The encyclopedia of cinema
From Software Engineer to Film PRO: The Dual Journey of Vaisakh Born in Aluva, Mr. Vaisakh C Vadakkeveedu’s professional journey is an interesting blend of technology and film publicity. With a B.Tech degree in Computer Science, he initially followed a conventional career path by stepping into the IT industry as a software engineer. However, his…
Akhil Anilkumar: Letting Stories Find Their Own Endings For Akhil Anilkumar, cinema has never been about fixed plans or rigid formulas. It is a space of exploration where ideas evolve, characters grow on their own terms, and even endings are allowed to change until the very last draft. As a writer and director, Akhil believes…
Jithin K Jose: Writing His Way from Reality to the Big Screen Cinema, for writer and director Jithin K Jose, has never been a sudden destination it has been a journey shaped slowly by passion, observation, and persistence. Born in Amboori, a quiet region along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, Jithin’s early life was rooted in…
Dino Shankar: Designing Worlds Between Reality and Imagination Born in Bombay and shaped by the restless creative energy of the city, Dino Shankar’s journey into cinema is one rooted in curiosity, instinct, and an unwavering attraction to visual storytelling. Though his native roots lie in Ottapalam, Palakkad, Dino grew up and graduated in Bombay, a…
Between the Frames: The Visual Journey of Tijo Thankachan Cinema often celebrates what is seen on screen but the true power of storytelling lies in what happens between frames the rhythm, the silence, the emotional pause that gives meaning to an image. It is within this invisible space that editors shape cinema and it is…
Shamzu Zayba: From School Dramas to Emotion-Driven Cinema Born and brought up in Malappuram, Shamzu Zayba’s journey into cinema began not with a camera but with a deep love for storytelling and performance. He completed his schooling in Malappuram, where his fascination with cinema quietly grew alongside his academic life. Films were notThe story of…
Sreehari K: Letting Music Find Its Own Way In an industry where many musicians grow up with a clear, unwavering dream of becoming a composer, Sreehari K’s journey stands out for its quiet unpredictability. There was no rigid plan, no early declaration of ambition. Instead, there was curiosity, instinct, and an honest relationship with sound…
Jaya Krishna: Crafting Stories in the Edit Room In the constantly evolving landscape of Indian cinema, where rhythm, emotion and narrative precision define the success of a film the role of an editor often determines how a story ultimately lives on screen. Among the editors who have quietly but powerfully shaped contemporary South Indian cinema…
Sujesh Hari – The Voice Behind the Words He is a lyricist widely known for his work in the movie Mindiyum Parayum. Unlike many others in the industry, he comes from a family with no cinema background. Initially, he had no particular interest in films, but he always admired his brother, who was a writer….
Rajesh Murugesan – Biography (Music Director) Rajesh Murugesan is a celebrated Indian music director best known for delivering one of the finest music albums of 2015 through the blockbuster Malayalam movie Premam. Born in Nagercoil and raised in Kochi, Rajesh developed an early fascination for music. During his school days, he began experimenting by remixing…
