Malayalam Movie Review Pretham - Cast & Crew

Born on March 25, 1984, in Kerala, Nyla Usha is already a popular TV host in Saudi Arabia. She has later worked her way up through the ranks of promising actresses of the younger generation by acting with Mammootty. After graduating from a college in Trivandrum, she eventually landed up in a radio station Hit 96.7 in the United Arab Emirates where she worked as a radio jockey. In addition, she was a host of the Big Breakfast Club (BBC) programme, and now is the new promising star of the Malayalam film industry in India. Nyla was also a TV host for a morning show in BBC which was the much-watched show by Kerala people all over the world. Her popularity of a jockey and TV anchor continued to increase, and she became a renowned anchor, TV host, radio Jockey, and many of her shows or programmes marked the most-heard programme in the radio station.

Pearle Maaney is one of the most famous personalities in South India, especially Cochin with her versatile professions like television anchor,actress,VJ, and Model. She was born in Aluva, Kerala in a joint family to Dr. Paul Maaney and Molly Maaney. She had a joint family and therefore always enjoyed her childhood. She had 13 members in her family, which made her childhood ever entertaining and never had any dull moments. Her unique name was given to her by her aunt Pearly, which actually means heaven gates. She did her school in Kerala and later she completed graduation from Christ University in Media Studies. She has amazed masses with her Afro, Kohl-rimmed eyes, stunning smile and her bold attitude.

Anjana Appukuttan is not only a Malayalam T.V Serial actress, but a comedian too. She lives in Kochi, India. Her father is a retired employee and her mother is a home maker. She has a sibling as her brother. She has done her schooling and college in Kochi, Kerala. She is a trained dancer and has learnt dance from an early age itself.  Her performances take her overseas to showcase her dancing capabilities. Not only does she act in T.V Serials, she has movies to her credit too.

She has also acted in a few Malayalam Movies like Paappi Appacha directed by Mamas and Elsamma Enna Aankutty directed by Lal Jose which was a super hit movie in the box-office in the year 2010, Kudumbasree Travels in the comedy side and Puthumukhangal in the year 2011 directed by Don Alex and Biju Majeed. Next in the line was followed by The King & the Commissioner in 2012 which was a political thriller directed by Shaji Kailas. To add to her kitty of T.V Serials, she has acted in a couple of them including Thali, Love Marriage, Calcutta Hospital, Kumkuman, Ettu Sundarikalum Njanum to name a few. Her serials are featured on Malayalam Channels like Kairali T.V, Asianet and Mazhavil Manorama. 

In the year 2013, Anjana Appukuttan has acted in the movie Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum directed by Lal Jose. She has portrayed the role of Ramani in the movie. This movie turned out to be a box office super hit. 

She has quoted in one of her interviews that she has full support from her family and they have never hindered her work ever. The joy in having your family by your side will ensure the best from within, knowing your family has a smile on their face at the end of the day. To sum up, Anjana Appukuttan is a radiant woman who juggles multiple mantles, be it as an actress, or a comedian or a dancer, she is more than beatific to be an artist and an acclaimed virtuoso.

Shruti Ramachandran is an actress and architect. She hails from Cochin, Kerala. She was born on 23rd March. She did her schooling (1995-2007) from “The Choice School,” Kochi, Kerala. She took her Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree (2007-2012) from the University School of Design, Mysore, Karnataka. She did Master's (2014-2015) in Advanced Architecture from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain. She is proficient in different languages such as Hindi, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada. She supports and has volunteered for the causes like education, environment, and Arts and Culture.

Ranjith Sankar was born in Kerala in Thrissur on February 14. He is an Indian film director, Producer, and Screenwriter. His finished his education in Kothamangalam from M A College of Engineering. He holds a B. Tech IT degree. Before entering the cinema field, he worked as an IT professional. His career started due to his interest in storytelling. He first thinks himself as a writer and next as a director. He started his career in the television industry. He wrote for serials American Dreams and Nizhalkal. 

Jayasurya is a versatile actor who hailed from Kerala. Born in Thrippunithura in 1978, this actor has done varieties of characters in Malayalam films. He has also acted in a few Tamil movies. His parents are Mani and Thankam. His wife is Sarita and this couple has a daughter and a son. Oomapenninu Uriyadapayyan is the debut movie of Jayasuriya. Swapna Koodu with Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine and Bhavana gave him a reputation. His movie Pulival Kalyanam also earned more fans for him. Kilukkam Kilukilukkam was the next version of Mohan Lal movie Kilukkam, and Jayasuriya’s performance was applauded well. Shakespeare M.A Malayalam and De Inkottu Nokkiyae, Bus Conductor, Arabikatha are some of his blockbuster movies. Sankaranum Mohananum was the film by Jayasurya, in which he appeared in 20 different getups. Cocktail was the film by him, which made his career a worthy one. Trivandrum Lodge, Husbands in Goa, Mumbai Police and Beautiful were some of his career best films. Husbands in Goa, is a comedy genre which had Lal, Praveena, Indrajith, Remya Nambeesan, Bhama and Rima Kallingal. His latest ventures are Amar Akbar Anthony, Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeeviyaanu and Lukka Chuppi. He made his debut in Tamil films through En Mana Vaanil with Kavya Madhavan. He also has acted with Kamal Hassan in Vasool Raja MBBS.

Sinat Savier has created his vibrant presence in the field of still photography. Savier has been a part of few successful Malayalam movies. Sinat, who hails from Kodakara near Chalakudi had the interest to be with his uncle who runs a photo studio abroad.

Anand Madhusoodanan is an Indian music director and film score composer who is vividly known for his works in Malayalam cinema. His career as a music Composer started back in 2012, where he released his first song named Aanaykkeduppathu featured in the movie Molly Aunty Rocks. One of his most famous songs Naalu Kompulla Kunjaana released back in 2017,

Govind Padmasoorya is a Malayalam film actor and an anchor. Hailing from Palakkad, Padmasoorya was born on 16 June 1987. Padmasoorya did his degree in Journalism. Padmasoorya is very interested in cinema. He says that, seeing light-hearted films like Ramjirao Speaking is not at all boring. In fact, he gains happiness seeing films. Atayalangal is the first film of Padmasoorya and the film was directed by M.G. Sasi. He had a dream debut in the film, since it is based on the writer Nandanar. The film was widely acclaimed ( though it didn’t set the cash registers ringing) and got several awards. Padmasoorya says that, he is proud to be part of the film. The film B Unnikrishnan’s IG saw Jayasoorya changing from a good brother to a coldblooded terrorist.

Daddy Cool is yet another film, in which he played the role of an Indian cricketer. He also showed good performance in Bhoomi Malayalam. Padmasoorya is in total awe of the director of his film 72 model; he considers him as a role model. Padmasoorya says that there is some charm in Rajasenan. As an anchor, Padmasoorya showed his talent in the dance reality show named D 4 Dance. Though luck didn’t favor Padmasoorya as an actor, he was widely appreciated for the dance reality show. Padmasoorya feels that his friends are his best critics.

However, they are diplomatic and Padmasoorya is rooted due to their criticism. He pursued a course in Visual Media and had worked in short films and documentaries before entering films. He has also worked on a music album which is popular. Padmasoorya is happy that nobody gave pressure on him to take up any profession. He says that, he is fortunate enough to have good family support and that he is not bored being an entertainer. Way to go Padmasoorya!

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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.

Hareesh Peradi, a sublime actor who blends so well with the roles portrayed by him, is from Chalappuram, Kerala. Hareesh is the son of Govindan Nair and Savithri Nair. As a teenage boy, he was engaged and interested in dramas and had received several prizes as well. He is wedded to Bindu, who is a dance teacher. They have a son, Vishnu, and a daughter, Vaidhi. Hareesh has studied in Zamorin’s College.

Joju George was born on 22nd October in 1977. He was born in Mala, Trichur, in Kerala. He was originally named Joseph George but is known in the industry by the name Joju George. He is a Malayalam actor who made his debut in the year 2003. Early Life George was born in Mala, a village in Kerala. He was born to Malayali parents, George and Rosy. He completed his schooling from GHS in Kuzhur. He later joined the Christ College before dropping out to pursue a career in acting. He started his career as an assistant director in 1991. His acting career began later in 2003. He holds a degree from Christ College in Irinjalakuda. Work Joju George started his career has a director. He has assisted for films like Friends and Dada Sahib. After a short stint in direction, Joju turned to acting. He made his debut in 2003 featuring in War and Love. His official debut was regarded in the film Pattalam in the same year. Since then he has been prolific in his work. Joju did many supporting roles in the beginning.

Sharafudheen is an Indian Film actor. He mainly works for Malayalam Cinema. He was born in Kochi, Kerala, India. His spouse name is Beema. Their marriage year is 2015. They have a child. Sharafudheen has a nickname Sharaf U Dheen. Sharafudheen did his acting debut with the Neram in the year 2013. He has appeared in movies 1983 in the year 2014, Ohm ShanthiOshaana in the year 2014, Pavada in the year 2016 and Pretham in the year 2016.

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.

Vijay Babu is a popular South Indian actor, who has appeared mostly in Tamil and Telugu films. His native place is Kalahasthi in Andhra Pradesh. He joined the film institute in Chennai to learn acting in the year 1975 along with Rajini, Chiranjeevi and Bhanu Chander. He is in the film industry for the past 4 decades.

Aju Varghese is an Indian film actor, born to Varghese PK and Celiene Susan in the year 1985. He has a younger sister named Anju. He was born in Thiruvalla city located in Kerala. Aju completed his schooling in Rajagiri High School and further continued his studies in Bhavan’s Vidyalaya located in Ernakulum.

Saajan Vasudev is a professional film editor in South India. He has offered his services in a lot of movies in the Malayalam film industry. Saajan Vasudev is best known for his works in the projects Classmates, Kala Pani, Pathemari, Yoddha and many more, all of them from Malayalam. Saajan Vasudev was born and brought up in Kerala, India. He got his school education from St. Peter's High School which is located in the district of Changanacherry in Kerala, India. Saajan Vasudev then joined the college for his higher studies at Dev Matha College and University which is located in Kottayam in Kerala. Saajan Vasudev has edited more than forty films in the Mollywood industry. He first entered the cinema field as a film editor in the year 2007. Saajan Vasudev worked as a film editor with a company called Lal Media Arts.

Devan is a famous actor and political activist from Kerala. He started his career with Malayalam movies and later moved on to Tamil and Telugu movies as well. He also exploited the popularity of mini screen by lending life to many mini screen characters as well. He has been an integral part of serials such as Kudumbini telecasted by Asianet; devotional hit serials include Swami Ayyappan and Sri Padmanabhan and so on. Devan is married to Suma, daughter of the famous Malayalam film director Ramu Karyat. They have a daughter Lakshmi. He was born at Trichur is 1952 as the son of Srinivasan and Vasanta. Devan has completed his higher studies in business management. He initially worked with the renowned director Hariharan and writer M.T Vasudevan Nair to produce a movie, Vellam. But unfortunately the movie turned out as a failure and Devan took up more acting assignments to clear the debts. Devan was once known as the handsome villain in the Malayalam movie industry. But in the serials, he got the opportunity to portray positive and important roles.

Devan started his career as a hero, but had to shift later to villain roles and character roles. This handsome actor was seen in pivotal roles in recent movies like Mr.Fraud, How old are you, Mannar Mathai Speaking, Immanuel, Simhasanam, etc. Devan also started a political party named Kerala People’s Party.

Rafeeq Ahammed was born on 17 December 1961 at Akkikavu, Trichur, Kerala, to Syed Sajjad Hussain and Thithayikutty. Rafeeq is a Malayalam poet, lyricist, and novelist. He has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005 for his Poetic work, Aalmara, and is a Five-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best lyrics.

Jithu Damodar is a popular cinematographer from the Malayalam cinema. He started his career in the 2012 Malayalam political thriller film, Veendum Kannur, starring Anoop Menon in the lead role. This was followed by Rajeev Nath’s Malayalam drama film, David & Goliath, in the year 2013.