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Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai
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'''Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai''' (1900–1979) was a [[Malayalam]] dramatist, poet, screen play writer and actor who was well known in the role of Ashaan in [[Kavyamela]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://malayalam.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/profile/0708/08/1070808036_1.htm|title=മുതുകുളം: മലയാളസിനിമയുടെ മുത്തച്ഛന്}}</ref> He was born in 1900 in [[Muthukulam]], a small village near [[Haripad]] in [[Alappuzha District]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Known as the ''Akshara Guru'' of Malayalam [[talkie]] films, he wrote the screenplay and dialogues of ''[[Balan (film)|Balan]]'', the first Malayalam talkie and ''[[Jeevithanauka]]'', the first box office hit in the [[Malayalam film]] industry. He is also the author of about 55 dramas and dozens of film stories and screenplays. In 1968, he acted in ''[[Viruthan Shanku]]'', the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema directed by [[P. Venu]]. He acted in around 150 Malayalam films and wrote ''Tataka Parinayam'' Kathakali. An award named ''Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai Puraskaram'' has been instituted by ''Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai Samraka Samithi'' in honour of him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/topic/muthukulam-raghavan-pillai|title = Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai: Latest News and Updates, Top Stories, Videos, Photos About Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai - Filmibeat}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=67709 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-11-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202235344/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=67709 |archivedate=2 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><br />
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==Filmography==<br />
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# Rajayogam (1976)<br />
# Kamam Krodham Moham (1975)<br />
# Chief Guest (1975)<br />
# Pulivalu (1975)<br />
# Babumon (1975) as Advocate<br />
# Vandikkari (1974)<br />
# Bhoomidevi Pushipiniyayi (1974)<br />
# [[Thacholi Marumakan Chandu]] (1974) as Kanachira Kannappan<br />
# Checkpost (1974)<br />
# [[Swarga Puthri]] (1973) as Paulose<br />
# Kaliyugam (1973)<br />
#[[Interview (1973 film)|Interview]] (1973) as Sekhara Pilla<br />
# Masappadi Mathupilla (1973)<br />
# [[Manushyaputhran]] (1973) as Vaidyar<br />
# [[Chukku]] (1973)<br />
# Yamini (1973) as Chettiyar<br />
# Ladies Hostel (1973) as Kunju<br />
# Maya (1972)<br />
# [[Punarjanmam]] (1972)<br />
# Balya Prathigna (1972)<br />
# Kandavarundo? (1972)<br />
# Mayiladumkunnu (1972)<br />
# Bobanum Moliyum (1971)<br />
# YOugumullaval (1971)<br />
# [[Anubhavangal Paalichakal]](1971) as Kurup Sakhavu<br />
# Oru Penninte Kadha (1971)<br />
# Aranazhika Neram (1970) as Lona<br />
# Lottery Ticket (1970)<br />
# Ezhuthatha Kadha (1970)<br />
# [[Vazhve Mayam]] (1970) as Panchayat member<br />
# Saraswathi (1970)<br />
# Vivahitha (1970)<br />
# Nurse (1969)<br />
# Sandhya (1969)<br />
# [[Velliyazhcha]] (1969) Paramu Pilla<br />
# Viplavakarikal (1968)<br />
# Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (1968)<br />
# Vidyarthi (1968)<br />
# Vazhi Pizhacha Sandathi (1968)<br />
# [[Viruthan Shanku]] (1968) as Forest Officer<br />
# [[Lady Doctor]] (1967) as Mathai<br />
# Sahadarmini (1967)<br />
# Madatharuvi (1967)<br />
# Karutharathrikal (1967)<br />
# Ullathumathi (1967)<br />
# Bhagyamudra (1967)<br />
# [[Pavappettaval]] (1967) as Narayana Pilla<br />
# Rowdy (1966)<br />
# Kalyanarathriyil (1966)<br />
# Kadamattathachan (1966)<br />
# [[Sthanarthi Saramma]] (1966) as Antonychan<br />
# Pinchuhridayam (1966)<br />
# Kalipennu (1966)<br />
# Kusruthikuttan (1966)<br />
# [[Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]] (1966) as Achuthan Nair<br />
# Archana (1966)<br />
# [[Kavyamela]] (1965) as Ashaan<br />
# Sarpakadu (1965)<br />
# [[Kuppivala]] (1965) as Kittumman<br />
# Porter Kunjali (1965) as Keshava Pilla<br />
# Bhoomilyile Malakha (1965)<br />
# Kalyana Photo (1964)<br />
# Kudumbini (1964) as Kunju Kaniyar<br />
# Kalayum Kaminiyum (1963)<br />
# Kattumaina (1963)<br />
# Swargarajayam (1962)<br />
# Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962)<br />
# Kannum Karalum (1962)<br />
# Viyarpinte Vila (1962)<br />
# Umminithanka (1961)<br />
# [[Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu]] (1958) as Kuttappa Kurup<br />
# Lilly (1958)<br />
# Achanum Makanum (1957)<br />
# Koodapirappu (1956)<br />
# Kidappadam (1955)<br />
# Avan Varunnu (1954)<br />
# [[Avakashi]] (1954) as Manmadan<br />
# [[Snehaseema]] (1954) as Thommi<br />
# Sandehi (1954)<br />
# Ponkathir (1953)<br />
# Lokaneethi (1953)<br />
# Athmasakhi (1952)<br />
# Vanamala (1951)<br />
# Navalokam (1951)<br />
# Yachakan(1951)<br />
# [[Jeevithanauka]] (1951)<br />
# [[Nallathanka]] (1950)<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb name|0683487}}<br />
* [http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Muthukulam%20Raghavan%20Pillai&limit=80 Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai at MSI]<br />
* [http://www.veethi.com/india-people/muthukulam_raghavan_pillai-profile-4187-42.htm] ''Web Profile''<br />
* [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/the-importance-of-being-muthukulam/article3826381.ece] ''News Report''<br />
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S. L. Puram Sadanandan
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| name = S. L. Puram Sadanandan<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1928|04|15|df=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = S. L. Puram, [[Travancore|Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British India]]<br>(present day Alappuzha,Kerala,India)<br />
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]<br />
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2005|09|16|1928|04|15}}<br />
| spouse = Omana<br />
| children = 2 (incl. S. L. Puram Jayasurya)<br />
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'''S. L. Puram Sadanandan''' (15 April 1928 – 16 September 2005) was an Indian playwright and film scriptwriter from [[Kerala]], [[India]].<br />
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In 1967, he got the first ever [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay]] for the film ''[[Agniputhri]]''.<ref name="nationalaward">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/15th_nff_1967.pdf|title=15th National Film Awards|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=17 November 2019|format=PDF}}</ref><ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967">{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|first1=Entertainment|title=National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|accessdate=11 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324034914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|archivedate=24 March 2020}}</ref><br />
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==Death==<br />
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He died on 16 September 2005. He was survived by his wife Omana Sadanandan and two sons, Jayasurya (who directed the films ''Speed Track'' ''[[Angel John]]'' and Jack & Daniel) and Jayasoma.<ref>Mohammed Ashraf (19 September 2005). [https://www.arabnews.com/node/273242 "Kerala Pays Homage To Savankutty, Sadanandan"]. ''Arab News''. Retrieved 17 November 2019.</ref><br />
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==Awards==<br />
* 1965: [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] - ''[[Kavyamela]]''<ref name="nationalaward2">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/13th_NFA.pdf|title=13th National Film Awards|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=17 November 2019|format=PDF}}</ref><br />
* 1967: [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay]] - ''[[Agniputhri]]''<ref name="nationalaward"/><br />
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Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi]] have instituted an annual award, ''S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Puraskaram'', for recognising outstanding contributions to Malayalam theatre.<ref name="S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Award Winners :: Thiraseela.com">{{Cite web |url=http://thiraseela.com/main/awardDetail.php?id=106 |title=S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Award | website=thiraseela.com |access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref><br />
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==Filmography==<br />
'''Major Works'''<br />
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*''[[Chemmeen]]''<br />
*''[[Vilakuranja Manushyan]]''<br />
*''[[Agniputhri]]'' <br />
*''[[Kallu Kondoru Pennu]]'' <br />
*''[[Kattukuthira]]''<br />
*''[[Yavanika]]''<br />
*''[[Kavyamela]]''<br />
*''[[Bhagyamudra]]''<br />
*''[[Kaadu (1973 Malayalam film)|Kaadu]]''<br />
*''[[Nellu (1974 film)|Nellu]]''<br />
*''[[Pathamudayam]]''<br />
*''[[Ivide Thudangunnu]]''<br />
*''[[Aadhya Paadam]]''<br />
*''[[Navavadhu]]''<br />
*''[[Karthika (film)|Karthika]]''<br />
*''[[Babumon (film)|Babumon]]''<br />
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==References==<br />
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060915180505/http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/18/stories/2005091808430500.htm S.L. Puram Sadanandan cremated]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060906122550/http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/18/stories/2005091808460500.htm A communist who became doyen of theatre]<br />
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