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{{Short description|State film promotion organization in Kerala, India}} | |||
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'''Kerala State Film Development Corporation''' (abbreviated as '''KSFDC'''), is an organization founded by the [[Government of Kerala]], India for promoting the film market in the state.<ref>[http://www.mysarkarinaukri.com/kerala-state-film-development-corporation-ltd mysarkarinaukri.com Kerala State Film Development Corporation]</ref> It was founded in 1975, a period when the production of [[Malayalam film]]s | '''Kerala State Film Development Corporation''' (abbreviated as '''KSFDC'''), is an organization founded by the [[Government of Kerala]], India for promoting the film market in the state.<ref>[http://www.mysarkarinaukri.com/kerala-state-film-development-corporation-ltd mysarkarinaukri.com Kerala State Film Development Corporation]</ref> It was founded in 1975, a period when the production of [[Malayalam film]]s was centered in [[Chennai|Madras]] (now Chennai).<ref name="Official-aboutus" /> KSFDC was formed with an objective of moving the Malayalam film industry from Madras to [[Kerala]]. At the time of its inception, it was the first of its kind organization for film development under [[public sector]] in India. | ||
KSFDC organised the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]] annually until 1998, after which its management was handed over to the [[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy]]. KSFDC is the founder of the [[Chithranjali Studio]]. KSFDC owns a cinema exhibition network of ten theatres across Kerala. KSFDC also works as a production agency which makes public interest documentary films and short films for the Government of Kerala. [[Shaji N. Karun]] | KSFDC organised the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]] annually until 1998, after which its management was handed over to the [[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy]]. KSFDC is the founder of the [[Chithranjali Studio]]. KSFDC owns a cinema exhibition network of ten theatres across Kerala. KSFDC also works as a production agency which makes public interest documentary films and short films for the Government of Kerala. Currently following the demise of [[Shaji N. Karun]] the chairman position is vacant. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The demand for a studio in the public domain was first put forward by filmmaker [[Ramu Kariat]], his idea was to make one | The demand for a studio in the public domain was first put forward by filmmaker [[Ramu Kariat]], his idea was to make one along the lines of [[Moscow Film Studio]], He, along with like minded filmmakers [[P. Bhaskaran]] and [[Thoppil Bhasi]] and many others met [[C. Achutha Menon]], the then [[Chief minister of Kerala|chief minister]] who in turn directed them to the then [[home minister]] [[K. Karunakaran]] who also looked after state's cinema. Karunakaran and the then secretary of government [[Malayattoor Ramakrishnan]] supported the demand. In 1975, the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) was formed with [[P. R. S. Pillai]] as its first chairman and G. Vivekanandan as the first managing director.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chandran|first=Baiju|title=The Capital of cinema|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-capital-of-cinema/article5401273.ece|accessdate=28 July 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 November 2013}}</ref> | ||
== Subsidiaries == | == Subsidiaries == | ||
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* Lenin cinemas, KSRTC Central Bus Station complex, [[Thampanoor]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] | * Lenin cinemas, KSRTC Central Bus Station complex, [[Thampanoor]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] | ||
* Kalabhavan Theatre, Chalachitrakalabhavan, [[Vazhuthacaud]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] | * Kalabhavan Theatre, Chalachitrakalabhavan, [[Vazhuthacaud]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] | ||
* Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Karunakaran Nambiar Road, Round North, [[ | * Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Karunakaran Nambiar Road, Round North, [[Thrissur]] | ||
* Kairali & Sree twin theatres, (I.G Road) Mavoor Road, [[Kozhikode]] | * Kairali & Sree twin theatres, (I.G Road) Mavoor Road, [[Kozhikode]] | ||
* Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Mullakkal, [[Alappuzha]] | * Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Mullakkal, [[Alappuzha]] | ||
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* Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Pullomkulam, [[North Paravur]], [[Ernakulam District]] | * Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Pullomkulam, [[North Paravur]], [[Ernakulam District]] | ||
* Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Chittoor, [[Palakkad District]] | * Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Chittoor, [[Palakkad District]] | ||
==Film production== | |||
In 2022 and 2023, KSFDC has produced 3 movies namely ''[[Nishiddho]]'', ''[[Divorce (2023 film)|Divorce]]'' and ''[[Nila (2023 film)|Nila]]'' for women empowerment to uplift the works of women directors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/divorce-movie-first-look-minister-saji-cherian-released-the-first-look-poster-of-divorce-movie-126425|title=Divorce: സംസ്ഥാന സർക്കാരിൻ്റെ വനിതാ 'സംവിധായകരുടെ സിനിമ' പദ്ധതി: 'ഡിവോഴ്സ്' ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്കെത്തി|work=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/nila-story-elderly-woman-and-unusual-friendship-director-indu-tnm-174145|title=‘Nila is the story of an elderly woman and an unusual friendship’: Director Indu to TNM|author1=Cris|first2= Lakshmi |last2=Priya|date=6 March 2023|website=The News Minute}}</ref> In 2025, the corporation produced a [[Survival film|survival thriller]] film ''[[Pralayashesham Oru Jalakanyaka]]'' directed by Manoj Kumar.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Pralaya Shesham Oru Jala Kanyaka' first look unveiled: A gripping tale of survival and mystery |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pralaya-shesham-oru-jala-kanyaka-first-look-unveiled-a-gripping-tale-of-survival-and-mystery/articleshow/118550970.cms |access-date=2025-03-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 06:23, 8 February 2026
| Abbreviation | KSFDC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1975[1] |
| Headquarters | Chalachitra Kalabhavan Vazhuthacaud Thiruvananthapuram |
| Website | KSFDC.in |
Kerala State Film Development Corporation (abbreviated as KSFDC), is an organization founded by the Government of Kerala, India for promoting the film market in the state.[2] It was founded in 1975, a period when the production of Malayalam films was centered in Madras (now Chennai).[1] KSFDC was formed with an objective of moving the Malayalam film industry from Madras to Kerala. At the time of its inception, it was the first of its kind organization for film development under public sector in India.
KSFDC organised the International Film Festival of Kerala annually until 1998, after which its management was handed over to the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. KSFDC is the founder of the Chithranjali Studio. KSFDC owns a cinema exhibition network of ten theatres across Kerala. KSFDC also works as a production agency which makes public interest documentary films and short films for the Government of Kerala. Currently following the demise of Shaji N. Karun the chairman position is vacant.
History[edit | edit source]
The demand for a studio in the public domain was first put forward by filmmaker Ramu Kariat, his idea was to make one along the lines of Moscow Film Studio, He, along with like minded filmmakers P. Bhaskaran and Thoppil Bhasi and many others met C. Achutha Menon, the then chief minister who in turn directed them to the then home minister K. Karunakaran who also looked after state's cinema. Karunakaran and the then secretary of government Malayattoor Ramakrishnan supported the demand. In 1975, the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) was formed with P. R. S. Pillai as its first chairman and G. Vivekanandan as the first managing director.[3]
Subsidiaries[edit | edit source]
Chithranjali Studio[edit | edit source]
Kalabhavan Digital Studio[edit | edit source]
A digital post processing studio owned by the KSFDC.
Cinemas[edit | edit source]
KSFDC owns an exhibition network of 17 cinemas in Kerala namely:
- Kairali, Nila and Sree theatre complex, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram
- Lenin cinemas, KSRTC Central Bus Station complex, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram
- Kalabhavan Theatre, Chalachitrakalabhavan, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram
- Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Karunakaran Nambiar Road, Round North, Thrissur
- Kairali & Sree twin theatres, (I.G Road) Mavoor Road, Kozhikode
- Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Mullakkal, Alappuzha
- Kairali & Sree twin theatres, A.C Road Cherthala, Alappuzha District
- Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Pullomkulam, North Paravur, Ernakulam District
- Kairali & Sree twin theatres, Chittoor, Palakkad District
Film production[edit | edit source]
In 2022 and 2023, KSFDC has produced 3 movies namely Nishiddho, Divorce and Nila for women empowerment to uplift the works of women directors.[4][5] In 2025, the corporation produced a survival thriller film Pralayashesham Oru Jalakanyaka directed by Manoj Kumar.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "KSFDC official web site, About us". Archived from the original on 4 April 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ↑ mysarkarinaukri.com Kerala State Film Development Corporation
- ↑ Chandran, Baiju (28 November 2013). "The Capital of cinema". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- ↑ "Divorce: സംസ്ഥാന സർക്കാരിൻ്റെ വനിതാ 'സംവിധായകരുടെ സിനിമ' പദ്ധതി: 'ഡിവോഴ്സ്' ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്കെത്തി". Zee News.
- ↑ Cris; Priya, Lakshmi (6 March 2023). "'Nila is the story of an elderly woman and an unusual friendship': Director Indu to TNM". The News Minute.
- ↑ "'Pralaya Shesham Oru Jala Kanyaka' first look unveiled: A gripping tale of survival and mystery". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 March 2025.