- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAmbazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas
- Nickname
- Lohi
- A.K. Lohithadas was born on May 10, 1955 in Chalakudy, Kerala, India. He was a writer and director, known for Thaniyavartanam (1987), Kasthuriman (2003) and Joker (2000). He was married to Sindhu. He died on June 28, 2009 in Kochi, Kerala, India.
- SpouseSindhu
- Started his career in the literary field as a short story writer and playwright. Later he turned to films as a script-writer and is known as one of the most successful script-writers for commercial Malayalam cinema.
- Films like Bharatham, Kireedam, and Thaniavarthanam, which he wrote for director Sibi Malayil, were huge commercial successes and were critically acclaimed.
- His first directorial venture, Bhoothakkannadi (1997), won him several awards, including the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a director.
- Won the Kerala State Award for Best Story for Thaniyavartanam (1987), and Best Film & Screen Play Writer for Bhoothakkannadi (1997).
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