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V. R. Gopalakrishnan was a Malayalam film director and story writer.
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V. R. Gopalakrishnan was a Malayalam film director and story writer.
He wrote the story / screenplay / dialogues for 16 films. [1] His noteworthy films are Dheem Tharikida Thom, Cheppu and Vandanam, all directed by Priyadarshan. Gopalakrishnan also directed 4 films, one of which was unreleased. [2]
He also worked as an associate director for 12 films, all directed by his close friend Priyadarshan. [3]
Gopalakrishnan committed suicide at his home in Ramanathapuram, Palakkad, Kerala on 11 January 2016, leaving behind his wife (Geetha) and two sons (Arjun and Aravind). [4] [5] [6]
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Dheem Tharikida Thom | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1989 | Vandanam | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1989 | Aazhikkoru Muthu | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1989 | Chakkikotha Chankaran | Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1991 | Kakkathollayiram | Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1991 | Kouthuka Varthakal | Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1992 | Kaazhchakkappuram | Director |
| 1993 | Koushalam | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1994 | Cabinet | Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1994 | Geetham Sangeetham (U) | Director |
| 1994 | Bharya | Director |
| 1995 | Thovalapookkal | Co-screenplay, Co-dialogue |
| 1997 | Shobhanam | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 2000 | Pilots | Dialogue |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 2002 | Www.anukudumbam.com | Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam | Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 2005 | Hai | Screenplay, Dialogue |
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