G.P. Vijayakumar

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G.P. Vijayakumar commonly known as "Seven arts" Vijayakumar is an Indian film producer, who has produced 43 films so far and distributed 70 Films in various languages since 1985 under the banner of Seven Arts International Ltd.[1] His last film to hit theatres was the Malayalam movie Geethanjali directed by Priyadarshan. He produced many movies with Superstars Mohanlal, Mamooty, Suresh Gopi, Dileep, Prithviraj, Jayaram, and so on under the banner of Seven arts international Ltd, now a famous production house in the Malayalam film industry well known for super hit commercial movies. Many of his films won regional and national awards in various disciplines. He produced the film “Kuselan" with the superstar Rajinikanth. He also co-produced Hindi Film ChalChalaChal and line Produced BhoolBhulaiyaa, Dhol, Mere BaapPahleAap, Bum Bum Bole, Khattameetha, and KamaalDhamaalMalamal. Many of his films were in Indian Panorama, represented India in many international festivals. In fact, he paved a major path for taking Malayalam films to the international markets.

Early life and family

He was born in Kerala, and did his schooling at the RVSM High School, Prayar, Oachira, and received graduation from the NSS College, Chenganassery. During college, he was elected as the College Union Chairman and University union member.

Career

Apart from being a successful producer, he also served as the president of the Kerala film chamber,[2][3] was the vice-president of the Film Federation of India. Presently he is the vice-president of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as a juror in National Film Awards selection 2021 and in many other major film festivals.

Filmography

Year Title Director Cast
1985 Kathodu Kathoram Bharathan MAMMUTTY, SARITHA
1986 Panchagni Hariharan MOHANLAL, GEETHA
Chilambu Bharathan RAHMAN, SOBHANA
Thalavattam Priyadarshan MOHANLAL, KARTHIKA
1987 Theertham Mohan NEDUMUDI VENU, PALLAVI JOSHI
Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha Bhadran VINEETH, KARTHIKA, JAYABHARATHI
Oridathu G. Aravindan NEDUMUDI VENU, SREENIVASAN
Swathi Thirunal Lenin Rajendran ANAND NAG, RANJINI
Sruthi Mohan NEDUMUDI VENU, GEETHA
1988 Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu Priyadarshan MOHANLAL, RANJINI
Moonnam Mura K. Madhu MOHANLAL, REVATHI
1989 Naduvazhikal Joshiy MOHANLAL, MURALI, ROOPINI
Kireedam Sibi Malayil MOHANLAL, PARVATHI
1990 His Highness Abdullah Sibi Malayil MOHANLAL, GOUTHAMI
Akkare Akkare Akkare Priyadarshan MOHANLAL, PARVATHI
Appu Dennis Joseph MOHANLAL, SUNITHA
Vidhyarambham Jayaraj SREENIVASAN, GOUTHAMI
1991 Bharatham Sibi Malayil MOHANLAL, URVASI
1992 Sadayam Sibi Malayil MOHANLAL, MAATHU
Kamaladalam Sibi Malayil MOHANLAL, MONISHA
Rajashilpi R. Sukumaran MOHANLAL, BHANUPRIYA
Ellarum Chollanu Kaladharan MUKESH, SUMA RANGANATHU
1993 Chamayam Bharathan MURALI, SITHARA, RANJITHA
1994 The City I. V. Sasi SURESH GOPI, URVASHI
Parinayam Hariharan VINEETH, MOHINI
1995 Thacholi Varghese Chekavar T. K. Rajeev Kumar MOHANLAL, URMILA MANTODKAR
1996 Yuvathurki Bhadran SURESH GOPI, VIJAYASANTHI
Udyanapalakan Harikumar MAMMUTTY, KAVERI
1997 Lelam Joshiy SURESH GOPI, NANDINI
1999 Pathram Joshiy SURESH GOPI, MANJU WARRIAR
Vazhunnor Joshiy SURESH GOPI, SAMYUKTHA
2006 Chakkaramuthu A. K. Lohithadas DILEEP, KAVYA MADHAVAN
Smart City B. Unnikrishnan SURESH GOPI, LAKSHMI G SWAMI
2008 Kuselan P. Vasu RAJANIKANTH, PASUPATHI, MEENA
Kathanayakudu P. Vasu RAJANIKANTH, JAGAPAHI BABU, MEENA
2009 Chal Chala Chal T. K. Rajeev Kumar GOVINDA, RAJPAL YADAV, REEMA SEN
Makante Achan V. M. Vinu SREENIVASAN, SUHASINI
2012 Njanum Ente Familiyum K. K. Rajeev JAYARAM, MAMTA MOHANDAS
Hero Diphan PRITHVIRAJ, YAMI GOWTHM
2013 Nakhangal Suresh Krishnan RAGENDU, MADAN MOHAN
Geethaanjali Priyadarshan MOHANLAL, KEERTHI SURESH

References

  1. ^ "Sevenarts International Limited". sevenarts.in.
  2. ^ "Talks fail, stand-off between Kerala film distributors and producers remains unresolved". 6 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Kerala Film Chamber". www.keralafilmchamber.com.

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