Crossbelt Mani
Indian film director and cinematographer (1935–2021)
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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.
22 April 1935
- Film director
- Cinematographer
Crossbelt Mani | |
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| Born | K. Velayudhan Nair 22 April 1935 |
| Died | 30 October 2021 (aged 86) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1968 – 1990 |
| Spouse | Sreemathiyamma |
| Children | 2 |
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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)