V. K. Prakash

V. K. Prakash (born 12 October 1960) is an Indian film director and actor. He makes films, music videos, and commercials, and works predominantly in Malayalam, but has also directed Telugu, Marathi, Kannada and Hindi films.[2] Prakash's debut feature directorial was Punaradhivasam (2000) which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director.[3] His film Nirnayakam (2015) won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.[4]

V. K. Prakash
V.K Prakash, IFFI (2009)
Born (1960-10-12) 12 October 1960[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Other namesVKP
Occupation
Years active2000 – present
Spouse(s)Sajitha
Children1

Early life

Born in a Malayali family in Palaghat, and currently based in Bangalore, he runs his own ad film production company called Trends Adfilm Makers Pvt Ltd. He studied in the School of Drama, Thrissur before commencing his career in the ad film industry.[5]

Career

V. K. Prakash started as an advertisement film director and worked in the industry for several years. He directed his debut feature film with Punaradhivasam in 2000, a Malayalam drama which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director for him.[6] In 2015, he directed the social drama Nirnayakam which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.[7]

Personal life

He is married to Sajitha. The couple have a daughter Kavya.[8]

Filmography

Director
Year Title Language Notes
2000 Punaradhivasam Malayalam
2003 Mullavalliyum Thenmavum Malayalam
2003 Freaky Chakra Hindi
2005 Police Malayalam
2006 Moonnamathoral Malayalam First high-definition (HD) Malayalam film to be digitally distributed to theatres via satellite.
2008 Positive Malayalam
2009 Phir Kabhi Hindi DTH premiere
2009 Kavya's Diary Telugu
2009 Gulumal: The Escape Malayalam
2010 Aidondla Aidu Kannada
2011 Three Kings Malayalam
2011 Beautiful Malayalam
2012 Karmayogi Malayalam
2012 Trivandrum Lodge Malayalam
2012 Poppins Malayalam
2013 Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Malayalam
2013 Thank You Malayalam
2013 Silence Malayalam
2014 Shutter Marathi
2015 Nirnnayakam Malayalam
2015 Ishqedarriyaan Hindi
2015 Rock Star Malayalam
2016 Marubhoomiyile Aana Malayalam
2017 Careful Malayalam
2019 Praana Malayalam
TBA Anandamargam Malayalam Pre production
2020 King Solomon Malayalam Post Production
TBA Mazhaneerthullikal Malayalam Delayed release
2020 Oruththi Malayalam Filming
2020VishnupriyaKannadaPost Production

Actor

Awards
National Film Awards
Kerala State Film Awards

Frequent collaborators

VKP is noted for his particular association with certain actors or using the actors in more of his directorial ventures.[9]

FilmsKunchacko BobanJayasuryaIndrajithOuseppachan (Music)Anoop menonMeghna RajRatheesh Vegha (Music)
Mullavalliyum ThenmavumNNN
PoliceNN
MoonnamathoralN
PositiveN
Gulumal-The EscapeNN
Three KingsNNNN
KarmayogiNN
BeautifulNNNN
Trivandrum LodgeNN
PoppinsNNNNN
Thank YouN
NirnnayakamN
MazhaneerthullikalN

References
  1. "VK Prakash". Facebook. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  2. "VK Prakash interview". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  3. "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
  4. https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/national-film-awards-315127-2016-03-28
  5. "V. K. Prakash interview". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  6. "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
  7. https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/national-film-awards-315127-2016-03-28
  8. "Lifestyle - VK Prakash". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  9. "MalayalaSangeetham.Info - The Comprehensive Malayalam Music and Movie Database". malayalasangeetham.info.
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