Lyricist and has done many movies. He has written the lyrics of many amazing movies and the audience like the songs written by him. Songs are the most important part of the movies as the music attracts the audience the most. Songs of the movies are released even before the movie and most of the people like music a lot. Lyrics that are written by him are appreciated by everyone. He has written the heart-touching lyrics of many Tamil movies. He has written the lyrics of the songs of the film Vetri Nadai. He wrote the lyrics very well and it was very heart touching and was liked by everyone as well.

Benny Dayal is an Indian Pop-Singer. Born in Kollam, Kerala, India on May 13, 1984. He was a member of the S5 Pop Band in India. He started as a playback singer and known to have work with various reputable composers.

He finished his studies from Abu Dhabi Indian School (ADIS) and took Journalism in Madras Christian College. His Indian-Pop-Electro-Rap-Reggae infused songs made him so famous and with unique quality compared to any singers. This made him one of the most loved singers by doing such mix-ups of traditional Indian music to a new-era’s songs. You’ll be so moved in listening to any of his songs.

He worked before as an Event Coordinator for RR Donnelley Printing. He also worked as an HR Executive for a BPO when he received a call and inviting him to audition for ARR Studio. He first thought that it was just a prank and ignored it for some time. He tried to call again the phone left for him to contact if he need anything and he found out that it is for real. He also reminisced that he couldn’t even create and prepare his own demo since he doesn’t even have money to produce it. He took his chances and decided to quit his job from the BPO Company and started to work as a singer. His songs were widely used different Indian Films since 2007. He received the award “RD Burman Award for New Music Talent” and “Max Stardust Awards for New Musical Sensation” in 2009. He performed stunning and applauded performances in Gima Awards and many more.

Jassie Gift is a music composer and singer who hails from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He predominantly works for Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil movies and is currently, based in Bengaluru.

Joseph Nellikkal is a master of visual aesthetics. A renowned art director, his work has left an indelible mark on the Malayalam film industry. His artistry and attention to detail have made him a sought-after talent in the film industry as his career progressed over two decades. He has always had an innate passion for creativity. He started his cinematic journey in 2002 with the blockbuster Misha Madawan starring multi-faceted actor Dilip. This debut item is Joseph's Catapult. He laid the foundation for many great creations. Throughout his career, his work was a perfect blend of imagination and technical excellence. He captivated audiences in films like Naran (2005), Madambi (2008) and Sagar Alias ​​Jackie: Reloaded (2009). He creates captivating scenes that enrich the narrative. He has been acclaimed for his ability to bring any scene to life, from lavish palaces to natural rural settings. His collaboration with renowned directors and actors has been significant in creating splendid movies. Projects like Bhagyadevatha (2009), Kadha Thudarunnu (2010), and Vegam (2014) showcased his versatility and creativity.

Sameera Saneesh is a South Indian costume designer and fashion designer who works in the Malayalam film industry. She was born on 27th June 1983. She is well known for designing costumes of Mammootty, Jayasurya, Prithviraj Sukumaran and other stars. Sameera hails from Eroor village of Ernakulam district in Kerala. Her parents are Ibrahim and Jameela. She married a software engineer named Saneesh K. J. on 26th November 2006. She learned drawing and painting from Kalabhavan Kochi during her school years. Sameera did an under graduation course at Bharat Mata College before joining a Fashion Designing diploma at the Nation Institute for Fashion Designing in Panampilly Nagar. After diploma, she worked as an in-house designer for “Raymonds” for some time before becoming a freelance costume designer for ad-films. Her first projects were the advertisements for “Saundarya Silk”. She rose to prominence due to her work in Seemas.

John Kutty is an Indian Editor. He works in the Malayalam Television and Film Industry. John started his career as an editor with Asianet channel. He used to edit the serial “Munshi” (2000). He later joined the Kerala State Film Development Corporation. He worked as an editor in the serials “Sumangali” and “Jagapoga.” He worked as an editor in the Cartoon Network TV show “Tenali Rama” an animated series.

PV Shankar is an Indian-Cinematographer. He primarily works in the Tamil Film Industry. He is thinking of working in the Hindi Film Industry, Telugu Film Industry, Kannada Film Industry, and Malayalam Film Industry. Starting from his childhood days, he was very much interested in Photography.

Dulquer Salmaan is a popular Malayalam actor, who appears in Tamil films too. He is the son of the Malayalam Super Star Mammooty. Dulquer Salmaan is married to Amal Sufiya in the year 2011, before his film entry. Dulquer Salmaan has plans to act in Telugu films too, and discussions are going on. Dulquer wanted to make his debut through his friend’s film and hence rejected many opportunities. His debut was through the film Second Show by Srinath Rajendran in the year 2012. His second movie was Ustad hotel by Anwar Rasheed and the film was a hit. In the year 2013, he starred in ABCD American Born Confused Desi. This film revealed his singing talent too. Dulquer Salmaan sang a song Johnny Mone in this film ABCD. He entered the Tamil film industry through Vaayai Moodi Paesavum, a bilingual movie in Malayalam, Samsaaram Arogyathinu Haanikaram. It was a different movie and the movie has Nazriya and Madhu Bala with him. Bangalore Days was his next venture with lots of stars like Praveena, Nazriya, Nivin Pauly, Fahath Fazil, Parvathy Menon, Kalpana and Nithya Menon. It was a super hit movie and it is being remade in Tamil with Aarya in the lead. 100 Days of Love was another hit from Dulquer Salmaan, which got released in 2015. Popular director Mani Ratnam, molded Dulquer Salmaan in his tent with the film O Kadal Kanmani and the film was a super hit with the music by Rahman and performance by Prakashraj. Dulquer’s next film is Charlie, which is set to release on Onam. 

Soubin Shahir is a well-known actor and an assistant director in Malayalam films. He assisted many renowned directors in his career before his acting career started. He made his first debut film with Kaiyethum Doorath. He earned wide fame for Alphonse Putharen’s Premam in which he played the role of a P.T Master. Soubin also featured in some of the recent hit movies stealing the hearts of many people. On his foray in direction, he said “I always wanted to be a director.” He believes that director Rajeev Rai brought him in front of arc lights. The actor is still uncomfortable when it comes to facing the camera and says that he becomes a bit nervous when it comes to acting.

Arun Kurian is a well-known Actor from the Malayalam Film Industry. His birth date is 4 November 1990. He did his schooling in Kuwait. He studied at United Indian School till Class 9 and then at Labour India Gurukulam Public School. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Whistling Woods International Institute in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an alumnus of Whistling Wood Internation, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Baiju Santhosh is a Malayalam actor who was born and brought up in Trivandrum, Kerala. He was born in 1971. He is married to Ranjitha since 1995 and has two kids, Aishwarya and Lokanath. Baiju started his acting career in 1981 when he was ten years. He played in the movie Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla, directed by Balachandra Menon. In his career span of 4+ decades, he had completed 300+ films. Baiju is popular for his comedy and character roles. Puthan Panam, directed by Ranjith, is one of his notable films. In 2019, he played a lead role in Mera Naam Shaji with Asif Ali and Biju Menon. The film directed by “Nadirshah” gave him good recognition. His role, Stephen Achayan from Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal, is one of his critically appreciated roles.

Dharmajan Bolgatty is a Malayalam actor, writer, television presenter and stand-up comedian. He was born in Mulavukad, Kochi in India to Madhavi and Kumaran. After finishing his primary education at Mulavukad High School, he attended St. Albert’s College in Ernakulam. He started his career as a mimicry artist, but became popular on Asianet’s Bluff Master, along with Ramesh Pisharody, who became his partner. The two had met while working as writers for Cinemala and when they realized that their tandem clicks, they have decided to put up their show. Later on, he has done over 30 films, and he is now part of Asianet’s Badai Bungalow. He turned film actor through the 2010 Malayalam film, Paappi Appacha, which stars Dileep, Innocent and Kavya Madhavan in the lead roles. He played as Dileep’s driver/side-kick in the film and the reason he owes everything to Dileep is that he was first introduced as an actor in this film. In 2011, he was seen in Thaha’s Pachuvum Kovalanum. Dharmajan has five releases in the year 2012, which include Ordinary, Naughty Professor, My Boss, Puthiya Theerangal and Chapters.

Dileesh Pothan is a prominent Malayalam film actor-turned-director. He was born as Dileesh Philip on February 19, 1981, in Manjoor, District of Kottayam in Kerala, India. He studied at Emmanuel’s High School in Kothanalloor and later pursued a pre-degree at KE College in Mannanam. Later, he took Bachelor of Science at St. Philomena’s College in Mysore. He showed deep interest in cinema and drama, and so he decided to take a Master of Arts (MA) in Theatre Arts and attended the Sree Sankaracharya University of Kerala and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Theatre Arts at the MG University in Kottayam. Initially, he has worked as an actor and associate director in several films including director Aashiq Babu’s Salt N’ Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), 5 Sundarikal (2013), Idukki Gold (2013), and Gangster (2014). Dileesh is also the associate director of Dileesh Nair’s Malayalam satirical comedy film,

Hareesh Kanaran is an Indian film actor and comedian, popular amongst the regional audience for his work in movies and TV shows like Aanakkallan (2018), Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha (2018), Puthan Panam (2017), Kali (2016), Viswa Vikhyaatharaaya Payyanmaar (2017), etc. Mostly known for his supreme involvement in Malayali short films, theatres, TV shows, and Mollywood movies, Hareesh has really been an important part of the Indian film industry for the past seven years. Born in Perumanna village, Kozhikode district, Kerala, Hareesh completed his schooling from the Ganapathy Boys school, Kozhikode.

A firebrand script-writer, actor, director, and producer, that’s Renji Panicker for you. He made his debut with movie ‘Bhattacharya IPS’ in 2005. He started his career as a journalist after getting his post graduate degree in it. He, with Shaji Kailas, has given gem of movies to the Malayalam industry. He is also the managing director of the Malayalam newspaper Metrovarthaa. He was born on 21 January 1958 to Keshava Panicker and Laalamani at Nedumudi, Alleppey.

Salim Kumar is a person who deserves the title of a film legend. He was born on 1969 in Kerala to parents Gangadharan and Kausalya. He has worked in nearly two hundred and fifty films, mostly in Malayalam and is a very popular public figure in Kerala. He did his higher education in BA from Maharajas College in Ernakulam, which has a reputation for nurturing budding artists. During his course at Maharajas, he had won the University title for mimicry three years in a row.

Sunil Sukhada is a talented Malayalam actor. He is known for his versatility. He has brought variety to Malayalam cinema. With his colorful roles, he portrayed his artistic skills. He has conquered the industry with magnitudes of movies. He is a dedicated personality who has a passion for acting. He sincerely follows theater. Today, he has over hundreds of film to his credit. Born in Thrissur district to Sudhakara Panikkar and Saraswathiyamma, Sunil was the second child. Although he loved acting, he made into movies at a later stage.

Sooraj Venjaramoodu was born on 30th June, 1976 in Kerala. He is an Indian actor, television presenter, and comedian. He has acted in over 250 films. His father is a retired soldier and, his mother is a housewife. Sooraj began his career as a stand-up comedian. He was successful in this and was most famous for his mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent. At first, when he started his acting career, he was not well- accepted by the audience.

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