Noted Malayalam filmmaker Harikumar passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on May 6 after a long battle with Cancer. He was 68. The director was known for his unique approach to storytelling, which helped him emerge as a force to reckon with.
Malayalam filmmaker Harikumar no more
Harikumar, who was an integral part of the Malayalam film industry, is no more. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram where he was undergoing treatment. He had been diagnosed with Cancer some time ago.
Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to condole his sad demise
In memory of the talented writer and director Harikumar Sir,may his creative spirit continue to inspire and his contributions to the world of cinema be remembered forever. Rest in peace, #Harikumar Sir. Your storytelling touched countless hearts and will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/f8PWI4g1P4
— Pratheesh Sekhar (@propratheesh) May 6, 2024
സംവിധാനത്തിന്റെ “സുകൃതം”, തിരക്കഥയുടെ പ്രതിഭാസ്പർശം, സാഹിത്യകാരന്മാരുടെ സംവിധായകൻ, ഹരികുമാറിന് ആദരാഞ്ജലികൾ… ❤️❤️🌹🌹🙏
ഇത്ര നേരത്തെ വേണ്ടിയിരുന്നില്ല, ഇനിയും ഒരുപാട് “സുകൃത”ങ്ങൾ പ്രതീക്ഷിച്ചിരുന്നു… 😔🙏#RIP #Director #Harikumar pic.twitter.com/9S3y3E4BB8
— Adv. Jahangeer Amina Razaq 🇮🇳 (@MachoMaestro) May 6, 2024
Harikumar is survived by his wife Chandrika.
All About Harikumar’s Storeyed Career
Harikumar began his career with the 1981 release ‘Aambal Poovu’, which starred Jagapaty Sreekumar, However, he rose to fame with ‘Sukrutham’ (1994). The Mammootty-fronted drama received critical acclaim and bagged the National Award for Best Malayalam film. Harikumar also wielded the microphone for films such as Ashokan ‘s ‘Jaalakam’, ‘Oozham’,the Jayaram-led ‘Swayamvara Panthal’ and Suresh Gopi’s ‘Sadgamaya’.
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His last directorial venture ‘Autorickshawkarante Bharya’ hit screens in 2022. It featured Ann Augustine and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead. Penned by M Mukundan, it centered on the events that compel an auto-rickshaw driver’s wife to drive an auto for a living. The film was extensively shot in Mahe.
Additionally, he served as a member of the National Award jury in 2005 and 2008. Harikumar’s death is a big loss for the Malayalam film industry.
