Summary
P. Suresh Unnithan (born 30 July 1956) is an Indian film and television director who works in Malayalam films. His popular works are Mukha Chithram (1991), Utsavamelam (1992), Jaathakam (1989), Bhaagyavaan (1993) and Aardram (1992).
P. Suresh Unnithan | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Unni |
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| Spouse | Padmaja |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Parameswaran Unnithan, Bharathi Amma |
Biography edit
His start in film was as an assistant director to Padmarajan, from whom he learned the basics and craft of film making.[1] Later he debuted with Jaathakam. The same film won the Best Newcomer Director award at the Kerala State Film Awards. Later he directed films like Radhamadhavam, Aardram, Mukha Chitram, Uthsava melam, Sathyaparatinja, Bhagyavaan, Thovalapookkal, Rishya Sringan and others.[2] He entered the television industry and had some hit serials. His 2004 serial project Swamy Ayyappan was the most popular and top rated serial in Malayalam.[3][verification needed]
After 12 years break Suresh Unnithan made a comeback with Ayaal, with Lal and Iniya playing the leads.[4]
Awards edit
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director (1989) – Jaathakam
- Kerala film critics award for Best Director (1991) – Radhamadhavam
- Asianet TV awards for Best Director(2008) -Swami Ayyappan
- Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention in Direction (2014)- Ayaal
Television edit
- Director
- Verpadukalude Viralpadukal (DD)
- Vegatha Pora Pora (DD)
- Sthree Oru Santhwanam (Asianet)
- Kadalinakkare (Asianet)
- Krishna Kripa Sagaram (Asianet)
- Swami Ayyappan (TV series) (Asianet)
- Sreekrishnaleela (Asianet)
- Sreemahabhagavatham (Asianet)
- Sreepadmanabham (Amrita Tv)
- Thulabharam (Surya TV)
- Bhadra (Surya TV)
- Shivakami (Surya TV)
- Producer banner- Rohini vision/ sree movies
- Vasundhara medicals (Asianet)
- Snehadooram (Asianet)
- Nirmalyam ( Asianet)
- Omanathinkal Pakshi (Asianet)
- Samadooram (Asianet)
- Sahadharmmini (Asianet)
- Tadankalpalayam (Asianet)
- Muhoortham (Asianet)
- Chechiyamma (Asianet)
- Sindhooracheppu (Amrita tv)
- Kunjali marakkar (Asianet)
- Lipstick (Asianet)
- Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Viswaroopam (Flowers TV)
- Manjurukum kaalam (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Krishnathulasi (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Sthreepadham (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Manjil Virinja Poovu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Jeevithanouka (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Kalyani (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Swayamvaram (Mazhavil Manorama)
Filmography edit
| Year | Title |
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| 1989 | Jaathakam |
| 1990 | Radha Madhavam |
| 1991 | Sathyaprathinja |
| Mukha Chithram | |
| 1992 | Utsavamelam |
| Aardram | |
| 1993 | Bhaagyavaan |
| 1995 | Thovalapookkal |
| 1997 | Rishyasringan |
| 2013 | Ayaal |
| 2021 | Kshanam |
References edit
- ^ Unnithan, Suresh (25 May 2013). "അയാള്ക്കൊപ്പം സുരേഷ് ഉണ്ണിത്താന് വീണ്ടും". www.mathrubhumi.com (Interview) (in Malayalam). Interviewed by ജി ജ്യോതിലാല്. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ Suresh Unnithan at IMDb
- ^ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Cinema : Cablewala". 13 November 2007. Archived from the original on 13 November 2007.
- ^ "Manorama Online | Movies | Interviews |". www.manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013.