V. C. Abhilash Explained

V C Abhilash
Birth Date:	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation:	Film director, Scriptwriter, Actor
Spouse:	Rakhi Krishna

V C Abhilash is an Indian film director and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He began his career as a director and screenwriter in 2018 with the film Aalorukkam.^[1] The film was awarded in the 65th National Film Awards, and received the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues .

Early life

Abhilash was born in the Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Abhilash studied at Emmanuel High School. After a pre-degree from St. Mary Higher Secondary School, he completed his B.Sc. degree from University of Kerala. He married Rakhi Krishna in December 2014 .

Career

Abhilash started his film career as a director and scriptwriter to the film Aalorukkam (2018).^[2] His second film was Oru Supradhana Karyam (An Important Matter, 2018). He also acted in Aalorukkam^[3] as Pappu Pisharody's nephew.^[4]

Filmography

Movies:

• Aalorukkam^[5] (writer, director, actor)
• Sabash Chandrabose (writer, director)
• Oru Supradhana Karyam (writer, director)

Recognition

• National Film Awards for Best Film on Other Social Issues.
• Kashmir world film festival for best Indian movie http://www.uniindia.com/4th-edition-of-kashmir-world-film-festival-concluded-in-srinagar/north/news/1426048.html.
• Movie street special jury award.
• Kerala Film Critics Association Awards,^[6] for Second Best film.
• Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for director of Best Second film.
• Adoor bhasi award for Best film.
• Perunathachan award for Best film.
• Perunathachan award for Best director.
• Perunathachan award for Best script writer

Film festivals

• Official Selection - Covellite International Film Festival, USA.
• Official Selection - The Fatherhood Image Film Festival. USA.
• Official Selection - Kashmir world film festival, India http://www.uniindia.com/4th-edition-of-kashmir-world-film-festival-concluded-in-srinagar/north/news/1426048.html
• Official Selection - 04th All Lights India International Film Festival 2018 (ALIIFF)
• Official Selection - 9th Jagran Film Festival, MUMBAI
• Official Selection - National film festival of Kerala
• Official Selection - Malayalam film festival of Pune
• Official Selection - Habitat national film festival, NEW DELHI

Notes and References

1. Web site: Awards galore but team 'Aalorukkam' has a tale of neglect to narrate. The New Indian Express.
2. Web site: Leaping into Ottanthullal. Deccan Chronicle. 2017-07-31.
3. News: Aalorukkam treats its flawed protagonist in a non-judgemental way. The Hindu. 2018-04-07.
4. Web site: Finally, a place in the sun. Deccan Chronicle. 2018-04-13.
5. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8066304/?ref_=nv_sr_1 "Aalorukam"
6. News: Film critics awards announced. The Hindu. 2018-04-20.