Hariharan (director)
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Hariharan is a Malayali
film director
. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala
society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
, Sargam
, Parinayam
, Amrutham Gamaya
and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national acclaim.
and Universal Arts College, Kozhikode
. He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1965, and has so far directed more than 60 films, many of which were highly successful both commercially and critically. His movies have mostly explored the complexities of social issues and human relationships, set in the backdrop of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. His films such as Valarthumrugangal, Panchagni
, Nakhakshathangal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam and Ennu Swantham Janakikutty have entered the Indian Panorama of International Film Festival. He has also been honored with a Diploma by the Pyongyan Film Festival of North Korea for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha. In 1993, Sargam won him the State Award for Best Director and also National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
. The film also received special honor at the Fukuoka and Swiss film festivals. His next film, Parinayam, won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
and took part in about seven film festivals across the world. Ennu Swantham Janakikutty was the inaugural film at the Korean film festival (2000), and it also took part in the London film festival (2000).
Apart from these recognitions he has also won Filmfare and Ramu Kariat Awards for his works on multiple occasions.
His latest film, Pazhassi Raja, is his most ambitious project yet. It is based on the life of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the first revolter against the British East India Company. This historical epic, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, released on 2 October 2009.
His next film, announced as another historical film and tentatively titled Karnan
, is again to be the costliest film to be ever produced in Malayalam cinema, with a budget of 50 crore
.
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Kerala State Film Awards:
Filmfare Awards
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Malayali
Malayali is the term used to refer to the native speakers of Malayalam, originating from the Indian state of Kerala...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. His movies mainly revolved around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
society. His notable works include Pazhassi Raja, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...
, Sargam
Sargam (1992 film)
Sargam is a Malayalam film directed by Hariharan released in 1992. It was written by Chowallur Krishnankutty. The movie was produced by Bhavani Hariharan, , under the banner of Gayathri Enterprises. The cast of the movie included Vineeth, Manoj K...
, Parinayam
Parinayam
Parinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
, Amrutham Gamaya
Amrutham Gamaya
Amrutham Gamaya is a 1987 Malayalam drama film starring Mohanlal, Parvathy, Thilakan and Geetha. The film is written by acclaimed Malayalam writer M. T...
and Nakhakshathangal, which won him national acclaim.
Biography and career
Hariharan studied at St. Thomas College, ThrissurSt. Thomas College, Thrissur
St. Thomas College, Thrissur is located in Thrissur city, the cultural capital of Kerala State, India. Founded by Mar Adolph Medlycott in 1889, this college played a very important role in the development of Kerala. It gave birth to the thoughts of the communist leader and Kerala's first chief...
and Universal Arts College, Kozhikode
Kozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
. He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1965, and has so far directed more than 60 films, many of which were highly successful both commercially and critically. His movies have mostly explored the complexities of social issues and human relationships, set in the backdrop of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. His films such as Valarthumrugangal, Panchagni
Panchagni
Panchagni is a 1986 Malayalam film scripted by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. It stars Geetha, Mohanlal and Nadia Moidu in major roles.-Plot:...
, Nakhakshathangal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam and Ennu Swantham Janakikutty have entered the Indian Panorama of International Film Festival. He has also been honored with a Diploma by the Pyongyan Film Festival of North Korea for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha. In 1993, Sargam won him the State Award for Best Director and also National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
The National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment winners:1981 to 1984 and 1992, 1986 & 1977 No Award was given....
. The film also received special honor at the Fukuoka and Swiss film festivals. His next film, Parinayam, won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
and took part in about seven film festivals across the world. Ennu Swantham Janakikutty was the inaugural film at the Korean film festival (2000), and it also took part in the London film festival (2000).
Apart from these recognitions he has also won Filmfare and Ramu Kariat Awards for his works on multiple occasions.
His latest film, Pazhassi Raja, is his most ambitious project yet. It is based on the life of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the first revolter against the British East India Company. This historical epic, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Madathil Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair , popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director. He was born in Kudallur, a small village in the present day Palakkad District, which was under the Malabar District in the Madras Presidency of the British Raj...
and produced by Gokulam Gopalan, released on 2 October 2009.
His next film, announced as another historical film and tentatively titled Karnan
Kärnan
Kärnan is a medieval tower in Helsingborg, Scania, in southern Sweden. It is the only part remaining of a larger Danish fortress which, along with the fortress Kronborg on the opposite of Oresund, controlled the entranceway to the Baltic Sea.-History:...
, is again to be the costliest film to be ever produced in Malayalam cinema, with a budget of 50 crore
Crore
A crore is a unit in the Indian number system equal to ten million , or 100 lakhs. It is widely used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan....
.
Filmography
- Randamoozham (Announced)
- Pazhassi Raja (2009)
- MayookhamMayookhamMayookham is a Malayalam film starring Saiju Kurup and Mamta Mohandas in the lead. The film was directed by Hariharan.-Plot:Unni Kesavan and Indira are childhood friends. Indira goes to US with her father , a doctor and comes back after many years to their family house. She meets Unni and is...
(2005) - Prempujari
- Ennu Swantham Janakikutty (1998)
- ParinayamParinayamParinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan...
(1994) - SargamSargam (1992 film)Sargam is a Malayalam film directed by Hariharan released in 1992. It was written by Chowallur Krishnankutty. The movie was produced by Bhavani Hariharan, , under the banner of Gayathri Enterprises. The cast of the movie included Vineeth, Manoj K...
(1992) - Oliyambugal (1990)
- Oru Vadakkan VeeragathaOru Vadakkan VeeragathaOru Vadakkan Veeragatha is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha, and Captain Raju.The film is based on a legend about the famous Chekavar warriors of present day northern Kerala...
(1989) - Charan Daata (1989)
- AranyakamAranyakamAranyakam is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Saleema, Devan and Vineeth. The film was produced by B. Sasikumar. Music was composed by Raghunath Seth, lyriced by O. N. V. Kurup, and vocals by K. J. Yesudas, and K. S...
(1988) - Anjaam (1987)
- Amrutham GamayaAmrutham GamayaAmrutham Gamaya is a 1987 Malayalam drama film starring Mohanlal, Parvathy, Thilakan and Geetha. The film is written by acclaimed Malayalam writer M. T...
(1987) - Mangai Oru Gangai (1987)
- Njanum Neeyum (1987)
- Nakhakshathangal (1986)
- PanchagniPanchagniPanchagni is a 1986 Malayalam film scripted by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Hariharan. It stars Geetha, Mohanlal and Nadia Moidu in major roles.-Plot:...
(1986) - Poomadathu Pennu (1984)
- Vellam (1984)
- VikatakaviVikatakaviVikatakavi is a 1984 Malayalam film written and directed by Hariharan. It stars Prem Nazir, Madhavi and Mammootty in lead roles. The film's music has been composed by Devarajan with lyrics have been penned by P...
(1984) - Evideyo Oru Shathru (1983)
- Varanmare Avasyamundu (1983)
- Anguram (1982)
- Anuraga Kodathi (1982)
- Poochasanyasi (1981)
- Sreeman Sreemathi (1981)
- Valarthu Mrugangal (1981)
- LavaLava (1980 film)Lava is a 1980 Malayalam film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by Hariharan. It stars Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Madhavi, Sathar, Balan K. Nair, Jayamalini, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Jagathy Sreekumar and Bahadoor.-Cast:* Prem Nazir as Ramu...
(1980) - Muthichippikal (1980)
- Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha (1979)
- SarapancharamSarapancharamSarapancharam is a 1979 Malayalam film written and directed by Hariharan starring Jayan, Sheela, Sathar, P.K. Abraham and Oduvil Unnikrishnan in major roles. It was released in the golden era of Jayan, a popular superstar of Malayalam cinema. He played the main villain role in the film. It was...
(1979) - Adimakachavadam (1978)
- Kudumbam Namakku Sreekovil (1978)
- Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978)
- Yagaswam (1978)
- Ivanente Priyaputhran (1977)
- Sanganam (1977)
- Sujatha (1977)
- Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1977)
- Ammini Ammavan (1976)
- Kanyadanam (1976)
- Panchami (1976)
- Rajayogam (1976)
- Themmadi Vellappan (1976)
- Babu Mon (1975)
- Love Marriage (1975)
- Madhura Padhinezhu (1975)
- Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
- Bhoomi Devi Pushpiniyayi (1974)
- Rajhamsam (1974)
Awards
National Film AwardsNational Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
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- 2010 - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in MalayalamNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in MalayalamThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam winners:...
- Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja - 1995 - National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesNational Film Award for Best Film on Other Social IssuesThe National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
- ParinayamParinayamParinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan... - 1993 - National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentThe National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment winners:1981 to 1984 and 1992, 1986 & 1977 No Award was given....
- Sargam
Kerala State Film Awards:
- 2009 - Kerala State Film Award for Best DirectorKerala State Film Award for Best DirectorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
- Pazhassi RajaPazhassi Raja (film)Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Malayalam historical drama movie mostly based on the life of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, a local king from the royal dynasty of Pazhassi Kottayam, Malabar, India. The film was directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Gokulam Gopalan... - 1994 - Kerala State Film Award for Best FilmKerala State Film Award for Best FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
- ParinayamParinayamParinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan... - 1994 - Kerala State Film Award for Best DirectorKerala State Film Award for Best DirectorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
- ParinayamParinayamParinayam is a Malayalam–language film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The key characters are played by Mohini, Vineeth and Manoj.K.Jayan... - 1992 - Kerala State Film Award for Best DirectorKerala State Film Award for Best DirectorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**...
- Sargam - 1989 - Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha - 1979 - Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
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- 2009 - Best Director - Pazhassi Raja