J. D. Thottan Explained

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.^[1]

Films

He directed films such as Sthreehridayam (1960) and Karinizhal (1971).^[2]

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)

Notes and References

1. Book: Indian Cinema. 1986. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 145.
2. Book: Indian Films. 1974. B. V. Dharap. 465.