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)
- Pancharathnam (1979)
- Youvanam Daaham (1980)
- Eettappuli (1983)
- Thimingalam (1983)
- Bullet (1984)
- Chorakku Chora (1985)
- Black Mail (1985)
- Revenge (1985)
- Ottayan (1985)
- Kulambadikal (1986)
- Pensimham (1986)
- Urukkumanushyan (1986)
- Naaradan Keralathil (1987)
- Devadas (1989)
- Commander (1990)
Cinematography
- Bullet (1984)
- Chorakku Chora (1985)
- Black Mail (1985)
- Revenge (1985)
- Ottayan (1985)
- Kulambadikal (1986)
- Urukkumanushyan (1986)
- Naaradan Keralathil (1987)
- Commander (1990)
References
- ↑ Throwback to a love saga. The Hindu(4 July 2002).
- ↑ Never at cross purposes. The Hindu(2 September 2015). 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. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ↑ Cross Belt Mani. malayalachalachithram.com.
- ↑ Complete List of Crossbelt Mani Movies | Crossbelt Mani Filmography | Spicyonion.com. spicyonion.com.
- ↑ Crossbelt Mani's Movies, Latest News, Video Songs, wallpapers, New Images, Photos, Biography, Upcoming Movies.- Nth Wall. nthwall.com.
- ↑ ക്രോസ്ബെല്റ്റ് മണി ആക്ഷന് സിനിമകളിലെ ഒറ്റയാന്.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ സംവിധായകൻ ക്രോസ്ബെൽറ്റ് മണി അന്തരിച്ചു; വിടവാങ്ങിയത് ആദ്യകാല ഹിറ്റ്മേക്കർ. Retrieved 30 October 2021.