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{{short description|Indian entrepreneur and film producer}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Vijay Varghese Moolan
| image = [[File:Vijay-varghese-moolan.jpg|thumb|Vijay V Moolan]]
| birth_name = Vijay Varghese Moolan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1984|12|08}}
| birth_place = [[Cochin]], [[Kerela]]
| nationality = Indian
| education = [[Master of Business Administration]]
| alma_mater = [[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University, USA]],<br> [[University_of_Wales|University of Wales, UK]]
| spouse = Kashmeera Vijay
| children = Mantra Jane Moolan
| years_active = 2017–Present
| occupation = Film producer, Entrepreneur
| homepage = {{URL|http://varghesemoolanpictures.com/}}
}}

'''''Vijay''' '''Varghese''' '''Moolan''''' is an Indian [[film producer]] and an [[entrepreneur]]. He is known for producing critically and commercially acclaimed movies ''[[Odu Raja Odu]]''<ref>{{cite news |last1=K |first1=Sudha |title=Odu Raja Odu: A day in a marriage |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/aug/15/odu-raja-odu-a-day-in-a-marriage-7453.html |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Cinema Express }}</ref>, ''[[Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]]'' under his banner Varghese Moolan Pictures.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Onmanorama |first1=Staff |title=Malayali who co-produced 'Rocketry-The Nambi Effect' shares happiness over film's success at the Cannes |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/05/23/malayali-co-produced-rocketry-nambi-effect-cannes.html |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Onmanorama Entertainment }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sangeetha |first1=P |title=Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, producer Vijay Moolan and Madhavan met the actor at his residence in Chennai |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/rajiinikanth-honours-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-team-madhavan-calls-it-a-moment-etched-for-eternity/8a5cf0c136445 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=OTT Play }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Shrijith |first1=Sajin |title=‘Rocketry is a story that needs to be told’ |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/apr/03/rocketry-is-a-story-that-needs-to-be-told-2284997.html |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=New Indian Express }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |last1=123telugu |first1=Staff |title=Review : Rocketry : The Nambi Effect – Honest Attempt |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/review-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-honest-attempt.html |website=123 Telugu |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref> He's particularly notable for his role producing the later directed and co-produced by [[R. Madhavan]] winning several national and international accolades including the top honor at the [[69th National Film Awards]] for the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kharbanda |first1=Navya |title=R Madhavan on Rocketry winning National Award: We had not won anything till the end, had almost lost hope |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/r-madhavan-on-rocketry-winning-national-award-we-had-not-won-anything-till-the-end-had-almost-lost-hope-101693568693871.html |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times }}</ref>

==Early Life & Film Career==
''Vijay Moolan'' was born into a business family in [[Cochin]], [[Kerela]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wire |first1=Media |title=Varghese Moolans Group Of companies Complete 35 Years In Business|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/varghese-moolans-group-of-companies-complete-35-years-in-business/articleshow/81386899.cms?from=mdr |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=The Economic Times }}</ref> He pursued his education earning an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the [[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University, USA]] followed with an MBA from the [[University_of_Wales| University of Wales, UK]]. Despite spending a significant part of his life traveling between his hometown in Kerala, abroad, and the Gulf region, managing his family business, Moolan always harbored dreams of being involved in the film industry. These business and educational experiences provided him with a diverse set of skills and perspectives that would later serve him well in his career as a film producer. Moolan said, "I work for my dad and draw a monthly salary. I am very proud that it was the monthly salaries accumulated that helped me fund my first movie as I wanted to be a producer by around the age of 30".<ref>{{cite news |last1=TNN |title=Vijay Moolan realises his dream with 'Odu Raja Odu'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vijay-moolan-realises-his-dream-with-odu-raja-odu/articleshow/65424382.cms |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=The Times of India }}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Producer
! Language
|-
| 2018
|''[[Odu Raja Odu]]''
|{{yes}}
|Tamil
|-
| 2022
|''[[Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]]''
|{{yes}}
|Hindi, Eng, [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Malayalam]]
|}

==Accolades==
''[[Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]]'' won several accolades and honors including being an official contender in the Best Film category at the [[95th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Goud |first1=Priyanka |title=Rocketry: The Nambi Effect In Oscars' First List: R Madhavan is 'in a daze' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/rocketry-the-nambi-effect-in-oscars-first-list-r-madhavan-is-in-a-daze-1206070 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Pinkvilla }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Srinivasan |first1=Lata |title=Rocketry The Nambi Effect to Vikrant Rona, list of South films that made it to Oscars contention list! |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rocketry-the-nambi-effect-to-vikrant-rona-list-of-south-films-that-made-it-to-oscars-contention-list-2319523-2023-01-10 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=India Today }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Masand |first1=Taru B |title=R Madhavan on Rocketry making to Oscars contention list 2023: It's revolutionary time for Indian cinema |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/r-madhavan-on-rocketry-making-to-oscars-contention-list-2023-its-revolutionary-time-for-indian-cinema-article-96900947 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Times Now }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Shukla |first1=Girish |title=Madhavan opens up on how he is feeling after Rocketry The Nambi Effect made it to Oscars 2023 contention |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/movies/madhavan-opens-up-on-how-he-is-feeling-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-making-it-to-oscars-2023-contention/96883466 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Mirchi Plus }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Srinivasan |first1=Latha |title=Madhavan on Rocketry The Nambi Effect making it to Oscars 2023 contention: Going to give our best shot|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/r-madhavan-on-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-making-it-to-oscars-2023-contention-going-to-give-our-best-shot-exclusive-2319660-2023-01-10 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=India Today }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Palnitkar |first1=Raashnika |title=Rocketry : R Madhavan’s Visual Treat Handpicked For Academy Awards First List |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/rocketry-r-madhavans-visual-treat-handpicked-for-academy-awards-first-list/ |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=LifeStyle Asia }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Samriddhi |first1=Srivastava |title=Deafening 10-min standing ovation for R Madhavan's Rocketry at Cannes 2022. |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/deafening-10-min-standing-ovation-for-r-madhavan-s-rocketry-at-cannes-2022-watch-inside-video-1951928-2022-05-20 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=India Today }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Niharika |first1=Sanjeeiv |title=Cannes 2022: R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect To Have World Premiere At 75th Annual Film Festival |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/cannes-2022-r-madhavans-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-to-have-world-premiere-at-75th-annual-film-festival-2946494 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=NDTV }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Film
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Date of the ceremony
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipients
!scope="col"| Result
|-
|''[[Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]]''
|[[68th Filmfare Awards]]
|27 April 2023
|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film|Best Film (Critics)]]
|[[R. Madhavan]], Vijay Moolan
|{{nom}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jain |first1=Nitin |title=Filmfare – Nominations for the glorious 68th Filmfare Awards |url=https://glamsham.com/bollywood/feature/nominations-for-68th-filmfare-awards |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Glamsham }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Fare |first1=Film |title=Nominations For The 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 With Maharashtra Tourism |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-68th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2023-with-maharashtra-tourism-58094.html |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Filmfare }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]]'
!scope="row"|[[69th National Film Awards]]
|[[69th National Film Awards|TBD]]
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]]
|R. Madhavan, Vijay Moolan<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dviya |first1=A |title=69th National Film Awards: Rocketry is best feature film; Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon bag acting honours |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/69th-national-film-awards-rocketry-is-best-feature-film-allu-arjun-alia-bhatt-and-kriti-sanon-bag-acting-honours-8908112/ |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Indian Express }}</ref>
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Loveleen |first1=Kaur |title=National Film Awards: Nambi Narayanan as Rocketry The Nambi Effect gets prestigious honor; ‘I’m doubly happy’ |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/national-film-awards-nambi-narayanan-as-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-gets-prestigious-honor-im-doubly-happy-1238273 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Pinkvilla }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]]''
!scope="row" rowspan="1"|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|rowspan="1"|[[11th South Indian International Movie Awards|15–16 September 2023]]
|SIIMA award for the Best Film
|Tricolour Films, Varghese Moolan Pictures, 27th Entertainment
|{{nom}}<ref>{{cite news |last1=Aseem |first1=Sharma |title=SIIMA Awards 2023: KGF 2, Kantara and RRR get maximum nods, check full list |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/siima-awards-2023-kgf-2-kantara-and-rrr-get-maximum-nods-check-full-list-2023-08-02-884434 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=India TV News }}</ref>
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==
*[http://varghesemoolanpictures.com Official Website]
*''{{IMDb name|9988023}}''

[[Category:Tamil film producers]]
[[Category:1984 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Vijay V. Moolan - Revision history

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