Who dropped the 1998 comedy film which also inspired  Aamayum Muyalum
Waking Ned Waking Ned (titled Waking Ned Devine in North America) is a 1998 comedy film by English writer and director Kirk Jones. It stars Ian Bannen, David Kelly, and Fionnula Flanagan. Kelly was nominated for a Screen Actors' Guild award for his role as Michael O'Sullivan. The film is set in Ireland but was filmed in the Isle of Man. It was produced by Canal+ and the British studio Tomboy Films and distributed by the American company Fox Searchlight Pictures.
Kizhakkum Merkkum Kizhakkum Merkkum (English: East and West ) is a 1998 Tamil drama film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film features Napoleon, Nassar, Devayani and Geetha in lead roles, with Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Meendum Sundar, Chaplin Balu and Vichithra playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 14 January 1998.