Lohithadas

Who was Lohithadas?

Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas 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 has written screenplays for 35 films in a twenty-four year long career, such as Thaniyavarthanam, Kireedam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, Amaram, Padheyam, Chenkol, Thooval Kottaram and Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal. He later became a director, and has directed films such as Bhoothakkannadi, Kanmadam, Joker, and Kasthooriman. He died on June 29, 2009 due to a heart attack.