Private Project

ILAYARAJA

ILAYARAJA [ The Little King] is mainly focused on the life of a 45 year old man named
Vanajan, who takes on life with all the positive moves, never being
discouraged by his physical constraints. He is only 2 feet 6 inches tall
but that has never restricted his faith in life.
He lives in a modest house with his ailing father, wife, son and
daughter. His children helps him go to crowded places in a cart and
they roam around selling hot groundnut.
Vanajan’s life takes a crucial turn when a financier to whom he owes
money visits his house. He doesn’t have the money to pay off his
debts or the hefty interest.
On seeing a chessboard there, the financier comes up with an offer.
The game of chess becomes part of the story once again, at another
crucial juncture.
Ilayaraja tells how the game of chess influences the game called life.
It is also the story of a family’s struggles, confidence and survival.
When the going gets tough, some games start taking life ahead in a
curious way. Like it happened for Vanajan and his family.

  • MADHAV RAMADASAN
    Director
  • SUDEEP T GEORGE
    Writer
  • SAJITH KRISHNA , MADHAV RAMADASAN
    Producer
  • GUINNESS PAKRU
    Key Cast
    " VANAJAN"
  • SIJI PRADEEP
    Key Cast
    "PANKAJAM"
  • ADITH M SANTHOSH
    Key Cast
    "SUBRU"
  • ARDHRA P A
    Key Cast
    "AMBU"
  • P K ASHOKAN
    Key Cast
    "GANAPATHY"
  • ANIL P
    Key Cast
    "MATHAYI"
  • PAPPINU
    Director of photography
  • RAHTEESH VEGA
    Music Director
  • SREENIVAS KRISHNA
    Editing
  • M V PRADEEP
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 55 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    361,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Malayalam
  • Shooting Format:
    DIGITAL
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - MADHAV RAMADASAN

MadhavRamadasan is known for his astounding film making in the Malayalam Cinema Industry.He started by working on documentaries and short films. He also worked as the associate director in the feature films Sthithi andSayahnam directed by R Sharath.
In his unique style of direction he has delivered two critically acclaimed master pieces to Indian cinema.

2011 – MadhavRamadasan debuted with the legal thriller “Melvilasom”, a courtroom drama . It starred versatile actors such as Suresh Gopi,Ashokan and tamil artist Parthiban. The film turned out to be the most critically acclaimed feature of the year. Melvilasom was selected to the 16th Busan International Film Festival(BIFF) in Busan, South Korea. It won several accolades including the P. Bhaskaran award for the best feature film of 2011 and the 15thGollapudi Srinivas National Award for the Best Dubutant Director,2011.

2014- MadhavRamdasan directed his second venture, this time a medical thriller titled “Apothecary”. The film had a multi-starrer cast with Suresh Gopi, Jayasurya,Asifali and Indrans in the lead. The film explored the depths of the relationship between a doctor and his patients. It went on to bag the 2014 Kerala State Award Special Mention in Acting for Indrans. It also won the Special Jury mention for Dr. George Mathew as the producer. Actor Jayasurya was nominated as Best Actor in the National Film Awards for playing the character Subin Joseph in the film.

2017 – MadhavRamadasandirected a documentary on the life of K. R Narayanan, the 10th President of India for the Kerala State Public Relation Department. It is titled “K.R Narayanan”.

2018 – MadhavRamadasan directed his third feature film named “Ilayaraja”. It stars Guinness Pakru, GokulSuresh,HarisreeAshokan, Deepak Parambol and various other artists. The film shot in and around Thrissur sheds light on the plight a physically challenged common man has to go through, to give the best for his children in this modern day society.The film scheduled to be released on March 22nd 2019 is eagerly awaited by a large audience.

Official Name ; Ramadas.T.P [ Madhav Ramadasan]
Born 22/05/1973
Occupation Film Director
Residence F1, Madhavam Apartment,AchuthapuramTemple Road,Pottor P.O, Thrissur. Kerala, India - 680581.
Phone : +91 9446564266
Email: madhavramadasan@gmail.com
Years active 1994 – present

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Director Statement

The way of life of marginalized people- their basic needs of housing, food, clothing and education are far away from them and the situation is so painful. But still, the confidence that the outstretched hands give them is a great message that goodness will never go away . And those people who live in this state gives a wide realization and knowledge. I'm trying to look at all of this through this movie.