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AK Lohithadas
Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (10 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was an Indian screenwriter, playwright, film maker, and producer who worked in the Malayalam film industry. In a career spanning over two decades, his films have won a National Film Award, six Kerala State Film Awards, and fourteen Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script. Lohithadas made his debut as a screenwriter with ''Thaniyavarthanam'' (1987). He has written screenplays for 35 films in a 24-year-long career, such as ''Vicharana'' (1988), ''Ezhuthapurangal'' (1988), '' Kireedam'' (1989), ''Dasharatham'' (1989), '' Mrugaya'' (1989), ''His Highness Abdullah'' (1990), ''Sasneham'' (1990), ''Bharatham'' (1991), ''Amaram'' (1991), ''Aadhaaram'' (1992), ''Kamaladalam'' (1992), ''Vatsalyam'' (1993), ''Venkalam'' (1993), ''Padheyam'' (1993), ''Chenkol'' (1993), ''Chakoram'' (1994), ''Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), ''Sallapam'' (1996), and ''Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal'' (1999). He later became a director, and made h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalakkudy
Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur district of the Kerala state in India. It is the headquarters of Chalakudy taluk. It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly Falls and Vazhachal Falls. Chalakudy lies on National Highway 544 and located about 47 km (23 mi) north of the city of Kochi, and 30 km (19 mi) south of Thrissur. Etymology History says during the second Chera dynasty, people outside kerala visited Chalakudy to learn vedas and Kalaripayattu from Chukkikulam ''Shala.'' These people lived in the banks of Chalakudy River and this accommodation is called ''Kudi.'' The combination of these two words ''Shalakudi'' is later modified into Chalakudy. Administration Chalakudy Municipality came into existence in the year 1970. The municipality covering an area of 25.23 km2 is divided into 36 electoral wards. Chalakudy is a Grade-II municipality. Chalakudy is an assembly constituency & Lok Sabha cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasharatham
''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Jayabharathi. The music was composed by Johnson. The movie deals with the subject of surrogacy ''Dasharatham'' is widely regarded as one of the best films from the writer-director duo Lohithadas-Sibi Malayil. Lohithadas won the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Scriptwriter. ''Dasharatham'' was the first Malayalam film officially dubbed and released in Marathi as ''Mazaa Mulga'' (Meaning: My son). Plot Rajiv Menon is born into riches and is an alcoholic with absolutely no aim in life. With no parents to guide him and with the family business being run by a trusted manager Pillai, Rajiv is free to waste his life and money on drinks and debauchery. A close friend Scariah with his wife and children come over to stay a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thooval Kottaram
''Thooval Kottaram'' ( ml, തൂവല് കൊട്ടാരം, en, Feather Palace) is a 1996 Indian Malayalam drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Jayaram, Sukanya, Dileep, Manju Warrier, Oduvil Unnikrishnan and Murali in the main roles. The music was composed by Johnson. The film won three Filmfare Awards South. The film was a commercial success and played for 300 days in theatres. Jayaram won his first Kerala State Film Award, a Special Jury Award, for his role as Adv. Mohanachandra Poduval. Plot Mohanachandra Poduval is a lawyer, also working as a plumber, caterer, electrical worker, driver, and chenda player at festival programs. He is engaged to Sujatha, a music and dance teacher, who is the daughter of Achu Marar. Ravi Chandran, his younger brother, is in medical school. Mohanachandran is hopeful that, once his brother becomes a doctor, his financial troubles will be reduced. Radhakrishnan, his brother-in-law and a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakoram
''Chakoram'' (English: ''Pheasant'') is a 1994 Malayalam romantic drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by M. A. Venu. The film stars Shanthi Krishna and Murali in the lead roles along with Philomina, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Mamukkoya, Cochin Hanifa and Sudheesh in other pivotal roles. The music for the film was composed by Johnson. Shanthi Krishna won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Sharadammini, and Venu won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director. Plot The film is about an arrogant and bold spinster, in her thirties, whose life turns upside-down with the arrival of an ex-army-man in the neighbourhood.Cast * |
Chenkol
''Chenkol'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. A sequel to his 1989 film '' Kireedam'', the story continues Sethumadhavan's (Mohanlal) story after his prison term and his life back into society. The movie was produced by Krishnakumar. It also features Thilakan, Surbhi Javeri Vyas, Keerikkadan Jose, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film's music was composed by Johnson. Lohithadas won the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script for the film. Plot Sethumadhavan is released after serving imprisonment of seven years in central jail for murdering Keerikadan Jose, a hardcore criminal. Though it was by accident, which he did to save his life, the society is not ready to accept it. For them, he is now a hardcore criminal, who had killed someone who ruled the streets for long years. Upon release, Sethu visits the medical college to meet his younger brother Rameshan who is doing a course in medicine. However, Rames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padheyam
''Patheyam'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharathan, based on a screenplay by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty and Chippy in lead roles, along with Nedumudi Venu, Sasikala, Bharat Gopy and Oduvil Unnikrishnan in supporting roles. The film revolves around Chandradas, a writer of repute, who comes across Haritha Menon, his daughter after a lapse of 15 years, at a school function in Kodaikanal. The film was Bharat Gopy's first outing as a producer for a mainstream commercial production. He produced the film under the banner of Minugopi Moviearts. The film was shot extensively in and around Kodaikanal. The film features original songs that was composed by Bombay Ravi, while the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The cinematography of the film was done by Madhu Ambat, while the editing was done by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan. The art direction of the film was done by Bharathan himself. ''Patheyam'' was released in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venkalam
''Venkalam'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The movie features Murali, Manoj K. Jayan and Urvashi in the lead roles. The film deals with the issue of Polyandry, a prevalent tradition among the Kammalar community in Kerala. Cast * Murali as Gopalan * Manoj K. Jayan as Unnikrishnan * Urvashi as Thankamani * KPAC Lalitha as Kunjipennu * Sonia as Sulochana * Kuthiravattam Pappu * Mala Aravindan as Ayyappan * Ragini as Karthyayani * Philomina as Grandmother * Priyanka as Nadathara Kanakam * Nedumudi Venu as Chathukutti * Innocent as Kandappan * Seena Antony as Indira * M. S. Thripunithura as Damodaran Nampoothiri * Salu Kuttanadu * Niyas Backer * Bindu Panicker as Leela (cameo as Gopalan's ex-lover) Soundtrack The male version of the song "''Pathu Veluppinu''" was included in the music cassettes and CDs although it was not included in the movie. This song earned its singer Biju Narayanan Biju Narayanan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vatsalyam
''Vatsalyam'' (English: Parental love) is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Cochin Haneefa and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mammootty, Siddique, Geetha, Janardhanan, Sunitha, Ilavarasi, Aboobacker, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film contrasts traditional and modern values following two brothers ''Meledathu Raghavan Nair'' (Mammootty) and ''Vijayakumaran Nair'' (Siddique). Plot Meledathu Raghavan Nair (Mammootty) is the only support of a big family that includes his mother, wife Malathi ( Geetha), brother Vijayakumaran Nair ( Siddique), sister Sudha ( Sunitha), uncle Kunjammama (Aboobacker) and his daughter Nalini (Bindu Panicker). After Raghavan's father's death the whole responsibility of the family came upon Raghavan. His father had left with them huge amount of debts which then reached a stage of attachment from court. At that critical juncture it was Raghavan's uncle Kunjammama who helped them repay the debts by selling his property out of lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamaladalam
''Kamaladalam'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy Jayaram and Sukumari. The film was produced by Mohanlal through his company Pranavam Arts and features original songs composed by Raveendran with a background score by Johnson. The story was inspired by the Telugu film ''Sagara Sangamam'' directed by K. Viswanath. Plot Nandagopan is a respected dance teacher at the Kerala Kala Mandiram (alluding to the famed Kerala Kalamandalam repertory, which performs Kerala's temple arts). However, his life turned upside down when his wife Sumangala committed suicide as a result of a heated spat between them, during which Nandagopan challenged Sumangala that he wouldn't care if she died and that he would be much relieved if she were dead. A broken-hearted Sumangala taking his words seriously, alighted herself on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadhaaram
''Aadhaaram'' is a 1992 Malayalam-language drama film directed by George Kithu, written by Lohithadas. The film stars Murali as Bapputty, who is trying to rebuild life after completing his prison sentence. The film also features Suresh Gopi, Geetha, and Sudheesh in supporting roles. Plot Bapputty is a convict who is released from jail after serving his sentence. The film tells the story of his attempts to build back his life and his accidental interference in the family affairs of Rameshan and his sister Sethulakshmi. Cast * Murali as Bapputty *Suresh Gopi as Vasu * Geetha as Sethulakshmi * Usha as Shayida * Sudheesh as Rameshan * Janardhanan as Krishna Menon * Sukumari as Naniyamma * Shari as Amina *Mamukkoya as Kunjappu * V. K. Sreeraman as Musaliyar *Beena Antony as Sreedevi Menon *Karamana Janardhanan Nair as Abdullah * Sankaradi as Kesavan Nair *Poojappura Ravi as Shankaran Nair * Subair as Kunjalikutty * Remyasree as Bhanumathy *Indrans as Dinakaran * Aboobacker as Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaram
''Amaram'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam drama film directed by Bharathan and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mammootty, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Ashokan, Murali, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the main roles. The film's score is composed by Johnson while the songs are by Raveendran. K. P. A. C. Lalitha won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Bhargavi. And Mammotty won the Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Award for his role. The film was a critical and commercial success and is considered as a classic in Malayalam Cinema. It ran for more than 200 days in Ragam theater, Thrissur and ran over 50 days in Safire (Madras) theater. Plot Achootty, a fisherman lives with his daughter, Radha. The uneducated Achootty wants his daughter to be educated and also wants her to become a doctor. His dreams get shattered when she falls in love with her childhood friend Raghavan. One fine day Radha and Raghavan elope and get married. Achootty d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharatham
''Bharatham'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu, Lakshmi, and Murali. The film was produced by Mohanlal through his production house Pranavam Arts. The film features original songs composed by Raveendran and a background score by Johnson. ''Bharatham'' is interpreted as a modern-day adaptation of the Ramayana from Bharatha's perspective. How, in the absence of his elder brother, Gopinathan takes the responsibility of the family and hides his griefs is the core of the story. The film was a critical and commercial success, running for 125 days in theatres. ''Bharatham'' is also noted for its music that is largely Carnatic classical and semi-classical. The film won three National Film Awards— Best Actor for Mohanlal, Best Male Playback Singer for K. J. Yesudas for the song "Rama Katha Ganalayam", and Special Mention for Raveendran's music, and five Keral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
