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N. Sankaran Nair

1925 – 2005

Indian director of Malayalam movies

Film director Screenwriter
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About N. Sankaran Nair

Lived 1925 – 2005 (aged 80). N. Sankaran Nair was an Indian film director and screenwriter.

Filmography

Directed movies Nishasurabhikal (2000) Agni Nilavu (1991) Kanakambarangal (1988) Theruvu Narthaki (1988) Ee Nootandile Maha Rogam (1987) Cabaret Dancer (1986) Niramulla Ravulkal (1986) Kalki (1984) Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha (1984) Ponmudy (1982) Chandra Bimbam (1980) Swattu (1980) Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979) Lovely (1979) Paapathinu Maranamilla (1979) Veera Bhadran (1979) Mamatha (1979) Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978) Madanolsavam (1978) Sathrathil Oru Rathri (1978) Thamburatti (1978) Tharu Oru Janmam Koodi (1978) Kavilamma (1977) Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal (1977) Siva Thandavum (1977) Sreedevi (1977) Thulavarsham (1976) Rasaleela (1975) Vishnu Vijayam (1974) Madhuvidhu (1970) Chattambi Kavala (1969) Arakkillam (1967) Avar Unarunnu (1956)

Screenplay Premaagni (2001) Swathu (1980) Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979) Madanolsavam (1978) Sivathaandavam (1977) Raasaleela (1975)

Story Premaagni (2001) Ponmudi (1982) Swathu (1980) Madanolsavam (1978) Sivathaandavam (1977)

Dialogue Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979) Sivathaandavam (1977) Raasaleela (1975)

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Important facts

Born
29 July 1925, Chennai
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 December 2005
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India

Family & relationships

Spouse
Usharani

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was N. Sankaran Nair?

Indian director of Malayalam movies

When was N. Sankaran Nair born?

N. Sankaran Nair was born on 29 July 1925 in Chennai.

When did N. Sankaran Nair die?

N. Sankaran Nair died on 18 December 2005.

What was N. Sankaran Nair's occupation?

N. Sankaran Nair was a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality was N. Sankaran Nair?

N. Sankaran Nair was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: N. Sankaran Nair

· Wikidata: Q6951787

· DBpedia: N. Sankaran Nair

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