K. P. Kumaran | |
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K. P. Kumaran (right), International Film Festival of India (39th International Film Festival of India, 2008) | |
Born | Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film director |
Awards | National 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 was bestowed with the J. C. Daniel Award for 2021. [4] [5]
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]