Renowned director Harikumar’s demise
Renowned Malayalam director and screenwriter Harikumar passed away on Monday evening following a prolonged battle with cancer. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, leaving behind a rich legacy of impactful cinema.
Harikumar, whose illustrious career spanned several decades, marked his directorial debut with the 1981 film “Ambal Poovu.” Over the years, he helmed a total of 18 films, including notable works such as “Sukritham,” “Udyanapalakan,” and “Jalakam,” collaborating with esteemed screenwriters such as M T Vasudevan Nair, Lohithadas, Sreenivasan, and Kaloor Denis.
One of his directorial endeavors, “Sukritham,” penned by M T Vasudevan Nair in 1994, garnered widespread critical acclaim and clinched the National Award for Best Malayalam Film.
In addition to his directorial prowess, Harikumar showcased his talent as a screenwriter, contributing to the scripts of several of his own films. His final directorial venture, starring Ann Augustine, titled “Autorickshawkarante Bharya,” hit screens in 2022.
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The news of Harikumar’s demise has prompted an outpouring of condolences from Malayalam cinema aficionados on social media platforms.
