Kamal

Kamal

Birth : 1957-11-28, Mathilakam, Thrissur, Kerala, India

History

Kamal is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the current Chairman of the Kerala State Film Academy. Kamal made his directorial debut with the 1986 film Mizhineerppoovukal. In a career spanning over three decades, Kamal has directed over forty films.

Profile

Kamal

Movies

Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal
Dialogue
Ajmal, who is a part of the group of people who come together to repair a large boat, falls in love with the boat owner's granddaughter, Jasmine. Things take a turn when a family member finds out the love story.
Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal
Screenplay
Ajmal, who is a part of the group of people who come together to repair a large boat, falls in love with the boat owner's granddaughter, Jasmine. Things take a turn when a family member finds out the love story.
Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal
Director
Ajmal, who is a part of the group of people who come together to repair a large boat, falls in love with the boat owner's granddaughter, Jasmine. Things take a turn when a family member finds out the love story.
Aami
Writer
Aami is a biopic based on the life of the renowned poet and author Kamala Das, who was fondly referred by her pet name Aami. The film mainly deals with two relationships the writer had - with the husband and after his demise, with a suitor from a different religion.
Aami
Director
Aami is a biopic based on the life of the renowned poet and author Kamala Das, who was fondly referred by her pet name Aami. The film mainly deals with two relationships the writer had - with the husband and after his demise, with a suitor from a different religion.
Utopiayile Rajavu
Director
The film is a satirical comedy in which Mammootty plays the role of Swathanthran. It's about his struggles to erect a statue of his father, a freedom fighter, in the town center.
Nadan
Director
Nadan is the story of a popular drama troupe owned by Devadas Sargavedi (Jayaram), which was previously possessed by his father and grandfather in the past, and speaks about the problems faced by the owner and his survival. The revival of this mighty art through the sustained effort of the talented theatre artists forms the crux of the narrative.
Celluloid
Writer
A biopic based on the life story of J.C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema. It is a detailed account on Daniel's life, making of his film Vigathakumaran and the tragic story of Vigathakumaran's heroine P. K. Rosie. The film is particularly based on the novel Nashta Naayika by Vinu Abraham (which details the story of Rosie) and the biography of J. C. Daniel by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan.
Celluloid
Producer
A biopic based on the life story of J.C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema. It is a detailed account on Daniel's life, making of his film Vigathakumaran and the tragic story of Vigathakumaran's heroine P. K. Rosie. The film is particularly based on the novel Nashta Naayika by Vinu Abraham (which details the story of Rosie) and the biography of J. C. Daniel by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan.
Celluloid
Director
A biopic based on the life story of J.C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema. It is a detailed account on Daniel's life, making of his film Vigathakumaran and the tragic story of Vigathakumaran's heroine P. K. Rosie. The film is particularly based on the novel Nashta Naayika by Vinu Abraham (which details the story of Rosie) and the biography of J. C. Daniel by Chelangatt Gopalakrishnan.
Swapna Sanchari
Director
Ajayachandran immigrates to the Gulf and he makes his fortune and returns to Kerala for a holiday. Ajayachandran flaunts his wealth to gain social acceptance. Rashmi, Ajayachandrans wife, a grounded young woman who is not too comfortable with her husbands new, flashy lifestyle. However, soon, all of Ajayachandrans calculations about life go wrong. An incident occurs and changes his life forever
Khaddama
Screenplay
Aswathi (Kavya Madhavan), who is a lower mid-class Malayali woman from Pattambi, Kerala. Due to the financial constraints of her family and the untimely death of her husband, Ashwathy is forced to be the bread earner of the house and opts to go to the gulf. Usman (Suraj Venjaramood), who is the chauffeur of an Arab family. Originally from Aswathi's village, he arranges the Aswathi's visa and brings her to Saudi Arabia. Many surprises await her, starting at the airport itself. The story follows Razak, who tries to trace Aswathi, and Aswathi's attempts to leave Saudi Arabia
Khaddama
Director
Aswathi (Kavya Madhavan), who is a lower mid-class Malayali woman from Pattambi, Kerala. Due to the financial constraints of her family and the untimely death of her husband, Ashwathy is forced to be the bread earner of the house and opts to go to the gulf. Usman (Suraj Venjaramood), who is the chauffeur of an Arab family. Originally from Aswathi's village, he arranges the Aswathi's visa and brings her to Saudi Arabia. Many surprises await her, starting at the airport itself. The story follows Razak, who tries to trace Aswathi, and Aswathi's attempts to leave Saudi Arabia
Aagathan
Writer
Aagathan is the love story of Gautham and Shreya that turns sour because of Shreya's father, Major General Hareendra Natha Varma's one deed that comes back to haunt his family.
Aagathan
Director
Aagathan is the love story of Gautham and Shreya that turns sour because of Shreya's father, Major General Hareendra Natha Varma's one deed that comes back to haunt his family.
Minnaminnikoottam
Writer
The story is about seven friends working in a new age IT company. They earn money and have a good time as a group. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they blend well, even having romantic relationships at various degrees of fruition.
Minnaminnikoottam
Director
The story is about seven friends working in a new age IT company. They earn money and have a good time as a group. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they blend well, even having romantic relationships at various degrees of fruition.
Karutha Pakshikal
Director
Karutha Pakshikal is the story of a Tamilian immigrant Murugan, who makes a living out of ironing clothes of city-dwellers in Kerala. He is a widower living in a slum with his three children, one of whom is blind and thereby his pet.
Pachakuthira
Director
A junior artist in movies, Anandakkuttan, meets his long-lost German brother, Akash Menon. However, his brother is mentally unstable and he causes trouble to everyone including the neighbors. Initially Anandakkuttan hates Akash Menon, but finally he develops a bond between his brother and himself.
Rappakal
Director
Saraswathiyamma is the head of a noble family that treats her servant Krishnan as one of her own sons. When her relatives conspire to sell her house, she and Krishnan set out to save it.
Perumazhakkalam
Director
The movie deals with the repercussions of the murder of Reghu Rama Iyer (Vineeth) in Saudi Arabia. Under the Shariath Law, Akbar (Dileep) is found guilty and is condemned to be beheaded for the crime committed. The judgment is revoked only if the deceased ones wife, Ganga (Kavya Madhavan), forgives the murderer, Akbar. Razia (Meera Jasmin), Akbar's wife, is caught in this agonizing situation.
Manjupoloru Penkutti
Director
Nidhi, a 16-year-old teenager, lives happily with her mother, sister and stepfather, Mohan. But no one knows that she is hiding a tragic secret from them and plans to kill one of her family members.
Swapnakoodu
Screenplay
Kunjoonju, Deepu and Ashtamurthy are studying hotel management at Pondichery. Kunjoonju is a 'Kanjirappally Achayan' who is always after girls. But his 'thrill' for a girl will end the moment he finds that she is interested in him. Abbas ,the trio's friend, arranges the top floor of a house for them to stay. The house is owned by Sophy and she she stays there with her two daughters Kamala and Padma. All three guys fall for Kamala, but Kunjunju and Deepu joins together and push Ashtamurthy out of the race by making him the 'Rakhi Brother' of Kamala. Kamala knows that Kunjunju is a flirt and so she tries to keep away from him. Deepu never tells about his love to Kamala or to Kunjunju, but Ashtamurthy knows about it. Kunjunju and Deepu falls apart after a fight and Ashtamurthy brings them together. The story takes a turn, when Sophy dies and the sisters are left alone
Swapnakoodu
Story
Kunjoonju, Deepu and Ashtamurthy are studying hotel management at Pondichery. Kunjoonju is a 'Kanjirappally Achayan' who is always after girls. But his 'thrill' for a girl will end the moment he finds that she is interested in him. Abbas ,the trio's friend, arranges the top floor of a house for them to stay. The house is owned by Sophy and she she stays there with her two daughters Kamala and Padma. All three guys fall for Kamala, but Kunjunju and Deepu joins together and push Ashtamurthy out of the race by making him the 'Rakhi Brother' of Kamala. Kamala knows that Kunjunju is a flirt and so she tries to keep away from him. Deepu never tells about his love to Kamala or to Kunjunju, but Ashtamurthy knows about it. Kunjunju and Deepu falls apart after a fight and Ashtamurthy brings them together. The story takes a turn, when Sophy dies and the sisters are left alone
Swapnakoodu
Director
Kunjoonju, Deepu and Ashtamurthy are studying hotel management at Pondichery. Kunjoonju is a 'Kanjirappally Achayan' who is always after girls. But his 'thrill' for a girl will end the moment he finds that she is interested in him. Abbas ,the trio's friend, arranges the top floor of a house for them to stay. The house is owned by Sophy and she she stays there with her two daughters Kamala and Padma. All three guys fall for Kamala, but Kunjunju and Deepu joins together and push Ashtamurthy out of the race by making him the 'Rakhi Brother' of Kamala. Kamala knows that Kunjunju is a flirt and so she tries to keep away from him. Deepu never tells about his love to Kamala or to Kunjunju, but Ashtamurthy knows about it. Kunjunju and Deepu falls apart after a fight and Ashtamurthy brings them together. The story takes a turn, when Sophy dies and the sisters are left alone
Gramophone
Writer
Sachidanandan (Dileep) runs an antique shop in the Jewish street at Kochi. He is famous for old Gramophone records. Sachi hates music, as he believes that his father has not made any money out of it. Aryadevi, a famous singer, who has been given her first break by Raveendran, comes to Kochi from Bombay with her daughter Pooja (Navya Nair).
Gramophone
Director
Sachidanandan (Dileep) runs an antique shop in the Jewish street at Kochi. He is famous for old Gramophone records. Sachi hates music, as he believes that his father has not made any money out of it. Aryadevi, a famous singer, who has been given her first break by Raveendran, comes to Kochi from Bombay with her daughter Pooja (Navya Nair).
Nammal
Director
Nammal is another campus movie from Kamal after Niram. What is different this time is Kamal introduces new faces Siddharth and Jishnu. Kamal provides glimpses of the new campus with adventure in his movie with these debutants. Snehalatha (Suhasini) takes charge as the Principal in a college where Shyam (Siddharth) and Sivan (Jishnu) are the heroes. Shyam and Sivan are fun filled characters as well as naughty. Aparna (Renuka Menon) is teased and ragged by the duo, who happens to be the daughter of Principal's friend. Aparna complaints and Snehalatha takes action against Shyam and Shivan. Soon to her surpurise she discovers that Shyam and Shivan are orphans, hardworking and their guardian is a priest (Balachandra Menon).
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Director
Sanjay (Prashanth) and Nithi (Shalini) are best friends right from their childhood days. They are neighbours, have grown up together, attend the same college and spend every minute of their waking hours together. Both have their admirers in college with Sneha (Jomol) wooing Sanjay and Praveen (Krishna) revealing his love for Nithi. Nithi's week-long trip to Bangalore, along with some prodding by his housemaid, makes Sanjay realise how much he misses Nithi and that he is in love with her. But respect for their friendship and her makes him hide his feelings. Meanwhile, Nithi accepts Praveen's proposal and things quickly move towards their marriage. But when things come together Nithi realises that she cannot stay without Sanjay and at that time he reveals that he too loves her.
Meghamalhar
Director
Nandita is happily married to Mukundan. One day, she happens to meet her childhood sweetheart Rajeevan and they become intimate friends. But they decide to part ways as they are already married.
Madhuranombarakattu
Director
Vishnu, a teacher, gets transferred to a distant village. Vishnu's son passes away in an accident. Vishnu decides to hide this news from his wife, who is in prison, till she is released.
Niram
Director
The film is about a special friendship between a boy and girl, Aby (Kunchacko Boban) and Sona (Shalini). Aby and Sona are childhood friends but they have no romance between them. It was too late when they realized their romance.
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
Director
Sagar Kottapuram is a pulp fiction writer who comes to visit his friend Ramakrishnan but find themselves dragged into a lawsuit by a vengeful Tahsildar S.Priyadarshini.
Kaikkudanna Nilavu
Director
Mahi and his family shelters Veni after her grandfather's death. He also tries to find Veni's boyfriend who is missing.
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
Director
Meenakshi who is confused between the word her father had given to Akhilachandran and her love.
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Writer
Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother. Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's house as her neighbor. At first they dislike each other, but eventually they fall in love.
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
Director
Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother. Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's house as her neighbor. At first they dislike each other, but eventually they fall in love.
Azhakiya Ravanan
Director
Shankar Das, a rich business man, returns to his village and gets caught up in a topsy-turvy situation when he bumps into his childhood love, Anuradha. Will Shankar Das be able to lead a happy life with Anuradha?
Mazhayethum Munpe
Director
Nandakumar is a college professor who wants to get the best treatment for his paralyzed fiancee, Uma Maheshwari. Trouble starts brewing when Shruthi, Nandakumar's student falls in love with him. Will Shruti let Uma unite with Nandakumar weaves the rest of the story.
Ghazal
Director
Ghazal is a romantic Malayalam film in the backdrop of the social issues in Malabar area during 1940s directed by Kamal. Vineeth and Mohini play the lead roles in the film and Thilakan appears in a supporting role.
Aayushkalam
Director
Balakrishnan who is sick and has a heart disease, gets a heart transplant from a man who died in a recent car accident. The operation is a success but, Balakrishnan starts seeing the ghost of Aby, who lingers around for Balakrishnan to help him find his murderer so that his soul can rest in peace.
Ennodishtam Koodamo
Director
A campus love story where the daughter of a policeman falls in love with a poor man but, her parents wish for her to marry a policeman.
Ulladakkam
Director
Reshma is a patient of psychiatrist Dr Sunny. She gets romantically obsessed with him even though this is not reciprocated by the doctor. The arrival of the doctor's fiancee Annie causes a lot of conflict in the mind of Reshma.
Pookkalam Varavayi
Director
Nandan (Jayaram) is a school bus driver who is coping with the death of his young niece and also dealing with the sorrow of his sister (Rekha). He finds solace and friendship in a little girl Geethu (Shyamili) who reminds him of his niece. Geethu is also going through a turmoil of her own because of the troubles between her parents (Muarli, Geetha).
Vishnulokam
Director
Vishnu is part of a local circus group. On one of their tours, Vishnu meets a girl and his life changes forever.
Thoovalsparsham
Director
Three bachelor roommates Unni Krishnan, Vinod and Boney spend time drinking and dating. Their brahmin neighbour complains about the noise. The lives of the three roommates change when they find an abandoned baby girl at their door step one day. When their attempt to find the baby's father fails, they decide to bring up the baby and name it Kingini.
Shubhayathra
Director
Vishnu and Arundhathi meet and get married in Mumbai but face problems in finding a house. Now, Vishnu suffers immensely since his family stays in another town.
Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran
Director
The film is about a parallel college teacher who owns a bizarre and timid personality which forces his friends to fool him by posting him letters in the name of a girl. He gradually develops an intimate relationship with her but all his efforts to meet her are in vain. What happens when he actually meets her, and comes to know that she even had no idea about his existence, forms the crux of the story.
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Director
Kunju Lakshmi is the youngest daughter of the aristocratic Kavumpattu family in Peruvannapuram. She is pampered by her brothers and is a little arrogant. The family owns the local college. Sivasankaran comes to the college as a peon to replace the Padmanabhan who fails to give the promised donation to the Kavumpattu family in return for the job. In the meantime a love note that was written for Kunju by a classmate ends up in her book and she accuses Sivasankar of writing her the letter. Kunju gets into a fight with Sivasankaran. Her brothers join the fight and Sivasankaran declares that he will marry Kunju in 15 days.
Pradeshika Vaarthakal
Director
Keshavanunni is a rural theatre owner who takes an active interest in solving various local problems. He is assisted by Thangu, and along the way, he falls in love with Mallika. The arrival of two conmen complicates everything.
Orkkapurathu
Director
Brokers, Freddy and Nicholas, try various ways to make money to repossess their boat from a businessman. However, they get into trouble when they resort to illegal ways to earn money.
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
Director
Sophia has an argument with her parents over her marriage and leaves the house. Her parents seek the help of her close friend, Unnikrishnan, in getting her back in the house.
Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal
Director
The lives of two sisters separated in childhood look set to intersect dramatically again. Two sisters (Raasi and Kaveri) are separated when a beggar kidnaps the younger of them one day. Murali doesn’t want to study and runs away with some gypsies, making friends with a gypsy girl, Kakkothi (Revathi). Unlike Murali, Kakkothi wants to study. Where will this ambition take her?
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
Story
The story of an orphan Aby Abraham who takes care of street kids and orphans like him. They earn a livelihood by performing street acts. When he meets Annie Mol and both fall in love with each other, Aby’s life changes forever.
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
Director
The story of an orphan Aby Abraham who takes care of street kids and orphans like him. They earn a livelihood by performing street acts. When he meets Annie Mol and both fall in love with each other, Aby’s life changes forever.
Mizhineerppoovukal
Director
Mizhineer Poovukal is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. The film stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Lizy Priyadarshan and Thilakan in lead roles.
Guruji Oru Vakku
Assistant Director
Charlie (Nedumudi) and Gopu (Ratheesh) are small time con artists who get by life doing petty thefts. They meet Unni (Mohanlal), another jobless young man. Reluctantly Unni joins the other two and try to rob from a car owned by Guruji (Madhu). They get caught but Guruji takes them to his plantation and gifts them 10,000 rupees each under the condition that they need to meet him a year later at the same place and tell him what they did with the money.
Aarorumariyathe
Story
Professor Panicker sets out on a trip with his two friends, Varma and Stephen. Among the three, Stephen is a bachelor. Troubles shoot up when Varma tries to find a girl to share his bed.