M T Vasudevan Nair

Kadhaveedu (2013)

Kadhaveedu' is a dedication to Malayalam being accorded the Shresthabhaasha (Malayalam has been declared a Classical language in 2013) status and presents, as a single entity, three different stories penned by the doyens of Malayalam literature - Vaikkom M ...

Ezhamathe Varavu (2013)

Set in the forests of Wayanad, Ezhamathe Varavu is a multilayered story that delineates the link between man and nature. It revolves around three principal characters — a planter, his wife and his friend. Gopi, a wealthy planter is an Alpha male, a hunte ...

Neelathamara (2009)

Kunjimalu, a maid, falls in love with Haridas, her employer's son. However, she is in for a rude shock when she learns that his marriage is fixed with his cousin, Ratnam. ...

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)

Set in the backdrop of the seventeenth century, the royal family of Kottayam is ruled by Pazhassi. The British government begins to impose heavy taxes on the locals in the Thalassery region of Kerala. ...

Theerthadanam (2001)

Movie based on noted writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair's short story 'vanaprastham'. ...

Oru Cheru Punchiri (2000)

A retired estate manager and his wife have grown old together on their small farm in Kerala. Content with their simple life, they resist the efforts of their grown up children to move them to their urban homes. ...

Daya (1998)

The film is set in the Middle-East in the pre-Islam period. It is about the adventures and exploits of a lively and intelligent slave girl named Daya (Manju Warrier). Mansoor (Krishna), the son of an aging and wealthy nobleman, is used to an extravagant wa ...

Ennu Swantham Janakikutty (1998)

Janakikutty, who is ignored by her family, once gets confronted with the vision of a murdered lady. They become friends. By the power of that spirit, Janaki's uncaring family suffers many mishaps. ...

Sukrutham (1994)

A journalist, Ravishankar is suffering from blood cancer and has lost all hopes. That is when he meets a Vedic doctor. But his death is more awaited than his recovery. ...

Parinayam (1994)

A seventeen year old Nambudiri widow gets pregnant and her orthodox community begins the ritual known as Smarthavicharam (Inquiry into conduct). ...

Sadayam (1992)

Sathyanathan is condemned to death for brutally murdering four persons – two adults and two young girls – and is awaiting his final call. He shows no remorse and is just as cheerful as a man who knows he has done no wrong. In a series of flashbacks, Sa ...

Venal Kinavukal (1991)

Four youngsters on vacation meet up with an old friend who had moved to Chennai. His accounts of dalliances with the opposite sex and life in the city arouse their repressed desires. ...

Kadavu (1991)

Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The ...

Perumthachan (1991)

It is based on Perumthachan of the Parayi Petta Panthirukulam, a legend in the Kerala folklore. The problems caused by the generation gap are explored through the relationship between a skilled carpenter and his tradition-breaking son. ...

Thazhvaram (1990)

A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife. ...

Midhya (1990)

Venugopal takes his mentor's brother Rajan under his wing and makes him his manager. Venu falls for Devi whom he later realizes is already engaged to Rajan. Rajan marries Devi with Venu's blessing. But soon after the wedding Rajan starts to engage is shady ...

Nyaya Tharasu (1989)

A remarkable tale of a remarkable woman, who puts her commitment to social activism above everything else, including her own love for an adoring man. ...

Utharam (1989)

Saleena is happily married to Mathew , a wealthy estate owner. Inexplicably she commits suicide much to the shock of Mathew. He firmly believes that there existed no reason for her to do the act and asks his journalist friend Balu to investigate why. Balu, ...

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989)

Chanthu, a poor orphan and Aromal are cousins and belong to the Chekavar clan, a warrior clan who hire themselves out as duellers to settle disputes among the rich and powerful. Aromal, jealous of the much more talented Chanthu, makes life miserable for hi ...

Aranyakam (1988)

When feudal lords try to exploit the tribal people, a group of naxals put up resistance. The feudal lords decide to suppress the resistance. Who will emerge triumphant in the fight for justice? ...

Vaishali (1988)

A royal mistress, Vaishali, is sent to bring sage Rishyasringa to the kingdom of Anga. After Rishyasringa follows Vaishali, he performs the ceremonies to break the curse and make it rain in Anga. ...

Athirthikal (1988)

Amrutham Gamaya (1987)

A doctor works in a clinic in a village run by his sister's father-in-law. When he meets a villager, he realises that he and his gang had ragged and murdered his son at the medical college's hostel. ...

Rithubhedam (1987)

Rithubedam is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Prathap Pothen. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Thilakan, Vineeth and Murali in lead roles. ...

Nakhakshathangal (1986)

The story is about Ramu (Vineeth), a 16-year-old boy who is staying with his annoying uncle, who gets angry and often treats Ramu like a slave. On a trip to the pilgrim town of Guruvayoor with his uncle (played by Thilakan), Ramu meet 15 year old Gouri (Mo ...

Panchagni (1986)

The movie revolves around Indira, who is serving life sentence in the jail. She has been charged for the murder of Avarachan, a landlord who killed a young tribal woman after raping her. ...

Abhayam Thedi (1986)

After her parents are killed, Miranda returns to her ancestral home but is not treated the way she expected she will be. ...

Rangam (1985)

Appunni, a Kathakali artist is the cousin of Chandramathi, a classical dancer, and is in love with her. Madhavan son of Karunakarapanickker who is the owner of Sadanam the Kathakali Kalari, returns from Russia and falls for Chandramathi and eventually they ...

Anubandham (1985)

A widow, Sunandha, lives in poverty with her child. Bhaskaran and Vijayalaskhmi lives with their son Jayan in the neighbourhood. Desperate to earn a living, Sunandha starts a kindergarten with the help of her silent admirer, teacher and ex-lover, Murali Ma ...

Vellam (1985)

Vellam (transl.  Water) is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles. ...

Uyarangalil (1984)

Jayarajan (Mohanlal), an over-enthusiastic assistant manager at a tea plantation plans to loot a huge amount. He lures two debt-ridden subordinates, Chandran (Rahman) and Johnny (Nedumudi Venu), into his conspiracy. ...

Adiyozhukkukal (1984)

After Karunan comes out of jail, he discovers that his girlfriend has married Kumaran, the man who sent him to prison. Karunan decides to work hard and take revenge against Kumaran. ...

Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984)

Rajan, though successful in his job, but his family life is not so happy. His wife, Nalini, aspires for a fellowship in Harvard University, US, leaving behind her husband and kid, Babumon. When his father, Madhavan, a retired school teacher, is down with a ...

Aksharangal (1984)

Jayadevan, a popular writer, though married to Bharathi, is in love with Geetha. When he suddenly falls ill, Geetha takes care of him till his last day. ...

Manju (1983)

Set in Nainital, Manju is about Vimala Devi, a teacher in a boarding school, who waits in hope for the winter of her discontent to vanish. Another important character is Buddhu, who waits for his Englishman father to return to Nainital. Loneliness and endl ...

Thrishna (1981)

The film tells the story of Das (Mammootty), who is a rich playboy and his relationships with his callgirl, Jaysree (Swapna) and his love interest, Sridevi (Rajyalakshmi). ...

Valarthumrugangal (1981)

The film portrays the bitter side of life in a circus camp. Humans are just valarthumrugangal or pet animals, treated worse than the animals in a circus. ...

Oppol (1981)

Appu is very close with his elder sister, Malu. When she gets married to Govindan, she takes Appu along with them. But problems arise when Appu becomes jealous of Govindan. ...

Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980)

Rajgopal decides to go to Dubai as an illegal immigrant hoping to find a secure job. There, he makes friends with others who are in a similar position. ...

Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha (1979)

Raja's daughter's marriage ceremony is soon approaching and preparations are underway at home. One day, Raja receives a call from his wife Rohini, who is the mother of the girl. Rohini and Raja have been separated for years and Rohini now expresses her des ...

Neelathamara (1979)

Neelathamara (Malayalam: നീലത്താമര, translation: Blue Lotus) is a 1979 Malayalam language romance film directed by Yusuf Ali Kechery and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Produced at a shoe string budget of ₹ 5 lakhs, the film stars Ambi ...

Bandhanam (1978)

The film observes a young man's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful. He leads a very wayward life and tries not to get himself attached to family ties but eventually gets drawn into the bondage of relationships and family b ...

Kanyakumari (1974)

Sankaran who works as a sculptor meets Parvathi, a young woman, who earns a living by selling bangles and pearls and falls in love with her. ...

Nirmalyam (1973)

An ancient temple is neglected to ruins and is tended only by the Velichappadu. When the priest goes on a leave, a young man takes up his job and forms a relationship with the Velichappadu's daughter. ...

Mappusakshi (1972)

A spaghetti western styled film in Malayalam directed by PN Menon and written by MT Vasudevan Nair ...

Nizhalattam (1970)

Ravi takes over his father's business after his demise. However, when his elder brother, Dasan, learns that Ravi is involved in illegal activities, he tries to save their family business. ...

Olavum Theeravum (1970)

Baputty goes to his friend Abdu's house after his death to support his family and falls for Nabeesa, Abdu's sister. However, Nabeesa's greedy mother tries to get her close to the rich Kunjali. ...

Iruttinte Athmavu (1967)

Velayudhan, a mentally retarded person, lives along with his family. He shares everything with Lakshmi, his cousin. He struggles as Lakshmi leaves him and marries and old widower. ...

Murappennu (1965)

Kunjikrishna Menon is the head of a joint family. His son Kesavankutty is in love with Kochammini, Menon's sister's daughter, while Balan, Kochammini's brother, is in love with Menon's daughter. ...

8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George (2017)

With a distinct filmography that faithfully depicts a cross-section of the Kerala society on celluloid during his active years, KG George is a master filmmaker and a true genius. ...