Kalavoor Ravikumar
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Kalavoor Ravikumar | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Education | Graduation in Zoology from Kannur S.N College, P.G in Malayalam from Madras University, P.G Diploma in Journalism from Trivandrum Press Club |
Occupation | Screenplay Writer, Short Story Writer, Novelist, Film Director |
Years active | 1991 - Present |
Spouse(s) | Shamna |
Children | Nilachandana & Suryachandana |
Parent(s) | K.E Kumaran & N.M Padmavati |
Kalavoor Ravikumar is an Indian author, screenwriter and film director who prominently works in the Malayalam film and literature.[1] He is best known for his films Ottayal Pattalam, Ishtam, Nammal, Swa. Le., etc.
Early life and family[]
Ravikumar was born on 1 June 1966 in a village called Kalavoor in Alappuzha district. He was the eldest of three children born to K.E Kumaran and N.M Padmavati. As his father and mother were in Kannur district as part of their job, he spent his early days there. He completed his schooling from Ramaguru UPS Kannur & Govt. High School Kannur and then joined SN College Kannur and Madras University for higher studies. Later on he completed PG Diploma in journalism from Trivandrum Press Club.
He joined Kerala Kaumudi daily after the studies and started his professional career as a journalist. Later on he joined Kalakaumudi as Sub Editor and Program selection committee member in Jeevan TV.
He moved legally against the Mohanlal movie crew legally as per the copyright act.[1]
Ravikumar married Shamna in 1998 and they have two daughters; Nilachandana & Suryachandana.
Film career[]
Ravikumar started his film career as a screenwriter with the movie Ottayal Pattalam in 1991. He made his Directorial debut in 2008 with Oridathoru Puzhayundu.
Filmography[]
Sl.No. | Year | Film | Credited as | |
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Director | Screenwriter | |||
1 | 1991 | Ottayal Pattalam | Yes | |
2 | 2001 | Ishtam | Yes | |
3 | 2002 | Nammal | Yes | |
4 | 2003 | Yes | ||
5 | 2003 | Yes | ||
6 | 2004 | Manju Poloru Penkutty | Yes | |
7 | 2007 | Goal | Yes | |
8 | 2008 | Oridathoru Puzhayundu | Yes | |
9 | 2009 | Swa. Le. | Yes | |
10 | 2010 | Aagathan | Yes | |
11 | 2012 | Navagatharkku Sagatham | Yes | |
12 | 2012 | Father's Day | Yes | Yes |
13 | 2012 | 101 Weddings | Yes | |
14 | 2016 | Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka | Yes | Yes |
Literary career[]
Novels[]
- Oral Jadha
- Hridayajalakam
- Nakshathrangalude Album
- Dulquarum Malakhamarum
Short Story Collections[]
- P. Krishnapillayude Mobile Number
- V.Essum penkuttikalum (Short stories)
- Mohan Laline Enikippol Bhayankara pediyanu (Short stories)
- Pokkuveyil chuvappu (Short stories)
Children's Literature[]
- Abduvinte Meenukal (Children’s Novel)
- Chineese Boy (Children’s Short Stories)
(Published by Kerala State Children’s Literature Institute.)
Awards and Honors[]
- Best Children's Literature (Novel) - Chinese Boy
Kerala State Institute for Childrens Literature
- Thayattu Award for Children's Literature - Chinese Boy
References[]
- ^ a b "Kalavoor Ravikumar move legally against 'Mohanlal' film crew for pirating his story". english.mathrubhumi.com. 28 March 2018.
External links[]
- Malayalam screenwriters
- Malayalam film directors
- Living people
- 1966 births
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- People from Alappuzha district
- Screenwriters from Kerala
- Film directors from Kerala
- Indian film biography stubs