A. K. Lohithadas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

A. K. Lohithadas

screen play writer and director in Malayalam cinema

Date of Birth: 10-May-1955

Place of Birth: Chalakudy, Kerala, India

Date of Death: 28-Jun-2009

Profession: screenwriter, film director, film producer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (5 May 1955 – 28 June 2009) was an Indian screenwriter, playwright, director, and producer known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema.
Lohithadas was known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays.
In a career spanning over two decades, his films have won a National Film Award, 6 Kerala State Film Awards, and 14 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script.Lohithadas made his debut as a screenwriter with Thaniyavarthanam (1987).
He has written screenplays for 35 films in a 24-year-long career, such as Vicharana (1988), Ezhuthapurangal (1988), Kireedam (1989), Dasharatham (1989), Mrugaya (1989), His Highness Abdullah (1990), Sasneham (1990), Bharatham (1991), Amaram (1991), Aadhaaram (1992), Kamaladalam (1992), Vatsalyam (1993), Venkalam (1993), Padheyam (1993), Chenkol (1993), Chakoram (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Sallapam (1996), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999).
He later became a director, and made his directorial debut with Bhoothakkannadi (1997).
He later wrote and directed other films such as Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Joker (2000), and Kasthooriman (2003).
He died on 29 June 2009 due to a heart attack.