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 | |
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| Born | 12 October 1960[1] Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | VKP |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Sajitha |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editBorn 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
editV. 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
editHe is married to Sajitha. The couple have a daughter Kavya.[8]
Filmography
editDirector
edit| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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| 2000 | Punaradhivasam | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Freaky Chakra | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Police | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Moonnamathoral | Malayalam | First high-definition (HD) Malayalam film to be digitally distributed to theatres via satellite. |
| 2008 | Positive | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Phir Kabhi | Hindi | DTH premiere |
| Kavya's Diary | Telugu | ||
| Gulumal: The Escape | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Aidondla Aidu | Kannada | |
| 2011 | Three Kings | Malayalam | |
| Beautiful | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Karmayogi | Malayalam | |
| Trivandrum Lodge | Malayalam | ||
| Poppins | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Malayalam | |
| Thank You | Malayalam | ||
| Silence | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Shutter | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Nirnnayakam | Malayalam | |
| Ishqedarriyaan | Hindi | ||
| Rock Star | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Marubhoomiyile Aana | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Careful | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond | Hindi | ZEE5 originals web series[9][10] |
| Praana | Malayalam | ||
| 2021 | Vishnupriya | Kannada | |
| Erida | Malayalam, Tamil | Bilingual film; Amazon Prime Video exclusive[11] | |
| 2022 | Oruthee | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Live | Malayalam | [12] |
| 2024 | Kaagaz 2 | Hindi | [13] |
| Palum Pazhavum | Malayalam | [14] |
Actor
edit- 2015 : Anarkali
- 2015 : 100 Days of Love
- 2015 : Vidhooshakan
- 2016 : Marubhoomiyile aana
- 2016 : Kali
- 2017 : Sakhavu
- 2017 : Adventures of Omanakuttan
- 2018 : Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal
- 2018 : B.Tech
- 2018 : Kuttanadan Marpappa
- 2018 : Krishnam
- 2018 : parole
- 2019 : Manoharam
- 2019 : Lucifer
- 2019 : Mikhael
- 2021 : The Priest (2021 film)
- 2022 : Theerppu
- 2022 : Aquarium[15]
- 2023 : Queen Elizabeth[16]
- 2024 : Bazooka[17]
Awards
edit- 2000: Best Feature Film in Malayalam – Punaradhivasam
- 2015: Best Film on Other Social Issues – Nirnayakam
- 2000: Best Debut Director – Punaradhivasam
Controversy
editOn 26 August 2024, a woman scriptwriter accused that V K Prakash sexually abused her after inviting her to his room in a hotel in Kollam to discuss a film project on 4 April 2022.[18][19]
Frequent collaborators
editVKP is noted for his particular association with certain actors or using the actors in more of his directorial ventures.[20]
| Films | Kunchacko Boban | Jayasurya | Indrajith | Ouseppachan (Music) | Anoop menon | Honey Rose | Meghna Raj | Ratheesh Vegha (Music) |
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References
edit- ^ "VK Prakash". Facebook. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
- ^ "VK Prakash interview". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
- ^ "National Film Awards 2016: List of winners". 28 March 2016.
- ^ "V. K. Prakash interview". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "Manorama Online Latest Malayalam News. Breaking News Events. News Updates from Kerala India".
- ^ "National Film Awards 2016: List of winners". 28 March 2016.
- ^ "Lifestyle - VK Prakash". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ Team, DNA Web (7 January 2019). "Ghost stories by Ruskin Bond, titled 'Parchayee', to come alive on ZEE5". DNA India. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Ruskin Bond's stories to be made as a web series". The Hindu. 4 January 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "First look of VK Prakash's Live out". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Kaagaz 2 movie review: Satish Kaushik delivers an impeccable performance in his last film, Anupam Kher & Darshan Kumaar shine". Firstpost. 1 March 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (10 August 2024). "Meera Jasmine's Palum Pazhavum trailer out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "HC grants permission to release 'Aquarium' after 10 years". English.Mathrubhumi. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Here's a release update on Mammootty's Bazooka". Cinema Express. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Scriptwriter accuses director VK Prakash of sexual abuse". Onmanorama. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Young female writer raises allegation against VK Prakash, says he misbehaved during story discussion". Mathrubhumi News. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "MalayalaSangeetham.Info - The Comprehensive Malayalam Music and Movie Database". malayalasangeetham.info.