P. K. Sarangapani
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P. K. Sarangapani was a Malayalam screenwriter
and playwright
. He has written the screenplay and dialogues for thirty six films, most of them for Kunchacko
's Udaya Studios. Most of his films are Vadakkanpattu-related period dramas.
district. After completing his education from Alappuzha, he worked in the South Indian Rubber Works. He joined the Communist Party of India
(CPI) in mid-1940s and participated in the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising
. He started his career as a writer through the Leftist stage movement and scripted some of the notable stage dramas of 1950s and early 1960s.
He joined the Udaya Studios, founded by Kunchacko
, in 1960 and scripted majority of their notable works during 1960s and 1970s. His debut work Umma
, based on a novel by Moidu Padiyath, was the first Muslim social film in Malayalam. Some of his famous films include Vadakkanpattu related Palattu Koman
, Othenante Makan, Aromal Chekavar, Unniyarcha, Palattu Kunjikannan, Thumbolarcha and Kadathanadan Ambadi
, and social dramas Manishada and Thaara.
His last work was released in 1990. He volunteerly retired from film industry during this period. Sarangapani who was suffering from a prolonged illness died on 2 February 2011 at a private hospital in Cherthala
.
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
. He has written the screenplay and dialogues for thirty six films, most of them for Kunchacko
Kunchacko
Kunchacko was a Malayali Indian film producer and director who heavily influenced the Malayalam film industry by redefining the commercial film scenario. His venture Udaya Studios influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Madras, Tamil Nadu to Kerala...
's Udaya Studios. Most of his films are Vadakkanpattu-related period dramas.
Biography
Sarangapani was born on 1925 as the son of Arattuvazhi Anthekkuparambil Veettil Pappi and Kankali in AlappuzhaAlappuzha
Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...
district. After completing his education from Alappuzha, he worked in the South Indian Rubber Works. He joined the Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India
The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925...
(CPI) in mid-1940s and participated in the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising
Punnapra-Vayalar uprising
The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was a popular people's uprising in the Princely State of Travancore, British India against the Prime Minister, Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer and the state...
. He started his career as a writer through the Leftist stage movement and scripted some of the notable stage dramas of 1950s and early 1960s.
He joined the Udaya Studios, founded by Kunchacko
Kunchacko
Kunchacko was a Malayali Indian film producer and director who heavily influenced the Malayalam film industry by redefining the commercial film scenario. His venture Udaya Studios influenced the gradual shift of Malayalam film industry from its original base of Madras, Tamil Nadu to Kerala...
, in 1960 and scripted majority of their notable works during 1960s and 1970s. His debut work Umma
Umma (1960 film)
Umma is a 1960 Malayalam social drama film directed and produced by Kunchacko. It was the first directorial venture of Kunchacko. Its screenplay is written by Vimal while the dialogues are by P. K. Sarangapani, who was on his debut. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Moidu...
, based on a novel by Moidu Padiyath, was the first Muslim social film in Malayalam. Some of his famous films include Vadakkanpattu related Palattu Koman
Palattu Koman
Palattu Koman is a Malayalam film made inIndia in 1962. The story of the film is based on the life of Palattu Koman, a pioneer of the Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu. The film was directed by Kunchacko and produced by Geetha Salam . Sathyan, S. P. Pillai, Rushyendramani and Bahadoor were in...
, Othenante Makan, Aromal Chekavar, Unniyarcha, Palattu Kunjikannan, Thumbolarcha and Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi
Kadathanadan Ambadi is a Malayalam movie made in 1985 - 86 season, but was released only in 1990 directed by Priyadarshan and featuring Prem Nazir, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa...
, and social dramas Manishada and Thaara.
His last work was released in 1990. He volunteerly retired from film industry during this period. Sarangapani who was suffering from a prolonged illness died on 2 February 2011 at a private hospital in Cherthala
Cherthala
Cherthala is a town located in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India. It is located 30 km south of the city of Kochi and 22 km north of Alappuzha town, on the Kochi-Alappuzha streatch of both the National Highway 47 as well as the costal Rail-route.lt is 85 km from the...
.
Films
- UmmaUmma (1960 film)Umma is a 1960 Malayalam social drama film directed and produced by Kunchacko. It was the first directorial venture of Kunchacko. Its screenplay is written by Vimal while the dialogues are by P. K. Sarangapani, who was on his debut. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Moidu...
(1960) - Neeli Sali (1960)
- Unniyarcha (1961)
- Palattu KomanPalattu KomanPalattu Koman is a Malayalam film made inIndia in 1962. The story of the film is based on the life of Palattu Koman, a pioneer of the Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu. The film was directed by Kunchacko and produced by Geetha Salam . Sathyan, S. P. Pillai, Rushyendramani and Bahadoor were in...
(1962) - Othenante Makan (1970)
- Postmane KananillaPostmane KananillaPostmane Kananilla is a 1972 Malayalam language film starring Prem Nazir and Vijayasree in the lead roles. It was directed by Kunchacko....
(1972) - AromalunniAromalunniAromalunni is a 1972 Malayalam language film based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Malayalam Ballads of medieval origin. It was directed by Kunchacko and starring Prem Nazir as Aromalunni....
(1972) - Pavangal PennungalPavangal PennungalPavangal Pennungal is a 1973 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Kunchacko....
(1973) - ThumbolarchaThumbolarchaThumbolarcha is a 1974 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Kunchacko....
(1974) - Manishada (1975)
- Neela PonmanNeela PonmanNeela Ponman is a 1975 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Kunchacko....
(1975) - CheenavalaCheenavalaCheenavala is a 1975 Malayalam language film starring Prem Nazir in the lead role.. It was directed by Kunchacko....
(1975) - Mallanum MathevanumMallanum MathevanumMallanum Mathevanum is a 1976 Malayalam language film starring Prem Nazeer and Sheela in the lead roles. It was directed by Kunchacko....
(1976) - KannappanunniKannappanunniKannappanunni is a 1977 Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film.-Credit:*Director: Kunchako...
(1977) - Kadathanattu Makkam (1977)
- Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana (1977)
- Palattu Kunjikannan (1980)
- Kadathanadan AmbadiKadathanadan AmbadiKadathanadan Ambadi is a Malayalam movie made in 1985 - 86 season, but was released only in 1990 directed by Priyadarshan and featuring Prem Nazir, Mohanlal and Cochin Haneefa...
(1990) - Aromal Chekavar
- Thaara