Vijeesh Mani

Vijeesh Mani
Born (1977-04-24) 24 April 1977
Guruvayur, Kerala
Nationality Indian
Occupation Producer
Director
Years active 1995 – present
Known for Bhagavan
Vishwaguru
Spouse(s) Dr.Anaswara Vijeesh
Children Virat Vijeesh

Vijeesh Mani is a producer and director of Malayalam language films. He is best known as the director of Vishwaguru, a film that was made and released in 51 hours and 2 minutes following a "script to screen" rule, thus creating a new Guinness World Records.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] The film also received Asia Book of Records certification as well.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

After working as a production controller in many films, Mani turned producer with Quotation and later made the Mohanlal starrer Bhagavan directed by Prashanth Mambully, where the entire filming was completed in 19 hours.[14][15][16][17]

Apart from film making, Mani is also an Organic farmer and an active member of Swachh Bharat Mission that won him a Doctorate from Kings University, Hawaii.[18][19] A film based on Swachh Bharat Mission, aimed at children made in 18 Indian languages was also initiated by Vijeesh Mani, where its poster was released by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,[20][18] and a poem written by Oman poet Sultan Ahmed al Mahmodi highlighting Narendra Modi’s dedication and efforts aimed at development and progress of India, is also included in the same film.[21][22][23][24]

Mani's Tamil production Kathrikka Vendakka, starring Kaaka Muttai fame actors Ramesh and Vignesh, promoting organic farming is also getting ready for release and Avatharam, a directorial of Mani bringing back the late actor Jayan, using advanced animation and graphics technologies is also in progress.[25] Mani has now completed the environmental film Puzhayamma starring Baby Meenakshi and Linda Arsenio in lead roles.[26]

Filmography

Year Film Language Notes
2018PuzhayammaMalayalam[27]
2018Kathrikka VendakkaTamil[28]
2018AvatharamMalayalam[29]
2017VishwaguruMalayalam
2017PorattamMalayalam
2014ThamaraMalayalamBest environment film - Kerala Film Critics Association Award 2014[30]
2014PaedithondanMalayalam[31]
2009BhagavanMalayalam
2004QuotationMalayalam[32]

References

  1. ↑ http://theindicpost.com/2018/03/31/51hrs-02mins-the-fastest-film-ever-produced-is-indias-vishwaguru/
  2. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/apr/01/wanted-sree-narayana-gurus-messages-to-be-spread-around-the-world-vishwaguru-director-1795684.html
  3. ↑ Prabhakar, Jyothi (30 March 2018). "Vishwaguru, the fastest film made, ever". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  4. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/mar/30/its-a-guinness-world-record-1794834.html
  5. ↑ http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/vishwaguru-scores-with-guinness-world-record-1.2199661
  6. ↑ "Fastest film produced (script to screen)". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/nri/pravasi-bharatham/chennai/chennai-news/chennai-1.2800946
  8. ↑ Mohan, Varsha (4 January 2018). "Two days 'n' a record-winning film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "രചന തുടങ്ങി 50 മണിക്കൂറിൽ'വിശ്വഗുരു". Kerala Kaumudi. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  10. ↑ "A film in two days". Deccan Chronicle. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  11. ↑ "കുറഞ്ഞസമയം കൊണ്ടൊരു സിനിമ; ഗിന്നസ് ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ട് 'വിശ്വഗുരു'". Malayala Manorama. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  12. ↑ "'Vishwaguru'aims to set a Guinness record". The Hindu. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  13. ↑ "South Indian film Chamber of Commerce Felicitation". Mathrubhumi. 8 January 2018. p. 3. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "Bhagavan (2009) - Cast & Crew". Filmibeat. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  15. ↑ "വിജീഷ് മണി-ജീവചരിത്രം". Filmibeat. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  16. ↑ "ഭഗവാനെ ഇങ്ങനെയും ഒരു സിനിമ!!". Filmibeat. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  17. ↑ "ഭഗവാനെ ഈ ചതി വേണ്ടായിരുന്നു". Filmibeat. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  18. 1 2 "കോഴിക്കോട് മോദിയ്ക്ക് വിരുന്നൊരുക്കാൻ മണലൂരിൽ ജൈവ പച്ചക്കറി കൃഷി". Mathrubhumi. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  19. ↑ "മോദിക്ക് വിരുന്നൊരുക്കാന്‍ വെങ്കിടങ്ങില്‍ ആര്യതപോവനം". Janmabhumi. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  20. ↑ Sreekumar, Priya (3 July 2016). "Celluloid Tribute to Modi". Deccan Chronicle.
  21. ↑ "Young Omani writer releases poem on Indian Prime minister". Muscat Daily. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  22. ↑ K, Rejimon (17 April 2016). "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspires Omani film producer". Times of Oman. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  23. ↑ "Omani poet meets Indian Prime Minister". Muscat Daily. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  24. ↑ "തന്റെ സ്വപ്നം സഫലമായ ആഹ്ലാദത്തില്‍ ഒമാനി എഴുത്തുകാരന്‍". East Coast Daily. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  25. ↑ "Return of a matinee idol". The Hindu. 30 December 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  26. ↑ "Puzhayamma-An Environmental film". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  27. ↑ "Puzhayamma-An Environmental film". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  28. ↑ "Habitat Film Festival to feature Om Puri tribute retrospective". India Today. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  29. ↑ Nath, Ravi (16 July 2011). "ജയന്‍ പുനര്‍ജനിക്കുന്നു". Filmibeat. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  30. ↑ "Critics award for Ottaal, Iyyobinte Pusthakam". The Hindu. 6 April 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  31. ↑ "വിജീഷ് മണി". M3DB. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  32. ↑ "List of Malayalam Movies produced by Vijeesh Mani". Malayala Chalachithram. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
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