K. K. Haridas Explained

K. K. Haridas
Birth Date:7 September 1965
Birth Place:Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Death Place:Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupation:Film director
Years Active:1994–2015
Parents:Kunjukunju, Sarojini
Spouse:Anitha Haridas
Children:Haritha, Suryadas
Relatives:Kannur Rajan (brother-in-law)

K. K. Haridas (7 September 1965 – 26 August 2018) was an Indian film director in Malayalam cinema.[1] His best known works are Vadhu Doctoranu, Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam and Kinnam Katta Kallan.[2]

Life

Haridas was born to Kunjukunju and Sarojini in Mylapra village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. Haridas was married to Anitha and the couple have two children—Haritha and Suryadas. Music composer Kannur Rajan is his brother-in-law.[3] Haridas died on 26 August 2018 (aged 52) at a hospital in Kochi due to cardiac arrest.[4]

Partial filmography

YearTitleNotes
1991Georgootty C/O Georgootty
1994Vadhu Doctoranu
1994Kinnaripuzhayoram
1995Kokkarakko
1995Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam
1996Kinnam Katta Kallan
1997Kalyanappittannu
1997Ikkareyanente Manasam
1999Onnaamvattam Kandappol
2000Ee Mazha Then Mazha
2004C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu
2005Vacation
2005MaanikyanShot in 2003; delayed release
2008Gopalapuranam
2008Magic LampShot in 2000; delayed release
2012Josettante Hero
20153 Wicketinnu 365 RunsShot in 2000; delayed release

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MACTA - K.K. HARIDAS. www.mactaonline.com. 17 September 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032207/http://www.mactaonline.com/profile.php?id=42. dead.
  2. Web site: KK Haridas passes away due to cardiac arrest - Times of India ►. 2021-06-11. The Times of India. en.
  3. News: മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ. സംവിധായകൻ കെ.കെ.ഹരിദാസ് അന്തരിച്ചു. 26 August 2018. Malayala Manorama. 26 August 2018. ml.
  4. News: Sidhardhan. Sanjith. KK Haridas passes away due to cardiac arrest. 26 August 2018. The Times of India. 26 August 2018.