A. K. Lohithadas
Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas (അമ്പഴത്തില് കരുണാകരന് ലോഹിതദാസ് 10 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. He made his debut as a screenwriter with Thaniyavarthanam (1987). He has written screenplays for 35 films in a 24-year-long career, such as Kireedam (1989), Dasharatham (1989), Sasneham (1990), His Highness Abdullah (1990), Bharatham (1991), Amaram (1991), Aadhaaram (1992), Kamaladalam (1992), Venkalam (1993), Padheyam (1993), Chenkol (1993), Chakoram (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Sallapam (1996), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999). He later became a director, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997), Karunyam (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Joker (2000), and Kasthooriman (2003). He died on 29 June 2009 due to a heart attack.
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| Alias (AKA) | Lohi Lohithadas Ambazhathil Karunakaran |
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| Birth date | May 10, 1955 |
| Birth name | Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas |
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| Date of death | June 29, 2009 |
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