S. L. Puram Sadanandan (15 April 1928 – 16 September 2005) was an Indian playwright and film scriptwriter from

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Career

In 1967, he got the first ever National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film '' Agniputhri''.

Death

He died on 16 September 2005. He was survived by his wife Omana Sadanandan and two sons, Jayasurya (who directed the films ''Speed Track'' ''

Angel John ''Angel John'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film co-written and directed by S. L. Puram Jayasurya, starring Mohanlal in the title role and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj (in his debut of Malayalam film), along with Jagathy Sreekumar, N ...

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Awards

* 1965: President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam - ''

Kavyamela ''Kavyamela'' is a 1965 Malayalam film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring Prem Nazir and Sheela in the lead roles. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir and songs by Dakshinamoorthy - ...

'' * 1967: National Film Award for Best Screenplay - '' Agniputhri'' Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi have instituted an annual award, ''S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Puraskaram'', for recognising outstanding contributions to Malayalam theatre.

Filmography

Major Works *''

Chemmeen ''Chemmeen'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It was adapted into a screenplay by S. L. Puram Sadanandan, directed by Ramu Kariat, and produced by Babu Is ...

'' *'' Vilakuranja Manushyan'' *'' Agniputhri'' *'' Kallu Kondoru Pennu'' *'' Kattukuthira'' *'' Yavanika'' *''

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Bhagyamudra ''Bhagyamudra'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. A. V. Rajendran. It stars Prem Nazeer, Meenakumari, Adoor Bhasi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, Manavalan Joseph, Kottayam Shantha, Kal ...

'' *'' Kaadu'' *'' Nellu'' *''

Pathamudayam ''Pathamudayam'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by J. Sasikumar and written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan. It is a remake of the 1976 Hindi film '' Kalicharan'', and the film stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, M. G. So ...

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Ivide Thudangunnu ''Ivide Thudangunnu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by J. Sasikumar, written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and produced by Mohan Sharma. It is a remake of the 1983 Kannada film '' Aasha'', and stars Mohanlal, ...

'' *'' Aadhya Paadam'' *''

Navavadhu ''Navavadhu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by A. L. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Shanavas as ...

'' *'' Karthika'' *''

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