MALAYALAM DIRECTOR-SCREENWRITER HARIKUMAR DIES AFTER BATTLE WITH CANCER
Veteran Malayalam director and screenwriter Harikumar died on Monday (May 6) evening at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 68 and battled with cancer for several years. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled his death and shared a statement regarding his contributions to the Malayalam film industry. Many of his fans on the Internet fondly remembered his best works.Â
In his statement, Pinarayi Vijayan wrote, "Harikumar was a significant figure in the Malayalam film industry, recognised for his adept fusion of artistic and commercial values. He played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between mainstream and artistic cinema, demonstrating the potential for alternative cinema free from commercial compromises. With a career spanning forty years, he presented eighteen films covering diverse themes."
Harikumar's maiden directorial venture was 'Ambal Poovu' in 1981, which he co-wrote with Perumpadavam Sreedharan. With his career spanning several decades, some of his best films include 'Sukritham', 'Udayanapalakan' and 'Jalakam' amongst others.Â
Amongst the 18 films he directed, 'Sukritham' was a critically acclaimed film, which won the National Film Award for Best Malayalam film. The film was written by MT Vasudevan Nair.Â
In his career, Harikumar collaborated with many revered screenwriters, including MT Vasudevan Nair, Lohithadas, Sreenivasan and Kaloor Denis.
His last directorial venture was 'Autorickshawkarante Bharya' starring Ann Augustine, which released in 2022.Â
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