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- Malavika Mohanan is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the South Indian film industry, especially in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is the daughter of cinematographer K.U. Mohanan.
She studied at Wilson College, Mumbai, and has a bachelor's degree in Mass Media. While preparing for higher studies, she accompanied her father during a fairness cream shoot, which starred the Malayalam actor Mammootty. He enquired about Mohanan's interest in acting and went on to offer her a role in the Malayalam film Pattam Pole (2013) opposite his son Dulquer Salmaan. She played the role of Riya in this film.
She went on to act in the film Nirnnayakam (2015) as Saral, which earned her great reviews. In 2016, she debuted in Kannada films with Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi (2016) alongside G.K.V. Prithvi. She played the role of the protagonist Varalakshmi which gained her good reviews from the critics.
In 2017, she debuted in Hindi films with the film Beyond the Clouds (2017) as Tara. The film was screened at multiple international film festivals before its release. She also appeared in the Malayalam film The Great Father (2017) as Meera the same year.
She debuted in the Tamil industry with the film Petta (2019), where she played the role of Poongodi Malik. She hired a Tamil-speaking tutor to help her with her dialogues in this film. And in 2020, Mohanan appeared in the web series Masaba Masaba (2020) on Netflix.
In 2021, she appeared in the Tamil film Master (2021) as Charulatha alongside Joseph Vijay. And in 2022, Mohanan was cast in the film Maaran (2022) as Thara opposite Dhanush and appeared in the music video Badshah & Payal Dev: Tauba (2022) sung by Payal Dev and Badshah. She also appeared in Christy (2023), where she played the lead role.
In 2019, she was featured on the cover of the SMARTlife magazine. And the same year, she won the Acting Sensation of the Year at the Asiavision Awards. - Actress
- Talent Agent
Anaswara Rajan was born on 8 September 2002 in Karivellur, Kannur, Kerala. She is an actress and talent agent, known for Super Sharanya (2022), Abraham Ozler (2024) and Thugs (2023).- Actress
- Producer
Nikhila Vimal was born on 9 March 1994 in Taliparamba, Kannur district, Kerala, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Aravindante Athidhikal (2018), The Priest (2021) and Bruce Lee.- Music Artist
- Composer
- Music Department
Sushin Shyam was born on 13 February 1992 in Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India. He is a music artist and composer, known for Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Minnal Murali (2021) and Manjummel Boys (2024).- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Geetu Mohandas formed her film production house- Unplugged in 2009 which produced her directorial debut short fiction film titled "Are You Listening?" The film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and subsequently won 3 International awards as well as the National Film Award in India. Her first feature film "Liar's Dice" received the Hubert Bals fund for script and project development and the film was selected in Competition for the world dramatic competition at Sundance in 2014. Liar's dice went on to win 6 major international awards across the world and 2 National awards in India. It was also India's official submission for the Best Foreign Film category for the 87th Academy Awards. Her second feature is in production titled "Moothon." The script is suported by the Sundance film lab and also won the Global film making award in 2016 at Sundance.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Sreenivasan was born on 6 April 1956 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Sandesham (1991), Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) and Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990).- Shamna Kasim was born on 23 May 1989 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Akhanda (2021), Thalaivi (2021) and Avunu (2012).
- Meenakshi Dinesh was born on 10 January 1999 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Porinju Mariyam Jose (2019), Iratta (2023) and Mission C (2021).
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Haniya Nafisa is an Indian playback singer, vocalist and social media personality born in Kannur, Kerala. She is best known for her viral cover version of Luka Chuppi which was posted on Instagram and YouTube in Aug, 2020. Haniya was noticed by popular music composer Gopi Sundar who gave her the opportunity to debut as a playback singer in the movie Most Eligible Bachelor (2021). Haniya sang the duet 'Ye Zindagi' in the movie along with Gopi Sundar.- Athmeeya Rajan was born on 23 December 1989 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Shekar (2022), Cold Case (2021) and Adrishyam (2022). She has been married to Sanoop K Nambiar since 2021.
- Vineeth was born on 23 August 1969 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Sargam (1992) and Daud: Fun on the Run (1997). He has been married to Priscilla Menon since 27 August 2004.
- Deepak Parambol was born on 1 November 1988 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Manjummel Boys (2024), The Great Father (2017) and Nellikka (2015). He is married to Aparna Das.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Vineeth Kumar was born on 11 November 1977 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor and director, known for Ayal Njanalla (2015), Kanmashi (2002) and Dear Friend (2022).- Nilja K. Baby was born on 14 April 1990 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Chuzhal (2021), Theru (2023) and Phoenix (2023).
- M.N. Nambiar was born on 7 March 1919 in Kannur, Malabar, British India. He was an actor, known for Nadodi Mannan (1958), Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) and Marmayogi (1951). He was married to Rukmani Devi . He died on 19 November 2008 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Santhosh Keezhattoor was born on 4 February 1976 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for The Great Father (2017), Ram and Asthra (2023).
- Sruthi Lakshmi was born on 8 September 1990 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Bangkok Summer (2011), Hotel California (2013) and Al Mallu (2020).
- Nivetha Thomas is an actress who works in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Thomas completed her schooling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, at Holy Angels and Montfort Matriculation School. She graduated from SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a Bachelor's in Architecture.
Her career started with the Malayalam TV serial Sri Raja Rajeswari (2001), in which she played the role of Gowri. She then appeared in the Malayalam film Uthara (2003). She also appeared in My Dear Bootham (2004 - 2007), a Sun TV serial.
Thomas acted as a child artist in the movie Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008) and was honoured by the Kerala State Film Award for her performance.
In 2008, she also appeared in her first Tamil movie Kuruvi (2008).
Her other Malayalam films that did well are Chaappa Kurish (2011) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012).
She played the role of a petrol bunk worker in the movie Poraali (2011), which was directed by Samuthirakani. In the same year, she played the role of an aspiring singer in the movie Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013).
She appeared in Jilla (2014), as Mahalakshmi.
Another fine performance delivered by Thomas was in Papanasam (2015), a remake of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam (2015). She appeared as Kamal Haasan's daughter.
In 2016, she appeared in the Telugu movie Gentleman (2016) for which she earned her first award as Best Female Debut from SIIMA and a nomination as the Best Actress by Filmfare Awards. She then appeared in another Telugu film, Juliet Lover of Idiot (2017), which was directed by Ajay Voddirala.
She played the role of Pallavi in the thriller Ninnu Kori (2017) for which she was nominated for the second time as the best actress by Filmfare Awards.
One of her best performances was in the movie Jai Lava Kusa (2017), in which she appeared as Simran. She won the Apsara Awards, as Performer of the Year, for her performance.
She got positive reviews for her role as Aadhya in the movie 118 (2019), which also starred Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.
She also played the role of Mitra in the movie Brochevarevarura (2019), in which she performs as a student interested in building her career as a classical dancer. She played Rajinikanth's daughter Valli in the movie Darbar (2020).
She then appeared in the thriller V (2020), enacting the role of Apoorva Ramanujan. She got the role of Pallavi in the Telugu movie Vakeel Saab (2021), which was a remake of the movie Pink (2016).
In 2022, she appeared in Saakini Daakini (2022), as Shalini. This Telugu movie was based on the Korean film Midnight Runners (2017). - Jishnu Raghavan was born on 23 April 1979 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Nammal (2002), Annum Innum Ennum (2013) and Nidra (2012). He was married to Dhanya Rajan. He died on 25 March 2016 in Kochi, Kerala, India.
- Nambiar Adarsh Narayanan P V was born on 12 July 1995 in Sreekandapuram ,Kannur ,Kerala.
- Born in the Kannur district of Kerala. Sooraj Sun started his acting career through Paadatha Painkili, a popular serial that was aired on Asianet. The most-watched channel in Malayalam introduced him to television audiences as the show's hero, Deva. After that, he focused on his cherished goal of becoming a film actor. Sooraj Sun got his first role in Vineeth Sreenivasan's super-hit movie Hridayam as a junior artist, which paved his path into the Malayalam film industry. His first film as a hero to hit theaters is Mrudhu Bhave Dhruda Kruthye, which is set to release on February 2, 2023, and is directed by the renowned film maker Shajon Kariyal. Upcoming movies on his list are Avani, Arattumundan, and Prize of Police.
- Director
- Writer
Liju Krishna was born on 23 February 1992 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is a director and writer, known for Padavettu (2022).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Director
- Producer
Rathish Ambat was born in Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala, India. He is known for Kammara Sambhavam (2018), Theerppu (2022) and Mindscapes.- Actress
- Make-Up Department
- Manager
Vinita Kumar Duniphin has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected based on current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all considered during the selection process.
With more than 18 years of experience to her credit, Vinita Duniphin is the CEO and Founder of Gopsco Inc., headquartered in California & Gopsco LTD, England & Wales, while adjusting in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world. Ms. Vinita Duniphin has excelled as a Client Service Manager for Akamai Technologies in Bangalore, India, from 2017 to 2018. Vinita further served with AT&T in Bangalore, India, as a Process Analyst in Managed Hosting Operations from 2011 to 2014.
Prior to these positions, Ms. Duniphin worked for Dell Inc. as a Technical Support Specialist from 2006 to 2010, as well as for E4E Business Services as a Quality Analyst from 2010 to 2011. Vinita began her career as the supervisor for Baskin-Robbins in Kannur, India, from 2004 to 2005.
Vinita pursued an education at St. Michael's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science in 2007. She graduated from Institute of Engineering Studies and Training with a Graduate Diploma in Computer Application. She subsequently obtained her Certification Courses in Project Management from the University of California Irvine through Coursera, in addition to her ITIL V3 Foundation and ISO/IEC 20000 (ITSM) industry certifications. Vinita hopes to graduate from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance in the coming years.
Beyond her primary responsibilities, Vinita has thrived in numerous endeavors within her professional circles. The founder of DUVINI, she was an invited participant at a RAHM Contest in London, England, in 2018, in which she advanced to the final round. A scholarship recipient of Out and Equal Workplace Advocates and Victory Institute, Vinita has become prolific as a speaker and panelist on Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, and Transgender perspectives in India and various LGBTQIA+ subjects at events and webinars hosted by nonprofit organizations, corporate organizations, and community events.
Vinita found success with her creative works as well, having notably acted in a lead actor role in "JLT's Project Indian Bride" in 2016 and as a M.AC. Makeup Artist. Lauded for her work as a make-up artist, she was also featured in "Just Like That: A Platform for Independent Filmmakers to Showcase Unconventional Subjects Through Cinema" for YourStory Media Pvt. Ltd. in 2017. Vinita has also contributed to an article titled "Today, More People Use Visual Media to Address LGBT Issues" for The Times of India in 2016.
In light of her exceptional efforts in the field, Vinita has accrued several accolades throughout her career. In 2018, she was presented with the "Young Global LGBTI Leaders" scholarship at the Executive Forum for Out & Equal Workplace Advocates in San Francisco, California. "JLT's Project Indian Bride" was also recognized at the Eighth Bangalore Queer Film Festival in 2016.
Vinita has attributed much of her success to her curiosity, a positive attitude, and her willingness to learn new skills. Among the many highlights of her career, she is proud to have garnered a wealth of valuable professional experience in the corporate landscape. Vinita also aims to dedicate her time to developing her shoe line, studying cosmetology to improve upon her make-up business, establish herself as an esteemed serial entrepreneur and affect positive change among the LGBTQIA+ community and those living with mental health conditions.- Kaithapram Vishwanathan was born in 1963 in Kaithapram, Kannur, India. He was a composer, known for Kannaki (2001), Thilakkam (2003) and Bullet (2008). He was married to Gouri. He died on 29 December 2021 in Kozhikode, Kerala, India.