| A. K. Lohithadas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas May 10, 1955 Chalakudy, Thiru-Kochi (now Kerala), India |
| Died | June 29, 2009 (aged 54) Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Residence | Lakkidi, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Lohi |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, Film director, Film producer |
| Years active | 1987 - 2009 |
| Spouse | Sindhu |
| Children | Vijayshankar, Harishankar |
Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (അമ്പഴത്തില് കരുണാകരന് ലോഹിതദാസ് May 10, 1955 - June 28, 2009) was an Indian screenwriter, director, and producer known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema.
Known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays, he has written screenplays for thirty-five films in a twenty-four year long career, such as Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Kireedam (1989), Bharatham (1991), Amaram (1991), Padheyam (1993), Chenkol (1993), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999).[1] He later became a director, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Joker (2000), and Kasthooriman (2003). He died on June 29, 2009 due to a heart attack.[2]
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Lohithadas (or 'Lohi', as he is often referred to) was born on May 10, 1955 in Chalakudy, Kerala.He showed an initial interest in writing short stories, but failed to make a mark in that genre. He soon moved into Malayalam theater in 1986 when his debut script was accepted for the stage by the legendary theater personality Thoppil Bhasi. Bhasi's Communist Party of India (CPI)-backed drama troupe, the highly successful Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), produced the play, which led to his winning a state award.
Fresh with the play's commercial and critical success, Lohithadas moved to Malayalam Cinema by writing for director Sibi Malayil. His first movie screenplay Thaniavarthanam was directed by Malayil and became a success. Together, Sibi Malayil and Lohithadas would later produce several memorable Malayalam movies. His screenplay works for Sibi Malayil are Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Dasharatham (1989), Kireedam (1989), His Highness Abdullah (1990), Bharatham (1990), Kamaladalam (1992), and Chenkol (1993). Other works include Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999),Sasneham (1990) for Sathyan Anthikkad and Amaram (1991) for Bharathan. He later became a filmmaker and made works such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997), Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Arayannangalude Veedu (2000), Joker (2000), Kasthooriman (2003) (which he himself produced), and Nivedyam (2007).[3] Most of his works were critically and commercially successful. His works were recognized from his very first venture Thaniyavarthanam, which brought him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story.
In the morning of June 29, 2009, he experienced chest pains and uneasiness at his home at Aluva near Ernakulam and was immediately taken to the Lisy Hospital, Kaloor, Ernakulam, where he was declared dead from a heart attack at 10:50.[4][5]
| Year | Title | Cast |
| 1997 | Bhoothakannadi | Mammootty, Lakshmi, Kavya Madhavan |
| 1997 | Karunyam | Jayaram, Divya Unni, Murali , Nedumudi Venu |
| 1998 | Ormacheppu | Lal, Dileep, Chanchal, Biju Menon |
| 1998 | Kanmadam | Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Siddique, Lal |
| 2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Mammootty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Lal, Cochin Haneefa, Siddique |
| 2000 | Joker | Dileep, Manya, Mala Aravindan, Bindhu Panicker |
| 2001 | Soothradharan | Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Cochin Haneefa, Bindu Panicker, Kalabhavan Mani |
| 2003 | Kasthoorimann | Kunchako Boban, Meera Jasmine |
| 2003 | Chakram | Prithviraj, Meera Jasmine |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan (Tamil) | Prasanna, Meera Jasmine, Sarath Babu |
| 2006 | Chakkara Muthu | Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Saikumar, Cochin Haneefa |
| 2007 | Nivedyam | Vinu Mohan, Bhama, Nedumudi Venu, Bharath Gopi |