Thirumalayil Robinson better known as Robin Thirumala ( born on 30 May 1964) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, music composer, lyricist and founder of the 4 am Club Foundation.[1]
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| Born | Thirumalayil Robinson 30 May 1964 Kodencheri, Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse |
Shyni Robin (m. 1989) |
| Children | Charles Robin (b.1990) Prince Robin (b. 1996) |
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Career
editThirumala started his career as a journalist in 1985. He entered the world of cinema by assisting noted director duo Siddique-Lal. Later, he made many hit films in Malayalam film industry by working as an independent director, screenwriter, music composer and lyricist.[2][3][4][5]
He gave his first Script to Siddiqoe Lal in 1992, for the film Makkal Mahatmyam. His early work focused on writing comedy films, but he later also wrote political action thrillers. Indraprastham was one example of this.[6][7]
Thirumala composed a song in collaboration with Raveendran Master in 2004 for the film Maratha Nadu, directed by K. K. Haridas. Thirumala also received acclaim for the lyrics for a song from the film 'Adharam'. After a gap of four years he composed nine songs for his directorial debut 'Chembada'.[8] Several songs from the movie were critically and commercially acclaimed. He named himself as 'Musafir' for the film and performed one song written by himself. After three years he wrote the music for the film 'Veendum kannur'.[9][10]
Other works
editThirumala also has written commercial jingles for many known brands such as Chic king fried chicken, Kaula Masala, Kairali Airlines, and others.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Assistant director |
| 1992 | Makkal Mahatmyam | Screenplay |
| 1994 | Manathe Kottaram | Screenplay |
| 1995 | Alancheri Thamprakkal | Screenplay |
| 1995 | Chantha | Screenplay |
| 1996 | Indraprastham | Screenplay |
| 1997 | Kannur | Screenplay |
| 1999 | Gaandhiyan | Screenplay |
| 2001 | Unnathangalil | Screenplay |
| 2001 | Saivar Thirumeni | Screenplay |
| 2004 | Maratha Nadu | Music director, Lyricist |
| 2005 | Krithyam | Story |
| 2006 | Pathaaka | Screenplay |
| 2008 | Chempada | Director, Screenplay, Music |
| 2011 | Race | Screenplay |
| 2012 | Veendum Kannur | Screenplay, Music, Lyrics |
| 2024 | Anizham Thirunaal Maarthanda Varma | Screenplay |
- As actor
- Hidimba (2023; Telugu)
References
edit- ^ "Rana Daggubati kicks off his journey as Marthanda Varma – Times of India". The Times of India. 28 January 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "മാർത്താണ്ഡവർമ; റോബിൻ തിരുമലയ്ക്കൊപ്പം പീറ്റർ ഹെയ്ൻ". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Movies by Screenplay Robin Thirumala". en.msidb.org. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "ഇത്തിക്കരപ്പക്കിയുടെ വേഷത്തെച്ചൊല്ലിയുള്ള വിവാദം; മറുപടിയുമായി റോബിന് തിരുമല". Mathrubhumi. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Screenplay Writer Robin Thirumala". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Indraprastham on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "കെ മധു ചിത്രത്തിലൂടെ റാണ ദഗുബതി മലയാളത്തിലേയ്ക്ക്". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Left-backed MLAs in Kerala play Islamist film censors – Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Desk (3 December 2017). "അബിക്കെതിരെ, ദിലീപിനെ അവഹേളിക്കാന്... അബിയുടെ നായകവേഷം ദിലീപ് തട്ടിയെടുത്തോ? എല്ലാം വ്യാജം". malayalam.oneindia.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 6 May 2020.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Robin Thirumala, Veendum Kannur, retrieved 6 May 2020