About J.D. Thottan
Lived 1922 – 1997 (aged 75). J.D. Thottan was an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter.
J. D. Thottan (23 February 1922 – 23 September 1997) was an Indian director of Malayalam language films. Indian Cinema cited him along with M. Krishnan Nair, S. S. Rajan, and A. B. Raj as one of the Malayalam film industry's successful film directors.
Films He directed films such as Sthreehridayam (1960) and Karinizhal (1971).
Selected filmography Koodappirappu (1956) Chathurangam (1959) Sthreehridayam (1960) Kalyaana Photo (1964) Sarpakadu (1965) Anadha (1970) Vivaaham Swargathil (1970) Karinizhal (1971) Gangaasangamam (1971) Vivaahasammanam (1971) Omana (1972) Check Post (1974) Nurayum Pathayum (1977) Athirthikal (1988)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J.D. Thottan?
Indian film director
When was J.D. Thottan born?
J.D. Thottan was born on 23 February 1922 in Irinjalakuda.
When did J.D. Thottan die?
J.D. Thottan died on 23 September 1997 in Anna Nagar.
What was J.D. Thottan's occupation?
J.D. Thottan was a film director, film producer and screenwriter.
What nationality was J.D. Thottan?
J.D. Thottan was Indian.
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