Plamthottathil Gangadharan Viswambharan (1947 – 16 June 2010) was an Indian film director who worked in Malayalam cinema. Viswambharan directed 63 Malayalam films, in a career spanning close to four decades.

Career

For a decade, P. G. Viswambharan worked with veteran Sasikumar before turning a full-fledged director in 1976 with ''Ozhukkinethire''. He is one of the top directors with most number of movies to his credit in the Malayalam Cinema industry He directed 63 movies independently until his death in 2010. He was the director of Mammootty's first action political entertainer movie '' Sphotanam'' which was vital in the carrier of Mammootty in making a space in Malayalam film industry, '' Satyavan Savithri'' starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, ''

Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu ''Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by P. G. Viswambharan. It is based on the 1980 novel of the same name by P. R. Shyamala. The film features Mammootty, Shankar ...

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Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam ''Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language rape and revenge film, directed by P. G. Viswambaran, written jointly by Sharada and John Paul and produced by K. P. Kottarakara. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role, whil ...

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Kattukuthira ''Kattukuthira'' () is a 1990 Malayalam-language drama film directed by P. G. Viswambharan and scripted by S. L. Puram, based on his classic play of the same name. The film stars Thilakan as the cantankerous Kochuvava along with Vineeth, Anju ...

'', '' Gajakesari Yogam'', '' Carnival'', ''

Ezhupunna Tharakan ''Ezhupunna Tharakan'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. It features Mammootty, Jagadish, Madhu and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles. This was Shirodkar's first & only Malayalam film. The film was a commercial success ...

'', were some of his notable movies. The 2002 movie ''Puthooram puthri Unniyarcha'' was his last. Many of his movies have been dubbed to Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. He has also been elected as the vice-chairman of MACTA ( Malayalam cine technicians association ) for a period of five years. P.G. Viswambharan is one of the few directors in Malayalam to cross the mark of 50 independent movies with 63 movies to his credit. He has worked with all the major actors and technicians of the industry and has worked with Mammootty in 23 of his films. Kamal Haasan, Amjad Khan & Sridevi are a few of the other notable personalities he has cast successfully in his movies. He was specially mentioned by BBC India for his contributions to Malayalam cinema. He has won several awards including the prestigious film critics award.

Personal life

Viswambharan was born in 1947 to Karichchal Plamthottam Gangadhara Panicker and Ponni Amma. He died on 16 June 2010 at P.V.S. Hospital in

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Filmography

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Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha ''Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language historical film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. Based on '' Vadakkanpattu'', the folklore of North Malabar, which are ballads extolling the brave and valiant chekavars, it stars ...

'' (2002) (Vaniviswanath, Kunjako Boban) * ''

'' (1999) (Mammootty) * '' Glorya Fernandes from USA'' (1998) * '' Suvarna Simhaasanam'' (1997) (Sureshgopi, Mukesh, Renjitha) * ''

Parvathy Parinayam ''Parvathy Parinayam'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film, directed by PG Vishwambharan, starring Mukesh, Premkumar and Annie in the lead roles. It was a superhit comedy movie run over 80 days. Plot Shivankutty ( Mukesh) arrives in a town as ...

'' (1995) (Mukesh, Annie) * '' Dhadha'' (1994) (Babu Antony, Santhikrishna) * '' Aagneyam'' (1993) (Jayaram, Sunitha, Maathu, Gouthami) * ''

Pravachakan Pravachakan is a Malayalam movie released in 1993 under the direction of P. G. Viswambharan. The films has notable actors like Mukesh, Siddique, Shenbaga, Keerikkadan Jose, Mamukkoya, Narendra Prasad and Rajan P. Dev. This movie has recei ...

'' (1993) (Mukesh, Lalitha) * ''

Vakkeel Vasudev ''Vakkeel Vasudev'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan, starring Jagadish, Jayaram and Sunitha in the lead roles. Plot The movie deals with the consequences of alcoholism in the lives of two individuals belonging ...

'' (1993) (Jayaram, Sunitha, Jagadeesh) * ''First Bell'' (1992) (Jayaram, Jagadish, Geetha Vijayan) * ''

Ennathe Programme ''Innathe Program'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Changanassery Basheer. The film stars Mukesh, Siddique, Radha (in her final Malayalam film to date), A. C. Zainuddin and Philomina in the lea ...

'' (1991) * ''Irrikku M.D. Akathudu'' (1991) ( Sunitha, Mukesh, Saikumar) * ''

Gajakesariyogam ''Gajakesariyogam'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. G. Viswambharan and starring Innocent, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, and Mukesh. The film is about the struggles Nair faces after purchasing an elephant named Sreevidya from a ...

'' (1990) (Innocent, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Mukesh, Sunitha) * ''

'' (1990) (Thilakan, Vineeth, Anju) * '' Carnival'' (1989) (Mamootty) * ''

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'' (1988) * '' Itha Samayamayi'' (1987) * '' Ponnu'' (1987) * '' Aval Kathirunnu Avanum'' (1986) * ''

Nandi Veendum Varika ''Nandi Veendum Varika'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam comedy film produced by M. Sunil Kumar under SS Movie Production, directed by P. G. Viswambharan and written jointly by Jagadish and Sreenivasan. It features an ensemble cast of Mammootty, ...

'' (1986) * '' Prathyekam Sradhikuka'' (1986) * '' Ithile Iniyum Varu'' (1986) * '' Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar'' (1985) * ''

'' (1985) * '' Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram'' (1985) * ''

Ivide Ee Theerathu ''Ivide Ee Theerathu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Rahman, Madhu, Srividya, Rohini and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T ...

'' (1985) * '' Onnanu Nammal'' (1984) * '' Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha'' (1984) * '' Sandhyakenthinu Sindooram'' (1984) * '' Thirakil Alppam Samayam'' (1984) * '' Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram'' (1984) * '' Himavahini'' (1983) * ''

Onnu Chirikku ''Onnu Chirikku'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Swapna, Adoor Bhasi, Raj Kumar and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast * Mammootty as Un ...

'' (1983) * '' Pin Nilavu'' (1983) * ''

Rugma ''Rugma'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan, starring Mammootty, Menaka, Seema and Venu Nagavally. Plot The film is the story of Rugma ( Seema) and her struggle to bring up her daughter ( Menaka) afte ...

'' (1983) * ''

Sagaram Santham ''Saagaram Santham'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Mammootty, Nedumudi Venu and Shanthi Krishna . The film has musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast * Mammootty as An ...

'' (1983) * ''

Ithu Njangalude Katha ''Ithu Njangalude Katha'' is a 1982 Malayalam film made in India, by P. G. Viswambharan. This was the second film of actor Mukesh after the 1981 film ''Balloon''. This film is a remake of the Tamil film '' Palaivana Solai''. Plot The lives of ...

'' (1982) * ''

Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira ''Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Premji. The film has musical score by Shyam and M. G. Radhak ...

'' (1982) * '' Idiyum Minnalum' (1981) * '' Kadathu'' (1981) * '' Sangharsham'' (1981) * ''

Sphodanam ''Sphodanam'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. G. Viswambharan, starring Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Mammootty, Ravikumar and Seema. The role of Sukumaran was initially intended for Jayan. However, he died before product ...

'' (1981) * '' Enne Snehikku Enne Mathrakm'' (1981) * ''

Greeshma Jwala ''Greeshma Jwala'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Seema and Surekha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Ratheesh as Karuthan *Sukumaran ...

'' (1981) * '' Chaakara'' (1980) * '' Kadalkkaattu'' (1980) * ''

Itha Oru Theeram ''Itha Oru Theeram'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by O. M. John. The film stars Soman, Sukumari, Jayabharathi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical s ...

'' (1979) * ''

Ivide Kattinu Sugandam ''Ivide Kattinu Sugandam'' is a 1979 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Jayan, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. ...

'' (1979) * ''

Avar Jeevikkunnu ''Avar Jeevikkunnu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Sreelatha Namboothiri. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Madh ...

'' (1978) * '' Madhurikkunna Rathri'' (1978) * '' Puthariyankam'' (1978) * '' Pockettadikkari'' (1978) * '' Seemanthini'' (1978) * '' Satyavan Savithri'' (1977) * ''Neeyente Lahari'' (1976) * ''Ozhukkinethire'' (1976) (LIST INCOMPLETE)

References

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