Thampi Kannanthanam

Thampi Kannanthanam (11 December 1953 – 2 October 2018) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor, who worked in Malayalam cinema. He has directed 16 films.

Personal life Thampi Kannanthanam was born on 11 December 1953 as the sixth son of Baby Kannanthanam and Thankamma at Kanjirappally, Kottayam. He studied in MT Seminary School and at St. Dominic's College. He began his film career as an assistant director. Thampi was married to Kunjumol and the couple have two childrenAiswarya and Angel.

Career Kannanthanam debuted as a director in 1983 with the film Thaavalam. He has also acted in Itha Oru Theeram (1980), Attimari (1981), Madrasile Mon (1982), Thudarkatha (1991). He was most active during the period 1980–90. His most notable directorial films include Rajavinte Makan (1986), Vazhiyorakazchakal (1987), Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987), Indrajaalam (1990), Naadody (1992), Chukkan (1994) and Maanthrikam (1995).

Death Kannanthanam was admitted to a private hospital in Kochi following various ailments. His health condition worsened further and he died on 2 October 2018. He is survived by his wife Kunjumol, daughters Aiswarya and Angel.

Filmography YearTitleWorked asNotes Director Producer Writer Actor Other 1979 Itha Oru Theeram 1980 Ithikkara Pakki Assistant director 1980 Theenalangal Assistant director 1981 Kodumudikal Associate director 1981 Attimari Assistant director 1982 Madrasile Mon 1982 Post Mortem Associate director 1983 Thavalam 1983 Passport 1983 Kaathirunna Divasam 1985 Aa Neram Alppa Dooram 1986 Rajavinte Makan 1987 Vazhiyorakkazhchakal 1987 Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar 1988 Janmandharam 1989 Puthiya Karukkal 1990 Indrajaalam 1991 Thudar Katha 1991 Kadalora Kattu 1992 Naadody 1994 Chukkan 1995 Nirnayam 1995 Maanthrikam 1997 Masmaram 1998 Panchaloham 1999 Ustaad 1999 Thachiledathu Chundan 2000 Oru Cheru Punchiri 2001 Onnaman 2001 Hadh: Life on the Edge of Death Hindi film 2004 Sasneham Sumithra 2004 Freedom 6 songs 2007 Oliver Twist