V. K. Prakash

V. K. Prakash (born 12 October 1960) is an Indian film director and actor. He makes films, music videos, and commercials, and works predominantly in Malayalam, but has also directed Telugu, Marathi, Kannada and Hindi films.[2] Prakash's debut feature directorial was Punaradhivasam (2000) which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director.[3] His film Nirnayakam (2015) won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.[4]

V. K. Prakash
V. K. Prakash, IFFI (2009)
Born (1960-10-12) 12 October 1960[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Other namesVKP
Occupations
Years active2000–present
SpouseSajitha
Children1

Early life

Born in a Malayali family in Palaghat, and currently based in Bangalore, he runs his own ad film production company called Trends Adfilm Makers Pvt Ltd. He studied in the School of Drama, Thrissur before commencing his career in the ad film industry.[5]

Career

V. K. Prakash started as an advertisement film director and worked in the industry for several years. He directed his debut feature film with Punaradhivasam in 2000, a Malayalam drama which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director for him.[6] In 2015, he directed the social drama Nirnayakam which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.[7]

Personal life

He is married to Sajitha. The couple have a daughter Kavya.[8]

Filmography

Director
List of V. K. Prakash film directing credits
Year Title Language Notes
2000PunaradhivasamMalayalam
2003Mullavalliyum ThenmavumMalayalam
2003Freaky ChakraHindi
2005PoliceMalayalam
2006MoonnamathoralMalayalamFirst high-definition (HD) Malayalam film to be digitally distributed to theatres via satellite.
2008PositiveMalayalam
2009Phir KabhiHindiDTH premiere
Kavya's DiaryTelugu
Gulumal: The EscapeMalayalam
2010Aidondla AiduKannada
2011Three KingsMalayalam
BeautifulMalayalam
2012KarmayogiMalayalam
Trivandrum LodgeMalayalam
PoppinsMalayalam
2013Natholi Oru Cheriya MeenallaMalayalam
Thank YouMalayalam
SilenceMalayalam
2014ShutterMarathi
2015NirnnayakamMalayalam
IshqedarriyaanHindi
Rock StarMalayalam
2016Marubhoomiyile AanaMalayalam
2017CarefulMalayalam
2019Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin BondHindiZEE5 originals web series[9][10]
PraanaMalayalam
2021VishnupriyaKannada
EridaMalayalam, TamilBilingual film; Amazon Prime Video exclusive[11]
2022OrutheeMalayalam
2023LiveMalayalam[12]
2024Kaagaz 2Hindi[13]

Actor

Awards
National Film Awards
Kerala State Film Awards

Frequent collaborators

VKP is noted for his particular association with certain actors or using the actors in more of his directorial ventures.[17]

FilmsKunchacko BobanJayasuryaIndrajithOuseppachan (Music)Anoop menonHoney RoseMeghna RajRatheesh Vegha (Music)
Mullavalliyum ThenmavumNNN
PoliceNN
MoonnamathoralN
PositiveN
Gulumal-The EscapeNN
Three KingsNNNN
KarmayogiNN
BeautifulNNNN
Trivandrum LodgeNNN
PoppinsNNNNN
Thank YouN
NirnnayakamN
MazhaneerthullikalN

References
  1. "VK Prakash". Facebook. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  2. "VK Prakash interview". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  3. "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
  4. "National Film Awards 2016: List of winners".
  5. "V. K. Prakash interview". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  6. "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
  7. "National Film Awards 2016: List of winners".
  8. "Lifestyle - VK Prakash". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  9. Team, DNA Web (7 January 2019). "Ghost stories by Ruskin Bond, titled 'Parchayee', to come alive on ZEE5". DNA India. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  10. "Ruskin Bond's stories to be made as a web series". The Hindu. 4 January 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  11. "V K Prakash's 'Erida' to be out on Amazon Prime Video on this date". The New Indian Express. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  12. "First look of VK Prakash's Live out". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  13. "Kaagaz 2 movie review: Satish Kaushik delivers an impeccable performance in his last film, Anupam Kher & Darshan Kumaar shine". Firstpost. 1 March 2024.
  14. "HC grants permission to release 'Aquarium' after 10 years". English.Mathrubhumi. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  15. "Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  16. "Here's a release update on Mammootty's Bazooka". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  17. "MalayalaSangeetham.Info - The Comprehensive Malayalam Music and Movie Database". malayalasangeetham.info.
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