K. S. Sethumadhavan (15 May 1931 – 24 December 2021) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked predominantly in

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. He also directed films in

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and

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. Since the early 1960s, he directed over 60 movies including many landmark films in the Malayalam film history such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

Kadalpalam ''Kadalpalam'' is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, written by K. T. Mohammed and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bh ...

'', ''

Achanum Bappayum ''Achanum Bappayum'' is a 1972 Malayalam film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by K. T. Muhammed. It stars K. P. Ummer, Jayabharathi, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Adoor Bhasi and Baby Sumathi in important roles. It won the Nargis Du ...

'', '' Ara Nazhika Neram'', ''

Panitheeratha Veedu ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Roja Ramani and Jose Prakash. It is an adaptation of Parappurath's 1964 novel of the same name. It wo ...

'', '' Anubhavangal Palichakal'', ''

Punarjanmam ''Punarjanmam'' ( en, Reincarnation) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language erotic thriller film starring Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi. The film is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, based on a case study published by famous atheist and psychiatrist ...

'' and ''

Oppol ''Oppol'' ( en, italic=yes, Elder Sister) is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film, produced by Rosamma George under the banner of JMJ Arts, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Balan K. Nair, Menaka ...

''. He won numerous awards including ten

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and nine

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including four for Best Direction. In 2009, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award,

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's highest honour for contributions to the Malayalam cinema.

Life and career

K. S. Sethumadhavan was born to Subrahmanyam and Lakshmiyamma at

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on 15 May 1931. He had three sisters and one brother. His childhood was spent in

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and in

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. He completed his degree in

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from

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. He debuted in the film industry as the Assistant Director to K. Ramnath. He later assisted directors L. V. Prasad, A. S. A. Swamy, Sunder Rao and Nandakarni. He debuted as an independent film director with ''Veeravijaya'', a

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film in 1960.Weblokam �
Profile
His first

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was ''Gnana Sundari'', produced by T. E. Vasudevan under the banner of Associates Pictures based on a short story by Muttathu Varkey. He then went on to direct over 60 films including noted films ''

Daaham ''Daaham'' (Thirst) is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. P. Anand, P. Rangaraj and V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film had mu ...

Sthanarthi Saramma ''Sthanarthi Saramma'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. It was released on 2 December 1966. ...

, Koottukudumbam,

Vazhve Mayam ''Vazhve Mayam'' () is a 1970 Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. Sathyan plays the lead role. The film also has Sheela, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Khadeeja, N. Govindan Kutty, ...

, Ara Nazhika Neram, Anubhavangal Palichakal, Karakanakkadal,

, Chattakkari,

'', ''

Marupakkam ''Marupakkam'' ( en, The Other Side, italic=yes) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. An adaptation of the Tamil novella ''Uchi Veyyil'' by Indira Parthasarathy, the film stars Sivakumar, Radh ...

'', Kannada Movie ''Manini''. His film ''Achanum Bappayum'' won the

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, a part of

, in 1973. His

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'' won the

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in 1991. Thus it became the first Tamil film to win the award, the feat was repeated by ''

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'' in 2007. In 1996, his

film '' Stri'' won the

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. He won the

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for Best Director 4 times: for films ''Ara Nazhika Neram'' (1970), ''Karakanakkadal'' (1971), ''Pani Theeratha Veedu'' (1972) and ''Oppol'' (1980). He was the jury member for the

in 1975 and 1980. In 1982, he was the chairman of the jury for the

. He was the chairman of the

jury in 2002, and was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award for the year 2009, honouring his achievements and contribution to Malayalam Cinema. In 2011, he was honoured with the Chalachitra Ratnam Award by the Kerala Film Critics Association. His son

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is also a filmmaker who remade the 1974 cult classic ''Chattakkari'' in 2012 but failed to create any impact, owing to the remake being overshadowed by the original film. Sethumadhavan died at his home in

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on 24 December 2021, at the age of 90.

Awards

;

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* 1972 – Filmfare Award for Best Director - Malayalam : ''

'' * 1973 – Filmfare Best Director Award (Malayalam) : ''

Pani Theeratha Veedu ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Roja Ramani and Jose Prakash. It is an adaptation of Parappurath's 1964 novel of the same name. It wo ...

'' * 1974 – Filmfare Best Director Award (Malayalam) : '' Chattakari'' * 1980 – Filmfare Best Director Award (Malayalam) : ''

'' ;

* 1970 –

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: ''

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'' * 1971 –

: ''

Karakanakadal ''Karakanakadal'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent, Sankaradi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is based on the novel of the sa ...

'' * 1971 – Third Best Film: Karakanakadal * 1972 –

: ''

'' * 1972 –

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: ''

'' * 1974 – Second Best Film: '' Chattakari'' * 1980 –

: ''

'' * 1980 –

: ''

'' * 2009 – J. C. Daniel Award'' ;

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* 1995 –

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for '' Stri'' ;

* 1965 – Best Feature Film in Malayalam for ''

'' * 1969 – Best Feature Film in Malayalam for ''

Adimakal ''Adimakal'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Sharada. The film had musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. It ...

'' * 1971 – Best Feature Film in Malayalam for ''

'' * 1972 – Best Film on National Integration for ''

'' * 1972 – Best Feature Film in Malayalam for ''

'' * 1980 – Second Best Feature Film for ''Oppol'' * 1990 –

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for ''

'' * 1990 – Best Screenplay for ''

'' * 1994 – Best Feature Film in Tamil for ''

Nammavar ''Nammavar'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Gautami, while Nagesh, Senthil, Kovai Sarala, Srividya and Karan play supporting ro ...

'' * 1995 – Best Feature Film in Telugu for '' Stri''

Selected filmography

* '' Stri'' (1995) - Telugu * ''

'' (1994) - Tamil * ''

'' (1991) - Tamil * ''

Venal Kinavukal ''Venal Kinavukal'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Sudheesh, Yadu Krishnan, Monisha and Krishnaprasad. The film has musical score by L. Vaidyanathan. This was the last Malayalam film ...

'' (1991) * ''Sunil Vayassu 20'' (1986) * '' Avidathepole Ivideyum'' (1985) * ''Aarorumariyathe'' (1984) * '' Ariyatha Veethikal'' (1984) * ''

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'' (1982) - Tamil * ''

'' (1980) * ''Maanini'' (1979) - Kannada * ''

Nakshathrangale Kaaval ''Nakshathrangale Kaaval'' (English: ''The Stars Alone Guard Me'') is a Malayalam language novel written by P. Padmarajan and published in 1971. The story revolves around the life of a girl as she matures into a woman. It won the Kerala Sahitya ...

'' (1978) * ''

Yehi Hai Zindagi ''Yehi Hai Zindagi'' () is a 1977 Hindi-language film. Produced by B. Nagi Reddy, it is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Seema Deo, Utpal Dutt, Lucky Ali, Ramesh Deo and Neeta Mehta. The film's music was composed by ...

'' (1977) - Hindi * '' Amme Anupame'' (1977) * ''

Ormakal Marikkumo ''Ormakal Marikkumo'' () is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Shoba and Vidhubala. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Shobha won the Kerala State Film ...

'' (1977) * ''

Priyamvada ''Priyamvada'' (sometimes written ''Preeyamvadha'' or ''Priyamvadha'') is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Kaviyoor Ponnamma, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Lakshmi in ...

'' (1976) * ''

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'' (1975) - Hindi * ''

Chuvanna Sandhyakal ''Chuvanna Sandhyakal'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Lakshmi, Mohan Sharma and Sam in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. ...

'' (1975) * ''

Makkal ''Makkal'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Jayabharathi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devaraja ...

'' (1975) * '' Naalai Namadhe'' (1975) - Tamil * '' Chattakari'' (1974) * '' Jeevikkan Marannu Poya Sthree'' (1974) * ''

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'' (1974) * ''

Azhakulla Saleena ''Azhakulla Saleena'' ( ml, അഴകുള്ള സെലീന) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film st ...

'' (1973) * ''

Chukku ''Chukku'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

'' (1973) * ''

Kaliyugam ''Kaliyugam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Sudheer, Bahadoor, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The fil ...

'' (1973) * ''

'' (1972) * ''

Aadhyathe Katha ''Aadhyathe Katha'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Sujatha and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. ...

'' (1972) * ''

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'' (1972) * ''

Anubhavangal Paalichakal ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Na ...

'' (1971) * ''

Inqulab Zindabbad ''Inqulab Zindabbad'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. C ...

'' (1971) * ''

'' (1971) * '' Line Bus'' (1971) * ''

Oru Penninte Katha ''Oru Penninte Katha'' (A Women's Story) is a Malayalam language film, released in 1971. It was written by E. Moses, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R Murthi. The film stars Sathyan and Sheela in lead roles along with K. P ...

'' (1971) * ''

Thettu ''Thettu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by C. C. Baby. The film stars Sathyan and Sheela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sathyan as Johnny *Sheela as Baby ...

'' (1971) * '' Amma Enna Stree'' (1970) * '' Ara Nazhika Neram'' (1970) * '' Kalpana'' (1970) * ''Kuttavali'' (1970) * '' Mindapennu'' (1970) * ''

'' (1970) * ''Kalyaana Oorvalam'' (1970) - Tamil * ''

'' (1969) * ''

'' (1969) * '' Kootu Kudumbam'' (1969) * '' Bharyamar Sookshikkuka'' (1968) * ''Paal Manam'' (1968) - Tamil * '' Thokkukal Katha Parayunnu'' (1968) * ''

'' (1968) * ''

Kottayam Kolacase ''Kottayam Kolacase'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi. It was released on 22 March 1967. Plot Cast ...

'' (1967) * '' Naadan Pennu'' (1967) * '' Ollathu Mathi'' (1967) * '' Archana'' (1966) * ''Rowdy'' (1966) * '' Sthanarthy Saramma'' (1966) * ''

'' (1965) * ''

Odeyil Ninnu ''Odayil Ninnu'' () is a Malayalam novel written by Indian author P. Kesavadev in 1942. The protagonist of the novel is a rickshaw-puller named Pappu. The novel is one of the best-known works of Kesavadev. Dev was in the forefront among the writ ...

'' (1965) * ''

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'' (1964) * '' Manavatty'' (1964) * ''

Omanakuttan ''Omanakkuttan'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by P.K. Kaimal. The film stars Sathyan, Sukumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

'' (1964) * ''

Nithya Kanyaka ''Nithyakanyaka'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by A. K. Balasubramaniam. The film stars Sathyan, Ragini, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Ambika. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan ...

'' (1963) * '' Susheela'' (1963) * '' Kannum Karalum'' (1962) * ''Jnana Sundari'' (1961)

References

'Cinema of Malayalam' profile

External links

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