Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (A. K. Lohithadas) (10 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was a prolific screenwriter and director in Malayalam cinema, known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays.

Biography

Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', he is often referred to) was born on 10 May 1955 in Chalakudy, Kerala. He showed an initial interest was 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 director Sibi Malayil. His first movie screenplay Thaniavarthanam was directed by Malayil and went on to be a success. The Sibi Malayil-Lohithadas combination would later produce several memorable Malayalam movies. On June 28, 2009, he came to Kochi to attend the general body meet of AMMA in the morning, developed uneasiness and was immediately taken to the Lisy Hospital where he was declared dead from a heart attack at 10:50 AM

Awards

* 45th National Film Award for Best film - Bhoothakannadi (1997)
* Kerala State Film Award for Best Story - Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
* Kerala State Film Award for Best Film - Bhoothakannadi (1997)
* Tamil Nadu State Film Award for 2nd Best Film - kasthoorimann (1997)
* Film Critics award for Best script - Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
* Film Critics award for Best script - Dasaratham(1989)
* Film Critics award for Best script - kireedom(1990)
* Film Critics award for Best script - Bharatham(1991)
* Film Critics award for Best script - chenkol(1993)
* Film Critics award for Best script - Chakoram(1994)
* Film Critics award for Best script - Sallapam(1995)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Thoovalkottaram(1996)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Bhoothakannadi(1997)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Ormacheppu(1998)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Joker(1999)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Veendum chila veetukaryangal(2000)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Kasthooriman(2003)
* Film Critics award for Best script- Nivedyam(2007)
* Film Critics award for Best Director- Bhoothakannadi(1997)
* Film Critics award for Best Director- Joker(1999)
* Film Critics award for Best Director- Kasthoorimann(2003)
* Film Critics award for Best Director- Nivedyam(2007),

Filmography

Year Title
2007 Nivedyam
1999 Veendum Chila
1997 Boothakannadi
1996 Sallappam
1996 Thoovalkottaram
1993 Chenkol
1993 Vatsalyam
1991 Dhanam
1993 Venkalam
1992 Kauravar
1992 Aadharam
1992 Kamaladalam
1991 Amaram
1991 Bharatham
1990 His Highness Abhdullah
1990 Sasneham
1989 Mahayanam
1989 Mudra
1989 Jathakam
1989 Kireedom
1988 Mukthi
1988 Kudumbapuranam
1999 Joker
1998 Kanmadham
1987 Ezhuthapurangal
1987 Thaniyavarthanam

Director

1997 Boothakannadi
1997 Karunyam
1998 Ormacheppu
1998 Kanmadam
2000 Arayannangalude
2000 Joker
2001 Soothradharan
2003 Kasthoorimann
2003 Chakram
2005 Kastoorimaan(Tamil)
2006 Chakkaramuthu
2007 Nivedyam

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