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Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (A. K. Lohithadas) (May 10th, 1955 - June 28th, 2009) was a prolific screenwriter and director in Malayalam cinema, known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays.

 

Biography

Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', as he is often referred to) was born on May 10th, 1955 in Chalakkudi, Kerala. He showed an initial interest was in short-stories, but failed to make a mark in that genre. He soon moved into Malayalam theater in 1986 when his debut script was accepted for the stage by the legendary theater personality Thoppil Bhasi. Bhasi's CPI party backed drama troupe, the highly successful 'Kerala People's Arts Club', produced the play, leading to a state award for Lohithadas.He passed away on 28th June 2009 at cochin due to cardiac arrest.

Fresh with the play's commercial and critical success, Lohithadas moved to Malayalam Cinema by writing for director Sibi Malayil. His first movie screenplay Thaniavarthanam was directed by Malayil and went on to be a success. The Sibi Malayil-Lohithadas combination would later produce several memorable Malayalam movies.His life was ended on 28/06/2009.

Movies

Lohithdas movies are well known for its deep and realistic characterization and are often grim depiction of contemporary Kerala life. In spite of its serious subjects, they have been highly successful in the state. His movies lay less emphasis on plot or commercial gimmicks (such as songs, dances or unrealistic slapstick humour), and, instead, display a more character-oriented approach. He is a prolific writer, often writing nearly four screenplays a year. He turned director with his critically acclaimed 1997 film Bhoothakannadi (The Magnifying Glass). However, his later directorial ventures have only been moderately successful.

Awards

45th National Film Award for Best film - Bhoothakannadi (1997)

Kerala State Film Award for Best Story - Thaniyavarthanam (1987)

Kerala State Film Award for Best Film - Bhoothakannadi (1997)

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for 2nd Best Film - kasthoorimann (1997)

Film Critics award for Best script - Thaniyavarthanam (1987)

Film Critics award for Best script - Dasaratham(1989)

Film Critics award for Best script - kireedom(1990)

Film Critics award for Best script - Bharatham(1991)

Film Critics award for Best script - chenkol(1993)

Film Critics award for Best script - Chakoram(1994)

Film Critics award for Best script - Sallapam(1995)

Film Critics award for Best script- Thoovalkottaram(1996)

Film Critics award for Best script- Bhoothakannadi(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 veetukaryangal(2000)

Film Critics award for Best script- Kasthooriman(2003)

Film Critics award for Best script- Nivedyam(2007)

Film Critics award for Best Director- Bhoothakannadi(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),

 

Noted Films:

Year
 Title
 Cast
 Director
 
2007
 Nivedyam
 Vinu Mohan, Bhama, Nedumudi Venu
 Self
 
1999
 Veendum Chila Veetukaryangal
 Jayaram, Samyuktha Varma, Nedumudi Venu
 Sathyan Anthikkad
 
1997
 Boothakannadi
 Mammootty, Lakshmi, Kavya Madhavan
 Self
 
1996
 Sallappam
 Dileep, Manju Warrier, Manoj K. Jayan
 Sundardas
 
1996
 Thoovalkottaram
 Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Murali, Innocent
 Sathyan Anthikkad
 
1993
 Chenkol
 Mohanlal, Surabhi, Santhi Krishna, Thilakan
 Sibi Malayil
 
1993
 Vatsalyam
 Mammootty, Geetha, Kaviyoor Ponnamma
 Cochin Haneefa
 
1991
 Dhanam
 Mohanlal, Charmila, Murali
 Sibi Malayil
 
1993
 Venkalam
 Murali, Urvashi, Manoj K. Jayan
 Bharathan
 
1992
 Kauravar
 Mammootty, Anju, Santhikrishna
 Joshi
 
1992
 Aadharam
 Murali, Suresh Gopi, Geetha
 George Kithu
 
1992
 Kamaladalam
 Mohanlal, Parvathy, Monisha, Vineeth
 Sibi Malayil
 
1991
 Amaram
 Mammootty, Murali, Mathu, Ashokan, Chitra
 Bharathan
 
1989
 mudhra
 Mammooty, Parvathy , Mahesh
 Sibi Malayil
 
1991
 Bharatham
 Nedumudi Venu, Mohanlal, Urvashi, Lakshmi
 Sibi Malayil
 
1990
 His Highness Abhdullah
 Mohanlal, Gauthami, Sreenivasan, Nedumudi Venu
 Sibi Malayil
 
1990
 Sasneham
 Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent
 Sathyan Anthikkad
 
1989
 Mahayanam
 Mammootty, Seema, Mukesh, Jalaja
 Joshi
 
1989
 Mudra
 Mammootty, Parvathy, Mukesh
 Sibi Malayil
 
1989
 Jathakam
 Jayaram, Sithara, Shaari
 Suresh Unnithan
 
1989
 Kireedom
 Mohanlal, Parvathy, Sankaradi, Thilakan
 Sibi Malayil
 
1988
 Mukthi
 Mammootty, Urvashi, Rahman, Shobana
 I. V. Sasi
 
1988
 Kudumbapuranam
 Balachandra Menon, Ambika, Thilakan
 Sathyan Anthikkad
 
1999
 Joker
 Dileep, Manya, Mamukoya, Bindhu Panikar
 Self
 
1998
 Kanmadham
 Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Lal, Mala Aravindan
 Self
 
1987
 Thaniyavarthanam
 Mammootty, Mukesh, Saritha, Thilakan
 Sibi Malayil
 
1987
 Ezhuthapurangal
 Suhasini, Ambika, Parvathy, Nedumudi Venu
 Sibi Malayil
 

 

Directed Films:

Year
 Title
 Cast
 
1997
 Boothakannadi
 Mammootty, Lakshmi, Kavya Madhavan
 
1997
 Karunyam
 Jayaram, Divya Unni, Murali
 
1998
 Ormacheppu
 Lal, Dileep, Chanchal, Biju Menon
 
1998
 Kanmadam
 Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Lal
 
2000
 Arayannangalude Veedu
 Mammootty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Jomol
 
2000
 Joker
 Dileep, Manya, Nishanth Sagar
 
2001
 Soothradharan
 Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Cochin Haneefa
 
2003
 Kasthoorimann
 Kunchako Boban, Meera Jasmine
 
2003
 Chakram
 Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine
 
2005
 Kastoorimaan(Tamil)
 Prasanna, Meera Jasmine, Sarath Babu
 
2006
 Chakkaramuthu
 Dileep, Kavya Madhavan
 
2007
 Nivedyam
 Vinu Mohan, Bhama, Nedumudi Venu