Crossbelt Mani

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Crossbelt Mani
Born
K. Velayudhan Nair

(1935-04-22)22 April 1935
Thiruvananthapuram, Kingdom of Travancore, British India
(present day Kerala, India)
Died30 October 2021(2021-10-30) (aged 86)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Film director
  • Cinematographer
Years active1968 – 1990
Spouse(s)Sreemathiyamma
Children2
Parent(s)
  • Krishna Pillai
  • Kamalamma

K. Velayudhan Nair, better known by his stage name Crossbelt Mani (22 April 1935 – 30 October 2021), was an Indian film director and cinematographer, who worked in the Malayalam cinema.[1][2][3] He directed more than 40 Malayalam movies and worked as a cinematographer for ten movies.[4] He became popular with his second movie Cross Belt in 1970 and adopted Crossbelt to his name.[5][6] Veteran director Joshiy worked as an assistant director under him.

Personal life[]

Velayudhan Nair with the stage name Crossbelt Mani hailed from Thiruvananthapuram.[7] He was born to Valiyashalayil Madhavivilasathu Krishna Pillai and Kamalamma on 22 April 1935. He was married to Iranayil Bhagavathimandirathu Sreemathiyamma. They had a son, Krishnakumar, and a daughter, Roopa.[8][9]

Mani died on 30 October 2021, at the age of 86 at his home in Thiruvananthapuram.[10] He was suffering from various illnesses associated with old age at the time of his death.

Filmography[]

Direction[]

  • Midumidukki (1968)
  • Cross Belt (1970)
  • Manushyabandhangal (1972)
  • Puthrakameshti (1972)
  • Naadan Premam (1972)
  • Shakthi (1972)
  • Kaapaalika (1973)
  • Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
  • Velicham Akale (1975)
  • Penpada (1975)
  • Kuttichaathan (1975)
  • Thaamarathoni (1975)
  • Chottaanikkara Amma (1976)
  • Yudhabhoomi (1976)
  • Neethipeedham (1977)
  • Penpuli (1977)
  • Pattaalam Janaki (1977)
  • Aanayum Ambaariyum (1978)
  • Black Belt (1978)
  • (1979)
  • (1980)
  • Eettappuli (1983)
  • Thimingalam (1983)
  • Bullet (1984)
  • Chorakku Chora (1985)
  • Black Mail (1985)
  • Revenge (1985)
  • Ottayaan (1985)
  • Kulambadikal (1986)
  • Pensimham (1986)
  • Urukkumanushyan (1986)
  • Naaradan Keralathil (1987)
  • Devadas (1989)
  • Commander (1990)

Cinematography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Throwback to a love saga". The Hindu. 4 July 2002. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  2. ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (2 September 2015). "Never at cross purposes". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Cross Belt Mani". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Complete List of Crossbelt Mani Movies | Crossbelt Mani Filmography | Spicyonion.com". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Crossbelt Mani's Movies, Latest News, Video Songs, wallpapers,New Images, Photos,Biography, Upcoming Movies.- Nth Wall". nthwall.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  7. ^ "ക്രോസ്‌ബെല്‍റ്റ് മണി ആക്ഷന്‍ സിനിമകളിലെ ഒറ്റയാന്‍". mathrubhumi.in. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  8. ^ "സിനിമാ സംവിധായകന്‍ ക്രോസ് ബെല്‍റ്റ് മണി he also married raj kokila and lived with her for a considerable time. അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Profile of Malayalam Director Cross Belt Mani". en.msidb.org. Retrieved 6 September 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "സംവിധായകൻ ക്രോസ്ബെൽറ്റ് മണി അന്തരിച്ചു; വിടവാങ്ങിയത് ആദ്യകാല ഹിറ്റ്‌മേക്കർ". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 30 October 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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