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Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (10 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was an
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screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...
,
playwright A playwright or dramatist is a person who writes plays. Etymology The word "play" is from Middle English pleye, from Old English plæġ, pleġa, plæġa ("play, exercise; sport, game; drama, applause"). The word "wright" is an archaic English ...
,
film maker Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, casti ...
, and producer who worked in the
Malayalam film industry Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippathayam ...
. In a career spanning over two decades, his films have won a
National Film Award The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directora ...
, six
Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Cha ...
s, and fourteen Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script. Lohithadas made his debut as a screenwriter with ''
Thaniyavarthanam ''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as ...
'' (1987). He has written screenplays for 35 films in a 24-year-long career, such as ''
Vicharana ''Vicharana'' (''Trial'') is a 1988 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. The film stars Mammootty, Sobhana, Nedumudi Venu, Seema, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar and Prathapachandran. Plot The story is about the ...
'' (1988), '' Ezhuthapurangal'' (1988), '' Kireedam'' (1989), ''
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. ...
'' (1989), '' Mrugaya'' (1989), ''
His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamuk ...
'' (1990), ''
Sasneham ''Sasneham...'' (translation: ''With Love'') is a 1990 Malayalam language family film written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent, Sukumari, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Mamukkoya, Karamana Jana ...
'' (1990), ''
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 produc ...
'' (1991), ''
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 ...
'' (1991), ''
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, G ...
'' (1992), ''
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 ...
'' (1992), ''
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 ...
'' (1993), ''
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 tradi ...
'' (1993), ''
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 Unnik ...
'' (1993), '' Chenkol'' (1993), ''
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, Mamukkoy ...
'' (1994), ''
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, Odu ...
'' (1996), ''
Sallapam ''Sallapam'' is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Egire Paavurama''. S ...
'' (1996), and ''
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal ''Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film was produced by P. V. Gangadharan and was distributed by Kalpaka Films. Starrin ...
'' (1999). He later became a director, and made his directorial debut with ''
Bhoothakkannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan (Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability to ...
'' (1997). He later wrote and directed ''
Karunyam ''Karunyam'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas starring, Jayaram, Murali and Divya Unni in the leading roles. The film discusses the mishaps faced by an unemployed man in his family. ...
'' (1997), ''
Kanmadam ''Kanmadam'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mohanlal, Manju Warrier and Lal while K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Siddique appears in guest roles. The songs were composed by Raveend ...
'' (1998), '' Joker'' (2000), and ''
Kasthooriman ''Kasthooriman'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film shows the relationship developed between Sajan Joseph Alukka ( Kunchako Boban) and Priyamvada (Meera Jasmine). Lohi ...
'' (2003). He died on 28 June 2009 due to a heart attack.


Early life

Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', as he is often referred to) was born on 5 May 1955 in
Chalakudy 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. ...
, Thrissur district,
Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...
, as the son of late Ambazhathuparambil Karunakaran and late Lakshmi.


Career

Lohi's first movie screenplay was '' Thaniavarthanam'' directed by "
Sibi Malayil Sibi ( Sindhi: سيوي ur, ) is a city situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The city is the headquarters of the district and tehsil of the same name. Etymology The origin of the town's name is attributed to Rani Sewi, a Hindu la ...
". Together, Sibi Malayil and Lohithadas would later produce several Malayalam movies. His screenplay works for
Sibi Malayil Sibi ( Sindhi: سيوي ur, ) is a city situated in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The city is the headquarters of the district and tehsil of the same name. Etymology The origin of the town's name is attributed to Rani Sewi, a Hindu la ...
are ''
Thaniyavarthanam ''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as ...
'' (1987), ''
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. ...
'' (1989), '' Kireedam'' (1989), ''
His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamuk ...
'' (1990), ''
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 produc ...
'' (1990), '' Dhanam'' (1991), ''
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 ...
'' (1992), and '' Chenkol'' (1993). Other works include ''
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal ''Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film was produced by P. V. Gangadharan and was distributed by Kalpaka Films. Starrin ...
'' (1999), ''
Sasneham ''Sasneham...'' (translation: ''With Love'') is a 1990 Malayalam language family film written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent, Sukumari, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Mamukkoya, Karamana Jana ...
'' (1990) for
Sathyan Anthikkad Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter f ...
and ''
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 ...
'', ''
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 tradi ...
''(1991) for
Bharathan Bharathan (14 November 1946 – 30 July 1998) was an Indian film maker, artist, and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan and K. G. George, in th ...
. He later became a filmmaker and made works such as ''
Bhoothakkannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan (Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability to ...
'' (1997), ''Karunyam'' (1997), ''
Kanmadam ''Kanmadam'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mohanlal, Manju Warrier and Lal while K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Siddique appears in guest roles. The songs were composed by Raveend ...
'' (1998), '' Arayannangalude Veedu'' (2000), '' Joker'' (2000), ''
Kasthooriman ''Kasthooriman'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film shows the relationship developed between Sajan Joseph Alukka ( Kunchako Boban) and Priyamvada (Meera Jasmine). Lohi ...
'' (2003) (which he himself produced), and '' Nivedyam'' (2007). Most of his works were critically and commercially successful. His works were recognised from his very first venture ''
Thaniyavarthanam ''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as ...
'', which brought him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. "Nizhalukal Inachernna Naattuvazhikal" ('നിഴലുകൾ ഇണചേർന്ന നാട്ടുവഴികൾ' – എം. ശബരീഷ്, പാപ്പാത്തി ബുക്സ്) is a book about his life and film career.


Death

On 28 June 2009, he died from a heart attack. His body was taken to his home in Lakkidi in
Palakkad district Palakkad District () is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. It was carved out from the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the centre of Kerala. It is the largest district i ...
, where he was cremated with full state honours.


Awards

National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...
: * 1998 –
Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director The Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of seve ...
– ''
Bhoothakannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan ( Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability ...
'' Kerala State Film Awards: * 1997 –
Best Film This is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various film, festivals, and people's awards. Best Actor/Best Actress *See Best Actor#Film awards, Best Actress#F ...
– ''
Bhoothakannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan ( Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability ...
'' * 1997 – Best Screen Play – ''
Bhoothakkannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan (Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability to ...
'' * 1987 – Best Story – ''
Thaniyavarthanam ''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as ...
''
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Tamil Nadu State Film Awards were given for excellence in Tamil cinema in India. They were given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The aw ...
: * 2005 –
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good Light The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good Light is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil language, Tamil (Kollywood) films. The award was first given in 1994. The l ...
– ''
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''


Other awards

*Film Critics award for Best script – ''
Thaniyavarthanam ''Thaniyavarthanam'' ( en, The Repeating Rhythm) is a 1987 Malayalam drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mammootty as school teacher Balagopalan, Thilakan as the uncle of the matrilineal family, Mukesh as ...
'' (1987) *Film Critics award for Best script – ''
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. ...
'' (1989) *Film Critics award for Best script – '' Kireedam'' (1989) *Film Critics award for Best script – ''
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 produc ...
'' (1991) *Film Critics award for Best script – '' Chenkol'' (1993) *Film Critics award for Best script – ''
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, Mamukkoy ...
'' (1994) *Film Critics award for Best script – ''
Sallapam ''Sallapam'' is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Egire Paavurama''. S ...
'' (1996) *Film Critics award for Best script- ''
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, Odu ...
'' (1996) *Film Critics award for Best script- ''
Bhoothakannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan ( Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability ...
'' (1997) *Film Critics award for Best script- ''Ormacheppu'' (1998) *Film Critics award for Best script- '' Joker'' (1999) *Film Critics award for Best script- ''
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal ''Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film was produced by P. V. Gangadharan and was distributed by Kalpaka Films. Starrin ...
'' (2000) *Film Critics award for Best script- ''
Kasthooriman ''Kasthooriman'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film shows the relationship developed between Sajan Joseph Alukka ( Kunchako Boban) and Priyamvada (Meera Jasmine). Lohi ...
'' (2003) *Film Critics award for Best script- '' Nivedyam'' (2007) *Film Critics award for Best Director- ''
Bhoothakannadi ''Bhoothakkannadi'' (English:''Magnifying glass'') is a 1997 Malayalam psychological drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in his directorial debut. It tells the story of Vidyadharan ( Mammootty), a clocksmith, and his inability ...
'' (1997) *Film Critics award for Best Director- '' Joker'' (1999) *Film Critics award for Best Director- '' Kasthoorimann'' (2003) *Film Critics award for Best Director- '' Nivedyam'' (2007), * Asianet Film Award * 1999 – Best Script Writer Award – ''Veendum Chila Veettu Karyangal''


Filmography


Screenwriter


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Actor

veednum chila veetukaryangal Himself


References


External links

*
'Cinema of Malayalam' profile


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