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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = ml
| image = Jishnu Raghavan 1.png
| caption = Jishnu Raghavan in 2002
| birth_name = Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil
| birth_date = {{birth date|1979|4|23|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Taliparamba]], [[Kerala]], India
| death_date = {{death date and age|2016|3|25|1979|4|23|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]], India
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|engineer|social activist}}
| parents = [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]] Shobha
| spouse = {{Marriage|Dhanya Rajan|2007}}
| years active = 1987; 2002{{Endash}}2016
| height = 1.89 m
| relatives = Jyothsna (Sister) [[Malayalam|Nyla Usha]] (Cousin)
| awards = See [[List of awards and nominations received by Jishnu Raghavan|awards and nominations]]
| signature = Jishnu Raghavan Signature.jpg
}}
'''Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil''' (23 April 1979 – 25 March 2016),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ritzmagazine.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-still-an-inspiration/|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan still an inspiration|website=ritzmagazine.in|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> known mononymously as '''Jishnu''', was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]] including [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] [[Malayalam cinema|films]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-shine-tom-chacko-has-appeared-in-nammal/articleshow/83770413.cms?from=mdr|title=Did you know Shine Tom Chacko has appeared in 'Nammal'?|website=The Times of India|date=23 June 2021|language=en}}</ref> He was the son of actor [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]]. He is best known for his debut film ''[[Nammal]]'' (2002),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nammal-review-malayalam-pcluy2cdbfgbg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512003335/https://www.sify.com/movies/nammal-review-malayalam-pcluy2cdbfgbg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2022|title=Nammal|work=[[Sify]]|date=24 April 2003}}</ref> for which he received the [[Malayalam|Kerala Film Critics Association Award]] for [[Malayalam|Best Actor]] and the [[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi Film Awards]] for [[Mathrubhumi|Best Male Debut]]. His last film was ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/traffic-review-tight-screenplay-stellar-performance-make-this-a-must-watch/story-MgoVinQ7aH079d4yOARlUJ.html |title=Traffic review: Tight script, stellar performances make it a must-watch |date=6 May 2016 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/malayalam-film-actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies/articleshow/51546874.cms|title=Malayalam film actor Jishnu Raghavan dies|website=The Times of India|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
[[File:Jishnu-raghavan-sister-father-mother.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Jishnu Raghavan's family]]
Jishnu is the son of the film actor and director [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/actor-raghavan-on-chakkarapanthal/articleshow/54866479.cms|title=Actor Raghavan on Chakkarapanthal|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=15 October 2015|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/how-veteran-malayalam-actor-raghavan-came-to-be-a-part-of-telugu-film-uma-maheshwara-ugra-roopasya/article32265318.ece|title=How veteran Malayalam actor Raghavan came to be a part of Telugu film 'Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasya'|website=The Hindu|date=4 August 2020|language=en}}</ref> and Shobha. He did his schooling in [[Chennai]] and later at [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. He attended a [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech]] in [[Bachelor of Technology|Mechanical engineering]] at the [[Bachelor of Technology|National Institute of Technology Calicut]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/chalachithram-film/2021/sep/24/producer-jolly-joseph-about-jishnus-father-raghavan-and-other-old-artist-131461.html|title='വല്ലപ്പോഴും കിട്ടുന്ന അവസരങ്ങൾ കൊണ്ടാണ് രാഘവേട്ടൻ ജീവിക്കുന്നത്, ജിഷ്ണു ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നെങ്കിലോ?'; കുറിപ്പ്|website=samakalikamalayalam.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-used-to-love-housework-jishnu-raghavan/articleshow/51310883.cms?from=mdr|title=I used to love housework: Jishnu Raghavan|website=The Times of India|date=24 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/it-is-difficult-to-believe-jishnu-is-no-more-raghavan/articleshow/52007649.cms|title=It is difficult to believe Jishnu is no more: Raghavan|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=27 April 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-gifts-a-cup-of-tea-to-his-parents/articleshow/49712472.cms|title=Jishnu gifts a cup of tea to his parents|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=8 November 2015|language=en}}</ref>

== Acting career ==
{{Main|Jishnu Raghavan filmography}}
===1987; 2002–2006: Debut and breakthrough===
[[File:Jishnu actor 2002.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Jishnu in 2002]]
Jishnu first appeared as a child artist in the 1987 film ''[[Kilippattu (film)|Kilipattu]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=2013|title=Kilippaattu|accessdate=2014-10-21|publisher=malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref> directed by his father and it was selected for the Indian Panorama.<ref name="jishn">{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=Kerala |date=27 Mar 2016 |title=A promising career cut short by cancer |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-a-promising-career-cut-short-by-cancer/article8401215.ece}}</ref> He made his acting debut in Malayalam cinema as a lead in the film ''[[Nammal]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Kinescope|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/12/23/stories/2002122300330300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030721020641/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/12/23/stories/2002122300330300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 July 2003|accessdate=22 January 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 December 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2016|title=A filmi shot in the arm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 February 2003}}</ref> in 2002 alongside newcomer [[Sidharth Bharathan]], [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] and [[Renuka Menon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2023/03/25/memory-of-jishnu-raghavan.html|title="ഓർമകളിൽ മായാതെ"; ജിഷ്ണു രാഘവൻ വിടപറഞ്ഞിട്ട് ഇന്നേക്ക് ഏഴ് വർഷം|website=twentyfournews.com|date=25 March 2023 |language=ml}}</ref> directed by [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]] which turned out to be a commercial success gaining him recognition.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/top-6-all-time-best-youth-centric-films-of-mollywood/top-6-all-time-best-youth-centric-films-of-mollywood/photostory/52902727.cms|title=Top 6 all-time best youth-centric films of Mollywood|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/jishnu-nammal-and-ordinary-films.html#|title='നമ്മളി'ലൊരാളായി, തികച്ചും 'ഓർഡിനറി'യായി|website=www.manoramaonline.com|date=25 March 2016|language=ml}}</ref> [[File:Jishnu 1987 k 5.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Jishnu in 1987]]
His performance in the film won him the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]] for [[Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/23/stories/2002032303220200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024193543/http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/23/stories/2002032303220200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 October 2010|author=N. J. Nair|title=No room for controversies|date=23 March 2002|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=3 June 2011}}</ref> and [[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi Film Awards]]<ref>[https://www.keralafilmcritics.com/2020/10/film-critics-awards-complete-list-from.html "FILM CRITICS AWARDS COMPLETE LIST FROM 1977 TILL 2012 ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്‌സ് അവാര്‍ഡ് 1977 മുതല്‍ 2012 വരെ സമ്പൂര്‍ണ പട്ടിക"]. Kerala Film Critics Association (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 February 2023.</ref> for [[Mathrubhumi|Best Male Debut]]. His career followed up with lead roles in ''[[Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu]],''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/valathottu-thirinjal-nalamathe-veedu.html|title=Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com}}</ref>
''[[Choonda]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=3585|title=Choonda (2003)|website=www.malayalachalachithram.com|language=ml}}</ref>, ''[[Freedom (2004 film)|Freedom]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/freedom.html|title=Freedom (2004)|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>, ''[[Parayam]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/parayam.html|title=Parayam (2004)|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>, ''[[Players (2013 film)|Two Wheeler]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/two-wheeler.html|title=Two Wheeler (2007) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Njaan (2008 film)|Njaan]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/njaan-2008.html#faq|title=Njaan (2008) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>. He then played supportive parts in ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'',<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url= http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/26/stories/2005082601050100.htm|title= The trio in action again|date=26 August 2005|accessdate=6 November 2016|author=Prema Manmadhan|archive-date=6 December 2017|url-status= dead|work= [[The Hindu]]|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20171206100917/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/26/stories/2005082601050100.htm }}</ref><ref name="sify">{{cite web|url= http://www.sify.com/movies/nerariyan-cbi-review-malayalam-pclvModhgbebf.html|title=Nerariyan CBI|date=10 September 2005|accessdate=11 November 2016|agency=[[Sify]]|author=Moviebuzz|website=[[Sify]] |archive-date=6 December 2017|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20171206093508/http://www.sify.com/movies/nerariyan-cbi-review-malayalam-pclvModhgbebf.html }}</ref> ''[[Pauran]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/pauran-review-malayalam-pclvKqagcajfb.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512002443/https://www.sify.com/movies/pauran-review-malayalam-pclvKqagcajfb.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=12 May 2022 | title=Pauran | website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> ''[[Yugapurushan]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/film-on-sree-narayana-guru-to-be-released-on-friday/articleshow/5535871.cms|title=Film on Sree Narayana Guru to be released on Friday | Thiruvananthapuram News|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 February 2010 |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref> ''and negative role in ''[[Chakkara Muthu]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/lohithadas-flays-ban/article3047543.ece|title=Lohithadas flays ban|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 November 2006}}</ref> along with [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/10chak.htm|title = Lohithadas disappoints with Chakkaramuthu |author=Paresh C Palicha |website=Rediff |date=10 November 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/say-no-to-hartal-jishnu/articleshow/46862151.cms|title=Say no hartal: Jishnu|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=9 April 2015|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/sidharth-bharathan-remembring-jishnu-raghavan-on-his-death-anniversary/articleshow/98969157.cms|title=ഏഴ് വര്‍ഷമായി വിട്ട് പിരിഞ്ഞിട്ട്; ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ഓര്‍മയില്‍ സിദ്ധാര്‍ത്ഥ് ഭരതന്‍|website=malayalam.samayam.com|date=24 March 2023 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/sidharth-bharathan-remember-late-actor-jishnu-raghavan-nrn-rs0taj|title='നീണ്ട ഏഴ് വർഷങ്ങൾ.. ഓർത്തു കൊണ്ടേയിരിക്കുന്നു'; ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ഓർമയിൽ സിദ്ധാർത്ഥ് ഭരതൻ|website=asianetnews.com|language=ml}}</ref>

=== 2012–2014: Hiatus and comeback ===
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-Stills-Phots-25.jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu in 2011]]
Along with a few uncredited films, he took a break from the film industry to work on developing [[Information technology|Information Technology]] in rural areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajesh-nairs-new-film-is-for-all-generations/articleshow/13409640.cms?from=mdr|title=Rajesh Nair's new film is for all generations|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=9 June 2012|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/movie-review/18891220.cms|title=Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Movie Review|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 May 2016|language=en}}</ref> He later returned to the film industry and did supportive roles in ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'',<ref>Paresh C Palicha (27 February 2012). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nidra-is-a-passable/20120227.htm "Review: Nidra is a passable"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref name=TH>Vijay George (23 February 2012). [http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2923500.ece "An emotional journey"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet the top five show stealers of 2012|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Meet-the-top-five-show-stealers-of-2012/articleshow/17598509.cms|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mollywoods-small-budget-films-that-did-big-wonders-at-the-box-office/photostory/53020290.cms|title=Mollywood's small-budget films that did big wonders at the box office|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 July 2016}}</ref> ''[[Banking Hours 10 to 4]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Anoop Menon in 'Banking Hours 10 to 4'|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/anoop-menon-in-%E2%80%98banking-hours-10-to-4%E2%80%99|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104025755/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/anoop-menon-in-%E2%80%98banking-hours-10-to-4%E2%80%99|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 January 2013|accessdate=2012-06-27|date=2 May 2012}}</ref> and guest role in ''[[Ustad Hotel]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ustad Hotel –Super Opening|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ustad-hotel-super-opening-news-malayalam-mhekURdcejcsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316121311/http://www.sify.com/movies/ustad-hotel-super-opening-news-malayalam-mhekURdcejcsi.html|archive-date=16 March 2016|access-date=2016-03-09|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/ustad-hotel-set-to-be-the-biggest-malayalam-hit-501884.html|title=Ustad Hotel' set to be the biggest Malayalam hit|work=[[News18]]|date=26 August 2012}}</ref> He was offered to act in ''[[Malayalam|Prabhuvinte Makkal]]''.<ref name=zeenews>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/year-of-small-films-at-southern-box-office_125047.html|title=Year of small films at southern box-office|date=25 December 2012|newspaper=[[Zee News]]|access-date=24 December 2014|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225839/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/year-of-small-films-at-southern-box-office_125047.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, he played the lead roles in the films ''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actors-radhika-and-jishnu-to-walk-for-a-cause/articleshow/13741370.cms|title=Actors Radhika and Jishnu to walk for a cause|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=2 June 2012|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/dialogue-does-it-all-rajesh-nair-453#.T6vNG9QOWlc.facebook|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515124800/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/dialogue-does-it-all-rajesh-nair-453#.T6vNG9QOWlc.facebook|url-status=dead|title="Dialogue does it all for Rajesh Nair"|archive-date=15 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sidhardhan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130915094536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2013|title=Jishnu is excited about Annum Innum Ennum|date=10 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref> and ''[[Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actress-jomol-shared-a-memory-about-late-actor-jishnu-raghavan/articleshow/100986870.cms|title=മരിച്ചു കിടക്കുന്നതാണ് കണ്ടത്! അറിഞ്ഞപ്പോൾ തന്നെ ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിൽ പോയി;ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ഓർമ്മയിൽ ജോമോൾ!|website=malayalam.samayam.com|date=14 June 2023 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala-inspired-by-the-story-of-gold/articleshow/17900303.cms|title=Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala inspired by the story of Gold|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=6 January 2013|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/director-sundar-das-hosts-the-muhurth-of-upcoming-film-rebecca-uthup-in-kochi/articleshow/17019251.cms|title=Director Sundar Das hosts the muhurth of upcoming film 'Rebecca Uthup' in Kochi|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 January 2014|language=en}}</ref> He also experimented with acting at [[Barry John]] Theater Studios in [[Mumbai]]. In the same year, he signed his upcoming films ''[[Malayalam|Misfit]]'' alongside [[Sidhartha Siva]], ''[[Malayalam|Indian Coffee House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-sidharth-join-hands-again/articleshow/17181777.cms|title=Jishnu, Sidharth join hands again|website=The Times of India|date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Malayalam|Iphone]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-to-play-the-lead-in-i-phone/articleshow/22938701.cms?from=mdr|title=Jishnu to play the lead in I Phone|website=The Times of India|date=23 September 2013 |language=en}}</ref> with his father [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]] and [[Vineeth]], but these films did not release in theatres at that time he was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies-celebs-offer-condolences-672075|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan dies; celebs offer condolences|website=ibtimes.co.in|date=25 March 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-raghavan-is-a-cancer-survivor-/articleshow/30038868.cms|title=Jishnu Raghavan is a cancer survivor!|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=8 February 2014|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/english-news-1.952069|title=Cine world shocked over Jishnu's death|website=english.mathrubhumi.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-came-out-in-support-of-jishnu-/articleshow/45295700.cms|title=Prithviraj came out in support of Jishnu !|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=27 November 2014|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2014–2016: Health illness and final film ===
[[File:Jishnu Raghav 2013-0523.jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu in an Interview]]
[[File:Jishnu in Facebook live.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Jishnu at Facebook live]]
During his first battle with cancer, his friends made a short film called ''[[Malayalam|Speechless]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/speechless-short-film-about-actor-jishnu/articleshow/38917407.cms|title='Speechless' short film about actor Jishnu|website=The Times of India|date=23 July 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite news|last1=staff|title=Native art form Koothu to come alive in Kallappadam|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/native-art-form-koothu-to-come-alive-in-kallappadam/article1-1327342.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317133358/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/native-art-form-koothu-to-come-alive-in-kallappadam/article1-1327342.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 March 2015|access-date=20 March 2015|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 March 2015}}</ref> It is about a college lecturer whose life is drastically changed by cancer. The short film stars film producer Shafir Saith, who is also Jishnu's friend, in the lead role. Before his treatment continued, he completed his Tamil debut as the lead actor in the 2015 film ''[[Kallappadam]]''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Mythily|title=Kallappadam a story of survival in the industry|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/kallappadam-a-story-of-survival-in-the-industry-1.1474742|access-date=20 March 2015|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=19 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150321/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-kallappadam-solid-piece-writing|work=Deccan Chronicle|title=Movie review 'Kallappadam': A solid piece of writing|access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref> opposite [[Kallappadam|Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli]] and it received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-supervises-production/articleshow/13865350.cms|title=Jishnu supervises production|website=The Times of India|date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> He made his debut in Bollywood with a negative role in ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/traffic-characters-in-search-of-redemption/article8566069.ece |title=Traffic: Characters in search of redemption |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 May 2016 |publisher= |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/last-film-of-director-rajesh-pillai-and-actor-jishnu-hindi-version-of-traffic-got-released-today/|title=Last film of director Rajesh Pillai and actor Jishnu : Hindi version of Traffic got released today|website=onlookersmedia.in|date=6 May 2016 |language=en}}</ref> which was released in 2016 and was his last film. He has also acted in the short film ''[[Hindi|Karma Games]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/jishnu-raghavan-rajesh-vivek-kalabhavan-mani-actors-who-passed-away-in-2016/|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan, Kalabhavan Mani: Actors who passed away in 2016|website=The Indian Express|date=26 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> with [[Telugu|Aadarsh Balakrishna]], which was shot in 2013 and released in 2017. This was his directorial debut. [[Telugu|Adarsh]] paid tribute to Jishnu by releasing this short film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2016/mar/27/Jishnu-Raghavan-Leaves-the-Stage-Mid-show-916513.html|title=Jishnu Raghavan Leaves the Stage Mid-show|website=The New Indian Express|date=27 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/prithviraj-bemoans-jishnus-demise/articleshow/51562295.cms|title=Prithviraj bemoans Jishnu's demise|website=The Times of India|date=26 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/actor-jishnu-raghavans-inspiring-facebook-post-icu-will-make-your-day-669975|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan's inspiring Facebook post from ICU will make your day|website=ibtimes.co.in|date=9 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-malayalam-movie-review-yugapurishan/20100208.htm|title=Yugapurushan is melodramatic|first=Paresh C.|last=Palicha|work=Rediff.com|access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-wife-photos (1).jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu along with his wife Dhanya Rajan]]
He was married in 2007 to his longtime girlfriend Dhanya Rajan, who was his junior at college and is an architect.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/morning-jishnu-will-text-me-that-i-am-there-dhanya/articleshow/55558699.cms|title=Every day Jishnu used to text me he is alive|website=The Times of India|date=22 November 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/jishnus-indomitable-spirit-cancer-struck-malayali-actor-and-his-inspiring-online-posts-40037|title=Jishnu's indomitable spirit: The cancer-struck Malayali actor and his inspiring online posts|website=thenewsminute.com|date=9 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kairalinewsonline.com/2016/03/26/42762.html|title=തകര്‍ത്ത് വാരിയ കൗമാരം; തളരാത്ത യൗവനം; ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ അപൂര്‍വചിത്രങ്ങള്‍ കാണാം|website=kairalinewsonline.com|date=21 November 2016 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies-celebs-offer-condolences-672075|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan dies; celebs offer condolences|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|date=25 March 2023|language=en}}</ref>

==Battle with Cancer and Positivity==
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-4.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Jishnu's final Inspirational post]]
Jishnu was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-am-still-under-treatment-but-will-be-back-to-work-soon-jishnu/articleshow/45297132.cms
|title=I am still under treatment but will be back to work soon: Jishnu|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=28 November 2014|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/malayalam-actor-loses-battle-to-cancer-517074.html|title=Malayalam actor loses battle to cancer|website=www.deccanherald.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> Then, he had underwent surgery and got completely cured in it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-after-prolonged-battle-with-cancer/articleshow/51547666.cms|title=மலையாள நடிகர் ஜிஷ்னு ராகவன் மரணம்|website=tamil.samayam.com|date=25 March 2016 |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies-of-cancer/article8396317.ece|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan dies of cancer|website=The Hindu|date=25 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref> A few days ago, Jishnu posted on his social media:
{{quotation |'''''By Gods grace and your prayers , the surgery I had to go through was successful. I am back home now and recovering. The cancerous tumor was completely removed but still have to go through radiation... for complete recovery I guess it will take another six months. Thanks a lot for your prayers and support'''''}}
The cancer went into remission, then relapsed on 2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/cancer-relapses-but-jishnu-stays-positive/articleshow/46943667.cms|title=Cancer relapses, but Jishnu stays positive|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=16 April 2015|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/alternative-medicines-for-cancer-are-risky/articleshow/46999665.cms|title=Alternative medicines for cancer are risky|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=21 April 2015|language=en}}</ref> and he underwent treatment for it. He died due to lung cancer at the age of 36 on 25 March 2016 at [[Amrita Hospital, Kochi|Amrita Hospital]] in [[Kochi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-breathes-his-last-1056788/|title=Malayalam Actor Jishnu Raghavan Breathes His Last!|website=www.india.com|date=25 March 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250316/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-battling-cancer.html|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away battling cancer|website=www.deccanchronicle.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/film-on-sree-narayana-guru-to-be-released-on-friday/articleshow/5535871.cms|title=Film on Sree Narayana Guru to be released on Friday | Thiruvananthapuram News|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 February 2010 |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref> Before his death, he had posted an Inspirational post in his Facebook that makes a day with fulfilled positivity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-after-prolonged-battle-cancer-40763|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away after prolonged battle with cancer|website=thenewsminute.com|date=25 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/270316/buddies-tribute-to-warrior-pal-jishnu.html|title=Buddies' tribute to warrior pal Jishnu|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=27 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/what-jishnu-raghavan-posted-on-facebook-days-before-he-died-1290548|title=What Jishnu Raghavan Posted on Facebook Days Before he Died|website=ndtv.com|date=26 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref>
{{quotation |'''''Being positive and always smiling makes a lot of difference. I’m in ICU now, nothing to worry this is kind of my second home now. I have fun here. I started smiling at every situation now especially the nurses who take care of me. Trust me it made a lot of difference. They do a tough job of treating pain and in I C U things r worse but by smiling and being jovial creates such a good atmosphere that everything just gets better, it’s magic… smile is magic…try it.'''''}}

==Charity Work==
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-Stills-Phots-2 (1).jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu along with few actors during his '''JJMAN''' civilization]]
Other than Malayalam films, Jishnu worked effortlessly for rural India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/bhavana-menon-on-20-years-of-nammal-i-still-remember-the-way-i-sulked-when-they-finished-my-make-up-saying-no-one-is-gonna-recognize-me/articleshow/96361587.cms|title=Bhavana Menon on 20 years of 'Nammal': I still remember the remember the way I sulked when they finished my make-up, saying, 'no one is gonna recognize me'|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=20 December 2022|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-babu-narayanan-passes-away/article28225392.ece|title=Babu, of Malayalam director duo Anil-Babu, no more|website=www.thehindu.com|date=29 June 2019|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/freedom-on-mazhavil-manorama/articleshow/49748425.cms|title=Freedom on Mazhavil Manorama|website=The Times of India|date=18 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref> He wanted to develop '''IT''' in these areas through diverse opportunities for business and education. He established '''3100 cyber''' centers all over India.<ref>Paresh C Palicha (27 February 2012). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nidra-is-a-passable/20120227.htm "Review: Nidra is a passable"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-to-make-his-bollywood-debut/articleshow/25937809.cms|title=Jishnu to make his Bollywood debut|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=17 November 2013|language=en}}</ref> He was an active '''Rotoract Club member''', which was in Trivandrum, Kerala.<ref>Sanjith Sidhardhan (13 February 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131109162805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-13/news-interviews/31054320_1_siddharth-bharathan-flick-movies "Jishnu returns for meaningful cinema"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/jishnus-last-movie-hits-theatres/articleshow/52165352.cms|title=Jishnu's last movie hits theatres|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=7 May 2016|language=en}}</ref> He, with several film personalities, was the founder of '''JJMAN'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/movie-review/18891220.cms|title=Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Movie Review|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 May 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Review 2">{{cite web|title=Movie Review: Banking Hours|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/banking-hours-10-4-review-malayalam-15009384.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327023253/http://www.sify.com/movies/banking-hours-10-4-review-malayalam-15009384.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 March 2013|author=Moviebuzz|website=[[Sify]]|date=6 October 2012|accessdate=7 October 2012}}</ref> It supports and helps different social service associations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/malayalam-actor-loses-battle-to-cancer-517074.html|title=Malayalam actor loses battle to cancer|website=www.deccanherald.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/follow-your-dream-and-money-will-follow-jishnu/articleshow/10325184.cms|title=Follow your dream and money will follow|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=12 October 2011|language=en}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kallappadam/movie-review/46646386.cms|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|title=Kallappadam Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=11 December 2017 |title=Karma Games is my tribute to Jishnu: Aadarsh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/karma-games-is-my-tribute-to-jishnu-aadarsh/articleshow/62025622.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/traffic-review-bumpy-ride-to-half-hearted-glory/20160506.htm |title=Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?m=3633|title=Players|publisher=malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref>

== See also==
*[[List of Indian male film actors]]
*[[List of Malayalam film actors]]
*[[Jishnu Raghavan filmography]]
*[[List of awards and nominations received by Jishnu Raghavan]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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{{Infobox film
| name = Annum Innum Ennum
| image = File:Annum Innum Ennum.jpg
| caption = Film Poster
| director = Rajesh Nair
| producer = Usha Rajesh,Kishor Nair
| writer = Rajesh Mohanan
| starring = [[Jishnu Raghavan]] 
[[Nishan (actor)|Nishan]] [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] Fareisa Joemmanbaks [[Malayalam|Tashu Kaushik]] [[Radhika (Malayalam actress)|Radhika]]
| music = Varun Unni
| cinematography = Prasanth Krishna
| editing = V SaaJan
| studio = Vaya Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2013|01|18|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.flixmirror.com/title/140/annum-innum-ennum|title = #1 Top Best Bathroom Mirrors for Sale}}</ref>|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Annum Innum Ennum''''' ({{lang-en|Then, Now and Forever}}) is a 2013 Malayalam film directed and scripted by Rajesh Mohanan, starring [[Jishnu Raghavan|Jishnu]], [[Nishan (actor)|Nishan]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]], Fareisa Joemmanbaks, Tashu Kaushik and [[Radhika (Malayalam actress)|Radhika]]. Produced by Usha Rajesh under the Vaya Films banner, the film was shot mostly in [[Trivandrum]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sidhardhan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130915094536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2013|title=Jishnu is excited about Annum Innum Ennum|date=10 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajesh-nairs-new-film-is-for-all-generations/articleshow/13409640.cms?from=mdr|title=Rajesh Nair's new film is for all generations|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=9 June 2012|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-in-annum-innum-ennum/articleshow/13891019.cms|title=Jishnu in Annum Innum Ennum|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 January 2017|language=en}}</ref>
==Plot==
The film revolves around a young married couple and their relationship at various levels. It illustrates the dry humour of how pretentious human relations can be and how there is a quid pro quo in all relations no matter how genuine they may seem. It deals with the irony of life.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Jishnu Raghavan]] as Shridhar Krishna alias Sri: Non-practiced doctor also Writer; Anjana's husband; Riya's ex-boyfriend<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-supervises-production/articleshow/13865350.cms|title=Jishnu supervises production|website=The Times of India|date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ritzmagazine.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-still-an-inspiration/|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan still an inspiration|website=ritzmagazine.in|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Nishan (actor)|Nishan]] as Roy Thomas: Radio Jockey; Anjana's one-sided lover<ref name="interview">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/24/stories/2010092450910200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108172455/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/24/stories/2010092450910200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2012|title=Making a mark |author=P. K. Ajith Kumar|date=24 September 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Sidharth Menon
* [[Radhika (Malayalam actress)|Radhika]] as Anjana alias Anju: Shridhar's wife; Roy's ex-love interest<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actors-radhika-and-jishnu-to-walk-for-a-cause/articleshow/13741370.cms|title=Actors Radhika and Jishnu to walk for a cause|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=2 June 2012|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Malayalam|Tashu Kaushik]] as Riya: Shridhar's ex-girlfriend<ref>{{cite web |title=Tashu Kaushik in M'town |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/tashu-kaushik-m%E2%80%99town-009 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=19 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520065531/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/tashu-kaushik-m%E2%80%99town-009 |archivedate=20 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Malayalam|Rosin Jolly]] as Daisy
* Fareisa Joemmanbaks as Dolly
* [[Thilakan]] as Dr. Benjamin Bruno
* [[Malayalam|Rekha]] as Indu
* [[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]] as Thomas
* [[Malayalam|Arun Cherukavili]] as Niyaz
* [[Malayalam|Salim Kumar]] as Lopez
* [[Seema G. Nair]] as Clara
* [[Malayalam|Bijukuttan]] as Constable
* Nobi as Pauly
}}

==Awards and Nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Category
! Recipient(s)
! Result
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]'''''
|-
| [[Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| [[Jishnu Raghavan]]
| {{Won}}
|-
| [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]]
| {{Won}}
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[Vanitha Film Awards]]'''''
|-
| [[Vanitha Film Awards|Special Performance (Male)]]
| [[Jishnu Raghavan]]
| {{Won}}
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[Asianet Film Awards]]'''''
|-
| [[Asianet Film Awards|Best New Face of the Year (Female)]]
| [[Malayalam|Tashu Kaushik]]
| {{Nominated}}
|}

==Production==
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: "''Annun Innum Ennum'' is an all-generation movie from a new generation team. Through my movie, I am trying to explain about two generations, which are always at loggerheads with each other." - Rajesh Nair<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/dialogue-does-it-all-rajesh-nair-453#.T6vNG9QOWlc.facebook|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515124800/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/dialogue-does-it-all-rajesh-nair-453#.T6vNG9QOWlc.facebook|url-status=dead|title="Dialogue does it all for Rajesh Nair"|archive-date=15 May 2012}}</ref>

The film's cast consists mostly of youngsters. Surinamese model and former Miss India-World Fareisa Joemmanbaks made her debut through this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Miss-India-Worldwide-to-feature-in-Malayalam-movie/articleshow/13371685.cms|title=Miss India Worldwide to feature in Malayalam movie | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Rajesh Nair chose [[Bollywood]] actress Tashu Kaushik for an important role. Nair had promised her a role when both met in Uganda some three years before.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/tashu-kaushik-m%E2%80%99town-009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520065531/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/tashu-kaushik-m%E2%80%99town-009|url-status=dead|title="Tashu Kaushik in M'town"|archive-date=20 May 2012}}</ref> About his role, Nishan, who rose to fame with ''Ee Adutha Kalathu'' says: "My role is of a guy who owns an ad agency and happy go lucky person."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/nishan-annum-innum-ennum-443|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611205928/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/nishan-annum-innum-ennum-443|url-status=dead|title="Nishan in Annum Innum Ennum"|archive-date=11 June 2012}}</ref>

The film's shooting commenced on 5 May 2012 in [[Trivandrum]]. The first schedule of filming completed on 15 May and took place entirely in the city of Trivandrum. The last schedule including songs will start on 22 June. The music for the movie was composed by Varun Unni. Although multiple tracks were initially composed for the film, only the title track "Ayyo" was used. Director Rajesh Nair commented that the other songs including "Peyyum Mazhayye" were being saved for his upcoming release [[Escape from Uganda]] which would star [[Rima Kallingal]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/91559.html| title = Malayalam Cinema News {{!}} Malayalam Movie Reviews {{!}} Malayalam Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Malayalam}}</ref>

==Reception==
The film received mixed to positive reviews upon release. Veeyen of nowrunning.com rated the film 1.5/5 saying " The film finds itself lost somewhere in between being an adult comedy and a morality tale and it satisfies the enthusiasts of neither."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/10643/malayalam/annum-innum-ennum/4067/review.htm|title=Annum Innum Ennum Review - Annum Innum Ennum Malayalam Movie Review by Veeyen|website=NOWRUNNING}}</ref> Indiaglitz.com gave the movie a 4.5 rating saying "The movie tries to tell a little serious things and issues about love, sex, heartaches and fragile relationships from each one's life but is overly concerned with the male concupiscence in each of the cases" citing this as its shortcoming.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malayalam Cinema News {{!}} Malayalam Movie Reviews {{!}} Malayalam Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Malayalam|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/malayalam|access-date=2021-12-06|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> The movie's uncanny title track "Ayyo vishaada meghamayi..." was well received by music buffs and the video of the song went viral on YouTube garnering over 50,000 views within the first few days of its release. Director [[Malayalam|Rajesh Nair]] and composer [[Malayalam|Varun Unni]] are expected to join forces again in the upcoming [[Rima Kallingal]] starrer [[Escape from Uganda]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/on-song/article4504810.ece|title=On song|first=K.|last=Pradeep|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 March 2013|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2640110|Annum Innum Ennum}}

==References==
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{{Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor}}
{{Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Actor}}
{{Vanitha Film Awards for Special Performance – Male}}

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[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
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Nidra (2012 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Nidra
| image = File:Nidra 2012.jpg
| caption = Film Poster
| alt =
| director = [[Sidharth Bharathan]]
| producer = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Malayalam|Sadanandan Rangorath]]|Debobrath Mondal}}
| based_on =
| story = Ananthu
| screenplay = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Santhosh Echikkanam]]|Sidharth Bharathan}}
| starring = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Sidharth Bharathan]]|[[Jishnu Raghavan]]|[[Rima Kallingal]]|[[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]]|[[Malayalam|Vijay Menon]]}}
| music = {{Unbulleted_list|'''Songs:''' [[Jassie Gift]]|'''Background score: '''[[Malayalam|Prashant Pillai]]}}
| cinematography = [[Sameer Thahir]]
| editing = Bavan Sreekumar
| studio = Lucsam Creations
| distributor = Remya Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|02|24|[[Kerala]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/78222.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220084926/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/78222.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 February 2012|title='Nidhra' for next week |work=IndiaGlitz |date=18 February 2012|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref>
| runtime = 104 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Nidra''''' ({{lang-ml|നിദ്ര}}) is a [[List of Malayalam films of 2012|2012]] Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Sidharth Bharathan]] in his directorial debut. A remake of the [[Nidra (1981 film)|1981 film of the same name]] directed by Sidharth's father [[Bharathan]], it stars [[Sidharth Bharathan]] alongside [[Rima Kallingal]] and [[Jishnu Raghavan|Jishnu]] in the main roles. It marks the second collaboration of [[Jishnu Raghavan|Jishnu]] and [[Sidharth Bharathan|Sidharth]] after ''[[Nammal]]'' (2002) and comeback of [[Jishnu Raghavan]] Sidharth co-wrote the adapted screenplay with noted author [[Santhosh Echikkanam]]. The songs were composed by [[Jassie Gift]] and the background score was by [[Malayalam|Prashant Pillai]]. The cinematography was handled by [[Sameer Thahir]].

Considered to be a part of the new-wave in [[Malayalam cinema]],<ref name="Siddharth and Jishnu">Priya Sreekumar (11 October 2011). [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/nammal-duo-siddarth-and-jishnu-returns-948 "Nammal duo, Siddarth and Jishnu, returns"]. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'': [[Kochi, India]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> ''Nidra'' narrates the sensuous love story of Raju (Sidharth) and Ashwathy ([[Rima Kallingal]]). Raju is driven to the brink by circumstance and expectations of a materialistic world. The only person who keeps him grounded is his wife, Ashwathy. The film was well received by critics but did not fare well at the box office,<ref>Keerthy Ramachandran (13 April 2012). [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/rima-kallingal-reaps-success-216 "Rima Kallingal reaps success"]. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'': [[Kochi, India]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> mainly due to lack of promotion.<ref name=failure>Sanjith Sidhardhan (1 June 2012). [https://archive.today/20130126092414/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-01/news-and-interviews/31958011_1_directorial-debut-flick-thilakan "Humbled in the presence of veterans: Sidharth Bharathan"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref>

==Plot==
Raju is the younger son from a wealthy family. Raju, who was in [[Germany]] to do space research, was not informed of his mother's demise and has a nervous breakdown when he gets the news. He takes a couple of years to recover. After that he marries his childhood sweetheart Ashwathy. She is the daughter of their former family chauffeur and the marriage took place much against her mother's wishes. Ashwathy barely has an idea as to what lies in store as Raju has had a history of mental unsteadiness. She has heard about his illness, that he has been mentally disturbed after his mother's death but now, she has to face the situation with virtually no support.

Raju lives in a world of his own, away from all the business deals and money, unlike his elder brother Vishwan. But his near and dear ones look at every action of his through the prism of his past illness, which frustrates him. It does not help that he has a rather short temper. To add to the oddities, he has converted his bedroom into a space research lab and dreams of building an organically self-sustainable world for himself and his wife in the middle of the family's rubber estate. Vishwan has plans to build a resort catering to foreign clients. All this makes Raju very angry and violent, and people begin to think that his illness has resurfaced. Ashwathy is determined to get him back to life with her love. She almost succeeds, but the people around them were not so bothered about compassion, tender human emotions and selfless love.

==Cast==
[[File:Jishnu-Sidharth Nidraa 3.jpg|thumb|upright|A still from ''Nidra'']]
{{Cast listing|
* [[Sidharth Bharathan]] as Raju: Ashwathy's husband; Vishwan's younger brother
* [[Rima Kallingal]] as Ashwathy: Raju's wife
* [[Jishnu Raghavan]] as Vishwan: Raju's elder brother; Priya's husband
* [[Sarayu (actress)|Sarayu]] as Priya: Vishwan's wife
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Madhava Menon: Raju and Vishwan's father
* [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Bhargavy Amma: Ashwathy's mother
* [[Malayalam|Vijay Menon]] as Dr. Roy Peter
* [[Shivaji Guruvayoor]] as Chandran Menon: Rajeev's father
* [[Malayalam|Rajeev Parameshwar]] as Rajeev: Vishwan's friend
* Ajmal as Gopu: Vishwan's friend
* [[Malavika Menon]] as Revathi: Priya's sister
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Priya's mother
* Baby Maria Biju as Ammu: Vishwan and Priya's daughter
* [[Manikandan Pattambi]] as Sabu: Raju's house-servant
* [[Malayalam|Kavitha]] as Maya
* Preethi as Nirmala
}}

==Awards and Nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Category
! Recipient(s)
! Result
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[Kerala State Film Awards]]'''''
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
| [[Rima Kallingal]]
| {{Won}}
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist|Best Dubbing Artist]]
| Vimmy Mariam George
| {{Won}}
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]]'''''
|-
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam]]
| [[Jishnu Raghavan]]
| {{Won}}
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[Vanitha Film Awards]]'''''
|-
| [[Vanitha Film Awards|Best Supporting Actor]]
| [[Jishnu Raghavan]]
| {{Won}}
|-
! style="background:#bfd7ff;" colspan="3"|'''''[[Filmfare Awards South]]'''''
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam|Best Supporting Actor]]
| [[Jishnu Raghavan]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam|Best Supporting Actress]]
| [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]]
| {{Nominated}}
|}

== Soundtrack ==

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| title1 = En Uyirile
| title2 = Koodu Maarippovum
| title3 = Oru Pakalaay Nee

| title4 = Shalabhamazha
| extra4 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]

| title5 = When You Are A Stranger
| extra5 = Antony Isaac

}}

==Production==

===Pre-production===
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| image2 = Sidharth bharathana.jpg
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''Nidra'' was announced in December 2010<ref name=announced>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101204125732/http://sify.com/movies/siddharth-to-remake-nidra-in-malayalam-news-malayalam-kmbjp2bdaah.html "Siddharth to remake Nidra in Malayalam"]. [[Sify.com]]. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 12 November 2012.</ref> and was originally titled ''Suhruthu''.<ref name=Slideshow/> Kuttamath Films, a newly launched production house, was the producer.<ref name=madhyamam/> The production was to begin on 5 January 2011 and the film was slated to release coinciding with the festival of [[Vishu]] in April 2011.<ref name=Screen>{{cite news|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/siddharth-bharathan-remakes-father-s-classic-film-nidra/725667/|title=Siddharth Bharathan remakes father's classic film Nidra|author=Unni R. Nair|newspaper=[[Screen India]]|publisher=screenindia.com|date=17 December 2010|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|access-date=13 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201214053/http://www.screenindia.com/news/siddharth-bharathan-remakes-father-s-classic-film-nidra/725667/|archive-date=1 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, the project was long delayed due to technical reasons. Later the crew decided to retain the original title and the film, with the new title, was officially launched in November 2011 with production set to begin in December.<ref>Ammu Zachariah (12 October 2011). [https://archive.today/20130126040655/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-12/news-interviews/30270703_1_directorial-debut-film-hot-seat "Sidharth Bharathan: In his dads footsteps"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref>

When the film was announced in 2010, Manu and Rima Kallingal were cast to play the lead roles, with the former making his film debut.<ref name=madhyamam>{{cite news |title='നിദ്ര' സിദ്ധാര്‍ഥ് പുനരാവിഷ്‌കരിക്കുന്നു |newspaper=[[Madhyamam]] |publisher=madhyamam.com |date=28 December 2012 |language=ml |trans-title=Siddharth remaking 'Nidra' }}</ref> Rima Kallingal, who had been the busiest actress of the year,<ref>Asha Prakash (22 September 2011). [https://web.archive.org/web/20120404175334/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-22/news-and-interviews/30188583_1_rima-kallingal-sibi-malayil-bharathan "Rima Kallingal on a signing spree"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> was chosen as the female lead much earlier.<ref name=announced/> When Manu opted out citing personal reasons (he made his debut later in 2011 through ''[[Tournament (film)|Tournament]]''), the role eventually went to Siddharth who had proven his charisma as an actor in his debut film ''[[Nammal]]''.<ref name=Firstlook>Meghna George (6 December 2011). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-first-look-nidra/20111206.htm "First Look: Bharathan's Nidra being remade by son Siddharth"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> Siddharth says: "I have been working on this script for quite some time now and I could easily relate to the psyche of the character as I used to emote out the character's nature at various stages of development. We had cast another actor in the lead role. But when he couldn't do it due to certain personal issues, it was relatively easy for me to step into the shoes of the character."<ref name=TH/>

Another important role was given to [[Jishnu Raghavan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-sidharth-join-hands-again/articleshow/17181777.cms|title=Jishnu, Sidharth join hands again|website=The Times of India|date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> who had acted with Siddharth in ''[[Nammal]]''.<ref name="Siddharth and Jishnu"/> ''Nidra'' marks Jishnu's comeback, who took a brief hiatus to pursue projects outside filmdom.<ref>Sanjith Sidhardhan (13 February 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131109162805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-13/news-interviews/31054320_1_siddharth-bharathan-flick-movies "Jishnu returns for meaningful cinema"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> [[KPAC Lalitha]], Bharathan's wife and Siddharth's mother, reprises the role she donned in the original film. Lalitha had worked with Siddharth in the short film ''Kaathu Kaathu'' which was directed by him.<ref name=TH/> [[Malayalam|Vijay Menon]], who played the male lead in the original, appears as the psychiatrist in this version.<ref>{{cite web|title='നിദ്ര'യെക്കുറിച്ച് സിദ്ദാര്‍ത്ഥ് സംസാരിക്കുന്നു|author=Aravind K. S.|url=http://blivenews.com/news/special/2666-nidra-director-siddharth-talks-with-blivenews.html|publisher=Blive|language=ml|trans-title=Siddharth speaks about 'Nidra'|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015212801/http://blivenews.com/news/special/2666-nidra-director-siddharth-talks-with-blivenews.html|archive-date=15 October 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Adaptation===
Siddharth wanted to make his directorial debut by adapting the 1964 horror classic ''[[Bhargavi Nilayam]]'' which was written by noted author [[Vaikom Muhammad Basheer]] and directed by [[A. Vincent]].<ref name=announced/> The project was dropped in pre-production stages. Siddharth then began directing ''Mithram'' but the project had to shelved mid-way due to production problems.<ref name=Screen/> Siddharth decided to remake the 1981 film ''Nidra'', which was directed by his father [[Bharathan]]. The original, which starred [[Shanthi Krishna]] and [[Malayalam|Vijay Menon]] in the lead roles, was a critical success although is not usually recognised as one of Bharathan's better creations. The new version is set in modern times and Siddharth considers it as a tribute to his father.<ref name="Siddharth and Jishnu"/>

Siddharth says he chose ''Nidra'' of all his father's films because its story is relevant even now. Siddharth says, "If I have to remake a film, there should be something that I can convey through it. This story can happen even today, that too, during these times of mobile phones and Facebook. It has been set in a rural place like Chalakudy."<ref name=Slideshow>Vijay G (20 February 2012). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-remaking-bharatans-classic-nidra/20120220.htm "Remaking Bharatan's classic Nidra"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> The new version is contemporary and unfolds in a family who lives in a small town. Siddharth says, "The basic storyline hasn't changed much, but the content has changed. Or, let's say, the presentation has been changed, but the essence is still there."<ref name=TH>Vijay George (23 February 2012). [http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2923500.ece "An emotional journey"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> Some reinterpretations of the major elements and scenes of Nidra have also been done.<ref name=Screen/> The adapted screenplay was written by noted author [[Santhosh Echikkanam]] and Siddharth.

===Filming===
The film was jointly produced by [[Malayalam|Sadanandan Rangorath]] and Debobrath Mondal under the banner of Lucsam Creations, a company that ventured into film production with ''[[Malayalam|Salt N' Pepper]]'' in 2011.<ref name=Lucsam>Priya Sreekumar (30 February 2012). [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/kochi/more-moneybags-558 "More than moneybags"]. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'': [[Kochi, India]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> Principal photography started in December 2011 in [[Chalakudy]], Kerala. Aranumula was initially selected as the major locale but was later changed.<ref name=Screen/> Besides Chalakudy where the film is mainly set, it was shot from different parts of Kerala.<ref name="'നിദ്ര' തുടങ്ങി">{{cite news|title='നിദ്ര' തുടങ്ങി|language=ml|date=10 December 2011|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/236533/|newspaper=[[Mathrubhumi]]|access-date=10 December 2011}}</ref> The climax scene of the film was shot from a pond in Chalakudy, which housed crocodiles. Siddharth and Rima Kallingal performed a swimming stunt in the pond, with the latter not even knowing how to swim. Rima was told about this scene a year before the shoot by Siddharth. "I didn't learn swimming, but I was mentally preparing myself to jump into the river," says Rima.<ref>Shiba Kurian (5 January 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131219085734/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-05/news-interviews/30592738_1_yuvan-yuvathi-rima-kallingal-rumours-spread "Rima Kallingal's swimming escapade"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> [[Sameer Thahir]] wielded camera for the film.<ref>Asha Prakash (2 December 2011). [https://web.archive.org/web/20130821051705/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-02/news-interviews/30467351_1_malayalam-low-budget-writers-or-directors "The filmmaker with a difference - Sameer Thahir"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref>

About the cinematography, Siddharth says, "The cameraman is the director's eye and Sameer and I tried to capture interesting frames out of the sheer love for cinema. There was no ulterior motive of receiving accolades or anything; it all just fell into place." ''Nidra'' completed its production in January 2012, at a budget about 20 per cent less than the initially fixed amount.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/nidra-saves-money-producer-029 "Nidra saves money for producer"]. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]''. 9 January 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> The film's producer Sadanandan says, "I have come across budget overshoots but have decided that if am not satisfied with a particular person, I won’t do another project with that person. As producers, that is our right, as it is our blood and toil that go into making a movie! Nidra is a case in point, where careful and astute budgeting has reduced the costs because of control from our production team. If a producer remains vigilant and reaps profits that can mean more movies in the market and no producer is here to do only one film."<ref name=Lucsam/>

===Music===
The background score was composed by [[Malayalam|Prashant Pillai]]. The songs were composed by [[Jassie Gift]] who has included slow-paced and melodious compositions.<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/creative-gift-multi-lingual-songs-837 "A creative gift for multi-lingual songs"]. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'': [[Kochi, India]]. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> Poet and lyricist [[Malayalam|Rafeeq Ahamed]] penned the lyrics for the songs.

==Reception==

===Critical===
The film received positive reviews. Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated it 3/5 and stated" "Sidharth Bharathan's ''Nidra'' could very well qualify as a complicated mood piece that is passionately charged with raw emotions. It tells a daymare of a story in which the viewer is forced to indulge in a free fall plunge into a world where madness and mayhem collaborate with the most central of all human emotions - love." The critic concluded the review saying, "As a tribute, this remake is perhaps the best that a son can offer to his legendary filmmaker dad! Bharathan, I'm sure would have been proud."<ref>Veeyen (28 February 2021). [http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8368/malayalam/nidra/3595/review.htm "Nidra Review"]. Nowrunning.com. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> Paresh C Palicha of [[Rediff.com]] rated the film 2.5/5 and commented that it "gives you a contemporary feel but it lacks the emotional tug of the films of this nature made in the past." However, he appreciated Sidharth for providing a contemporary feeling. The critic wrote, "Sidharth makes this story contemporary by introducing a philosophical angle debating the difference between sanity and insanity, the concept of reality, and even touching on environmental concerns."<ref>Paresh C Palicha (27 February 2012). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nidra-is-a-passable/20120227.htm "Review: Nidra is a passable"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> [[Sify.com]]'s critic gave a verdict of "Above Average" and said, "It's one film that should be appreciated for its inherent sincerity." The critic, however, notes that ''Nidra'' "gives the feeling that it is a bit too fast paced than one would have liked and events happen, at times in an undisciplined manner." Siddharth's and Rima's performances have been labelled as "the best performances in their careers", Sameer Thahir's visuals as "topnotch", Prashant Pillai's background score as "excellent" and Jassie Gift's tunes as melodious. The performances by the supporting cast including Jishnu, KPAC Lalitha, Thalaivasal Vijay and Sarayu were described as "impressive".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130313104302/http://www.sify.com/movies/nidra-review-malayalam-14992946.html "Movie Review: Nidra"]. [[Sify.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref>

Neil Xavier of Yentha.com gave a rating of 8/10 and said, ''Nidra'' is a "well-crafted movie" and "is a visual treat and comes out as an emotionally rich and touching love story". Sidharth's acting is described as "one of the best performances of recent times" while the performances by Rima and Jishnu were also lauded.<ref>Neil Xavier (27 February 2012). [http://www.yentha.com/news/view/features/movie-review-nidra-malayalam-a-very-well-crafted-remake "Movie Review: Nidra (Malayalam) – A Very Well-crafted Remake"]. Yentha.com. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> N. P. Sajish, in his review for ''[[Madhyamam]]'', was mostly critical and stated that the new version is much inferior compared to the original which he regards as a "classic". He adds that Sidharth fails to bring any reinterpretation to the original film.<ref>{{cite news|title=പഴയ നിദ്രയും പുതിയ ഉണര്‍വുകളും|author=N. P. Sajish|url=http://www.madhyamam.com/news/154863/120229|newspaper=[[Madhyamam]]|publisher=madhyamam.com|date=29 February 2012|access-date=13 November 2012|language=ml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308023850/http://www.madhyamam.com/news/154863/120229|archive-date=8 March 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Commercial===
''Nidra'' released on 24 February 2012,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150621152111/http://www.sify.com/movies/Nidra-releases-on-Feb-24-imagegallery-malayalam-mcslT9aejgh.html?html=5 "Nidra releases on Feb 24"]. [[Sify.com]]. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2012.</ref> along with the films ''[[Malayalam|Ee Adutha Kalathu]]'' and ''Ideal Couple''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120227041021/http://www.sify.com/movies/three-malayalam-releases-today-news-malayalam-mcyjokfbcji.html "Three Malayalam releases today"]. [[Sify.com]]. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2012.</ref> It failed to make a mark at the box office despite largely garnering positive reviews. ''Nidra'' even had to face holdover threats due to lack of viewer turnout. There were posts on social networking sites asking for media support, but the film turned out to be a commercial failure.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120301192155/http://www.sify.com/movies/nidra-facing-hold-over-threat-news-malayalam-mc2jzkaffhh.html "Nidra facing hold over threat?"]. [[Sify.com]]. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2012.</ref> This failure accounts mainly to the lack of promotion and the limited release it had. Sidharth says: "I received a standing ovation throughout Kerala in the first three days from the ardent film-loving junta. Also, I have still been getting praise from the handful who has watched the film. The failure of the film could be due to the film's mature subject of derangement, the impression that it's a remake and also its non-superstar cast." Siddharth adds that the team had run into few hurdles during the post-production phase due to which they had only limited time to promote the film.<ref name=failure/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2290543}}
* [http://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/print/varandhyam/vara_nov6.pdf Article by Kerala Kaumudi] (in Malayalam)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160916155438/http://www.sadanandanrangorath.com/movies-.html Nidra]

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Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu

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{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu
| image = File:Valathootu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu.jpg
| caption = Film Poster
| director = Ansar Kalabhavan
| producer = Cine Flag
| starring = [[Jishnu Raghavan]] [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] [[Cochin Haneefa]] [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] [[Narendra Prasad]]
| music = Shakeer
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2003|12|05}}
}}
'''''Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu''''' <ref>Sanjith Sidhardhan (13 February 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131109162805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-13/news-interviews/31054320_1_siddharth-bharathan-flick-movies "Jishnu returns for meaningful cinema"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/jishnu-raghavan-actor-malayalam-film-mollywood-deaths.html|title=5 memorable faces of Jishnu|website=www.onmanorama.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> is a 2003<ref name="jishn">{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=Kerala |date=27 Mar 2016 |title=A promising career cut short by cancer |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-a-promising-career-cut-short-by-cancer/article8401215.ece}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/jishnu-nammal-and-ordinary-films.html#|title='നമ്മളി'ലൊരാളായി, തികച്ചും 'ഓർഡിനറി'യായി|website=www.manoramaonline.com|date=25 March 2016|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-shine-tom-chacko-has-appeared-in-nammal/articleshow/83770413.cms?from=mdr|title=Did you know Shine Tom Chacko has appeared in 'Nammal'?|website=The Times of India|date=23 June 2021|language=en}}</ref> [[Malayalam]] film directed by Ansar Kalabhavan. It stars [[Jishnu Raghavan|Jishnu]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/jishnus-last-movie-hits-theatres/articleshow/52165352.cms|title=Jishnu's last movie hits theatres|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=7 May 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/traffic-review-bumpy-ride-to-half-hearted-glory/20160506.htm |title=Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ritzmagazine.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-still-an-inspiration/|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan still an inspiration|website=ritzmagazine.in|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] and marks the second collaboration of [[Jishnu Raghavan]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] after ''[[Nammal]]'' (2002).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/12/21/actress-bhavana-posts-throwback-picture-debut-movie-nammal-jishnu-kamal.html|title='Couldn't have asked for a better debut'. Bhavana posts throwback pic from 20 years ago|website=www.onmanorama.com|date=21 December 2022|language=en}}</ref>
The film also stars [[Cochin Haneefa]], [[Jagathy Sreekumar]], [[Narendra Prasad]] etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/malayalam-actor-loses-battle-to-cancer-517074.html|title=Malayalam actor loses battle to cancer|website=www.deccanherald.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref>

==Plot==
Aji after the death of his father is forced by circumstances to take up his brother's profession of breaking old buildings and selling the scrap. His father had taken a contact to demolish a house owned by Aditya Varma and had taken an advance. If Aji stands to complete the work, he stands to gain over Rs 2 lakhs, which he plans to use for his sister's marriage. But Varma's daughter Sangeeta objects, saying that her cousin had conned her father to sell out. Aji and Sangeeta have arguments and fights that lead them to fall in love with each other! And how matters are sorted out and the lovers unite forms the rest of the story. The supporting cast also has Jagathy, Cochin Haneefa, Harisri Asokan, Salim Kumar, Priyanka and others.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Jishnu Raghavan]] as Ajith Shekar alias Aji <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250316/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-battling-cancer.html|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away battling cancer|website=www.deccanchronicle.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Sangeetha Varma<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/bhavana-menon-on-20-years-of-nammal-i-still-remember-the-way-i-sulked-when-they-finished-my-make-up-saying-no-one-is-gonna-recognize-me/articleshow/96361587.cms|title=Bhavana Menon on 20 years of 'Nammal': I still remember the remember the way I sulked when they finished my make-up, saying, 'no one is gonna recognize me'|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=20 December 2022|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Aji and Suresh's mother
* [[Madhupal]] as Suresh: Aji's elder brother
* [[Narendra Prasad]] as Adhithya Varma
* [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Setup Ramakrishnan
* [[Cochin Haneefa]] as Bullet Ismail
* [[Valsala Menon]]
* [[Anil Murali]]
* Kalamandalam Kesavan
* Salim Kumar
* Kalabhavan Narayankutty
* Aniyappan
* Priyanka Anoop
* Deepika Mohan
* Grace M George
}}

==Production==
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''Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu'' is the second collaboration of [[Jishnu Raghavan|Jishnu]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] after the blockbuster film ''[[Nammal]]'' (2002).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/valathottu-thirinjal-nalamathe-veedu.html|title=Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0391516}}

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Sidharth Bharathan

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{{Infobox person
| name = Sidharth Bharathan
| image = Sidharth_bharathana.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|5|26|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| alma_mater =
| occupation = {{Hlist|Film actor|director|screenwriter}}
| years_active = 2002–present
| height = 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
| children = 2
| spouse = {{Marriage|Sujina Sreedhar|2019}}
| father = [[Bharathan]]
| mother = [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]]
| website =
}}

'''Sidharth Bharathan''' (born 26 May 1983) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] film director, actor and screenwriter, who works in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Siddharth%20Bharathan-2828 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-12-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216204657/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Siddharth%20Bharathan-2828 |archivedate=16 February 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The son of director [[Bharathan]] and actress [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]], he began his film career through the Malayalam film ''[[Nammal]]'' (2002) as an actor. He made his directorial debut and played the lead role in ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'' (2012), it was a remake of the 1981 Malayalam film of the same name directed by his father.<ref name="Mathrubhumi news">{{cite news|title=Nidra starts|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/236533/|accessdate=10 December 2011|newspaper=Mathrubhumi|date=10 December 2011}}</ref> Sidharth has also worked as a [[scenarist]] for the film ''Isha'', a segment in the anthology film ''[[5 Sundarikal]]''.

==Personal life==

Sidharth was seriously injured in an accident on 11 September 2015. The [[Ford Figo]] car he was driving hit a wall on the road at Chambakkara near [[Kochi]] and the actor sustained serious injuries in his leg and head. He was in the ventilator of the Medical Trust Hospital in Kochi.<ref>[http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68899 " Actor Siddharth Bharathan seriously injured in accident"]. ''[[Kerala Kaumudi]]''. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.</ref>
He was married to Anju Mohan Das for about 5 years and later divorced. On 31 August 2019, he married Sujina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?ID=4115|title=സിദധാർഥ ഭരതൻ വീണടം വിവാഹിതനായി : Cinema News}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===As actor===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
|-
| rowspan="1" | 2002 || ''[[Nammal]]'' || Shyam || [[Malayalam]]
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2004 || ''Youth Festival'' || Arjun || Malayalam
|-
| ''[[Kakkakarumban]]'' || Ramesan || Malayalam
|-
| ''[[Rasikan]]'' || Sudhi || Malayalam
|-
| ''Ennittum'' || Jeeth || Malayalam
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'' ||Raju || Malayalam
|-
| ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]'' || Sameer || Malayalam
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala'' ||Arjun || Malayalam
|-
|| ''[[Olipporu]]''<ref>http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Fahad%20Fazil%20in%20Olipporu.-4654-1</ref> || || Malayalam
|-
|2015|| ''Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu'' || || Malayalam
|-
| 2016 || ''Koppayile Kodunkattu'' || || Malayalam
|}

===As director===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Cast !! Release !! Notes
|-
| | 2012 || ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'' || Sidharth Bharathan, [[Jishnu Raghavan|Jishnu]], [[Rima Kallingal]] || 24 February 2012 || Remake of the 1981 film of the same name<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/78222.html|title='Nidhra' for next week |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=18 February 2012|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref>
|-
| | 2015 || ''[[Chandrettan Evideya]]'' || [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]], [[Anusree]], [[Namitha Pramod]] || 1 May 2015 ||
|-
| | 2017 || ''[[Varnyathil Aashanka]]'' || [[Kunchako Boban]], [[Suraj Venjaramoodu|Suraj]], [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] || 4 August 2017 ||
|-
| | 2021 || '' [[Djinn (Malayalam Movie)|Djinn]]'' || [[Soubin Shahir]], [[Santhy Balachandran]] || {{TBA}} || Post Production<ref>{{cite news |last1=Digital Native |title=Soubin Shahir's 'Djinn' wrapped up |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/soubin-shahir-s-djinn-wrapped-120407 |accessdate=17 March 2020 |publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref name="The Times of India-1">{{cite news |last1=TIMESOFINDIA.COM |title=Dulquer Salmaan unveils the motion poster of Soubin Shahir's 'Djinn' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dulquer-salmaan-unveils-the-motion-poster-of-soubin-shahirs-djinn/articleshow/77328279.cms |accessdate=3 August 2020 |work=The Times of India |ref=The Times of India-1}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|[[Chathuram]]
|[[Roshan Mathew]], [[Alencier Ley Lopez]], [[Swasika]], [[Santhy Balachandran]]
|TBA
|Post Production
|}

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=1338020}}

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File:Jishnu in 2012 4.jpg

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Nammal

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{{good article}}
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
| name =
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = ml
| image = Jishnu Raghavan 1.png
| caption = Jishnu Raghavan in 2002
| birth_name = Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil
| birth_date = {{birth date|1979|4|23|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Taliparamba]], [[Kerala]], India
| death_date = {{death date and age|2016|3|25|1979|4|23|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]], India
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|engineer|social activist}}
| parents = [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]] Shobha
| spouse = {{Marriage|Dhanya Rajan|2007}}
| years active = 1987; 2002{{Endash}}2016
| height = 1.89 m
| relatives = Jyothsna (Sister) [[Malayalam|Nyla Usha]] (Cousin)
| awards = See [[List of awards and nominations received by Jishnu Raghavan|awards and nominations]]
}}
'''Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil''' (23 April 1979 – 25 March 2016),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ritzmagazine.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-still-an-inspiration/|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan still an inspiration|website=ritzmagazine.in|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> known mononymously as '''Jishnu''', was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]] including [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] [[Malayalam cinema|films]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-shine-tom-chacko-has-appeared-in-nammal/articleshow/83770413.cms?from=mdr|title=Did you know Shine Tom Chacko has appeared in 'Nammal'?|website=The Times of India|date=23 June 2021|language=en}}</ref> He was the son of actor [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]]. He is best known for his debut film ''[[Nammal]]'' (2002),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nammal-review-malayalam-pcluy2cdbfgbg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512003335/https://www.sify.com/movies/nammal-review-malayalam-pcluy2cdbfgbg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2022|title=Nammal|work=[[Sify]]|date=24 April 2003}}</ref> for which he received the [[Malayalam|Kerala Film Critics Association Award]] for [[Malayalam|Best Actor]] and the [[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi Film Awards]] for [[Mathrubhumi|Best Male Debut]]. His last film was ''[[Kallappadam]] '' (2015) and ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/traffic-review-tight-screenplay-stellar-performance-make-this-a-must-watch/story-MgoVinQ7aH079d4yOARlUJ.html |title=Traffic review: Tight script, stellar performances make it a must-watch |date=6 May 2016 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/malayalam-film-actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies/articleshow/51546874.cms|title=Malayalam film actor Jishnu Raghavan dies|website=The Times of India|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
[[File:Jishnu-raghavan-sister-father-mother.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Jishnu Raghavan's family]]
[[File:Jishnu 1987 k 5.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Jishnu in 1987]]
Jishnu is the son of the film actor and director [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/actor-raghavan-on-chakkarapanthal/articleshow/54866479.cms|title=Actor Raghavan on Chakkarapanthal|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=15 October 2015|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/how-veteran-malayalam-actor-raghavan-came-to-be-a-part-of-telugu-film-uma-maheshwara-ugra-roopasya/article32265318.ece|title=How veteran Malayalam actor Raghavan came to be a part of Telugu film 'Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasya'|website=The Hindu|date=4 August 2020|language=en}}</ref> and Shobha. He did his schooling in [[Chennai]] and later at [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. He attended a [[Bachelor of Technology|B.Tech]] in [[Bachelor of Technology|Mechanical engineering]] at the [[Bachelor of Technology|National Institute of Technology Calicut]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/chalachithram-film/2021/sep/24/producer-jolly-joseph-about-jishnus-father-raghavan-and-other-old-artist-131461.html|title='വല്ലപ്പോഴും കിട്ടുന്ന അവസരങ്ങൾ കൊണ്ടാണ് രാഘവേട്ടൻ ജീവിക്കുന്നത്, ജിഷ്ണു ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നെങ്കിലോ?'; കുറിപ്പ്|website=samakalikamalayalam.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-used-to-love-housework-jishnu-raghavan/articleshow/51310883.cms?from=mdr|title=I used to love housework: Jishnu Raghavan|website=The Times of India|date=24 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/it-is-difficult-to-believe-jishnu-is-no-more-raghavan/articleshow/52007649.cms|title=It is difficult to believe Jishnu is no more: Raghavan|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=27 April 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-gifts-a-cup-of-tea-to-his-parents/articleshow/49712472.cms|title=Jishnu gifts a cup of tea to his parents|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=8 November 2015|language=en}}</ref>

== Acting career ==
{{Main|Jishnu Raghavan filmography}}
===1987; 2002–2006: Debut and breakthrough===
[[File:Jishnu actor 2002.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Jishnu in 2002]]
Jishnu first appeared as a child artist in the 1987 film ''[[Kilippattu (film)|Kilipattu]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=2013|title=Kilippaattu|accessdate=2014-10-21|publisher=malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref> directed by his father and it was selected for the Indian Panorama.<ref name="jishn">{{cite news |last1=Bureau |first1=Kerala |date=27 Mar 2016 |title=A promising career cut short by cancer |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-a-promising-career-cut-short-by-cancer/article8401215.ece}}</ref> He made his acting debut in Malayalam cinema as a lead in the film ''[[Nammal]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Kinescope|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/12/23/stories/2002122300330300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030721020641/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/12/23/stories/2002122300330300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 July 2003|accessdate=22 January 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 December 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2016|title=A filmi shot in the arm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 February 2003}}</ref> in 2002 alongside newcomer [[Sidharth Bharathan]], [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] and [[Renuka Menon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2023/03/25/memory-of-jishnu-raghavan.html|title="ഓർമകളിൽ മായാതെ"; ജിഷ്ണു രാഘവൻ വിടപറഞ്ഞിട്ട് ഇന്നേക്ക് ഏഴ് വർഷം|website=twentyfournews.com|date=25 March 2023 |language=ml}}</ref> directed by [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]] which turned out to be a commercial success gaining him recognition.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/top-6-all-time-best-youth-centric-films-of-mollywood/top-6-all-time-best-youth-centric-films-of-mollywood/photostory/52902727.cms|title=Top 6 all-time best youth-centric films of Mollywood|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/jishnu-nammal-and-ordinary-films.html#|title='നമ്മളി'ലൊരാളായി, തികച്ചും 'ഓർഡിനറി'യായി|website=www.manoramaonline.com|date=25 March 2016|language=ml}}</ref> His performance in the film won him the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award]] for [[Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/23/stories/2002032303220200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024193543/http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/23/stories/2002032303220200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 October 2010|author=N. J. Nair|title=No room for controversies|date=23 March 2002|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=3 June 2011}}</ref> and [[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi Film Awards]]<ref>[https://www.keralafilmcritics.com/2020/10/film-critics-awards-complete-list-from.html "FILM CRITICS AWARDS COMPLETE LIST FROM 1977 TILL 2012 ഫിലിം ക്രിട്ടിക്‌സ് അവാര്‍ഡ് 1977 മുതല്‍ 2012 വരെ സമ്പൂര്‍ണ പട്ടിക"]. Kerala Film Critics Association (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 February 2023.</ref> for [[Mathrubhumi|Best Male Debut]]. His career followed up with lead roles in ''[[Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu]],''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/valathottu-thirinjal-nalamathe-veedu.html|title=Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (2003) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com}}</ref>
''[[Choonda]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=3585|title=Choonda (2003)|website=www.malayalachalachithram.com|language=ml}}</ref>, ''[[Freedom (2004 film)|Freedom]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/freedom.html|title=Freedom (2004)|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>, ''[[Parayam]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/parayam.html|title=Parayam (2004)|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>, ''[[Players (2013 film)|Two Wheeler]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/two-wheeler.html|title=Two Wheeler (2007) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Njaan (2008 film)|Njaan]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/njaan-2008.html#faq|title=Njaan (2008) Cast and Crew|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>. He then played supportive parts in ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'',<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url= http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/26/stories/2005082601050100.htm|title= The trio in action again|date=26 August 2005|accessdate=6 November 2016|author=Prema Manmadhan|archive-date=6 December 2017|url-status= dead|work= [[The Hindu]]|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20171206100917/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/08/26/stories/2005082601050100.htm }}</ref><ref name="sify">{{cite web|url= http://www.sify.com/movies/nerariyan-cbi-review-malayalam-pclvModhgbebf.html|title=Nerariyan CBI|date=10 September 2005|accessdate=11 November 2016|agency=[[Sify]]|author=Moviebuzz|website=[[Sify]] |archive-date=6 December 2017|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20171206093508/http://www.sify.com/movies/nerariyan-cbi-review-malayalam-pclvModhgbebf.html }}</ref> ''[[Pauran]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/pauran-review-malayalam-pclvKqagcajfb.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512002443/https://www.sify.com/movies/pauran-review-malayalam-pclvKqagcajfb.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=12 May 2022 | title=Pauran | website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> ''[[Yugapurushan]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/film-on-sree-narayana-guru-to-be-released-on-friday/articleshow/5535871.cms|title=Film on Sree Narayana Guru to be released on Friday | Thiruvananthapuram News|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 February 2010 |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref> ''and negative role in ''[[Chakkara Muthu]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/lohithadas-flays-ban/article3047543.ece|title=Lohithadas flays ban|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 November 2006}}</ref> along with [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/10chak.htm|title = Lohithadas disappoints with Chakkaramuthu |author=Paresh C Palicha |website=Rediff |date=10 November 2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/say-no-to-hartal-jishnu/articleshow/46862151.cms|title=Say no hartal: Jishnu|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=9 April 2015|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/sidharth-bharathan-remembring-jishnu-raghavan-on-his-death-anniversary/articleshow/98969157.cms|title=ഏഴ് വര്‍ഷമായി വിട്ട് പിരിഞ്ഞിട്ട്; ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ഓര്‍മയില്‍ സിദ്ധാര്‍ത്ഥ് ഭരതന്‍|website=malayalam.samayam.com|date=24 March 2023 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/sidharth-bharathan-remember-late-actor-jishnu-raghavan-nrn-rs0taj|title='നീണ്ട ഏഴ് വർഷങ്ങൾ.. ഓർത്തു കൊണ്ടേയിരിക്കുന്നു'; ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ഓർമയിൽ സിദ്ധാർത്ഥ് ഭരതൻ|website=asianetnews.com|language=ml}}</ref>

=== 2012–2014: Hiatus and comeback ===
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-Stills-Phots-25.jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu in 2011]]
Along with a few uncredited films, he took a break from the film industry to work on developing [[Information technology|Information Technology]] in rural areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rajesh-nairs-new-film-is-for-all-generations/articleshow/13409640.cms?from=mdr|title=Rajesh Nair's new film is for all generations|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=9 June 2012|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/movie-review/18891220.cms|title=Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Movie Review|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 May 2016|language=en}}</ref> He later returned to the film industry and did supportive roles in ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'',<ref>Paresh C Palicha (27 February 2012). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nidra-is-a-passable/20120227.htm "Review: Nidra is a passable"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref name=TH>Vijay George (23 February 2012). [http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2923500.ece "An emotional journey"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref> ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'',<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet the top five show stealers of 2012|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Meet-the-top-five-show-stealers-of-2012/articleshow/17598509.cms|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mollywoods-small-budget-films-that-did-big-wonders-at-the-box-office/photostory/53020290.cms|title=Mollywood's small-budget films that did big wonders at the box office|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 July 2016}}</ref> ''[[Banking Hours 10 to 4]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Anoop Menon in 'Banking Hours 10 to 4'|url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/anoop-menon-in-%E2%80%98banking-hours-10-to-4%E2%80%99|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104025755/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/anoop-menon-in-%E2%80%98banking-hours-10-to-4%E2%80%99|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 January 2013|accessdate=2012-06-27|date=2 May 2012}}</ref> and guest role in ''[[Ustad Hotel]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ustad Hotel –Super Opening|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ustad-hotel-super-opening-news-malayalam-mhekURdcejcsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316121311/http://www.sify.com/movies/ustad-hotel-super-opening-news-malayalam-mhekURdcejcsi.html|archive-date=16 March 2016|access-date=2016-03-09|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/ustad-hotel-set-to-be-the-biggest-malayalam-hit-501884.html|title=Ustad Hotel' set to be the biggest Malayalam hit|work=[[News18]]|date=26 August 2012}}</ref> He was offered to act in ''[[Malayalam|Prabhuvinte Makkal]]''.<ref name=zeenews>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/year-of-small-films-at-southern-box-office_125047.html|title=Year of small films at southern box-office|date=25 December 2012|newspaper=[[Zee News]]|access-date=24 December 2014|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225839/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/year-of-small-films-at-southern-box-office_125047.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, he played the lead roles in the films ''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actors-radhika-and-jishnu-to-walk-for-a-cause/articleshow/13741370.cms|title=Actors Radhika and Jishnu to walk for a cause|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=2 June 2012|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/dialogue-does-it-all-rajesh-nair-453#.T6vNG9QOWlc.facebook|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515124800/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/dialogue-does-it-all-rajesh-nair-453#.T6vNG9QOWlc.facebook|url-status=dead|title="Dialogue does it all for Rajesh Nair"|archive-date=15 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sidhardhan|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130915094536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-10/news-and-interviews/36257433_1_rajesh-nair-annum-innum-ennum-actor-jishnu|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2013|title=Jishnu is excited about Annum Innum Ennum|date=10 January 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref> and ''[[Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actress-jomol-shared-a-memory-about-late-actor-jishnu-raghavan/articleshow/100986870.cms|title=മരിച്ചു കിടക്കുന്നതാണ് കണ്ടത്! അറിഞ്ഞപ്പോൾ തന്നെ ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിൽ പോയി;ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ ഓർമ്മയിൽ ജോമോൾ!|website=malayalam.samayam.com|date=14 June 2023 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala-inspired-by-the-story-of-gold/articleshow/17900303.cms|title=Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala inspired by the story of Gold|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=6 January 2013|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/director-sundar-das-hosts-the-muhurth-of-upcoming-film-rebecca-uthup-in-kochi/articleshow/17019251.cms|title=Director Sundar Das hosts the muhurth of upcoming film 'Rebecca Uthup' in Kochi|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 January 2014|language=en}}</ref> He also experimented with acting at [[Barry John]] Theater Studios in [[Mumbai]]. In the same year, he signed his upcoming films ''[[Malayalam|Misfit]]'' alongside [[Sidhartha Siva]], ''[[Malayalam|Indian Coffee House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-sidharth-join-hands-again/articleshow/17181777.cms|title=Jishnu, Sidharth join hands again|website=The Times of India|date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Malayalam|Iphone]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-to-play-the-lead-in-i-phone/articleshow/22938701.cms?from=mdr|title=Jishnu to play the lead in I Phone|website=The Times of India|date=23 September 2013 |language=en}}</ref> with his father [[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]] and [[Vineeth]], but these films did not release in theatres at that time he was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies-celebs-offer-condolences-672075|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan dies; celebs offer condolences|website=ibtimes.co.in|date=25 March 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-raghavan-is-a-cancer-survivor-/articleshow/30038868.cms|title=Jishnu Raghavan is a cancer survivor!|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=8 February 2014|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/english-news-1.952069|title=Cine world shocked over Jishnu's death|website=english.mathrubhumi.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-came-out-in-support-of-jishnu-/articleshow/45295700.cms|title=Prithviraj came out in support of Jishnu !|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=27 November 2014|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2014–2016: Health illness and final film ===
[[File:Jishnu Raghav 2013-0523.jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu in an Interview]]
[[File:Jishnu in Facebook live.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Jishnu at Facebook live]]
During his first battle with cancer, his friends made a short film called ''[[Malayalam|Speechless]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/speechless-short-film-about-actor-jishnu/articleshow/38917407.cms|title='Speechless' short film about actor Jishnu|website=The Times of India|date=23 July 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite news|last1=staff|title=Native art form Koothu to come alive in Kallappadam|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/native-art-form-koothu-to-come-alive-in-kallappadam/article1-1327342.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317133358/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/native-art-form-koothu-to-come-alive-in-kallappadam/article1-1327342.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 March 2015|access-date=20 March 2015|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=17 March 2015}}</ref> It is about a college lecturer whose life is drastically changed by cancer. The short film stars film producer Shafir Saith, who is also Jishnu's friend, in the lead role. Before his treatment continued, he completed his Tamil debut as the lead actor in the 2015 film ''[[Kallappadam]]''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Mythily|title=Kallappadam a story of survival in the industry|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/kallappadam-a-story-of-survival-in-the-industry-1.1474742|access-date=20 March 2015|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=19 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150321/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-kallappadam-solid-piece-writing|work=Deccan Chronicle|title=Movie review 'Kallappadam': A solid piece of writing|access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref> opposite [[Kallappadam|Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli]] and it received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-supervises-production/articleshow/13865350.cms|title=Jishnu supervises production|website=The Times of India|date=10 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> He made his debut in Bollywood with a negative role in ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/traffic-characters-in-search-of-redemption/article8566069.ece |title=Traffic: Characters in search of redemption |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 May 2016 |publisher= |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/last-film-of-director-rajesh-pillai-and-actor-jishnu-hindi-version-of-traffic-got-released-today/|title=Last film of director Rajesh Pillai and actor Jishnu : Hindi version of Traffic got released today|website=onlookersmedia.in|date=6 May 2016 |language=en}}</ref> which was released in 2016 and was his last film. He has also acted in the short film ''[[Hindi|Karma Games]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/jishnu-raghavan-rajesh-vivek-kalabhavan-mani-actors-who-passed-away-in-2016/|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan, Kalabhavan Mani: Actors who passed away in 2016|website=The Indian Express|date=26 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> with [[Telugu|Aadarsh Balakrishna]], which was shot in 2013 and released in 2017. This was his directorial debut. [[Telugu|Adarsh]] paid tribute to Jishnu by releasing this short film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2016/mar/27/Jishnu-Raghavan-Leaves-the-Stage-Mid-show-916513.html|title=Jishnu Raghavan Leaves the Stage Mid-show|website=The New Indian Express|date=27 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/prithviraj-bemoans-jishnus-demise/articleshow/51562295.cms|title=Prithviraj bemoans Jishnu's demise|website=The Times of India|date=26 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/actor-jishnu-raghavans-inspiring-facebook-post-icu-will-make-your-day-669975|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan's inspiring Facebook post from ICU will make your day|website=ibtimes.co.in|date=9 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-malayalam-movie-review-yugapurishan/20100208.htm|title=Yugapurushan is melodramatic|first=Paresh C.|last=Palicha|work=Rediff.com|access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref>

==Personal life==
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-wife-photos (1).jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu along with his wife Dhanya Rajan]]
He was married in 2007 to his longtime girlfriend Dhanya Rajan, who was his junior at college and is an architect.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/morning-jishnu-will-text-me-that-i-am-there-dhanya/articleshow/55558699.cms|title=Every day Jishnu used to text me he is alive|website=The Times of India|date=22 November 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/jishnus-indomitable-spirit-cancer-struck-malayali-actor-and-his-inspiring-online-posts-40037|title=Jishnu's indomitable spirit: The cancer-struck Malayali actor and his inspiring online posts|website=thenewsminute.com|date=9 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kairalinewsonline.com/2016/03/26/42762.html|title=തകര്‍ത്ത് വാരിയ കൗമാരം; തളരാത്ത യൗവനം; ജിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ അപൂര്‍വചിത്രങ്ങള്‍ കാണാം|website=kairalinewsonline.com|date=21 November 2016 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies-celebs-offer-condolences-672075|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan dies; celebs offer condolences|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|date=25 March 2023|language=en}}</ref>

==Battle with Cancer and Positivity==
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-4.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Jishnu's final Inspirational post]]
Jishnu was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-am-still-under-treatment-but-will-be-back-to-work-soon-jishnu/articleshow/45297132.cms
|title=I am still under treatment but will be back to work soon: Jishnu|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=28 November 2014|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/malayalam-actor-loses-battle-to-cancer-517074.html|title=Malayalam actor loses battle to cancer|website=www.deccanherald.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref> Then, he had underwent surgery and got completely cured in it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-after-prolonged-battle-with-cancer/articleshow/51547666.cms|title=மலையாள நடிகர் ஜிஷ்னு ராகவன் மரணம்|website=tamil.samayam.com|date=25 March 2016 |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-dies-of-cancer/article8396317.ece|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan dies of cancer|website=The Hindu|date=25 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref> A few days ago, Jishnu posted on his social media:
{{quotation |'''''By Gods grace and your prayers , the surgery I had to go through was successful. I am back home now and recovering. The cancerous tumor was completely removed but still have to go through radiation... for complete recovery I guess it will take another six months. Thanks a lot for your prayers and support'''''}}
The cancer went into remission, then relapsed on 2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/cancer-relapses-but-jishnu-stays-positive/articleshow/46943667.cms|title=Cancer relapses, but Jishnu stays positive|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=16 April 2015|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/alternative-medicines-for-cancer-are-risky/articleshow/46999665.cms|title=Alternative medicines for cancer are risky|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=21 April 2015|language=en}}</ref> and he underwent treatment for it. He died due to lung cancer at the age of 36 on 25 March 2016 at [[Amrita Hospital, Kochi|Amrita Hospital]] in [[Kochi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-breathes-his-last-1056788/|title=Malayalam Actor Jishnu Raghavan Breathes His Last!|website=www.india.com|date=25 March 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/250316/malayalam-actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-battling-cancer.html|title=Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away battling cancer|website=www.deccanchronicle.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/film-on-sree-narayana-guru-to-be-released-on-friday/articleshow/5535871.cms|title=Film on Sree Narayana Guru to be released on Friday | Thiruvananthapuram News|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 February 2010 |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref> Before his death, he had posted an Inspirational post in his Facebook that makes a day with fulfilled positivity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/actor-jishnu-raghavan-passes-away-after-prolonged-battle-cancer-40763|title=Actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away after prolonged battle with cancer|website=thenewsminute.com|date=25 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/270316/buddies-tribute-to-warrior-pal-jishnu.html|title=Buddies' tribute to warrior pal Jishnu|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=27 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/what-jishnu-raghavan-posted-on-facebook-days-before-he-died-1290548|title=What Jishnu Raghavan Posted on Facebook Days Before he Died|website=ndtv.com|date=26 March 2016 |language=en}}</ref>
{{quotation |'''''Being positive and always smiling makes a lot of difference. I’m in ICU now, nothing to worry this is kind of my second home now. I have fun here. I started smiling at every situation now especially the nurses who take care of me. Trust me it made a lot of difference. They do a tough job of treating pain and in I C U things r worse but by smiling and being jovial creates such a good atmosphere that everything just gets better, it’s magic… smile is magic…try it.'''''}}

==Charity Work==
[[File:Jishnu-Raghavan-Stills-Phots-2 (1).jpg|thumb|upright|Jishnu along with few actors during his '''JJMAN''' civilization]]
Other than Malayalam films, Jishnu worked effortlessly for rural India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/bhavana-menon-on-20-years-of-nammal-i-still-remember-the-way-i-sulked-when-they-finished-my-make-up-saying-no-one-is-gonna-recognize-me/articleshow/96361587.cms|title=Bhavana Menon on 20 years of 'Nammal': I still remember the remember the way I sulked when they finished my make-up, saying, 'no one is gonna recognize me'|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=20 December 2022|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-babu-narayanan-passes-away/article28225392.ece|title=Babu, of Malayalam director duo Anil-Babu, no more|website=www.thehindu.com|date=29 June 2019|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/freedom-on-mazhavil-manorama/articleshow/49748425.cms|title=Freedom on Mazhavil Manorama|website=The Times of India|date=18 November 2015 |language=en}}</ref> He wanted to develop '''IT''' in these areas through diverse opportunities for business and education. He established '''3100 cyber''' centers all over India.<ref>Paresh C Palicha (27 February 2012). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nidra-is-a-passable/20120227.htm "Review: Nidra is a passable"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jishnu-to-make-his-bollywood-debut/articleshow/25937809.cms|title=Jishnu to make his Bollywood debut|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=17 November 2013|language=en}}</ref> He was an active '''Rotoract Club member''', which was in Trivandrum, Kerala.<ref>Sanjith Sidhardhan (13 February 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20131109162805/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-13/news-interviews/31054320_1_siddharth-bharathan-flick-movies "Jishnu returns for meaningful cinema"]. ''[[The Times of India]]''. Retrieved 11 November 2012.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/jishnus-last-movie-hits-theatres/articleshow/52165352.cms|title=Jishnu's last movie hits theatres|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=7 May 2016|language=en}}</ref> He, with several film personalities, was the founder of '''JJMAN'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/rebecca-uthup-kizhakkemala/movie-review/18891220.cms|title=Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Movie Review|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=10 May 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Review 2">{{cite web|title=Movie Review: Banking Hours|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/banking-hours-10-4-review-malayalam-15009384.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327023253/http://www.sify.com/movies/banking-hours-10-4-review-malayalam-15009384.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 March 2013|author=Moviebuzz|website=[[Sify]]|date=6 October 2012|accessdate=7 October 2012}}</ref> It supports and helps different social service associations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/malayalam-actor-loses-battle-to-cancer-517074.html|title=Malayalam actor loses battle to cancer|website=www.deccanherald.com|date=25 March 2016|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/follow-your-dream-and-money-will-follow-jishnu/articleshow/10325184.cms|title=Follow your dream and money will follow|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=12 October 2011|language=en}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kallappadam/movie-review/46646386.cms|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|title=Kallappadam Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=11 December 2017 |title=Karma Games is my tribute to Jishnu: Aadarsh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/karma-games-is-my-tribute-to-jishnu-aadarsh/articleshow/62025622.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/traffic-review-bumpy-ride-to-half-hearted-glory/20160506.htm |title=Traffic Review: Bumpy ride to half-hearted glory |accessdate=29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?m=3633|title=Players|publisher=malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref>

== See also==
*[[List of Indian male film actors]]
*[[List of Malayalam film actors]]
*[[Jishnu Raghavan filmography]]
*[[List of awards and nominations received by Jishnu Raghavan]]

==References==
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==External links==
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*{{Rotten-tomatoes-person|Jishnu}}
*[https://en.msidb.org/movies.php?tag=Search&actor=Jishnu%20Raghavan&limit=17&alimit=8&sortorder=5&sorttype=1 Jishnu Raghavan at MSI]

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