Kannur: When K.P. moved to Thiruvananthapuram from Payyanadan house in Koothuparam Palathungara. Kumaran’s mind was full of literature and cinema. Son of First Asian Officer Payyanathan Mandan and Kunkiamma, Kumaran was the only one who dreamed of becoming a filmmaker. J.C. sought him out after struggling behind the scenes of neglect. The arrival of the Daniel award is also in the midst of coincidences.
This is a proud moment for Kumaran, who co-wrote and co-wrote the Adoor Gopalakrishnan-directed Swayamvaram’s golden jubilee. After a fortnight, Kumaran will complete his Satabhisheka, having seen a thousand full moons.
Kumaran had reached his native Kannur when he directed Kuil in Gram Vriksha. He was coming to start the screening of the film in his own country.
Being able to make films even at the age of eighty-four is a great achievement. The movie is the life of Mahakavi Kumaranashan. Kumaran then said that this is sweet revenge for those who kept Kumaranashan and him in the dark.
The new generation of filmmakers are not familiar with KP Kumaran. Kumaranashan’s life was wanted to be made into a film many years ago.
He entered the cinema half a century ago without expecting money or fame. It was just an intention to do something for the community. A large part of the savings was spent on the quill in the village tree. Wife’s pension deposit was also taken. He also took loans with his children.
M. who is also a retired writer as Additional Director in Tourism Department. Shantamma Pillai is Kumaran’s wife. They are also the makers of the quill in the village tree. Eldest son Manu is a filmmaker. The second son, Shambhu, is the Indian Ambassador to the Philippines. Daughter Manisha is also in Bengaluru with her family.