Visakh Subramaniam Explained
Visakh Subramaniam |
Years Active: | 2011–present |
Relatives: | P. Subramaniam (grandfather) |
Visakh Subramaniam is an Indian film producer, distributor and exhibitor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is the grandson of P. Subramaniam who founded Merryland Studio, the second film studio in Kerala.[1] [2] He is a partner of the production company Funtastic Films along with actors Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan.[3] [4]
Career
Visakh made his entry as a film exhibitor in 2011, the same time when Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan made their debuts. He started to manage the theaters Sree Kumar, Sree Visakh and New situated in Thiruvananthapuram, which were formerly owned by his father S. Murugan. While screening films like Salt N' Pepper, 22 Female Kottayam, Diamond Necklace and Thattathin Marayathu in his own theater, he felt that they were bringing in new filmmakers with fresh thoughts and ideas. It was during that time he first met Vineeth Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese who were part of Thattathin Marayathu (2012). With time he also met Dhyan Sreenivasan and their bond strengthened leading to collaboration plans.[5]
On the release day of Vineeth's directorial Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), Dhyan narrated the script of Love Action Drama to Visakh. Aju Varghese was the film's sole producer then. Later Dhyan asked Visakh if he was interested in producing the film along with Aju, upon which he agreed. It was then Funtastic Films was formed and Visakh considers it as the boldest decision of his life.[2] His debut production Love Action Drama starring Nivin Pauly and Nayanthara released on 5 September 2019 and opened to positive reports.[6] The film grossed ₹50 crore (US$7.2 million) at the box office and completed 100 days in Kerala.[7] [8] He then ventured into film distribution and distributed Helen under his banner Funtastic Films.[9] In 2020, he was involved in the distribution of Gauthamante Radham starring Neeraj Madhav.[10] In 2021, he produced Saajan Bakery Since 1962 starring Aju Varghese and currently is producing Hridayam starring Pranav Mohanlal and Kalyani Priyadarshan.[11] [12] Hridayam directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan also marks the return of Merryland Studio through Visakh. The studio founded by his grandfather P. Subramaniam makes a comeback after a hiatus of 40 years.[13] During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India, Visakh also produced a part of the comedy series Mom and Son featuring YouTuber Kaarthik Sankar and Aju Varghese on YouTube.[14]
Filmography
- All the films are produced by Visakh, unless mentioned otherwise.
List of Visakh Subramaniam film creditsYear | Title | Director | Starring | Role/Notes |
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2019 | Love Action Drama | | | Producer |
Helen | Mathukutty Xavier | | Distributor |
2020 | Gauthamante Radham | Anand Menon | | Distributor |
Mom and Son | Kaarthik Shankar | | Comedy Series on YouTube |
Saajan Bakery Since 1962 | Arun Chandu | | Producer |
2022 | Hridayam | Vineeth Sreenivasan | | Producer |
Prakashan Parakkatte | Shahad | | Producer |
2024 | Varshangalkku Shesham | Vineeth Sreenivasan | Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese, Basil Joseph, Neeraj Madhav, Neeta Pillai, Arjun Lal, Nikhil Nair, Shaan Rahman | Producer[15] [16] | |
Notes and References
- News: After 39 years, Merryland Studio back with 'Love Action Drama' . Mahesh Gupthan . 20 April 2018 . . 28 July 2020 . 28 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200728212856/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/04/20/after-39-years-merryland-studio-back-with-love-action-drama.html . live.
- News: Visakh Subramaniam: Dhyan narrated 'Love Action Drama' story three years ago . TNN . 15 September 2019 . . 28 July 2020 . 21 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/visakh-subramaniam-dhyan-narrated-love-action-drama-story-three-years-ago/articleshow/71133988.cms . live.
- News: Vineeth Sreenivasan's next as a director is 'Hridayam' . https://web.archive.org/web/20191204163445/https://www.sify.com/movies/vineeth-sreenivasan%E2%80%99s-next-as-a-director-is-hridayam-news-malayalam-tmdk47bidbgjj.html. dead. 4 December 2019 . Moviebuzz . 3 December 2019 . Sify. 10 February 2021.
- News: First schedule of 'Varshangalkku Shesham' completed . Express News Service . 21 November 2023 . The New Indian Express. 28 December 2023. 22 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231222171815/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/nov/21/first-schedule-of-varshangalkku-shesham-completed-2634683.html. live.
- News: 'We didn't expect Nayanthara to say yes': Visakh Subramaniam . Sajin Shrijith . 5 September 2019 . . 28 July 2020 . 28 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200728210758/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/sep/05/we-didnt-expect-nayanthara-to-say-yes-visakh-subramaniam-2029149.html . live.
- News: Love Action Drama Review . Anna Mathews . 5 September 2019 . . 28 July 2020 . 23 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200923075556/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/love-action-drama/movie-review/70990804.cms . live.
- News: Nivin Pauly-Nayanthara starrer 'Love Action Drama' enters Rs 50 crore club . Timesofindia.com . 30 September 2019 . . 29 July 2020 . 6 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191106185004/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-pauly-nayanthara-starrer-love-action-drama-enters-rs-50-crore-club/articleshow/71375895.cms . live.
- News: 101 days of #LoveActionDrama! . . 7 December 2019 . . 29 July 2020 . 24 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221024102805/https://www.facebook.com/NivinPauly/posts/2502612949808299 . live.
- News: From 'Kumbalangi Nights' to 'Helen': Anna's on a roll . Navamy Sudhish . 7 August 2019 . . 28 July 2020 . 16 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210116050547/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/from-kumbalangi-nights-to-helen-annas-on-a-roll/article28843947.ece . live.
- News: First look poster of Neeraj Madhav's Gauthamante Radham released . Tressa Alex . 31 December 2019 . Onlookers Media . 29 July 2020 . 29 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200729055515/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/first-look-poster-neeraj-madhavs-gauthamante-radham-released . live.
- News: Filming begins for Aju Varghese's Saajan Bakery . Express News Service . 3 December 2019 . . 28 July 2020 . 28 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200728212920/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/dec/03/filming-begins-for-aju-vargheses-saajan-bakery-2070398.html . live.
- News: Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Hridayam' starts rolling . Express News Service . 6 February 2020 . . 28 July 2020 . 29 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200729013710/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/feb/06/vineeth-sreenivasans-hridayam-starts-rolling-2099559.html . live.
- News: https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2019/12/02/pranav-mohanlal-vineeth-kalyani-film.html . ലേഖകൻ . സ്വന്തം . 2 December 2019 . . 28 July 2020 . ml . ml:പ്രണവ് മോഹൻലാലിന് മൂന്നാംവരവ്; 'ഹൃദയം' ഒരുക്കുന്നത് വിനീത്; നായിക കല്യാണി . Pranav Mohanlal's third entry; Vineeth's 'Hridayam'; Kalyani heroine . 29 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200729015100/https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2019/12/02/pranav-mohanlal-vineeth-kalyani-film.html . live.
- News: Funtastic Films excited about project with hilarious Kaarthik Sankar and mom . Anna Mathews . 7 July 2020 . . 28 July 2020 . 13 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200713053129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/funtastic-films-is-excited-to-announce-project-with-karthik-sankar-and-mother/articleshow/76838341.cms . live.
- Web site: ml:'ഹൃദയം' ടീം വീണ്ടും; ഒപ്പം നിവിനും ബേസിലും ധ്യാനും: 'വര്ഷങ്ങള്ക്ക് ശേഷം' . 'Hridayam' team again; And Nivin, Basil and Dhyan: 'Years Later' . https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2023/07/13/pranav-mohanalal-vineeth-sreenivasan-film-after-hridayam.html . 14 July 2023 . Manoramanews . 13 July 2023 . ml . 14 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230714092109/https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2023/07/13/pranav-mohanalal-vineeth-sreenivasan-film-after-hridayam.html . live.
- News: 13 July 2023 . 'Varshangalkku Shesham': Vineeth Sreenivasan brings together an ensemble cast for his next . en-IN . . subscription . 14 July 2023 . 0971-751X.