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'''Surasu''' was a [[Malayalam|Malayalam–language]] [[playwright]] and actor from [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He introduced to Malayali audiences a new genre of drama known as ''mozhiyattam'' which is a fusion of poetry and theatre. He won the [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 1977 for the play ''Vishwaroopam'' which is regarded as his best work.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110206150051/http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/02/stories/2011020255540200.htm "His voice lends life to characters"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2013.</ref> Surasu wrote the script for some [[Malayalam films]] such as ''[[Randu Penkuttikal]]''. He also acted in a few films. 'Surasu' was his screen name selected by himself and literally that word means an [[alcoholic]]. Surasu was married to drama artist Ambujam Surasu, but the couple did not have children.<ref>[http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=111091 "Drama artiste Ambujam Surasu passes away"]. ''[[Mathrubhumi]]''. 6 July 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2013.</ref> He committed suicide at [[Kozhikode]] railway station in 1995.<br />
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Since 2004, a drama festival is organised every year in Kozhikode, Kerala in memory of Surasu. The festival was earlier known as Surasu Drama Festival but has been renamed as Kozhikodan Drama Festival since 2010.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101116072818/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/19/stories/2010091958230300.htm "Of deep plots and fine narratives"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. 19 September 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2013....... </ref><br />
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==Filmography==<br />
# ''Sradham'' (1994)<br />
# ''[[Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal]]'' (1988)<br />
# ''Aparan'' (1988)<br />
# ''Theertham'' (1987)<br />
# ''Randupenkuttikal'' (1978)<br />
# ''Panchamritham'' (1977)<br />
# ''Srishti'' (1976)<br />
# ''Mohiniyattam'' (1976)<br />
# ''Aruthu'' (1976)<br />
# ''Kamadhenu'' (1976)<br />
# ''Ajayanum Vijayanum'' (1976)<br />
# ''Criminals'' (1975)<br />
# ''[[Chattambikkalyaani]]'' (1975)...Settu<br />
# ''Kalyanapanthal'' (1975)<br />
# ''Loveletter'' (1975)<br />
# ''Velicham Arike'' (1975)<br />
# ''Darshnam'' (1973)<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Surasu&limit=16 Surasu at MSI]<br />
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