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V.K. Pavithran(1950-2006)

  • Writer
  • Music Department
  • Director
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V.K. Pavithran was born in 1950 in Kandanassery, Trichur District, Kerala, India. V.K. was a writer and director, known for Yaro Oraal (1978), Utharam (1989) and Surieyan (1992). V.K. was married to Kalamandalam Kshemavathy. V.K. died on 26 February 2006 in Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Born1950
DiedFebruary 26, 2006
Born1950
DiedFebruary 26, 2006
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

Known for

Prathima, A.C.K. Raja, Verma, and T. Ravindranath in Yaro Oraal (1978)
Yaro Oraal
  • Writer
  • 1978
Mammootty, Parvathi, and Suparna Anand in Utharam (1989)
Utharam
8.0
  • Director
  • 1989
Surieyan (1992)
Surieyan
6.7
  • Director
  • 1992
Chappo
  • Writer
  • 1982

Credits

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Writer

  • Ardha Raathri (1986)
    Ardha Raathri
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1986
  • Sree Narayana Guru (1985)
    Sree Narayana Guru
    • story, screenplay
    • 1985
  • Aayiram Abilashangal (1984)
    Aayiram Abilashangal
    8.2
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1984
  • Karimbu (1984)
    Karimbu
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1984
  • Chakravalam Chuvannappol (1983)
    Chakravalam Chuvannappol
    6.7
    • screenplay (as Pavithran)
    • 1983
  • Ente Katha (1983)
    Ente Katha
    7.5
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1983
  • Mortuary (1983)
    Mortuary
    4.7
    • dialogue
    • screenplay
    • 1983
  • Aasha (1982)
    Aasha
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1982
  • Chappo
    • dialogue
    • 1982
  • Chilandhi Vala (1982)
    Chilandhi Vala
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1982
  • Dhrohi (1982)
    Dhrohi
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1982
  • Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982)
    Ithu Njangalude Katha
    5.3
    • screenplay and dialogue (as Dr. Pavithran)
    • 1982
  • Mammootty and Prem Nazir in Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira (1982)
    Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
    6.3
    • screenplay, dialogue
    • 1982
  • Preeyasakhi Radha (1982)
    Preeyasakhi Radha
    • story, screenplay, dialogue
    • 1982
  • Sreeman Sreemathi (1981)
    Sreeman Sreemathi
    • dialogue
    • 1981

Music Department

  • Ente Katha (1983)
    Ente Katha
    7.5
    • lyricist
    • 1983
  • Aasha (1982)
    Aasha
    • lyricist
    • 1982
  • Shila (1982)
    Shila
    • lyricist
    • 1982
  • Oormakale Vida Tharu (1980)
    Oormakale Vida Tharu
    • lyricist
    • 1980
  • Sikharangal (1979)
    Sikharangal
    • lyricist
    • 1979
  • Mannu (1978)
    Mannu
    6.5
    • lyricist
    • 1978
  • Vyamoham (1977)
    Vyamoham
    • lyricist
    • 1977
  • Preethi (1972)
    Preethi
    • lyricist
    • 1972
  • Jalakanyaka (1971)
    Jalakanyaka
    • lyricist
    • 1971

Director

  • Pugazh
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Surieyan (1992)
    Surieyan
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Bali
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Kallinde Katha
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Mammootty, Parvathi, and Suparna Anand in Utharam (1989)
    Utharam
    8.0
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Uppu (1987)
    Uppu
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Prathima, A.C.K. Raja, Verma, and T. Ravindranath in Yaro Oraal (1978)
    Yaro Oraal
    • Director
    • 1978

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Dr. Pavithran
  • Born
    • 1950
    • Kandanassery, Trichur District, Kerala, India
  • Died
    • February 26, 2006
    • Thrissur, Kerala, India(liver disease)
  • Spouse
    • Kalamandalam Kshemavathy? - February 26, 2006 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He has been instrumental in creating a new sensibility in Malayalam cinema by breaking fresh ground in selection of themes and treatment.

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