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A. K. Lohithadas
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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

Lohitadas and Bharathan
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

Year Title Director
2007 Nivedyam Self
2006 Chakkara Muthu
2005 Kasthuri Maan (Tamil)
2003 Chakram
Kasthooriman
2001 Soothradharan
2000 Arayannangalude Veedu
Joker
1999 Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal Sathyan Anthikkad
1998 Ormacheppu Self
Kanmadam
1997 Karunyam
Bhoothakannadi
1996 Sallapam Sundardas
Thooval Kottaram Sathyan Anthikkad
Udhyanapalakan Harikumar
1995 Saadaram Jose Thomas
1994 Chakoram Venu
Sagaram Sakshi Sibi Malayil
1993 Chenkol
Padheyam Bharathan
Vatsalyam Cochin Haneefa
Venkalam Bharathan
1992 Kamaladalam Sibi Malayil
Valayam
Kauravar Joshi
Aadharam George Kithu
1991 Dhanam Sibi Malayil
Amaram Bharathan
Bharatham Sibi Malayil
Kanalkkattu Sathyan Anthikkad
1990 His Highness Abdullah Sibi Malayil
Sasneham Sathyan Anthikkad
Kuttettan Joshi
Radha Madhavam Suresh Unnithan
Maalayogam Sibi Malayil
1989 Mrigaya I. V. Sasi
Mahayanam Joshi
Mudra Sibi Malayil
Jaathakam Suresh Unnithan
Dasharatham Sibi Malayil
Kireedam
1988 Mukthi I. V. Sasi
Kudumbapuranam Sathyan Anthikkad
Vicharana Sibi Malayil
1987 Ezhuthapurangal
Thaniyavarthanam

As a Director

Year Title Cast
1997 Bhoothakannadi Mammootty, Sreelakshmi
Karunyam Jayaram, Murali, Divya Unni
1998 Ormacheppu Lal, Chanchal, Dileep
Kanmadam Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Lal
2000 Arayannangalude Veedu Mammootty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Joker Dileep, Manya, Nishanth Sagar
2001 Soothradharan Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Bindu Panicker
2003 Kasthoorimann Kunchacko Boban, Meera Jasmine
Chakram Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine, Chandra Lakshman
2005 Kasthuri Maan (Tamil) Prasanna, Meera Jasmine
2006 Chakkara Muthu Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Jishnu Raghavan
2007 Nivedyam Vinu Mohan, Bhama, Nedumudi Venu

As an Actor

Year Title Role
1999 Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal Himself
2005 Udayananu Tharam Director Prathapan
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