Surasu

Surasu was a Malayalam–language playwright and actor from Kerala, India. He introduced to Malayali audiences a new genre of drama known as mozhiyattam which is a fusion of poetry and theatre. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1977 for the play Vishwaroopam which is regarded as his best work.[1] Surasu wrote the script for some Malayalam films such as Randu Penkuttikal. He also acted in a few films. 'Surasu' was his screen name selected by himself and literally that word means an alcoholic. Surasu was married to drama artist Ambujam Surasu.[2]

Since 2004, a drama festival is organised every year in Kozhikode, Kerala in memory of Surasu. The festival was earlier known as Surasu Drama Festival but has been renamed as Kozhikodan Drama Festival since 2010.[3]

Filmography

  1. Sradham (1994)
  2. Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988)
  3. Aparan (1988)
  4. Theertham (1987)
  5. Randupenkuttikal (1978)
  6. Panchamritham (1977)
  7. Srishti (1976)
  8. Mohiniyattam (1976)
  9. Aruthu (1976)
  10. Kamadhenu (1976)
  11. Ajayanum Vijayanum (1976)
  12. Criminals (1975)
  13. Chattambikkalyaani (1975)...Settu
  14. Kalyanapanthal (1975)
  15. Loveletter (1975)
  16. Velicham Arike (1975)
  17. Darshnam (1973)

References

  1. ↑ "His voice lends life to characters". The Hindu. February 2, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Drama artiste Ambujam Surasu passes away". Mathrubhumi. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Of deep plots and fine narratives". The Hindu. September 19, 2010. Retrieved July 8, 2013.