P. Chandrakumar
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P. Chandrakumar | |
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| Born | 04 July 1954 |
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| Years active | 1977 – 1993 |
| Spouse | Jayanthi |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | P. Sukumar(brother) |
P. Chandrakumaris an Indian film director, cinematographer, and film distributor who worked inMalayalam cinema.He is known for introducing the Malayalam cinema withsoft porn culturefrom late 80's. His filmAdipapam(1988) is considered the first successful Malayalam film with softcore nudity.[1]
Early life
[edit]Chandrakumar hails fromKollengode,Palakkad districtinKerala,India. He has a younger brotherP. Sukumar.He was schooled at Rajas School in Kollengode.P. Kunhiraman Nairtaught at the school during the time. His father, Kumaran Nair worked in the Police department and also as avisha vaidyan(venom doctor). After his father received transfer to Parambikulam, Chandrakumar took the job as avisha vaidyanwhen he was yet to turn 14 years. He also learned and used to performKathakaliin front of tourists in theKollengode Palace.Vasu Menon, the founder of Vasu Films company and Vasu Studio once received treatment from him for snake bite. Vasu identified Chandrakaumar as the Kathakali performer he saw at the Kollengode Palace and invited him to film industry. It was a turning point in his life.[2]
Career
[edit]At the age of 14, he began his film career as anassistant directorinP. Bhaskaran-directedUmmachu(1971). It was on the sets ofUmmachuhe metMadhu,who would later produce six films and act in 29 films directed by Chandrakumar. AfterUmmachu,he worked under 13 directors. He debuted as a director at the age of 19 with the 1977black and whitefilmManassoru Mayilwhich was a moderate box office success. His second filmJala Tharangam(1978) starring Madhu also performed moderately. His third film was the first production of Madhu's Uma Studio, which was a major commercial success.Anubhoothikalude Nimishamwas also a major commercial success. In 1980s, he founded a company for distributing English films. In 1988, he directedAdipapam,anerotic filmbased on the bible, which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. It is regarded as the first superhit softporn film in Malayalam cinema. The success of the film kick started a trend of softporn films in Malayalam cinema for a while.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Private Hospital Nurse Telugu Lady Jayanthi and the couple has two children—Kiran Kumar and Karishma. His younger brotherP. Sukumaris a popular cinematographer, actor andfilm directorin Malayalam.[2]
Filmography
[edit]- Chemmarathi Pookkum Kaalam(2023)
- Mini(1996)
- Agnishalabhangal(1993)
- Thiraseelakku Pinnil(1993)
- Aalasyam(1990)
- Rosa I Love You(1990)
- Urvashi(1990)
- Kalpana House(1989)
- Kanana Sundari(1989)
- Rathibhaavam(1989)
- Adipapam(1988)
- Mini(1995)
- Thadavarayile Rajakkanmaar (1989)
- Jungle Boy(1987)
- Kurukkan Rajavayi(1987)
- P.C. 369(1987)
- Yaagagni(1987)
- Ithra Maathram(1986)
- Karutha Kuthira(1986)
- Njan Piranna Nattil(1985)
- Uyarukm Njan Nadaake(1985)
- Theere Pratheekshikkathe (1984)
- Aana(1983)
- Enne Njan Thedunnu(1983)
- Rathilayam(1983)
- Ayudham(1982)
- Rakthasakshi(1982)
- Njan Ekanaanu(1982)
- Dhrohi(1982)
- Aarathi(1981)
- Kaattukallan(1981)
- Avathaaram(1981)
- Danda Gopuram(1981)
- Sambhavam(1981)
- Thadavara(1981)
- Adhikaram(1980)
- Air Hostess
- Arangum Aniyarayum(1980)
- Deepam(1980)
- Edanthottam(1980)
- Ithile Vannavar(1980)
- Kaaval Maadam(1980)
- Pralayam(1980)
- Theeram Thedunnavar(1980)
- Agni Parvatham(1979)
- Agni Vyooham(1979)
- Enikku Njan Swantham(1979)
- Neeyo Njaano(1979)
- Prabhatha Sandhya(1979)
- Shudhikalasham(1979)
- Anubhoothikalude Nimisham(1978)
- Asthamayam(1978)
- Jala Tharangam(1978)
- Manassoru Mayil(1977)
References
[edit]- ^"P Chandrakumar shares an interesting story about legendary comedian Adoor Bhasi".The Times of India.20 June 2018.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved20 October2023.
- ^abcR. Rins (9 July 2011)."ഞാന് ഏകനായിരുന്നു".Metrovaartha.Archived fromthe originalon 20 April 2012.Retrieved8 July2019.
- ^R. Ayyappan (1 January 2000)."Sleaze time, folks".Rediff.Retrieved14 April2011.
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