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P. T. Kunju Muhammed

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P. T. Kunju Muhammed

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1949 （Chavakkad, Kerala, India）
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Malayalam, English
Residence History
Pancharamukku (near Chavakkad), Kerala → Thrissur, Kerala

Career

Occupations
Film director, Film producer, Actor, Politician
Active Years
1987-

Education

St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Faculty of Science / Department of Mathematics
Degree: B.Sc.
Country: India
Graduated in mathematics from St. Thomas College, Thrissur

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Viswasapoorvam Mansoor

2017 Film

A 2017 Malayalam-language film dealing with social and familial themes.

societyfamily

Veeraputhran

2011 Historical/Biographical film

A 2011 film focusing on historical figures and events.

historypolitics

Paradesi

2007 Drama

A social drama addressing issues of migration and returnees.

migrationidentity

Garshom

1998 Drama

A 1998 film that received critical acclaim.

social issuespersonal conflict

Magrib

1993 Drama

His directorial debut (1993).

societyhuman relationships

Uppu (Salt)

1987 Drama

A film directed by V. K. Pavithran in which Kunju Muhammed acted.

social issuesrealism

Bibliography

  • Viswasapoorvam Mansoor
  • Veeraputhran
  • Paradesi
  • Garshom
  • Magrib
  • Uppu (Salt)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
realist depictiondirection focusing on social themes
Recurring Motifs
migration/expatriatessocial justicepolitics and history

Legacy

Regarded as a director in Malayalam cinema who emphasizes social and human dramas. Known for receiving state-level awards and for contributions to television founding and social programs.

Trivia

  • One of the founding directors of Kairali TV.
  • Presents 'Pravasalokam' on Kairali TV, a program aimed at locating missing Kerala expatriates.
  • Elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly as a left independent candidate in 1994 and 1996.
  • Worked as a film producer, involved in productions directed by K. R. Mohanan.