Madras Mail’ nostalgic reunion 80 actors converge
‘Madras Mail’ nostalgic reunion
80 actors converge
The 1980s was a golden era for South Indian cinema, drawing aspiring talents to Chennai’s Kodambakkam via Madras Mail.
On Sunday icons from that period converged a nostalgic reunion dubbed ’80s Madras Mail.’ Actors, directors, producers, singers, and technicians who left an enduring mark on Malayalam cinema amidst the 1980s converged to cherish their shared memories.
The event emerged as a fabulous occasion for reliving the history of Malayalam cinema when artists from the 1960s and 70s eras also collaborated. It was veteran dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi who came up with the idea of ‘80s Madras Mail’.
As per Bhagyalakshmi, those who existed like a family once are residing at different places now. They weren’t aware how some people have been living. There are people who suffer from financial constraints and this gathering also aims to help each other.
The first edition of the reunion was held in Thiruvananthapuram.
More than one hundred artists that included Maniyan Paillai Raju, Menaka, and Kallan Sasi, attended the reunion. They ensured to organize such gatherings every year. When everyone shared their memories from Kodambakkam, it seemed as if time had been on rewind.
Veteran filmmaker K Raghunath aka Raghuvaran Nair and actor and dubbing artist Harikesan Thambi, who have been part of the Malayalam cinema industry for sixty-nine years, were honoured by director Joshiy and actor Ravikumar.
K G George, the midas touch filmmaker who juggled genres
everyone got excited when actor Sreenivasan walked in with his wife Vimala. They welcomed their beloved colleague with thunderous applause.
Meanwhile, Kalaranjini arrived with her niece and late actress Kalpana’s daughter Sreesankhya. Actress Roja Ramani (Chembarathi Shobha) returned to Kerala almost after four decades to take part in the reunion.
Meanwhile, Menaka said that they plan to organize the reunion on a larger scale next year and hope to conduct it in Chennai. More than one hundred artists, including Ravikumar, Jose, Mohan Sharma, singer and actor Krishna Chandran, Ambika, Vanitha, Reena, Rony Vincent, Sreelatha Namboothiri, singer Latha Raju, Soniya, Kunjan, Shantakumari, filmmakers Kamal, Tulasidas,
P Chandrakumar, TS Suresh Babu, GS Vijayan, Alleppey Ashraf, P Sukumar, Balu Kiriath, Jomon, Venu P Nair, Kaladharan, Kudamaloor Rajaji, Sreemoolanagaram Mohan, singer Lathika, producers G Sureshkumar, KT Kunjumon, Evershine Mani, David Kachappilly, Seven Arts Mohan, Manjilas Jose, Alwin Antony, JJ Kuttikad, A Kabir, and Jolly attended the reunion.
Those who also spoke at the event were Vidhubala, filmmakers K Madhu and Rajasenan, and producerbazar.com CEO GK Thirunavukar
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