Madhu C Narayanan
Madhu C Narayanan | |
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Born | Shoranur Palakkad, Kerala | 18 May 1977
Occupation | Film director |
Spouse | Dr. Sheena Jemimah William |
Children | 2 |
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 |
Madhu C Narayanan is an Indian film director,[1] 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.[1][2]
Early career in film and visual media
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
Kumbalangi Nights
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]
Career
As Assistant Director
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
- 2020 Aravindan Puraskaram for Best Debutante Director for Kumbalangi Nights
- 2020 Gollapudi Srinivas Award for Best Debutante Director for Kumbalangi Nights
- 2020 Padmarajan Award Best Director for Kumbalangi Nights
- 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
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights". the Guardian. 1 June 2020.
- Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’ 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 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 It’s important to pay attention to details in films, says Madhu C Narayanan
- My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights
- 'Kumbalangi Nights' director, Madhu C Narayanan bags Aravindan Puraskaram '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 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 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 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 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?Anna Ben Films: What's Her Journey Been Like?
External links
- Madhu C Narayanan at IMDb
- സുരാജ് മികച്ച നടൻ പാർവതി നടി, മോഹൻലാൽ വെർസറ്റൈൽ ആക്ടർ
- Madhu C. Narayanan: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes
- Malayalam actress Anna Ben tests positive for COVID-19; Says 'have all symptoms'
- WCC members, many in Malayalam film industry support Dileep case sexual assault survivor
- 15 brilliant movies you need to stream right now, according to Humans of Cinema
- ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ review: Life and love in a beautiful, borderless isle