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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.

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).

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 Por Thozhil (2023).

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).

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).

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.

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).

Sushin Shyam was born on 13 February 1992 in Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India. He is a music artist and composer, known for Manjummel Boys (2024), Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Minnal Murali (2021). He has been married to Uthara Krishnan since 30 October 2024.

Athmeeya Rajan was born on 23 December 1989 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Shekar (2022), Joseph (2018) and Adrishyam (2022). She has been married to Sanoop K Nambiar since 2021.

Nilja K. Baby was born on 14 April 1990 in Kannur, Kerala, India. She is an actress, known for Chuzhal (2021), Malayankunju (2022) and Theru (2023).

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.

Santhosh Keezhattoor was born on 30 March 1975 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Por Thozhil (2023), The Great Father (2017) and Kaaval (2021).

Deepak Parambol was born on 1 November 1988 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Manjummel Boys (2024), Nellikka (2015) and The Great Father (2017). He is married to Aparna Das.

Jishnu Raghavan was born on 23 April 1979 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Annum Innum Ennum (2013), Banking Hours 10 to 4 (2012) and Nammal (2002). He was married to Dhanya Rajan. He died on 25 March 2016 in Kochi, Kerala, India.

Vineeth Kumar was born on 11 November 1977 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor and director, known for A Northern Story of Valor (1989), Ayal Njanalla (2015) and Kanmashi (2002).

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).

Rathish Ambat was born in Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala, India. He is known for Theerppu (2022), Kammara Sambhavam (2018) and Prajapathi (2006).

Liju Krishna was born on 23 February 1992 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is a director and writer, known for Padavettu (2022).

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.

Prayag Mukundan was born on 24 September 1991 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is a cinematographer, known for PK (2014), Masthishka Maranam (A Frankenbiting of Simon's Memories) and Sangarsha Ghadana - The Art of Warfare.

Vijith Nambiar is an Indian film director, music director, playback singer, actor and producer who works in Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema. He made his film debut in 1995 as an assistant director in Tamil Film Industry. Vijith Nambiar is also a trained Carnatic Singer, learned music under the guidance of great musicians include BA Chidambaranath Chennai (Late), T. S. Radhakrishnan and Kaithapram Viswanath. He started playback track singing in the film industry from 1995 onward for leading professional playback singers.

He made his original playback singing debut in 2018 with the song "Thava Chintasu" from Anurakthi, which is world's first 3D Sanskrit movie and the movie was showcased at IFFI. Vijith made his acting debut in Anurakthi (2018). His debut in the Malayalam[8] Film Industry as Director and Music Director was in 2018 with Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha, an urban musical romantic comedy, releasing in September 2019.

E.K. Nayanar was born on 9 December 1919 in Kannur, Kerala, India. E.K. died on 19 May 2004 in New Delhi, India.

Babu Annur was born on 14 May 1962 in Kannur, Kerala, India. He is an actor, known for Rorschach (2022), Kammara Sambhavam (2018) and Kasargold (2023).

Ramu Raj was born on 2 October 1992 in Kannur, Kerala, India. Ramu is a composer, known for The Notion (2018).

Madhu Kaithapram was born in 1970 in Kaithapram, Kannur, Kerala, India. He was a director, known for Midsummer (2009), Vellivelichathil (2014) and Orma Mathram (2011). He was married to Rahi. He died on 29 December 2014 in Calicut, Kerala, India.