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Listin Stephen
Born
Uzhavoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Occupations
Years active2011–present
OrganizationMagic Frames
Spouse
Benitta Jacob
​
(m. 2015)​
Children2
RelativesJustin Stephen (brother)
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (2012)

Listin Stephen is an Indian film producer and distributor who works in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi film industries. He founded the film production company Magic Frames that has produced and distributed a lot of successful movies over a decade. His debut production was Traffic (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style and rejuvenated Malayalam cinema.[1]

Career

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His debut production was Traffic (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style into Malayalam cinema.[2] His second production was Chaappa Kurish (2011).[3] While it encountered controversies,[4][5] the film turned out to be a moderate commercial and critical hit.[2] In 2012, he produced Ustad Hotel which won three National Film Awards, including the one for the Best Popular Film.[6] Following the success of his films, he remade all three films in Tamil in association with R. Sarathkumar.[7]

Filmography

[edit]
Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

As producer

[edit]
YearTitleLanguageNotes
2011TrafficMalayalamFilmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam
Chaappa Kurish
2012Ustad Hotel
2013Chennaiyil Oru NaalTamilRemake of Traffic
PulivaalRemake of Chaappa Kurish
2014How Old Are YouMalayalam
2015Chirakodinja Kinavukal
SandamaruthamTamil
Maari
Idhu Enna Maayam
2017VimaanamMalayalam
2019Margamkali
Brother's Day
Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha
Driving Licence
2021Mohan Kumar Fans
2022Jana Gana Mana
Kaduva
Kooman
Gold
2023Ennalum Ente Aliya
SelfieeHindiRemake of Driving License
ThuramukhamMalayalam[8]
Enthada Saji[9]
Ramachandra Boss & Co[10]
Garudan[11]
2024Malayalee from India[12]
Ajayante Randam Moshanam
Extra Decent
2025Prince and Family[13]
Moonwalk †[14]
TBA Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil †[15]

As distributor

[edit]
YearTitleLanguageNotes
2019PettaTamilKerala Distribution
Bigil
2021Master
2022Beast
K.G.F: Chapter 2Kannada
The LegendTamil
Nna Thaan Case KoduMalayalam
Chattambi
GodfatherTeluguKerala Distribution
ThiruchitrambalamTamil
KantaraKannadaKarnataka Distribution
KumariMalayalamCo-Distributed with Prithviraj Productions
Aanaparambile World Cup
DSPTamilKerala Distribution
Gatta Kusthi
2023SamaraMalayalam
AyishaMalayalam
2024Ajayante Randam MoshanamMalayalam

Television

[edit]
YearTitleLanguageNotes
2017–18Avaril OralMalayalamTV series on Surya TV
2021Varnapakittu

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Magic Touch. The Hindu.
  2. ^ a b Sanjith Sidhardhan, TNN (18 May 2012). "Listen Stephen gears up for Kollywood". The Times of India. indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Sameer Thahir and Listin Stephen with "Chappa Kurishu"". Metromatinee.com. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Behind The Camera: Chappayum Kurishum Screenil". Yentha.com. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  5. ^ "'Risque'-taking Remya Nambeesan". Deccan Chronicle. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  6. ^ Naig, Udhav (23 March 2013). "'Listin' to his plans". The Hindu.
  7. ^ "Sarath Kumar takes special interest in production". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Nivin Pauly on 'Thuramukham' release delay, says It was the producer's fault". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Jayasurya, Nivetha Thomas, Kunchako Boban-starrer 'Enthada Saji' drops on Amazon Prime Video". The Hindu. 6 May 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Nivin Pauly's film with Haneef Adeni titled 'Ramachandra Boss and Co'". The Hindu. 9 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Shooting of Suresh Gopi, Biju Menon starrer 'Garudan' wrapped up". The Hindu. 21 August 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  12. ^ Features, C. E. (20 March 2024). "Nivin Pauly's Malayalee From India gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  13. ^ Features, C. E. (7 April 2025). "Dileep's 150th film Prince and Family gets new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  14. ^ Features, C. E. (14 May 2025). "Moonwalk gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  15. ^ Madhu, Vignesh (8 March 2025). "It's a wrap for Kunchacko Boban's Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Listin_Stephen&oldid=1312143601"

    Listin Stephen
    Born
    Uzhavoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India
    Occupations
    Years active2011–present
    OrganizationMagic Frames
    Spouse
    Benitta Jacob
    ​
    (m. 2015)​
    Children2
    RelativesJustin Stephen (brother)
    AwardsNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (2012)

    Listin Stephen is an Indian film producer and distributor who works in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi film industries. He founded the film production company Magic Frames that has produced and distributed a lot of successful movies over a decade. His debut production was Traffic (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style and rejuvenated Malayalam cinema.[1]

    Career

    His debut production was Traffic (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style into Malayalam cinema.[2] His second production was Chaappa Kurish (2011).[3] While it encountered controversies,[4][5] the film turned out to be a moderate commercial and critical hit.[2] In 2012, he produced Ustad Hotel which won three National Film Awards, including the one for the Best Popular Film.[6] Following the success of his films, he remade all three films in Tamil in association with R. Sarathkumar.[7]

    Filmography

    Key
    †Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

    As producer

    YearTitleLanguageNotes
    2011TrafficMalayalamFilmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam
    Chaappa Kurish
    2012Ustad Hotel
    2013Chennaiyil Oru NaalTamilRemake of Traffic
    PulivaalRemake of Chaappa Kurish
    2014How Old Are YouMalayalam
    2015Chirakodinja Kinavukal
    SandamaruthamTamil
    Maari
    Idhu Enna Maayam
    2017VimaanamMalayalam
    2019Margamkali
    Brother's Day
    Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha
    Driving Licence
    2021Mohan Kumar Fans
    2022Jana Gana Mana
    Kaduva
    Kooman
    Gold
    2023Ennalum Ente Aliya
    SelfieeHindiRemake of Driving License
    ThuramukhamMalayalam[8]
    Enthada Saji[9]
    Ramachandra Boss & Co[10]
    Garudan[11]
    2024Malayalee from India[12]
    Ajayante Randam Moshanam
    Extra Decent
    2025Prince and Family[13]
    Moonwalk †[14]
    TBA Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil †[15]

    As distributor

    YearTitleLanguageNotes
    2019PettaTamilKerala Distribution
    Bigil
    2021Master
    2022Beast
    K.G.F: Chapter 2Kannada
    The LegendTamil
    Nna Thaan Case KoduMalayalam
    Chattambi
    GodfatherTeluguKerala Distribution
    ThiruchitrambalamTamil
    KantaraKannadaKarnataka Distribution
    KumariMalayalamCo-Distributed with Prithviraj Productions
    Aanaparambile World Cup
    DSPTamilKerala Distribution
    Gatta Kusthi
    2023SamaraMalayalam
    AyishaMalayalam
    2024Ajayante Randam MoshanamMalayalam

    Television

    YearTitleLanguageNotes
    2017–18Avaril OralMalayalamTV series on Surya TV
    2021Varnapakittu

    See also

    References

    1. ^ Magic Touch. The Hindu.
    2. ^ a b Sanjith Sidhardhan, TNN (18 May 2012). "Listen Stephen gears up for Kollywood". The Times of India. indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
    3. ^ "Sameer Thahir and Listin Stephen with "Chappa Kurishu"". Metromatinee.com. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
    4. ^ "Behind The Camera: Chappayum Kurishum Screenil". Yentha.com. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
    5. ^ "'Risque'-taking Remya Nambeesan". Deccan Chronicle. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
    6. ^ Naig, Udhav (23 March 2013). "'Listin' to his plans". The Hindu.
    7. ^ "Sarath Kumar takes special interest in production". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
    8. ^ "Nivin Pauly on 'Thuramukham' release delay, says It was the producer's fault". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
    9. ^ "Jayasurya, Nivetha Thomas, Kunchako Boban-starrer 'Enthada Saji' drops on Amazon Prime Video". The Hindu. 6 May 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
    10. ^ "Nivin Pauly's film with Haneef Adeni titled 'Ramachandra Boss and Co'". The Hindu. 9 July 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
    11. ^ "Shooting of Suresh Gopi, Biju Menon starrer 'Garudan' wrapped up". The Hindu. 21 August 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
    12. ^ Features, C. E. (20 March 2024). "Nivin Pauly's Malayalee From India gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
    13. ^ Features, C. E. (7 April 2025). "Dileep's 150th film Prince and Family gets new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
    14. ^ Features, C. E. (14 May 2025). "Moonwalk gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
    15. ^ Madhu, Vignesh (8 March 2025). "It's a wrap for Kunchacko Boban's Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
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