Kerala Cafe

26th November 2009

Shankar Ramakrishnan

Shankar Ramakrishnan is the chief operating arm of Ranjiths’ Capitol Theatre. He started his career as a content programmer with a regional television channel and ventured into film making through independent advertising productions. After graduating in Law in ’99 and completing his Masters in International Advertising and Communication, he joined The Times of India. Meeting Ranjith briefly after the release of the cult film Nandanam, was a turning point in his career and he collaborated with the film maker in designing the “Malabar travel mart- Cultural repertoire” organized by the Govt. of Kerala. Shankar took a call to join Ranjith and Capitol Theatre and is with the production platform since its inception in 2005. The films include Prajapathi, Kayyoppu, Rock’n Roll, Anubhav (with Famous Studios), Thirakkatha, Kerala Café and Paleri Manikyam. Kerala Café showcases his debut film segment, ‘Island Express’– which discusses the trail of a mosaic of disaster victims. The film features Prithviraj in the lead role.

Synopsis

On the common theme of journeys, each filmmaker presents their cinematic impression of contemporary times in Kerala.The independent narratives integrate when, during these journeys, their characters pass through KERALA CAFE – a quaint railway cafeteria; thereby creating a joint mosaic of issues and impressions; in a symbiotic space and time .Kerala CAFÉ will have one signature song which brings together the behind-the-scenes making of the different films using the footage of the crew. The song is an ode to Thunchath Ezhuthachan’s famous verse” Kathaya mama, Kathaya mama, Kathakalathisadaram…:”a story, it is a story, stories that salutes the time…”

Testimonials
Renjith Kumar
Thank you for inviting me to the screening of ‘Kerala Cafe’. I already registered for a membership in the The Scene Club. Because……..I Love It!

Joshy Paul
Me and my wife Teresa wish to thank you for your kind gesture and we really enjoyed ‘Kerala Cafe’. Wishing you and your team every success.