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Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam and Hindi cinema. The massive success his movies enjoyed mirrors the collective conscience of the people, particularly the elite, of that era - a period with which the filmmaker is intimately connected.
Jan 30, 2023 · Premium. Priyadarshan – the man at 66, and the director at 39. In his resplendent film journey, Priyadarshan has had many ups and a fair number of downs, especially in his home ground. But it cannot be denied that he was responsible for some of Malayalam cinema's greatest successes. Written by Anandu Suresh.
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5. Kanchivaram. 2008 1h 57m. 8.2 (752) Rate. A poor silk weaver promises his wife to dress their newborn daughter in a silk saree for her marriage. Facing systemic oppression and the vicissitudes of his fortune, he struggles to keep his word. Director Priyadarshan Stars Prakash Raj Shreya Reddy Shammu. 6.
Jan 30, 2024 · Priyadarshan may be famous or 'infamous' for making movies inspired from Hollywood flicks but there is no denying the fact that he lends a Midas touch to his films. 'Thalavattam' was loosely based on Ken Kesey's movie 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and featured Mohanlal, Lizy, Karthika and M G Soman in the main roles.
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- Thalavattam (1986) Adapted from Jack Nicholson’s One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, the film follows the story of Vinod (played by Mohanlal) who loses his sanity after he watches his ladylove die in front of his eyes.
- Kilukkam (1991) Experimenting with themes surrounding those mental disorders, this film follows two ‘guides’ in Ooty who are followed by a tourist woman.
- Abhimanyu (1991) Priyadarshan’s took a stab at adapting the life of Mumbai don Varadrajan Mudaliar, following the footsteps of the highly acclaimed Nayakan (Tamil) made by Mani Rathnam and Kamal Hassan.
- Kaalapani (1996) Produced by and starring the director’s favourite actor Mohanlal, the period film uses the infamous Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Andaman as its setting.
Jan 30, 2024 · He is best known for his comedy films like ‘Hera Pheri’ (2000), ‘Hungama’ (2003), and ‘Garam Masala’ (2005). He received the “Padma Shri” from the President of India in 2012 for his significant contribution to Indian Cinema.
Priyadarshan has been awarded several state and national awards for his work in Hindi and Malayalam cinema. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics) for Virasat (1997) in 1997 and the Filmfare Award for Best Director in 2009 for his movie Kanchivaram (2008) .
