
Directing
P Bhaskaran
Born — Died
1924-04-21 — 2007-02-25
Place of birth
Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin
Known for
Directing
Credits
28 titles
P. Bhaskaran was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam feature films and 3 documentaries, produced 6 feature films and acted in several movies. For his overall contributions to Malayalam cinema, he was awarded J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala. He was also a journalist and an All India Radio employee before becoming active in the film industry. He was well known for simple use of the language in his songs and poems.He suffered from Alzheimer's disease at the end of his life, He died on 25 February 2007 at his home in Thiruvananthapuram aged 83.
Known for
A young man with mental disability who is always ravenous, steals money from his father's pocket for food and falls into a bigger trouble
Enikku Vishakunnu
1983
8.5The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher.
Neelakuyil
1954
5.0Kumaran Thampi, a wizard, is not able to keep his vow of celibacy. This keeps getting him into many troubles, most of which are lethal.
Sreekrishna Parunthu
1984
9.0Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thankam's father, Paithal Nair. When they are unable to repay, Paithal Nair takes away their animals.
Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
1958
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
8.0Movie starring Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kamal Haasan, Jayabharathi, Sumithra and is directed by P Bhaskaran.
Appooppan
1976
Film credits
Behind the camera
A young man with mental disability who is always ravenous, steals money from his father's pocket for food and falls into a bigger trouble
Enikku Vishakunnu
1983
8.5The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher.
Neelakuyil
1954
8.5The plot revolves around Neeli, a Dalit peasant girl, who falls in love with Sreedharan Nair, a high caste teacher.
Neelakuyil
1954
5.0Kumaran Thampi, a wizard, is not able to keep his vow of celibacy. This keeps getting him into many troubles, most of which are lethal.
Sreekrishna Parunthu
1984
9.0Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thankam's father, Paithal Nair. When they are unable to repay, Paithal Nair takes away their animals.
Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
1958
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
8.0Movie starring Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kamal Haasan, Jayabharathi, Sumithra and is directed by P Bhaskaran.
Appooppan
1976
7.0Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P Bhaskaran and produced by M P Rao and MRK Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V Dakshinamoorthy.
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan
1974
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
1972
9.0A young doctor falls in love with her patient. Matters are not smooth for them as the doctor's father is against this relationship. Another patient, who is terminally ill, decides to help them.
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
9.0A young doctor falls in love with her patient. Matters are not smooth for them as the doctor's father is against this relationship. Another patient, who is terminally ill, decides to help them.
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
9.0The movie is directed and produced by P Bhaskaran. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in lead roles.
Vithukal
1971
10.0The story is about a young orphan boy who steals money to help the daughter of his benefactress to marry.
Rarichan Enna Pauran
1956
8.0The story revolves around the life, philosophies and miracles of Saint Adi Shankara.
Jagadguru Aadisankaran
1977
7.0Bappu meets with an accident in Madras and is on his deathbed when he asks his friend, Vasu, to get his sister married off. Vasu then sets off to fulfill his promise to Bappu.
Thurukkatha Vathil
1970
Velayudhan, a mentally retarded person, lives along with his family. He shares everything with Lakshmi, his cousin. He struggles as Lakshmi leaves him and marries and old widower.
Iruttinte Athmavu
1967
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Mattoru Seetha
1975
NRTwo freedom fighters, Mammotty and Ravi, shed their blood and face several hardships while fighting against the British during India's freedom struggle.
Mooladhanam
1969
NRThe film is based on the play Pareeksha (1964), written by Gopinathan Nair. The plot details the corruption and malpractices in education system and conduct of public examinations. Pareeksha released on 19 October 1964, the film was a huge commercial success at the box office.
Pareeksha
1967
Kakkathamburatti is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by C. J. Baby and P. C. Ittoop. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sharada and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan.
Kakkathamburatti
1970
7.0Laila Majnu is a 1962 Malayalam language romance film directed by P. Bhaskaran and starring Prem Nazir, L. Vijayalakshmi, Sathyan, Thikkurissi, T. S. Muthiah, Chandni, Adoor Bhasi and Kodungalloor Ammini Amma. It was the first Malayalam version of the classic Sufi legend filmed extensively in Hindi and other South Indian languages. The film's acclaimed music is composed by Baburaj.
Laila Majnu
1962
9.0Susamma, who was raised by her maternal uncle after the death of her mother, joins the Indian Army as a nurse during WWII. She experiences many ups and downs, but stays true to her profession.
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla
1967
Chellamma is an orphan raised by her late mother's friend Valli Akka. Her life takes an unfortunate turn when she meets the pump operator of the village.
Chellamma the Thief
1969
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Raakuyil
1971
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Raakuyil
1971
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Raakuyil
1971
