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{{Short description|Indian film director}}
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'''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.
'''Hariharan''' is an Indian film director who has directed over 50 [[Malayalam cinema|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 ''[[Sharapancharam]]'' (1979), ''[[Panchagni]]'' (1986), ''[[Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha]]'' (1979), ''[[Amrutham Gamaya]]'' (1987), ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'' (1989), ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]'' (1992), ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]'' (1994) and ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]]'' (2009) which 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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080920034451/http://www.screenindia.com/old/20010706/rmal4.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 September 2008|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.{{citation needed |date=March 2023}}
 
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 ==
== 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).
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.{{citation needed|date= September 2022}} In 1979 another movie ''[[Sarapanjaram]]'' was released with [[Jayan]] and [[Sheela]]. 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.{{citation needed|date= September 2022}} 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>{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15005515&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 |title=Manorama Online {{!}} Movies {{!}} Interviews {{!}} |website=www.manoramaonline.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918234109/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15005515&programId=1073752204&BV_ID=@@@&channelId=-1073750705&tabId=3 |archive-date=2013-09-18}}</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).{{citation needed|date= September 2022}}
 
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.
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>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bheemas-outing/article2615566.ece|title = Bheema's outing|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 10 November 2011|last1 = Kumar|first1 = P. K. Ajith}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/08/31/charmila-mohanan-hariharan-metoo-allegations-malayalam-cinema.html|accessdate=2024-09-01|publisher=www.onmanorama.com |title=Actor Charmila levels rape, sexual harassment allegations against producer Mohanan, director Hariharan }}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
 
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Script
! Year !! Title !! Script
|-
|-
| 1973 || ''[[Ladies Hostel]]''|| P. Balakrishnan
| 1973 || ''[[Ladies Hostel]]'' ||
|-
| 1974 || ''[[College Girl (1974 film)|College Girl]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1974 || ''[[Ayalathe Sundari]]''|| T. Hariharan
| 1974 || ''[[Ayalathe Sundari]]''||  
|-
|-
| 1974 || ''[[Rajahamsam]]''||  
| 1974 || ''[[Rajahamsam]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1974 || ''[[Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi]]'' ||  
| 1974 || ''[[Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1974 || ''[[College Girl (1974 film)|College Girl]]'' ||  
| 1975 || ''[[Madhurappathinezhu]]'' ||
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Love Marriage (1975 film)|Love Marriage]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Babumon (film)|Babumon]]'' ||  
| 1975 || ''[[Babumon (film)|Babumon]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Love Marriage (1975 film)|Love Marriage]]'' ||
|1976 || ''[[Panchami (film)]]'' ||  
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Madhurappathinezhu]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Ammini Ammaavan]]'' ||  
| 1976 || ''[[Ammini Ammaavan]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Kanyaadaanam]]'' ||
| 1976 || ''[[Themmadi Velappan]]'' ||  
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Panchami (film)|Panchami]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Rajayogam]]'' || P. Balakrishnan
| 1976 || ''[[Rajayogam]]'' || P. Balakrishnan
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Themmadi Velappan]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Ivanente Priyaputhran]]'' ||  
| 1977 || ''[[Ivanente Priyaputhran]]'' ||  
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| 1977 || ''[[Sangamam (1977 film)|Sangamam]]'' ||  
| 1977 || ''[[Sangamam (1977 film)|Sangamam]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1977 || ''Sujatha'' ||  
| 1977 || ''[[Sujatha (1977 film)|Sujatha]]'' ||  
|-
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Tholkan Enikku Manassilla]]'' ||  
| 1977 || ''[[Tholkan Enikku Manassilla]]'' ||  
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| 1978 || ''[[Yagaswam]]'' ||
| 1978 || ''[[Yagaswam]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha|Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha]]''||[[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
| 1979 || ''[[Sarapancharam]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Sharapanjaram]]'' || Malayattoor Ramakrishnan
| 1979 || ''[[Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha]]''||M. T. Vasudevan Nair
|-
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Lava (1980 film)|Lava]]'' || S. L Puram
| 1980 || ''[[Lava (1980 film)|Lava]]'' || S. L Puram
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| 1984 || ''[[Poomadathe Pennu]]'' ||
| 1984 || ''[[Poomadathe Pennu]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Vellam]]'' ||
| 1984 || ''[[Vellam (1985 film)|Vellam]]'' ||
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Vikatakavi]]'' ||
| 1984 || ''[[Vikatakavi]]'' ||
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== Awards ==
== Awards ==
 
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'''[[National Film Awards]]:'''
'''[[National Film Awards]]:'''
* 2009 - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] - ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja]]''
* 2009 - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] - ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja]]''
* 1995 - [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]] - ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]''
* 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]]''
* 1993 - [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] - ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]''


'''[[Kerala State Film Awards]]:'''
'''[[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]]''
* 2019 - [[J. C. Daniel Award]]<ref>{{cite news|author=Express News Service|title=Hariharan bags JC Daniel award for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/03/hariharan-bags-jc-daniel-award-for-lifetime-contributions-to-malayalam-cinema-2218841.html|access-date=4 November 2020|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=3 November 2020|archive-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103143545/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/03/hariharan-bags-jc-daniel-award-for-lifetime-contributions-to-malayalam-cinema-2218841.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 1994 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] - ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]''
* 2009 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]] - ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|Pazhassi Raja]]''
* 1992 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] - ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]''
* 1994 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film]] - ''[[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]''
* 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]]''
* 1992 - Best Director - ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]''
* 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]]''
* 1989 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film|Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] - ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha]]''
* 1979 - Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value - ''[[Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha]]''


'''[[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]:'''
'''[[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>
* 2019 - [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award for Lifetime Achievement]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html|title=Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019|website=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=2024-08-01}}</ref>
* 1994 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - [[Parinayam (1994 film)|Parinayam]]
* 2009 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - ''[[Pazhassi Raja (2009 film)|Pazhassi Raja]]''<ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Filmfare-Awards-winners/articleshow/6280143.cms | 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=live | archive-date=11 August 2011 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Filmfare Awards winners | date=9 August 2010}}</ref>
* 1986 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - [[Panchagni]]
* 1994 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]] - [[Parinayam (1994 film)|''Parinayam'']]<ref>{{Cite web |title=42nd South Filmfare Awards |url=https://archive.org/download/42ndAnnualFilmfaresouthawardsTeluguMalayalamwinners/IMG_20161006_074048%5B1%5D.jpg |publisher=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref>
* 2019 - [[Filmfare Award for Lifetime Achievement]]
* 1986 - Best Director - ''[[Panchagni]]''<ref>{{Cite web |year=1987 |title=Filmfare Awards 1986 |url=https://archive.org/download/34th-filmfare-south-winners/34th%20Filmfare%20South%20winners.jpg |publisher=[[Filmfare]] |publication-date=1987-10-16}}</ref>
 


'''Other awards'''
'''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>
* 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
* 1993 - V. Shantaram Award


== References ==
== References ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm Official Website of Information and Public Relation Department of Kerala]
* [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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Latest revision as of 03:15, 17 March 2026


For the Indian playback singer, see Hariharan (singer).

Hariharan
Hariharan in 2011
Born
Thamarassery, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
OccupationDirector
Years active1973–present
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Hariharan is an Indian film director who has directed over 50 Malayalam films.[1] His movies mainly revolve around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Keralite society. His most notable works include Sharapancharam (1979), Panchagni (1986), Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindappoocha (1979), Amrutham Gamaya (1987), Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Sargam (1992), Parinayam (1994) and Pazhassi Raja (2009) which has won him wide critical acclaim.[2][3][4] In 2019, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.[citation needed]

Career[edit | edit source]

Hariharan studied at St. Thomas College, Thrissur and Universal Arts College, Kozhikode.[5] He entered the Malayalam film industry in 1965 working as an assistant director under film director M. Krishnan Nair. His first film Ladies Hostel was released in 1973, following which a lot of films with Prem Nazir and 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.[citation needed] In 1979 another movie Sarapanjaram was released with Jayan and Sheela. His films such as Valarthumrugangal, Panchagni, Nakhakshathangal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Sargam, Parinayam and Ennu Swantham Janakikutty have entered the Indian Panorama of International Film Festival.[citation needed] 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.[6] 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).[citation needed]

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. 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.[7][8]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

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Year Title Script
1973 Ladies Hostel
1974 College Girl
1974 Ayalathe Sundari
1974 Rajahamsam
1974 Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
1975 Madhurappathinezhu
1975 Love Marriage
1975 Babumon
1976 Panchami (film)
1976 Ammini Ammaavan
1976 Themmadi Velappan
1976 Rajayogam P. Balakrishnan
1977 Ivanente Priyaputhran
1977 Sangamam
1977 Sujatha
1977 Tholkan Enikku Manassilla
1978 Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
1978 Adimakkachavadam
1978 Snehathinte Mukhangal
1978 Yagaswam
1979 Sarapancharam
1979 Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha M. T. Vasudevan Nair
1980 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 Chovallur Krishnan Kutty
1994 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 M. T. Vasudevan Nair
2013 Ezhamathe Varavu M. T. Vasudevan Nair

Awards[edit | edit source]

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Kerala State Film Awards:

Filmfare Awards:

Other awards

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "'പഴശ്ശിരാജ'യുടെ പടനായകന്‍". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "Malayalam cinema's quality declining: Hariharan". The Times of India. 3 March 2004. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "Hariharan - Shaji N. Karun to team up". Screen. 6 July 2001. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  4. ↑ "'Pazhassi Raja' reigns supreme". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  5. ↑ "സംഗീതം ഹരിഹരന്‍". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  6. ↑ "Manorama Online | Movies | Interviews |". www.manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2013.
  7. ↑ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (10 November 2011). "Bheema's outing". The Hindu.
  8. ↑ "Actor Charmila levels rape, sexual harassment allegations against producer Mohanan, director Hariharan". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  9. ↑ Express News Service (3 November 2020). "Hariharan bags JC Daniel award for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  10. ↑ "Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". Filmfare. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  11. ↑ "Filmfare Awards winners". The Times of India. 9 August 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
  12. ↑ "42nd South Filmfare Awards". Filmfare.
  13. ↑ "Filmfare Awards 1986". Filmfare (published 16 October 1987). 1987.
  14. ↑ "Prem Nazir Award for Hariharan". Madhyamam. 16 January 2012. Archived from the original on 16 January 2012.

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