K. P. Kumaran

K. P. Kumaran
The Producer of the Malayalam film 'AAKASHGOPURAM" Shri. Manu S.Kumaran and the Director, Shri K. P Kumaran addressing at the press during the 39th International Film Festival (IFFI-2008) in Panaji, Goa on November 25, 2008.jpg
K. P. Kumaran (right), International Film Festival of India (39th International Film Festival of India, 2008)
Born
Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm director
AwardsNational Film Award (1989)

K. P. Kumaran is an Indian film maker who works in the Malayalam cinema. He co-authored the script of Swayamvaram directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Kumaran's first directorial venture was Athithi.[1] His major films include Rugmini (winner of the 1989 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam), Thenthulli, Laxmivijayam and Thottam. His latest film, Akasha Gopuram, is based on Henrik Ibsen's play The Master Builder.[2]

Kumaran's first directorial venture was Rock (short film), which won an international award. His first feature film was Adhithi.[3] He won the J. C. Daniel Award for 2021.[4][5]

Filmography

  • Rock (short film)
  • Athithi (debut feature film)
  • Rugmini
  • Thenthulli
  • Laxmivijayam
  • Thottam
  • Akasha Gopuram (2008)
  • Swayamvaram (1972) (as co-scriptwriter)

Awards and honours

In 2022, for his overall contribution to the Malayalam film industry, he received J. C. Daniel Award, the highest honour in Malayalam cinema.[3] In 2023, he received the Chalachitra Ratnam Award instituted by the Kerala Film Critics Association for his overall contribution to the Malayalam film industry.[6]

References

  1. ^ "ആകാശഗോപുരം ഉയരുമ്പോള്‍, Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  2. ^ N.J. Nair (23 May 2006). "Cinematic tribute to Ibsen". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 10 September 2006.
  3. ^ a b "Filmmaker KP Kumaran bags JC Daniel Award, Malayalam cinema's highest honour". OnManorama. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Filmmaker KP Kumaran receives the prestigious JC Daniel award - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  5. ^ "ജെ.സി ഡാനിയേൽ പുരസ്‌കാരം കെ.പി. കുമാരന്". 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  6. ^ "46th Kerala Film Critics Awards: Kunchako Boban, Darshana named best actors". The New Indian Express. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.