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Lohithadas

A. K. Lohithadas
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Born Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas
(1955-05-05)5 May 1955
Chalakudy, Thiru-Kochi (now Kerala), India
Died 28 June 2009(2009-06-28) (aged 54)
Kochi, Kerala, India
Cause of death Cardiac arrest
Residence Lakkidi, Ottapalam, Kerala, India
Nationality Indian
Other names Lohi
Occupation
  • Screenwriter
  • Playwright
  • Director
  • Producer
Years active 1986–2009
Spouse(s) Sindhu
Children Harikrishnan,Vijayshankar
(sons)

Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (05 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was an Indian screenwriter, playwright, director, and producer known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema. Lohithadas was known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays. In a career spanning over two decades, his films have won a National Film Award, 6 Kerala State Film Awards, and 14 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script.

Lohithadas made his debut as a screenwriter with Thaniyavarthanam (1987). He has written screenplays for 35 films in a 24-year-long career, such as Kireedam (1989), Dasharatham (1989), Sasneham (1990), His Highness Abdullah (1990), Bharatham (1991), Amaram (1991), Aadhaaram (1992), Kamaladalam (1992), Venkalam (1993), Padheyam (1993), Chenkol (1993), Chakoram (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Sallapam (1996), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999). He later became a director, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997), Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Joker (2000), and Kasthooriman (2003). He died on 29 June 2009 due to a heart attack.


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