A K Lohithadas

Indian screenwriter, playwright, director, and producer known for his extensive work in Malayalam cinema, Lohithadas is known for his rich, detailed, and realistic screenplays. He has written screenplays for 35 films in a twenty-four year long career and some of his best works include Thaniyavarthanam (1987), Kireedam (1989), His Highness Abdullah (1990), Bharatham (1991), Amaram (1991), Padheyam (1993), Chenkol (1993), Thooval Kottaram (1996), and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999). He later took to direction, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi (1997), Kanmadam (1998), Joker (2000), and Kasthooriman (2003).