A. K. Lohithadas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids A. K. Lohithadas
Born	(1955-05-10)10 May 1955 koratty, Thiru-Kochi (Present day Thrissur, India)
Died	28 June 2009(2009-06-28) (aged 54) Kochi, Kerala, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Screenwriter playwright director producer
Years active	1986–2009

Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (born May 10, 1955 – died June 28, 2009) was a very talented Indian writer, director, and producer. He mostly worked in the Malayalam film industry. He was known for his amazing screenplays and films that often showed real-life stories and emotions.

In his career, which lasted over two decades, his films won many important awards. These included a National Film Award, six Kerala State Film Awards, and fourteen Kerala Film Critics Awards.

Lohithadas started his film journey as a screenwriter with the movie Thaniyavarthanam (1987). He wrote scripts for 35 films in 24 years. Some of his famous screenplays include Kireedam (1989), Bharatham (1991), and Sallapam (1996). Later, he also became a director. His first film as a director was Bhoothakkannadi (1997). He also wrote and directed movies like Kanmadam (1998) and Joker (2000). He passed away on June 28, 2009, due to a heart attack.

Early Life of Lohithadas

Lohithadas, often called 'Lohi' by his friends and colleagues, was born on May 5, 1955. His birthplace was Chalakudy in the Thrissur district of Kerala. His parents were Ambazhathuparambil Karunakaran and Lakshmi.

Lohithadas's Film Career

Lohi's first movie script was for Thaniyavarthanam. This film was directed by Sibi Malayil. Lohithadas and Sibi Malayil worked together on many successful Malayalam movies.

Screenwriter Success

Lohithadas wrote many popular screenplays for Sibi Malayil. These include Dasharatham (1989), Kireedam (1989), and Bharatham (1990). He also wrote for other famous directors. For example, he wrote Sasneham (1990) for Sathyan Anthikkad. He also wrote Amaram (1991) and Venkalam (1991) for director Bharathan.

Becoming a Director

Later in his career, Lohithadas started directing films himself. His first movie as a director was Bhoothakkannadi (1997). He went on to direct other well-known films. These include Kanmadam (1998), Joker (2000), and Kasthooriman (2003). He even produced Kasthooriman himself.

Most of his films were very popular and also praised by critics. His talent was recognized right from his first movie, Thaniyavarthanam. For this film, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story.

Passing Away

Lohithadas passed away suddenly on June 28, 2009. He was 54 years old. He had a heart attack at his home in Aluva. His body was taken to his home in Lakkidi for his funeral. He was cremated with full state honors. He is survived by his wife, Sindhu, and his two sons, Harikrishnan and Vijayashankar.

Awards and Recognition

Lohithadas with director Bharathan and cinematographer Ramachandra Babu on the set of Venkalam.

Lohithadas received many awards for his excellent work in films:

National Film Awards

• 1998 – Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director – for his first directed film, Bhoothakannadi

Kerala State Film Awards

• 1987 – Best Story – for Thaniyavarthanam
• 1997 – Best Film – for Bhoothakannadi
• 1997 – Best Screen Play – for Bhoothakkannadi

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

• 2005 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good Light – for Kasthuri Maan

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

• 1989 – Best Screenplay – for Dasharatham
• 1991 – Best Screenplay – for Bharatham
• 1996 – Best Screenplay – for Sallapam and Thooval Kottaram
• 1997 – Second Best Film – for Bhoothakkannadi
• 1997 – Best Story – for Bhoothakkannadi
• 1998 – Second Best Film – for Ormacheppu
• 1998 – Best Screenplay – for Ormacheppu
• 1998 – Second Best Film – for Nivedyam
• 1999 – Best Screenplay – for Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
• 2003 – Second Best Film – for Kasthooriman

Asianet Film Award

• 1999 – Best Script Writer Award – for Veendum Chila Veettu Karyangal

Filmography

Here is a list of films Lohithadas worked on:

As a Screenwriter

As a Director

As an Actor