21-472: Sand City may refer to: Sand City , a 2015 film made in Tamil as Manal Naharam Sand City, California , a city on Monterey Bay Sand City Station , a bus station Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Sand City . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
42-522: A bi-lingual, was made in Malayalam as Sand City and released on 2 January 2015. Manal Naharam was released on 27 February 2015. Manal Naharam explores the stories of young Indians who travel to Dubai for better jobs and futures, leaving behind their families. The movie deals with friendship and romance. Mansur (Prajin), a sales commission agent in Dubai is in love with Poornima (Tanishka),
63-401: A cult romantic film of Tamil film history. Then Navodaya Studio signed Shankar for their romantic film Manjil Virinja Pookkal along with newcomers Mohanlal and Poornima Jayaram , directed by Fazil . The success of Manjil Virinja Pookal and films like Kadathu opposite Roja Ramani , Oothikachiya Ponnu with Poornima Jayaram and Ente Mohangal Poovaninju cemented Shankar as
84-629: A director with Virus , a film on HIV/AIDS , which was censored in 2007. Shankar later appeared in films like Ividam Swargamanu , Casanovva alongside Mohanlal , Rhythm , Koottukar , Banking Hours 10 to 4 , Hide N' Seek , Father's Day , Oomakkuyil Padumbol and Bhoomiyude Avakashikal . In 2013, he was appreciated for his good performance in a comic role in Anoop Menon scripted film Hotel California . His other releases were Miss Lekha Tharoor Kaanunnathu and Cleopatra , Naku Penda Naku Taka and in 2015, Shankar played
105-404: A waitress at a restaurant. Anand (Gautham), in search of a job, is loved by Nisha (Varuna Shetty), the daughter of business tycoon Ibrahim Rabbani (Shankar). James (Jaise Jose), the third person in the group, gets into trouble that complicates things for everyone. Shankar was impressed by the story line given by his friend Muraliraman from Dubai. M.I.Vasanthkumar wrote the screenplay and produced
126-518: Is also a businessman and social worker. He ran a dance academy with his wife in London before 2024. Shankar was born to Thekkeveettil N. K. Panicker and Sulochana in Kechery , Thrissur , Kerala in 1960. His family later moved to Chennai when he was four years old. His father was a senior manager at Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited . He has two siblings, Krishnakumar and Indra. He completed
147-466: The box office. So he moved to television with a successful serial Ithu Manju Pole and continued to perform in serials Swara Raagam and Parasparam . He also won the 2006 Film Critics Television Best Actor Award for his performance in TV serial Chithrashalabham . His last serial Ammakkayi (aired on Surya TV) was a success. As he wanted to concentrate on films, he stopped doing serials and made his debut as
168-637: The film. A talent hunt was organized for the audition and the actors were selected. Gautham Krishin , who played the lead in Malayalam language film Yakshiyum Njanum directed by Vinayan and Prajin Padmanabhan, was offered the lead role. Tejaswini Prakash, an actress from Kannada language films Savi Savi Nenapu and the unreleased Asokavana was signed up as leading lady. Newcomer Varuna Shetty and Narayana Kannan from Dubai are supported by actors Jaise Jose and Jijesh Menon. Renil Gowtham,
189-601: The late 1980s and his attempt to become a director with Suresh Gopi starrer Rakshakan also did not materialize, so he decided to take a break from films to concentrate on business, although he did guest roles in the films Manathe Kottaram , Gandharvam and Guru . Shankar staged a comeback as lead hero in the films Sooryavanam (1998), Bhadra , Sundarippravu and The Fire . He also acted in Stalin Sivadas with Mammootty , but all these films failed at
210-964: The lead role in Vishwasam... Athallae Ellaam along with Shine Tom Chacko directed by Jayaraj Vijay , but the film flopped. In 2018, he starred in Niranjana Pookkal as the hero. He also starred in Bhramam along with Prithviraj Sukumaran in 2021. Shankar directed a video film Kaatti in 2006 based on child labour , which won him the best director award from Malayalam Television viewers DRISHYA awards for video film. He made his feature film debut with Virus , an Indo-American co-production urging society not to shun HIV/AIDS -affected people. His first commercial Malayalam directorial venture Keralotsavam 2009 starred Kalabhavan Mani and Vinu Mohan dealt with how three youngsters falling prey to terrorist links. In 2015, he directed Sand City ,
231-651: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sand_City&oldid=901058324 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Sand City (film) Manal Naharam is a 2015 Indian Tamil -language film written and produced by M.I.Vasanthkumar and directed by Shankar Panikkar starring Prajin Padmanabhan, Gautham , Tejaswini Prakash, Varuna Shetty , Vinod Kumar (VK), Jaise Jose, Jijesh Menon and Shankar himself. The film,
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#1732801271374252-401: The list of good directors" and summed up as "Overall the film stands as a watchable one with a good story and presentation; consisting lots of positive factors in it". Shankar (actor) Shanker Panicker , better known as Shankar , is an Indian film and television actor, film director and producer, known for his work in Malayalam and Tamil films. He has acted in nearly 200 films and
273-522: The music director of Shankar ' s directorial debut Virus was signed for music department, while J.Sreedhar, who has worked on Challenge 2 was assigned the cinematography. The preliminary schedule of the film took place in Chennai in March 2013, before the crew left for the remainder of the shooting in Dubai. "The 50-day shooting was very tough and challenging", said Shankar. Manal Naharam 's audio
294-838: The romantic hero of Malayalam films. Simultaneously his Tamil films Sujatha , Koyil Puraa , Mouna Yuddham and Raagam Thedum Pallavi also done okay business. Success continued in Malayalam with Shanker getting a chance in movies of hit directors like P.G. Viswambharan , Joshiy and I.V. Sasi with movies like Padayottam , Anuragakodathy , Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram , Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu and Engane Nee Marakkum . Following this success, he decided to concentrate on Malayalam films. His other successful films of 1983 are Mortuary , Hello Madras Girl and Himam . In 1984, Shankar appeared in Ente Kalithozhan , Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla , Muthodumuthu , Poochakkoru Mookkuthi and Itha Innu Muthal . Next year, he
315-570: The schooling from St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School , Chennai . He pursued a Bachelors in History from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University , Rishikesh . Later, he completed 2 years of acting course at South Indian Film Chamber School of Acting, Chennai. Shankar's first film was with superstar Jayan starred Sharapanjaram in 1979. Shankar auditioned for and was the lead actor of Oru Thalai Ragam . Oru Thalai Ragam not only completed 365 days run in theatres but also became
336-567: The screenplay, acting and the direction in Shankar's Tamil directorial debut. A critic from The Times of India rated the movie as average and appreciated the photography of the film, summing up as "the film could have been much better if treated well". Movietoday appreciated Sand City as an example of a film which has been dedicated to the Gulf Malayalees . The technical aspect of the film like cinematography, songs and stunning visuals
357-521: Was a leading actor in Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema in the early 1980s. Shankar's debut Tamil film , Oru Thalai Ragam , and Malayalam debut, Manjil Virinja Pookkal , completed theatrical runs of 365 and 250 days respectively. Later, he became a director and producer, while continuing to act, from 1990 to 2024. Shankar produced the film Ezhuthola (2024), which won four awards at London Independent Film Award, Sundarban International Film Festival, and Tagore International Film Festival. Shankar
378-503: Was a part of the films Archana Aaradhana , Ambada Njaane! , Aram + Aram = Kinnaram and Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki . In mid-1980's Shankar began losing his market for doing repetitive roles, so he became a producer to save his career. He directed Sibi Malayil 's Chekkaeran Oru Chilla , but the film flopped. His other major films of that year were Naale Njangalude Vivahum , Oppam Oppathinoppam and Sughamo Devi along with Mohanlal . Shankar had fewer Malayalam releases in
399-472: Was aptly praised. They recommended the film for the realistic picturisation of Gulf and the life of Gulf Malayalees and rated 3.25/5 stars. Onlookersmedia too appreciated the film summing it as "Sand city is a one time watchable small film for film lovers". Muyals.com praised director Shankar Panicker mentioning that "he needs a good applause as he created a good film with good theme and a group of talented youths. Sand City will mark Shankar Panicker’s name in
420-449: Was launched on 14 July 2014 at RKV Studios, Chennai attended by the cast of both Manal Naharam and the team of the directors first Tamil feature Oru Thalai Ragam as they celebrated the 34 year reunion of that film's release. Roopa , Shankar , Thyagu , Kailash, cameraman Rajasekhar (Rajasekhar-Robert) and T. Rajendar spoke on the occasion. The film's first look was released in the Tamil portal behindwoods.com . Sand City 's audio
441-644: Was launched on 15 October at The Oberoi , Dubai attended by the entire cast and crew of Sand City. Apart from the team, actor Rizabawa also spoke on the occasion. Maalai Malar gave 71 marks out of 100 for Manal Naharam appreciating the film as attractive . They lauded director Shankar's effort in presenting the film in a touching manner. The technical side of the film, especially songs, cinematography, background score and dialogues were also appreciated. Thanishka and Varuna Shetty along with villain actor Vinod Kumar (VK) and Prajin ' s performances were commended. Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express praised
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