Visakh Subramaniam

Visakh Subramaniam is an Indian film producer, distributor and exhibitor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is the grandson of P. Subramaniam who founded Merryland Studio, the second film studio in Kerala.[1][2] He currently owns Merryland Cinemas and is a partner of the production company Funtastic Films along with actors Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan. He also owns a theater chain in Thiruvananthapuram comprising Sree Kumar, Sree Visakh and New theaters. Visakh began his career as a film producer in 2019 with Love Action Drama directed by Dhyan Sreenivasan and starring Nivin Pauly and Nayanthara. The film grossed ₹50 crore (US$7.2 million) at the box office and completed 100 days in Kerala. Currently he is producing the Vineeth Sreenivasan directorial Hridayam starring Pranav Mohanlal and Kalyani Priyadarshan under his banner Merryland Cinemas.

Visakh Subramaniam
Born (1988-04-10) 10 April 1988
Kerala, India
Occupation
Years active2011–present
Parent(s)S. Murugan
Suja Murugan
RelativesP. Subramaniam (grandfather)

Career

Visakh made his entry as a film exhibitor in 2011, the same time when Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan made their debuts. He started to manage the theaters Sree Kumar, Sree Visakh and New situated in Thiruvananthapuram, which were formerly owned by his father S. Murugan. While screening films like Salt N' Pepper, 22 Female Kottayam, Diamond Necklace and Thattathin Marayathu in his own theater, he felt that they were bringing in new filmmakers with fresh thoughts and ideas. It was during that time he first met Vineeth Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese who were part of Thattathin Marayathu (2012). With time he also met Dhyan Sreenivasan and their bond strengthened leading to collaboration plans.[3]

On the release day of Vineeth's directorial Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), Dhyan narrated the script of Love Action Drama to Visakh. Aju Varghese was the film's sole producer then. Later Dhyan asked Visakh if he was interested in producing the film along with Aju, upon which he agreed. It was then Funtastic Films was formed and Visakh considers it as the boldest decision of his life.[2] His debut production Love Action Drama starring Nivin Pauly and Nayanthara released on 5 September 2019 and opened to positive reports.[4] The film grossed ₹50 crore (US$7.2 million) at the box office and completed 100 days in Kerala.[5][6] He then ventured into film distribution and distributed Helen under his banner Funtastic Films.[7] In 2020, he was involved in the distribution of Gauthamante Radham starring Neeraj Madhav.[8] Currently he is producing two films, Saajan Bakery Since 1962 starring Aju Varghese and Hridayam starring Pranav Mohanlal and Kalyani Priyadarshan.[9][10] Hridayam directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan also marks the return of Merryland Studio through Visakh. The studio founded by his grandfather P. Subramaniam makes a comeback after a hiatus of 40 years.[11] During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India, Visakh also produced a part of the comedy series Mom and Son featuring YouTuber Kaarthik Sankar and Aju Varghese on YouTube.[12]

Filmography
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Director Starring Notes
2019Love Action DramaDhyan SreenivasanNivin Pauly, Nayanthara, Aju VargheseProducer
HelenMathukutty XavierAnna Ben, Lal, Noble Babu Thomas, Aju VargheseDistributor
2020Gauthamante RadhamAnand MenonNeeraj Madhav, Renji PanickerDistributor
Part 9 - Mom and SonKaarthik ShankarKaarthik Shankar, Aju VargheseComedy Series on YouTube
2021Saajan Bakery Since 1962 Arun ChanduAju Varghese, Grace AntonyProducer
Hridayam Vineeth SreenivasanPranav Mohanlal, Kalyani PriyadarshanProducer
Untitled Dhyan Sreenivasan film[13] TBATBAProducer
9MM[14] Dhinil BabuManju Warrier, Dileesh Pothan, Sunny Wayne, Dhyan SreenivasanProducer
Prakashan Parakkatte ShahadDileesh Pothan, Mathew Thomas, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Dhyan SreenivasanProducer
Powder Since 1905 Rahul KalluDhyan Sreenivasan, Aju VargheseProducer

References
  1. Mahesh Gupthan (20 April 2018). "After 39 years, Merryland Studio back with 'Love Action Drama'". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  2. TNN (15 September 2019). "Visakh Subramaniam: Dhyan narrated 'Love Action Drama' story three years ago". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. Sajin Shrijith (5 September 2019). "'We didn't expect Nayanthara to say yes': Visakh Subramaniam". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. Anna Mathews (5 September 2019). "Love Action Drama Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  5. Timesofindia.com (30 September 2019). "Nivin Pauly-Nayanthara starrer 'Love Action Drama' enters Rs 50 crore club". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  6. Nivin Pauly (7 December 2019). "101 days of #LoveActionDrama!". Facebook. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  7. Navamy Sudhish (7 August 2019). "From 'Kumbalangi Nights' to 'Helen': Anna's on a roll". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  8. Tressa Alex (31 December 2019). "First look poster of Neeraj Madhav's Gauthamante Radham released". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  9. Express News Service (3 December 2019). "Filming begins for Aju Varghese's Saajan Bakery". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  10. Express News Service (6 February 2020). "Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Hridayam' starts rolling". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  11. ലേഖകൻ, സ്വന്തം (2 December 2019). പ്രണവ് മോഹൻലാലിന് മൂന്നാംവരവ്; ‘ഹൃദയം’ ഒരുക്കുന്നത് വിനീത്; നായിക കല്യാണി [Pranav Mohanlal's third entry; Vineeth's ‘Hridayam’; Kalyani heroine]. Manorama News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  12. Anna Mathews (7 July 2020). "Funtastic Films excited about project with hilarious Kaarthik Sankar and mom". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  13. Deepa Soman (6 September 2020). "'Love Action Drama' team reunites for another project". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  14. Timesofindia.com (26 October 2020). "Manju Warrier in '9MM'; says she can't wait to join the team". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
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