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.
Crossbelt Mani | |
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| Born | K. Velayudhan Nair 22 April 1935 |
| Died | 30 October 2021 (aged 86) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1968 – 1990 |
| Spouse | Sreemathiyamma |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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Personal life edit
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 edit
Direction edit
- 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)
- Pancharathnam (1979)
- Youvanam Daaham (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 edit
- Bullet (1984)
- Chorakku Chora (1985)
- Black Mail (1985)
- Revenge (1985)
- Ottayaan (1985)
- Kulambadikal (1986)
- Urukkumanushyan (1986)
- Naaradan Keralathil (1987)
- Commander (1990)
References edit
- ^ "Throwback to a love saga". The Hindu. 4 July 2002. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ Anand, Shilpa Nair (2 September 2015). "Never at cross purposes". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "CrossBelt Mani:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Director CrossBelt Mani latest Photo Gallery | Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Director CrossBelt Mani, CrossBelt Mani Filimography ,CrossBelt Mani Films and Cinemas , CrossBelt Mani Awards and Nominations". Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Cross Belt Mani". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "Complete List of Crossbelt Mani Movies | Crossbelt Mani Filmography | Spicyonion.com". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ക്രോസ്ബെല്റ്റ് മണി ആക്ഷന് സിനിമകളിലെ ഒറ്റയാന്". mathrubhumi.in. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "സിനിമാ സംവിധായകന് ക്രോസ് ബെല്റ്റ് മണി he also married raj kokila and lived with her for a considerable time. അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Director Cross Belt Mani". en.msidb.org. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ "സംവിധായകൻ ക്രോസ്ബെൽറ്റ് മണി അന്തരിച്ചു; വിടവാങ്ങിയത് ആദ്യകാല ഹിറ്റ്മേക്കർ". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 30 October 2021.