Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (A. K. Lohithadas) (10 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was a prolific Scriptwriter, director, and producer in Malayalam cinema, known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays. Thaniyavarthanam, Kireedam, Bharatham, Amaram are possibly the masterpieces among his screenplays, while Boothakannadi, Kasthooriman, Arayannangalude Veedu standout in his directorial ventures.
Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', he is often referred...
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Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (A. K. Lohithadas) (10 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was a prolific Scriptwriter, director, and producer in Malayalam cinema, known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays. Thaniyavarthanam, Kireedam, Bharatham, Amaram are possibly the masterpieces among his screenplays, while Boothakannadi, Kasthooriman, Arayannangalude Veedu standout in his directorial ventures.
Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', he is often referred to) was born on 10 May 1955 in Chalakudy, Kerala. He showed an initial interest 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.
Fresh with the play's commercial and critical success, Lohithadas moved to Malayalam Cinema by writing for...
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