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| name = Madhu C Narayanan
| name = Madhu C Narayanan
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| occupation = [[Film director]]
| occupation = [[Film director]]
| birth_date =
| parents = C K Narayanan & A Swayamprabha
| birth_place = [[Shoranur]], Kerala
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1977|05|18}}
| years_active = 2009 - present
| birth_place = Shoranur [[Palakkad]], Kerala
| known_for = ''[[Kumbalangi Nights]]''
| nationality = Indian
| awards = [[Aravindan Puraskaram]]
| spouse = Dr sheena jemimah william
| children =Nnitara S Madhu & Ruhi S Madhu
| awards = [[Aravindan Puraskaram]] for [[Kumbalangi Nights]] in 2020 & [[Kerala State Film Awards]] for [[Kumbalangi Nights]] for [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] in 2019
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'''Madhu C Narayanan''' is an Indian film Director,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gollapudi-srinivas-national-award-2019-goes-to-madhu-c-narayanan-for-kumbalangi-nights-aditya-dhar-for-uri/article31081033.ece/amp/</ref> who works predominantly in Malayalam movie industry. His Debut movie [[Kumbalangi Nights]] received high critical acclaim for its realistic and poignant portrayal of a dysfunctional family.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gollapudi-srinivas-national-award-2019-goes-to-madhu-c-narayanan-for-kumbalangi-nights-aditya-dhar-for-uri/article31081033.ece/amp/</ref><ref>https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/01/my-streaming-gem-watch-kumbalangi-nights</ref>
'''Madhu C Narayanan''' is an Indian film director,<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gollapudi-srinivas-national-award-2019-goes-to-madhu-c-narayanan-for-kumbalangi-nights-aditya-dhar-for-uri/article31081033.ece|title=Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for 'Kumbalangi Nights', Aditya Dhar for 'Uri'|first=Gautam|last=Sunder|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 March 2020|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> who works predominantly in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam movie industry]]. His directorial debut, ''[[Kumbalangi Nights]]'', received immense critical acclaim for its realistic and poignant portrayal of a dysfunctional family.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/01/my-streaming-gem-watch-kumbalangi-nights|title=My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights|date=1 June 2020|website=the Guardian}}</ref>


==Early career in Film and Visual media==
==Early life==
In the beginning of his Visual media career Madhu C Narayanan collaborated with several  Advertisement companies as an Associate. Madhu made his entry in feature films through Ashiq Abu's [[Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film)]] where he served as an Assistant Director. From Ashiq's third film [[22 Female Kottayam]] onwards, Madhu frequently collaborated with him as an Associate director. Madhu C Narayanan's stint as Associate director also includes [[Dileesh Pothan]]'s [[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]] and Shyju Khalid's "Sethulakshmi" (Anthology segment;[[5 Sundarikal]]. He also served as a Creative contributor in Dileesh's film [[Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum]]
In the beginning, Madhu collaborated with several&nbsp; advertisement companies as an associate. Madhu made his entry in feature films through [[Aashiq Abu]]'s [[Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film)|Daddy Cool]] where he served as an assistant director. From Aashiq's third film [[22 Female Kottayam]] onwards, Madhu frequently collaborated with him as an associate director. Madhu C Narayanan's stint as associate director also includes [[Dileesh Pothan]]'s [[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]] and Shyju Khalid's "Sethulakshmi" (Anthology segment; [[5 Sundarikal]]). He also served as a creative contributor&nbsp; in [[Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum]]

==[[Kumbalangi Nights]]==
Madhu C Narayanan's debut movie[[Kumbalangi Nights]], came out in 2019. The movie received an instant critical acclaim and was commercial success as well. Later Kumbalangi nights achieved a widespread recognition as the praising reviews for the movie appeared in global media like ''[[The Guardian''.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/01/my-streaming-gem-watch-kumbalangi-nights</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Madhu C Narayanan's debut movie [[Kumbalangi Nights]], came out in 2019. The movie received critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. Later Kumbalangi Nights achieved a widespread recognition as the praising reviews for the movie appeared in global media like ''[[The Guardian]]''.<ref name="auto"/>
===As Assistant Director===
*2009 [[Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film)]]
*2011 [[Salt N' Pepper]]


==Filmography==
===As Associate Director===
* 2012 [[22 Female Kottayam]]
* 2012 [[Da Thadiya]]
* 2013 [[5 Sundarikal]] anthology- segments: Gauri by [[Aashiq Abu]] and Sethulakshmi by [[Shyju Khalid]]
* 2013 [[Idukki Gold (film)]]
* 2014 [[Gangster (2014 film)]]
* 2015 [[Rani Padmini (film)]]
* 2016 [[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]]


==Awards==
=== As director ===
{| class="wikitable"
* 2020 [[Aravindan Puraskaram]] for Best Debutante Director for [[Kumbalangi Nights]]
! Year !! Film !! Notes
* 2020 [[Gollapudi Srinivas Award]] for Best Debutante Director for [[Kumbalangi Nights]]
|-
* 2020 [[Padmarajan Award]] Best Director for [[Kumbalangi Nights]]
|2019||[[Kumbalangi Nights]]||debut<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anna-ben-on-making-her-dbut-in-kumbalangi-nights/article26147478.ece A dream debut in ‘Kumbalangi Nights'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233719/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anna-ben-on-making-her-dbut-in-kumbalangi-nights/article26147478.ece |date=7 November 2020 }} ''Thehindu.com.'' Retrieved 1 February 2019</ref>
* 2019 [[Kerala State Film Awards]] for [[Kumbalangi Nights]]
|-
* 2019 [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]] for [[Kumbalangi Nights]]
|}


=== As Assistant Director ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film !! Notes
|-
|2009||[[Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film)|Daddy Cool]]||
|-
|2011||[[Salt N' Pepper]]||
|-
|}

===As associate director===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film !! Notes
|-
|rowspan=2|2012||[[22 Female Kottayam]]||
|-
|[[Da Thadiya]]||
|-
|rowspan=2|2013||[[5 Sundarikal]]||anthology- segments: Gauri by [[Aashiq Abu]] and Sethulakshmi by [[Shyju Khalid]]
|-
|[[Idukki Gold (film)|Idukki Gold]]||
|-
|2014||[[Gangster (2014 film)|Gangster]]||
|-
|2015||[[Rani Padmini (film)|Rani Padmini]]||
|-
|2016||[[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]]||
|-
|}

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Award
! Category
! Result
|-
|rowspan=2|2019||rowspan=5|[[Kumbalangi Nights]]||[[Kerala State Film Awards]]||rowspan=2|Best Film||{{won}}
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value]]||{{won}}
|-
|rowspan=3|2020||[[Aravindan Puraskaram]]||rowspan=2|Best Debutante Director||{{won}}
|-
|[[Gollapudi Srinivas Award]]||{{won}}
|-
|[[Padmarajan Award]]||Best Director||{{won}}
|-
|}


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’ [https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gollapudi-srinivas-national-award-2019-goes-to-madhu-c-narayanan-for-kumbalangi-nights-aditya-dhar-for-uri/article31081033.ece/amp/]
* Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’ [https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gollapudi-srinivas-national-award-2019-goes-to-madhu-c-narayanan-for-kumbalangi-nights-aditya-dhar-for-uri/article31081033.ece/amp/ Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’]
* Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-madhu-c-narayanan-thanks-the-audience-for-making-kumbalangi-nights-a-success/articleshow/68170086.cms?from=mdr]
* Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-madhu-c-narayanan-thanks-the-audience-for-making-kumbalangi-nights-a-success/articleshow/68170086.cms?from=mdr Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success - Times of India]
* It’s important to pay attention to details in films, says Madhu C Narayanan [https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/madhu-c-narayanan-director-of-kumbalangi-nights-lived-on-the-island-for-more-than-a-year-to-understand-the-lives-of-the-people-their-culture-and-politics/article26258479.ece]
* It's important to pay attention to details in films, says Madhu C Narayanan [https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/madhu-c-narayanan-director-of-kumbalangi-nights-lived-on-the-island-for-more-than-a-year-to-understand-the-lives-of-the-people-their-culture-and-politics/article26258479.ece It’s important to pay attention to details in films, says Madhu C Narayanan]
* My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/01/my-streaming-gem-watch-kumbalangi-nights]
* My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/01/my-streaming-gem-watch-kumbalangi-nights My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights]
* 'Kumbalangi Nights' director, Madhu C Narayanan bags Aravindan Puraskaram [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kumbalangi-nights-director-madhu-c-narayanan-bags-aravindan-puraskaram/articleshow/74319914.cms]
* 'Kumbalangi Nights' director, Madhu C Narayanan bags Aravindan Puraskaram [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kumbalangi-nights-director-madhu-c-narayanan-bags-aravindan-puraskaram/articleshow/74319914.cms 'Kumbalangi Nights' director, Madhu C Narayanan bags Aravindan Puraskaram - Times of India]
* Fahadh doesn't play the hero but he agreed at once: 'Kumbalangi Nights' director Madhu [https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/fahadh-doesnt-play-hero-he-agreed-once-kumbalangi-nights-director-madhu-96335]
* Fahadh doesn't play the hero but he agreed at once: 'Kumbalangi Nights' director Madhu [https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/fahadh-doesnt-play-hero-he-agreed-once-kumbalangi-nights-director-madhu-96335 Fahadh doesn't play the hero but he agreed at once: 'Kumbalangi Nights' director Madhu]
* We gave the script and actors the necessary space: Madhu C Narayanan [https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/feb/12/syam-pushkaran-and-i-spent-two-years-on-location-for-kumbalangi-nights--madhu-c-narayanan-10086.html]
* We gave the script and actors the necessary space: Madhu C Narayanan [https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/feb/12/syam-pushkaran-and-i-spent-two-years-on-location-for-kumbalangi-nights--madhu-c-narayanan-10086.html We gave the script and actors the necessary space: Madhu C Narayanan]
* Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-madhu-c-narayanan-thanks-the-audience-for-making-kumbalangi-nights-a-success/articleshow/68170086.cms]
* Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-madhu-c-narayanan-thanks-the-audience-for-making-kumbalangi-nights-a-success/articleshow/68170086.cms Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success - Times of India]
* Two years of 'Kumbalangi Nights': 5 memorable scenes from the Malayalam superhit [https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2020/feb/07/two-years-of-kumbalangi-nights-5-memorable-scenes-from-the-malayalam-superhit-102748.html]
* Two years of 'Kumbalangi Nights': 5 memorable scenes from the Malayalam superhit [https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2020/feb/07/two-years-of-kumbalangi-nights-5-memorable-scenes-from-the-malayalam-superhit-102748.html Two years of 'Kumbalangi Nights': 5 memorable scenes from the Malayalam superhit]
* Anna Ben Wins Kerala State Film Award: What’s Her Journey Been Like?[https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/anna-ben-films-a-glimpse-of-her-journey/]
* Anna Ben Wins Kerala State Film Award: What's Her Journey Been Like?[https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/anna-ben-films-a-glimpse-of-her-journey/ Anna Ben Films: What's Her Journey Been Like?]
*പത്മരാജന്‍ പുരസ്‌ക്കാരം പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു [https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/movie/tag/madhu-c-narayanan/]
* കുമ്പളങ്ങി നൈറ്റ്സിനെ പ്രശംസിച്ച് അനുഷ്ക ശർമ്മ! [https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/topics/madhu-c-narayanan]


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dadasaheb-phalke-awards-south-suraj-parvathy-mohanlal-uyare-madhu-c-narayanan-winners-1.5325676
[https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/dadasaheb-phalke-awards-south-suraj-parvathy-mohanlal-uyare-madhu-c-narayanan-winners-1.5325676 സുരാജ് മികച്ച നടൻ പാർവതി നടി, മോഹൻലാൽ വെർസറ്റൈൽ ആക്ടർ]
* https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Madhu-C.-Narayanan?from=mdr
[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Madhu-C.-Narayanan?from=mdr Madhu C. Narayanan: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes]
* https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/malayalam-actress-anna-ben-tests-positive-covid-19-says-have-all-symptoms-1000285
[https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/malayalam-actress-anna-ben-tests-positive-covid-19-says-have-all-symptoms-1000285 Malayalam actress Anna Ben tests positive for COVID-19; Says 'have all symptoms']
* https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/wcc-members-many-malayalam-film-industry-support-dileep-case-sexual-assault-survivor-159712
[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/wcc-members-many-malayalam-film-industry-support-dileep-case-sexual-assault-survivor-159712 WCC members, many in Malayalam film industry support Dileep case sexual assault survivor]
* https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/entertainment/humans-of-cinema-15-brilliant-movies-to-stream-right-now-netflix-amazon-prime-mubi/
[https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/entertainment/humans-of-cinema-15-brilliant-movies-to-stream-right-now-netflix-amazon-prime-mubi/ 15 brilliant movies you need to stream right now, according to Humans of Cinema]
[https://www.thecue.in/entertainment/film-news/bollywood-actress-anushka-sharma-about-kumbalangi-nights]
* ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ review: Life and love in a beautiful, borderless isle
[https://www.thecue.in/entertainment/film-news/kumbalangi-nights-inspired-directorial-debut-says-jasmine-metivier]


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Revision as of 16:55, 16 February 2024

Madhu C Narayanan
Born
Shoranur, Kerala
OccupationFilm director
Years active2009 - present
Known forKumbalangi Nights
AwardsAravindan Puraskaram

Madhu C Narayanan is an Indian film director,[1] who works predominantly in Malayalam movie industry. His directorial debut, Kumbalangi Nights, received immense critical acclaim for its realistic and poignant portrayal of a dysfunctional family.[1][2]

Early life

In the beginning, Madhu collaborated with several  advertisement companies as an associate. Madhu made his entry in feature films through Aashiq Abu's Daddy Cool where he served as an assistant director. From Aashiq's third film 22 Female Kottayam onwards, Madhu frequently collaborated with him as an associate director. Madhu C Narayanan's stint as associate director also includes Dileesh Pothan's Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Shyju Khalid's "Sethulakshmi" (Anthology segment; 5 Sundarikal). He also served as a creative contributor  in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

Career

Madhu C Narayanan's debut movie Kumbalangi Nights, came out in 2019. The movie received critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. Later Kumbalangi Nights achieved a widespread recognition as the praising reviews for the movie appeared in global media like The Guardian.[2]

Filmography

As director

Year Film Notes
2019 Kumbalangi Nights debut[3]

As Assistant Director

Year Film Notes
2009 Daddy Cool
2011 Salt N' Pepper

As associate director

Year Film Notes
2012 22 Female Kottayam
Da Thadiya
2013 5 Sundarikal anthology- segments: Gauri by Aashiq Abu and Sethulakshmi by Shyju Khalid
Idukki Gold
2014 Gangster
2015 Rani Padmini
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram

Awards

Year Film Award Category Result
2019 Kumbalangi Nights Kerala State Film Awards Best Film Won
Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Won
2020 Aravindan Puraskaram Best Debutante Director Won
Gollapudi Srinivas Award Won
Padmarajan Award Best Director Won

References

  1. ^ a b Sunder, Gautam (16 March 2020). "Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for 'Kumbalangi Nights', Aditya Dhar for 'Uri'". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ^ a b "My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights". the Guardian. 1 June 2020.
  3. ^ A dream debut in ‘Kumbalangi Nights' Archived 7 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine Thehindu.com. Retrieved 1 February 2019

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