Dr. P. Balakrishnan was an Indian film screenwriter, lyricist, director and producer in Malayalam movies.[1][2] He scripted story and dialogue for more than 50 movies. He has also directed and produced around 10 movies.[3] His debut movie is Thalirukal in 1965.[4][5][6] Renowned film director Satyan Anthikad started film career working as his assistant. He is also credited with introducing eminent film director I.V. Sasi and music director A. T. Ummer to the Malayalam film industry.
Dr. P. Balakrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nellikode, Kozhikode |
| Occupation(s) | Doctor, Director, Producer and script writer |
| Years active | 1967 – 2000 |
| Spouse | Radha Balakrishnan |
| Children | 5 |
Partial filmography
editDialogue
edit- Thalirukal (1967)
- Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968)
- Ladies Hostel (1973)
- Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
- College Girl (1974)
- Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
- Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
- Love Letter (1975)
- Chandanachola (1975)
- Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
- Thaamarathoni (1975)
- Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
- Sindooram (1976)
- Manassoru Mayil (1977)
- Snehayamuna (1977)
- Raajaparampara (1977)
- Jalatharangam (1978)
- Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
- Agnivyooham (1979)
- Sarpam (1979)
- Kaavalmaadam (1980)
- Arangum Aniyarayum (1980)
- Poochasanyaasi (1981)
- Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
- Kurukkante Kalyanam (1982)
- Beedikkunjamma (1982)
- Sindoorasandhyaykku Mounam (1982)
- Kinnaaram (1983)
- Mandanmaar Londonil (1983)
- Vikadakavi (1984)
- Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
- Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
- Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
- Vepraalam (1984)
- Nayakan (1985)
- Prem Poojari (1999)
Screenplay
edit- Thalirukal (1967)
- Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968)
- Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
- College Girl (1974)
- Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
- Love Letter (1975)
- Chandanachola (1975)
- Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
- Thaamarathoni (1975)
- Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
- Sindooram (1976)
- Manassoru Mayil (1977)
- Raajaparampara (1977)
- Jalatharangam (1978)
- Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
- Agnivyooham (1979)
- Sarpam (1979)
- Kaavalmaadam (1980)
- Arangum Aniyarayum (1980)
- Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
- Kurukkante Kalyanam (1982)
- Beedikkunjamma (1982)
- Sindoorasandhyaykku Mounam (1982)
- Kinnaaram (1983)
- Mandanmaar Londonil (1983)
- Vikadakavi (1984)
- Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
- Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
- Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
- Vepraalam (1984)
- Nayakan (Vaa Kuruvi Varu Kuruvi) (1985)
- Prem Poojaari (1999)
Story
edit- Thalirukal (1967)
- Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968)
- Ladies Hostel (1973)
- Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
- College Girl (1974)
- Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
- Love Letter (1975)
- Chandanachola (1975)
- Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
- Thaamarathoni (1975)
- Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
- Sindooram (1976)
- Manassoru Mayil (1977)
- Snehayamuna (1977)
- Raajaparampara (1977)
- Jalatharangam (1978)
- Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
- Agnivyooham (1979)
- Kaavalmaadam (1980)
- Arangum Aniyarayum (1980)
- Dantha Gopuram (1981)
- Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
- Kurukkante Kalyaanam (1982)
- Beedikkunjamma (1982)
- Sindoorasandhyaykku Mounam (1982)
- Kinnaaram (1983)
- Mandanmaar Londonil (1983)
- Vikadakavi (1984)
- Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
- Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
- Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
- Nayakan (1985)
Direction
edit- Love Letter (1975)
- Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
- Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
- Kaadaaru Maasam (1976)
- Raajaparampara (1977)
- Evide En Prabhaatham (1979)
Production
edit- Ladies Hostel (1973)
- College Girl (1974)
- Love Letter (1975)
- Chandanachola (1975)
Lyrics
edit- Ithuvare Pennoru ... Kaliyalla Kalyaanam 1968
- Maanasaveenayil ... Ladies Hostel 1973
- Chandanakkuriyitta ... College Girl 1974
- Kingini Ketti ... College Girl 1974
- Anjanamizhikal ... College Girl 1974
- Muthiyamma Pole Vannu ... College Girl 1974
- Amrithaprabhaatham Virinju ... College Girl 1974
- Arikathu Njammalu Bannotte ... College Girl 1974
- Oru Swapna Binduvil ... Vrindaavanam 1974
- Swargamandaarappookkal ... Vrindaavanam 1974
- Pattudayaada ... Vrindaavanam 1974
- Oru Thulli Madhu tha ... Vrindaavanam 1974
- Madhuvidhu Raathri ... Vrindaavanam 1974
- Bindu Neeyananda ... Chandanachola 1975
- Maniyaanchettikku ... Chandanachola 1975
- Bindu Neeyen Jeeva ... Chandanachola 1975 P Susheela
- Manavaattippenninallo ... Kalyaanappanthal 1975
- Kaashaaya Kaashellam ... Madhuram Thirumadhuram 1976
- Oru Nokku Devi ... Madhuram Thirumadhuram 1976
- Oh My Love My Love ... Madhuram Thirumadhuram 1976
- Naduvodinjoru mollaakka ... Madhuram Thirumadhuram 1976
- Kaathu Kaathu ... Manassoru Mayil 1977
- Hamse Sunlo ... Manassoru Mayil 1977
- Maanathoraaraattam ... Manassoru Mayil 1977
- Sandhye Nee Va Va Sindooram Tha Tha ... Snehikkan Samayamilla 1978
- Kuttappa Njan Achanalleda ... Snehikkan Samayamilla 1978
- Kaakkayennulla Vaakkinartham ... Jalatharangam 1978
- Sakhi Sakhi Chumbanam ... Jalatharangam 1978
References
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- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Dialog Writer Dr Balakrishnan". MalayalaSangeetham. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ "DR BALAKRISHNAN". Nth Wall. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ Chinnappa, K. Jeevan (28 October 2000). "Should Kodava be independent of Kannada, other languages?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ "Sathyan Anthikad Profile". Metromatinee. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ Vipin (7 May 2013). "Neram – Music Review (Tamil/Malayalam Movie Soundtrack)". Music Nloud. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.