Sudhakar Mangalodayam
- Murappennu
- Nandini Oppol
- Maunasarovaram
- Namam Japikkunna Veedu
- Padasaram
- Safalam
- Chitta
- Thillana
- Amma
- Kungumappottu
- Parameswaran Nair (father)
- Janakiamma (mother)
Sudhakar P. Nair, (14 January 1956 – 17 July 2020) popularly known as Sudhakar Mangalodayam, was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature and a story and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He was known for his popular novels as well as for the screenplay of Njan Ekananu, a 1982 Malayalam language film. He was the author of over 50 novels and wrote the story for films viz. Kariyilakkattu Pole, Nandini Oppol and Vasantha Sena.
Biography
Sudhakar Mangalodayam was born Sudhakar P. Nair[1] in Velloor, in Vaikom, in Kottayam district of the south Indian state of Kerala to Parameswaran Nair and Janakiamma.[2] After schooling at St. Ignatius School, Kanjiramattom, he did his college education at NSS College, Ottapalam from where he obtained his graduate degree. He started writing during this period, starting with radio plays. Later, he served as an assistant to noted film director, P. Chandrakumar. Soon, he started writing novels and published them as serials in periodicals,[3] sometimes writing up to 9 novels simultaneously.[2]
Sudhakar Mangalodayam, who followed the literary style popularized by such writers as MT Vasudevan Nair,[4][5] wrote over 50 novels which include Murappennu, Nandini Oppol, Koodappirappu, Maunasarovaram, Namam Japikkunna Veedu, Padasaram, Safalam, Chitta, Thillana, Amma and Kungumappottu.[6] His foray into films was with Njan Ekananu, a 1982 film directed by P. Chandrakumar, for which he wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues.[7] Subsequently, he wrote the story for three more films, viz. Vasantha Sena (1985),[8] Kariyilakkattu Pole (1986)[9] and Nandini Oppol (1994).[10][11]
Sudhakar was married to G. Usha and the couple had a daughter, Sreevidya.[2] He died on 17 July 2020, at the age of 64,[12] succumbing to age-related illnesses; his wife had predeceased him.[13]
Selected bibliography
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Thalakh (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 134. ISBN 9789350930014.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Krishnathulasi (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 212. ISBN 9789350930205.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Venalveedu (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 276. ISBN 9789350930212.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Hamsathadakam (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 182. ISBN 9789350930472.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Chamaram (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 264. ISBN 9788171749553.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Oru Sisira Ravil (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 135.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Padaswaram (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 100.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Ottakolussu (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 280. ISBN 9789350930595.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Pachakuthira (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 172. ISBN 9788171749546.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Kavadichinthu (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 110.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Chuvappu Koodarangal (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 160.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Poomancham (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 100. ISBN 9789350930045.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Mudiyettu (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 100.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Panchali (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 130.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Swantham Radha (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 100.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Padavinyasam (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 115.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Pranamam (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 80.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Sooryane Snehicha Thamara (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 175.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Thillana (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 115.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Vasthubhali (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 115.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Ottuvala (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 135.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Althara (in Malayalam). CICC Book House. p. 110.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Oru Poovinte Moham. CICC Book House. ASIN 8171748449.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Vellithira. CICC Book House. ASIN 8171749496.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Poomanjam. CICC Book House. ASIN 9350930048.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar (7 February 2012). Kilivaathil. CICC Book House.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Penmakkal. CICC Book House. ASIN 9385366211.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar (1995). Velutta Chemparatti. Current Books. ISBN 8124002533.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Priye Charuseele. Saikatham Books. p. 207.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Suvarnayude Bharthavu. Saindhava Books. p. 279.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. Njangal Sukhamayirikkunnu. Saindhava Books. p. 230.
Filmography
Year | Title | Screenplay | Story | Dialogues | Director |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1982 | Njan Ekananu | Yes | Yes | Yes | P. Chandrakumar |
1985 | Vasantha Sena | No | Yes | No | K. Vijayan |
1986 | Kariyilakkattu Pole | No | Yes | No | P. Padmarajan |
1994 | Nandini Oppol | No | Yes | No | Mohan Kupleri |
See also
References
- ^ "നോവലിസ്റ്റ് സുധാകർ മംഗളോദയം അന്തരിച്ചു". malayalam.samayam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "Sudhakar Mangalodayam no more, his novels cast a spell on women". OnManorama. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Popular fiction writer Sudhakar Mangalodayam passes away". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Renowned novelist Sudhakar Mangalodayam passes away". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "About Author Sudhakar Mangalodayam". keralabookstore.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "ജനപ്രിയ നോവലിസ്റ്റ് സുധാകര് മംഗളോദയം അന്തരിച്ചു". Manoramanews. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Njaan Ekanaanu (1982)". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Vasanthasena (1985)". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Kariyila Kattu Pole". IMDb. 21 March 1986. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Nandini Oppol (1994)". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "സുധാകർ മംഗളോദയം അന്തരിച്ചു; സാധാരണക്കാരുടെ മനസ്സറിഞ്ഞ എഴുത്തുകാരൻ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "ജനപ്രിയനോവലിസ്റ്റ് സുധാകർ മംഗളോദയം അന്തരിച്ചു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Staff Reporter (17 July 2020). "Novelist Sudhakar Mangalodayam dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
Further reading
- "Obituary - എഴുത്തുകാരൻ സുധാകർ മംഗളോദയം അന്തരിച്ചു". News18 Malayalam. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- "Fiction writer Sudhakar Mangalodayam passes away". UNI India. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
External links
- Sudhakar Mangalodayam at IMDb
- "Sudhakar Mangalodayam on Malayala Chalachithram". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. "Amma (Chapter 1)". Manorama weekly - YouTube video. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- Mangalodayam, Sudhakar. "Amma (Chapter 2)". Manorama weekly - YouTube video. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
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