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{{infobox person
| name = Hariharan
| image = Hariharan director.jpg
| caption = Hariharan in 2011
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Thamarasery Kozikode
| occupation = Director
| yearsactive = 1973–present
| spouse = Bhavani
| children = 3
}}
'''Hariharan''' is a veteran Indian film director who has directed over 50 [[Malayalam film]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/42612/ |title='പഴശ്ശിരാജ'യുടെ പടനായകന്‍|work=Mathrubhumi |access-date=19 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219065236/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/42612/ |archive-date=19 December 2013 }}</ref> His movies mainly revolve around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical [[Kerala|Keralite]] society. His most notable works include Disco ''(1980)'', ''[[Sharapancharam]] (1977)'', ''[[Panchagni]] (1986)'', ''[[Nakhakshathangal|Paalazhimadhanam]] (1980)'' ''[[Amrutham Gamaya|Yakshipparu]] (1979)'', ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]] (1989)'', ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Padmaraagam]] (1979)'', ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]] (1994)'' and ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]] (2009)'' has won him wide critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-03/thiruvananthapuram/28324998_1_state-film-awards-malayalam-cinema-jury-chairman|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811062005/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-03/thiruvananthapuram/28324998_1_state-film-awards-malayalam-cinema-jury-chairman|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=Malayalam cinema's quality declining: Hariharan|date=3 March 2004|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=6 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20010706/rmal4.html|title= Hariharan - Shaji N. Karun to team up|date=6 July 2001|work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]|access-date=6 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article391756.ece|title='Pazhassi Raja' reigns supreme|date=8 April 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India|access-date=6 May 2010}}</ref> In 2019, he was awarded the [[J. C. Daniel Award]], Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.

In a career that spanned 50 years,he had contributed to nearly 60 feature films either as a screenwriter or director,thus becoming one of most prolific filmmakers in the malayalam film industry.Known among his colleagues as a tough master he was credited with having nurtured numerous actors and actresses.

== Career ==
Hariharan studied at [[St. Thomas College, Thrissur]] and Universal Arts College, [[Kozhikode]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/302663/ |title=സംഗീതം ഹരിഹരന്‍|work=Mathrubhumi |access-date=14 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215003722/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/302663/ |archive-date=15 December 2013 }}</ref> He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1965 working as an assistant director under film director [[M. Krishnan Nair (director)|M. Krishnan Nair]]. His first film ''Ladies Hostel'' was released in 1973, following which a lot of films with [[Prem Nazir]] and [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] were released. ''Babumon'' was one of his box office hit movies of the black and white era. He directed two major films in Actor [[Jayan]]'s career. His 1976 movie ''[[Panchami]]'' gave first major break to [[Jayan]] as an actor in malayalam cinema and he became a recognizable figure.In 1979 another blockbuster movie ''[[Sarapanjaram]]'' was released with [[Jayan]] and [[Sheela]]. It went to catapult its hero [[Jayan]] to superstardom and a major breakthrough. He has directed more than 60 films, many of which were highly successful both commercially and critically. His movies have mostly explored the complexities of social issues and human relationships, set in the backdrop of Kerala's rich cultural heritage. His films such as ''[[Valarthumrugangal]]'', ''[[Panchagni]]'', ''[[Nakhakshathangal]]'', ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'', ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]'', ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]'' and ''[[Ennu Swantham Janakikutty]]'' have entered the Indian Panorama of International Film Festival. He has also been honored with a Diploma by the Pyongyang Film Festival of North Korea for ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha''. In 1993, ''Sargam'' won him the [[Kerala State Award]] for Best Director and also [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]. The film also received special honor at the Fukuoka and Swiss film festivals.<ref>http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15005515&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3</ref> His next film, ''Parinayam'', won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]] and took part in about seven film festivals across the world. ''Ennu Swantham Janakikutty'' was the inaugural film at the Korean film festival (2000), and it also took part in the London film festival (2000).

Apart from these recognitions he has also won Filmfare and Ramu Kariat Awards for his works on multiple occasions. In 2009, he made ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]]''. It is based on the life of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the first revolter against the British East India Company. It was written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]. Later in 2011, he announced another historical film titled ''Randamoozham'' with [[Mohanlal]] in the lead role and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, which was an adaptation of his novel of the same name. It was to be produced by Gokulam Gopalan, but the project was later shelved.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bheemas-outing/article2615566.ece</ref>

Then Hariharan - M. T. Vasudevan Nair team joined hands with the young talented actor Indrajith. Titled ''[[Ezhamathe Varavu]]'', the film includes [[Vineeth]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] in other major roles.

== Filmography ==

{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Script
|-
| 1973 || ''[[Ladies Hostel]]''|| P. Balakrishnan
|-
| 1974 || ''[[Ayalathe Sundari]]''|| T. Hariharan
|-
| 1974 || ''[[Rajahamsam]]''||
|-
| 1974 || ''[[Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi]]'' ||
|-
| 1974 || ''[[College Girl (1974 film)|College Girl]]'' ||
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Babumon (film)|Babumon]]'' ||
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Love Marriage (1975 film)|Love Marriage]]'' ||
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Madhurappathinezhu]]'' ||
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Ammini Ammaavan]]'' ||
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Kanyaadaanam]]'' ||
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Panchami (film)|Panchami]]'' ||
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Rajayogam]]'' || P. Balakrishnan
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Themmadi Velappan]]'' ||
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Ivanente Priyaputhran]]'' ||
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Sangamam (1977 film)|Sangamam]]'' ||
|-
| 1977 || ''Sujatha'' ||
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Tholkan Enikku Manassilla]]'' ||
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil]]'' ||
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Adimakkachavadam]]'' ||
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Snehathinte Mukhangal]]'' ||
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Yagaswam]]'' ||
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha|Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha]]''||[[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Sharapanjaram]]'' || Malayattoor Ramakrishnan
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Lava (1980 film)|Lava]]'' || S. L Puram
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Muthuchippikal]]'' ||
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Poocha Sanyasi]]'' ||
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Valarthumrugangal]]'' || M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Sreeman Sreemathi]]'' ||
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Anuraagakkodathi]]'' ||
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Anguram]]'' ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Evideyo Oru Shathru'' || Unreleased
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Varanmaare Aavashyamundu]]'' ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Poomadathe Pennu]]'' ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Vellam]]'' ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Vikatakavi]]'' ||
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Panchagni]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Nakhakshathangal]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1986 || ''Anjaam'' || Remake of ''[[Sharapanjaram]]''
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Amrutham Gamaya]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Mangai Oru Gangai]]'' (Tamil) ||
|-
| 1987 || ''Njanum Neeyum'' ||
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Aranyakam]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1990|| ''[[Oliyambukal]]'' ||[[Dennis Joseph]]
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]'' || Chovallur Krishnan Kutty
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Ennu Swantham Janakikutty]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Prem Poojari]]'' ||P. Balakrishnan
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Mayookham]]'' ||Hariharan
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Ezhamathe Varavu]]'' ||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|}

== Awards ==

'''[[National Film Awards]]:'''
* 2009 - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] - ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja]]''
* 1995 - [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]] - ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]''
* 1993 - [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] - ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]''

'''[[Kerala State Film Awards]]:'''
* 2009 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] - ''[[Pazhassi Raja (film)|Pazhassi Raja]]''
* 1994 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film]] - ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]''
* 1994 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] - ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]''
* 1992 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] - ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]''
* 1989 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film|Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] - ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha]]''
* 1979 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film|Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] - ''[[Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha]]''

'''[[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]:'''
* 2009 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]]''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-09/news-interviews/28320515_1_filmfare-awards-winners-prakash-raj-k-j-yesudas | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811095903/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-09/news-interviews/28320515_1_filmfare-awards-winners-prakash-raj-k-j-yesudas | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 August 2011 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Filmfare Awards winners | date=9 August 2010}}</ref>
* 1994 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - [[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]
* 1986 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - [[Panchagni]]
* 2019 - [[Filmfare Award for Lifetime Achievement]]

'''Other awards'''
* 2019 - J. C. Daniel award
* 2012 - Prem Nazir Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madhyamam.com/news/145416/120112 |title=Prem Nazir Award for Hariharan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116104251/http://www.madhyamam.com/news/145416/120112 |date=16 January 2012|archive-date=16 January 2012|work=Madhyamam}}</ref>
* 1993 - V. Shantaram Award

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|0363030}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm Official Website of Information and Public Relation Department of Kerala]

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