P. A. Thomas Explained

P. A. Thomas
Birth Date:22 March 1922
Birth Place:Thiruvananthapuram, India
Occupation:director
Years Active:1950–1995
Parents:Abraham, Mariamma
Spouse:Rose

P. A. Thomas (22 March 1922 – 19 January 1995) was an Indian film director, producer, script writer, theater artist and actor in Malayalam movies.[1] He has directed more than 15 movies and produced 11 movies during the 1960s and 1970s. He has also acted around 20 movies.[2] Some of the popular movies he produced are Oraal Koodi Kallanaayi (1964), Kudumbini (1964), Porter Kunjali (1965), Station Master (1967) and Thomasleeha (1975).[3] All his movies dealt with the contemporary social issues of those times.[4]

Career

After passing the intermediate course, Thomas entered professional drama troupe as an actor. He later formed his own professional drama troupe and presented several dramas all over Kerala and in other parts of India. He was offered a role in the 1950 film Prasanna which was directed by Sri Ramadu Naidu and next year in 1951 he became the hero of Vanamala film which was directed by Dr.G.Viswanath.[5] Vanamala which was released in 1951 was the first jungle film in Malayalam. He later entered to the field of direction also and directed several successful films in Malayalam. Thomas himself was the producer of many films which he directed.

Personal life and death

Thomas was born in Puthanangadi family to Abraham and Mariamma on 22 March 1922 at Njarakkal.[6]

He was married to Thresia and had 3 children.[7] Thomas died on 19 January 1995, at the age of 72.[8]

Filmography

Direction

Acting

Production

Screenplay

Story

Dialogue

Notes and References

  1. News: Oral Koodi Kallanayi 1964. The Hindu. 31 January 2011. Vijayakumar. B..
  2. Web site: PA Thomas:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Actor PA Thomas latest Photo Gallery | Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Actor PA Thomas, PA Thomas Filimography,PA Thomas Films and Cinemas, PA Thomas Awards and Nominations . 2014-09-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195630/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/PA%20Thomas-3354 . 10 September 2014 . dmy-all .
  3. Web site: List of Malayalam Movies by Director PA%2520Thomas.
  4. Web site: Films of P A Thomas . 2014-09-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195953/http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/sf/PAThomas.htm . 10 September 2014 . dmy-all .
  5. Web site: Kaumudi Online .
  6. Web site: Malayalee film director J. Sasikumar passes away at age 86. 18 July 2014.
  7. Web site: Blogger.
  8. News: Chelangad . Saju . Of films and sport . 25 February 2022 . The Hindu . 28 January 2019.

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