Vijayakrishnan | |
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| Born | 5 November 1952 Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, film critic, film historian |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse | Asha S.P (1985–present ) |
| Children | Sruti Vijayakrishnan, Yadu Vijayakrishnan |
| Website | vijayakrishnan |
Vijayakrishnan is an Indian film critic, film historian and director born in 1952 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala [1] He has received eight State Awards, one National Award, and two Critics Awards.
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Vijayakrishnan was a member of the Kerala State Film Award Committee and National Award Committee on multiple occasions. He was also a member of the Indian Panorama Selection Committee for Filmotsav 1986. Vijayakrishna served as a member of the Indian Central Board for Film Certification for 8 years, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, and former Director Board Member of Kerala State Film Development Corporation. He was also a member of the Board of Studies in Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University. Presently, he is the Chairman of Padmarajan Trust.
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| Year | Title | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nidhiyude Katha | Feature film | Director [3] |
| 1987 | Padmanabhapuram Palace | Documentary | |
| 1988 | Oru Maram Pala Thamasakkar | Documentary | |
| 1988 | Mahabali | Documentary | |
| 1989 | Kamandalu | Children's film | |
| 1990 | Arivinte Vazhi | Documentary | |
| 1990 | Ganasudha | Documentary | |
| 1990 | Oridathorikkal | TV serial | |
| 1992 | Sivamahimayude Raatri | Tele film | |
| 1992 | Kathasamgamom | TV serial | |
| 1993 | Perunnal Varunnu | Tele film | |
| 1993 | Nikshepam | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Thoolikayum Camerayum | Documentary | |
| 1994 | Anaathar, Sanaathar | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Gana Tharangini | Documentary | |
| 1994 | Prayaschitham | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Manthrikante Pravu | Children's film | |
| 1994 | Alambum | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Virunninu Mumpu | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Ullathu paranjal uriyu...... | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Varnachirakukal | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Thudakkam | Tele film | |
| 1994 | Rithubhedangal | Tele film | |
| 1995 | Chamayam | TV serial | |
| 1995 | Malathi Menon | Tele film | |
| 1996 | Mayoora Nritham | Feature film | Director [4] |
| 1996 | Take 4 OK | TV serial | |
| 1998 | Mookkuthiyum Manchadiyum | TV serial | |
| 1998 | Pattola Ponnu | TV serial | |
| 1999 | Preyasi | TV serial | |
| 1999 | Thooval Kireedom | TV serial | |
| 1999 | Onnam thumbiyam onathampuranum | Tele film | |
| 1999 | Pisachinte Kuppayam | Tele film | |
| 2000 | Panthirukulam | TV serial | |
| 2000 | Tharattu | TV serial | |
| 2001 | Kudumbavilakku | TV serial | |
| 2001 | Agnikireedom | TV serial | |
| 2002 | Vijanaveethi | TV serial | |
| 2002 | Ramayanam | Tele film | |
| 2004 | Keralam Vaana Rajavamsangal | Documentary | |
| 2004 | Pranayam | TV serial | |
| 2005 | Thakazhi | Documentary | |
| 2005 | Illam nira vallam nira | Tele film | |
| 2005 | Kudumbasametham | TV serial | |
| 2005 | Nakshathrakannukal | Tele film | |
| 2006 | Vazhanoolmala | Tele film | |
| 2006 | Sivakamikkunnile Nakshatrangal | Tele film | |
| 2009 | Dalamarmarangal | Feature film | Director [5] |
| 2011 | Umma | Feature film | |
| 2013-14 | Indian Cinemayude 100 Varshangal | TV Program | |
| 2014-16 | Aayiram Paadasarangal | TV Program | |
| 2017 | Kaviyude Osyath | Feature Film | Screenplay & Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Ilakal Pacha Pookkal Manja | Feature Film |
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