Deepu Karunakaran

Deepu Karunakaran is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema. He debuted in directing with the movie "Winter", but as the release was late due to many reasons, his first movie that came out to theatres was in 2008 with, the Crazy Gopalan starring Dileep.

Deepu Karunakaran
Born13 July 1977 (1977-07-13) (age 46)
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
OccupationFilm director
Spouse
Archana Mohan
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(m. 2015)​
RelativesSuchitra Murali (sister)

Career

Prior to becoming an independent filmmaker, Deepu apprenticed as an assistant director under Priyadarshan. His first released film was in 2008, the thriller comedy Crazy Gopalan starring Dileep in the titular role. The movie opened to commercial success. The first film he actually directed was the horror thriller "Winter" with Jayaram in the lead, which was released subsequently. His third film was a comedy Teja Bhai and Family starring Prithviraj in the lead, released in 2011 to commercial success. He directed the 2015 thriller Fireman starring Mammootty,which was a success critically and commercially.[1][2] His 5th movie Karinkunnam 6s, a sports movie with Manju Warrier in the lead, was released in 2016.

Personal life

Deepu Karunakaran is married to Archana Mohan. The couple were married in Trivandrum on the 17 January 2015.[3] He is also the brother of actress Suchitra Murali.

Filmography
NoYearFilmRoleCastNotes
12008Crazy GopalanDirector
Writer		Dileep, Salim Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan
22009WinterDirectorJayaram, Bhavana
32011Teja Bhai & FamilyPrithviraj, Akhila
42015FiremanMammootty, Nyla Usha
52016Karinkunnam 6SManju Warrier, Anoop Menon

References
  1. "Mammootty worked continuously for 30 nights for Fireman: Deepu Karunakaran". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  2. "Fiery success with Deepu Karunakaran's Fireman". khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  3. "Suchithra spotted in her ethnic best at Deepu Karunakaran's wedding in Trivandrum". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
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