M. Mani
M. Mani | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer and director |
| Years active | 1977–present |
M. Mani a.k.a. Aroma Mani is an Indian film producer and director in Malayalam and Tamil movies.[1][2] He has produced more than 60 movies and directed more than 10 movies under the banner Sunitha Productions.[3][4][5][6] Some of the popular movies he produced are Jaagratha (1989), Kottayam Kunjachan (1990), Kuyilinethedi (1983), Engine Nee Marakkum (1983), Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam (1985), Oru CBI Diarykkurippu, Dhruvam, Commissioner, Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986) and Irupathaam Noottaandu (1987).[7] He made his debut with the movie Dheerasameere Yamunaatheere in 1977.[8]
Awards
- 1985: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam
- 1986: National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues for Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
Filmography
Malayalam
Production
- Dheerasameere Yamunaatheere (1977)
- Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal (1978)
- Rowdy Ramu (1978)
- Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
- Neeyo Njaano (1979)
- Kalliyankattu Neeli (1979)
- Ithile Vannavar (1980)
- Eden Thottam (1980)
- Kallan Pavithran (1981)
- Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu (1981)
- Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira (1982)
- Aa Divasam (1982)
- Kuyilinethedi (1983)
- Engine Nee Marakkum (1983)
- Muthodu Muthu (1984)
- Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984)
- Ente Kalithozhan (1984)
- Aanakkorumma (1985)
- Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam (1985)
- Pachavelicham (1985)
- Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986)
- Ponnumkudathinum Pottu (1986)
- Love Story (1986)
- Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
- Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
- August 1 (1988)
- Jagratha(1989)
- Kottayam Kunjachan (1990)
- Soorya Gayathri (1992)
- Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992)
- Dhruvam (1993)
- Rudraksham (1994)
- Commissioner (1994)
- Janathipathyam (1997)
- Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)
- F. I. R (1999)
- Kattuchembakam (2002)
- Balettan (2003)
- Maampazhakkaalam (2004)
- Lokanathan IAS (2005)
- Raavanan (2006)
- Kanaka Simhasanam (2006)
- Colours (2009)
- Oru Black and White Kudumbam (2009)
- Drona 2010 (2010)
- August 15 (2011)
- Artist (2013)
Direction
- Aa Divasam (1982)
- Kuyiline Thedi (1983)
- Engine Nee Marakkum (1983)
- Muthodu Muthu (1984)
- Ente Kalithozhan (1984)
- Aanakkorumma (1985)
- Pachavelicham (1985)
Story
- Aa Divasam (1982)
Tamil
- Gomathi Nayagam (2005)
- Kasi (2001)
- Unnudan (1998)
- Arangetra Velai (1990)
References
- ^ "Kerala / Kochi News : New team to lead film producers' forum". Thehindu.com. 2005-06-30. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ^ "M Mani". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Dropped film revived - Malayalam Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 2005-11-04. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/20140910195630/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/PA%20Thomas-3354. Archived from the original on September 10, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "List of Producers in Malayalam Cinema". En.msidb.org. 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ^ "`Aroma` Mani`s big gamble". Sify.com. 2004-11-03. Retrieved 2015-03-28.