K P Kumaran

K P Kumaran started his film career as an active member of the Chitralekha Film Society and co-scripting their first production Swayamvaram with Adoor Gopalakrishnan. He made his debut with the documentary Rock in 1972, which was critically acclaimed internationally. Athithi was his first feature film.

Selected Filmography:

Athithi - 1975
(The Guest)

The story revolves around the lives of a family who awaits the return of the mysterious character, Shekaran. The sisters Ramani and Latha, their brother Karunan and their ageing father ardently expect Shekharan's arrival, who would solve all their problems. The existence of the character is ambiguous since Shekaran does not turn up till the end of the film.

Direction & Screenplay: K P Kumaran
Cast: P J Anthony, Balan K Nair, Kottarakkara, Sheela
Cinematography: R M Kasthuri
Editing: Ravi
Music: Devarajan

Thotram - 2000
(A Folklore)

The story of Poomatha, a young girl belonging to the 'pulluva' community, is told in the Vadakkanpaattu, the folklore of Northern Kerala. The feudal lord of Kadalungara village takes a fancy for Poomatha who lives alone. When, even after being assisted by his steward Chindan, the lord finds that Poomatha doesn't yield to his wishes, he frames charges of adultery against her.

Members of her community find her guilty of the crime and she is torched to death. But, just before she dies, her innocence is proved by the confessions of the girl who had given the statement against her. Those of her community, who had started hating her, start fearing her spirit and worships her. And her story thus became part of the 'thotram', the song accompanying the temple dance Theyyam.

Direction & Screenplay: K P Kumaran
Cast: M R Gopakumar, Kala, Seema G Nair, S Gopalakrishnan, Madhu Master, Prasanth
Cinematography: Kannan
Music: Ramesh Narayanan

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