Vijay V. Moolan

Vijay Varghese Moolan is an Indian film producer and an entrepreneur. He is known for producing critically and commercially acclaimed movies Odu Raja Odu,[1] Rocketry: The Nambi Effect under his banner Varghese Moolan Pictures.[2][3][4] [5] 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 Best Feature Film in 2023.[6]

Vijay Varghese Moolan
Born
Vijay Varghese Moolan

(1984-12-08) 8 December 1984
Kochi, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
EducationMaster of Business Administration
Alma materWestern Michigan University, USA,
University of Wales, UK
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • entrepreneur
Years active2017–present
SpouseKashmeera Vijay
Children1
Websitevarghesemoolanpictures.com

Early Life & Film Career

Vijay Moolan was born into a business family in Cochin, Kerela.[7] He pursued his education earning an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Western Michigan University, USA followed with an MBA from the 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".[8]

Filmography
Year Film Producer Language
2018 Odu Raja Odu Yes Tamil
2022 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Yes Hindi, Eng, Tamil, 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.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

Film Award Date of the ceremony Category Recipients Result
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect 68th Filmfare Awards 27 April 2023 Best Film (Critics) R. Madhavan, Vijay Moolan Nominated[17][18]
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' 69th National Film Awards TBD Best Feature Film R. Madhavan, Vijay Moolan[19] Won[20]
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect South Indian International Movie Awards 15–16 September 2023 SIIMA award for the Best Film Tricolour Films, Varghese Moolan Pictures, 27th Entertainment Nominated[21]

References
  1. K, Sudha (15 August 2018). "Odu Raja Odu: A day in a marriage". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  2. Onmanorama, Staff (23 May 2022). "Malayali who co-produced 'Rocketry-The Nambi Effect' shares happiness over film's success at the Cannes". Onmanorama Entertainment. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  3. Sangeetha, P (31 July 2022). "Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, producer Vijay Moolan and Madhavan met the actor at his residence in Chennai". OTT Play. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  4. Shrijith, Sajin (3 April 2021). "'Rocketry is a story that needs to be told'". New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  5. 123telugu, Staff. "Review : Rocketry : The Nambi Effect – Honest Attempt". 123 Telugu. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  6. Kharbanda, Navya (1 September 2023). "R Madhavan on Rocketry winning National Award: We had not won anything till the end, had almost lost hope". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  7. Wire, Media (8 March 2021). "Varghese Moolans Group Of companies Complete 35 Years In Business". The Economic Times. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  8. TNN (16 August 2018). "Vijay Moolan realises his dream with 'Odu Raja Odu'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  9. Goud, Priyanka (11 January 2023). "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect In Oscars' First List: R Madhavan is 'in a daze'". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  10. Srinivasan, Lata (1 August 2022). "Rocketry The Nambi Effect to Vikrant Rona, list of South films that made it to Oscars contention list!". India Today. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  11. Masand, Taru B (11 January 2023). "R Madhavan on Rocketry making to Oscars contention list 2023: It's revolutionary time for Indian cinema". Times Now. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  12. Shukla, Girish (11 January 2023). "Madhavan opens up on how he is feeling after Rocketry The Nambi Effect made it to Oscars 2023 contention". Mirchi Plus. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  13. Srinivasan, Latha (1 August 2023). "Madhavan on Rocketry The Nambi Effect making it to Oscars 2023 contention: Going to give our best shot". India Today. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  14. Palnitkar, Raashnika (10 January 2023). "Rocketry : R Madhavan's Visual Treat Handpicked For Academy Awards First List". LifeStyle Asia. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  15. Samriddhi, Srivastava (20 May 2022). "Deafening 10-min standing ovation for R Madhavan's Rocketry at Cannes 2022". India Today. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  16. Niharika, Sanjeeiv (4 May 2022). "Cannes 2022: R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect To Have World Premiere At 75th Annual Film Festival". NDTV. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  17. Jain, Nitin (25 April 2023). "Filmfare – Nominations for the glorious 68th Filmfare Awards". Glamsham. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  18. Fare, Film (24 April 2023). "Nominations For The 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 With Maharashtra Tourism". Filmfare. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  19. Dviya, A (25 August 2023). "69th National Film Awards: Rocketry is best feature film; Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon bag acting honours". Indian Express. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  20. Loveleen, Kaur (25 August 2023). "National Film Awards: Nambi Narayanan as Rocketry The Nambi Effect gets prestigious honor; 'I'm doubly happy'". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  21. Aseem, Sharma (2 August 2023). "SIIMA Awards 2023: KGF 2, Kantara and RRR get maximum nods, check full list". India TV News. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
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