Thampi Kannanthanam (11 December 1953 – 2 October 2018) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor, who worked in

Malayalam cinema 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' ...

. He has directed 16 films.

Personal life

Thampi was born on 11 December 1953 as the sixth son of Baby Kannanthanam and Thankamma at

Kanjirappally Kanjirappally is a taluk and a town in Kottayam district situated about away from the district capital, in the state of Kerala, India. Climate Kanjirappally has the highest number of rainy days in Kerala. It receives the highest amount of sum ...

Kottayam Kottayam () is a municipal town in the Indian state of Kerala. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west. It is the district headquarters of Kottayam district, located in south-we ...

. He studied in MT Seminary School and at

St. Dominic's College St. Dominic's College is an arts and science college in Kanjirappally, Kerala, India. It is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University and is reaccredited A grade by NAAC. Campus St. Dominic's College (also known as SD College) is locate ...

. He began his film career as an

assistant director The role of an assistant director on a film includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. They also have to tak ...

. Thampi was married to Kunjumol and the couple have two childrenAiswarya and Angel.

Career

He debuted as a director in 1983 with the film ''Thavalam''. He has also acted in ''

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 ...

'' (1980), '' Attimari'' (1981), ''

Madrasile Mon ''Madrasile Mon'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language true crime film directed by J. Sasikumar and written by P. M. Nair. It is based on the Karikkan villa murder case of 1980. The film stars Raveendran, Mohanlal, Ravikumar, and Thampi ...

'' (1982), ''Thudarkatha'' (1991). He was most active during the period 1980–90. His most notable directorial films include ''

Rajavinte Makan ''Rajavinte Makan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. It stars Mohanlal as crime boss Vincent Gomes, and also features Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Ambika a ...

'', ''

Vazhiyorakazchakal ''Vazhiyorakazchakal'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language mystery drama film, directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam under the banner of Sharon Films based on a screenplay by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh and Ambika in ...

'', ''

Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar ''Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam, written by Dennis Joseph, and produced by Joy Thomas under the company Jubilee Productions. It features Mohanlal, Sur ...

'', ''

Indrajaalam ''Indrajaalam'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Mohanlal, Rajan P. Dev and Geetha, with music composed by S. P. Venkatesh. It ...

'', ''

Naadody ''Naadody'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside Suresh Gopi, Babu Antony, N. N. Pillai, Jagathy Sreekum ...

'', ''

Chukkan ''Chukkan'' is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Gautami, Thilakan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Synopsis G ...

'', and ''

Maanthrikam ''Maanthrikam'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Babu Pallassery. It stars Mohanlal, Jagadish, Priya Raman, Raghuvaran, and Rajan P. Dev. Filmed by Saloo Georg ...

''.

Death

Thampi was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi following various ailments. His health condition worsened further and he died on 2 October 2018. He is survived by his wife Kunjumol, daughters Aiswarya and Angel.

Filmography

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