V. K. Prakash (born 12 October 1960) is an Indian film director and actor. He makes films, music videos, and commercials, and works predominantly in

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, but has also directed

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films. Prakash's debut feature directorial was '' Punaradhivasam'' (2000) which won the

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and

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. His film ''

Nirnayakam ''Nirnaayakam'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Bobby–Sanjay and directed by V. K. Prakash. The film features Asif Ali and Prem Prakash in Lead roles and Nedumudi Venu, Malavika Mohanan and Tisca Chopra in supporti ...

'' (2015) won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.

Early life

Born in a Malayali family in Palaghat, and currently based in Bangalore, he runs his own ad film production company called ''Trends Adfilm Makers Pvt Ltd''. He studied in the School of Drama, Thrissur before commencing his career in the ad film industry.

Career

V. K. Prakash started as an advertisement film director and worked in the industry for several years. He directed his debut feature film with '' Punaradhivasam'' in 2000, a

drama which won the

and

for him. In 2015, he directed the social drama ''

'' which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.

Personal life

He is married to Sajitha. The couple have a daughter Kavya.

Filmography

Director

Actor

*2022 : Aquarium *2019 : Manoharam *2019 :

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*2019 : Mikhael *2018 :

Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal ''Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sooraj Tom. It was written by Anoop Menon who also stars in the lead role alongside Miya. The film also features an ensemble supporting c ...

*2018 :

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*2018 :

Kuttanadan Marpappa ''Kuttanadan Marpappa'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Sreejith Vijayan. The cast includes Kunchacko Boban, Surabhi Santosh, Aditi Ravi, Innocent, Ramesh Pisharody, and Dharmajan Bolgatty. ''Ku ...

*2018 : Krishnam *2018 :

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*2017 : Sakhavu *2016 :

Marubhoomiyile aana ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' () is an Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by V. K. Prakash. It stars Biju Menon in the role of a Qatar-born Malayali Sheikh in the Middle East. Filming locations include Qatar and Kerala. The film was rel ...

*2016 :

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*2015 : Anarkali *2015 : 100 Days of Love

Awards

; National Film Awards *2000: Best Feature Film in Malayalam – '' Punaradhivasam'' *2015: Best Film on Other Social Issues – ''

'' ; Kerala State Film Awards *2000: Best Debut Director – '' Punaradhivasam''

Frequent collaborators

VKP is noted for his particular association with certain actors or using the actors in more of his directorial ventures.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Prakash, V. K. Malayalam film directors Living people Kannada film directors 1960 births Film directors from Mumbai 21st-century Indian film directors Indian advertising directors Directors who won the Best Film on Other Social Issues National Film Award