P. K. R. Pillai
Born1930/1931
Died (aged 92)
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • distributor
Years active1984–2002
Notable workChithram
SpouseRama
Children4

Parisapparambil Kunjan Pillai Ramachandran Pillai (1930/1931 – 16 May 2023) was an Indian film producer, distributor, businessman, and actor who worked in the Malayalam film industry. He was the founder of film production company Shirdi Sai Creations and distributed films through Shirdi Sai Release. He is credited with producing eight of Mohanlal's films in the 1980s, and is best known for producing Chithram.

Biography

Pillai hailed from Koothattukulam, Kerala and in his early years began a Bombay import business which grew to become Starnight Group of Industries. He was also active in politics and was a member of the Indian National Congress. He maintained a close friendship with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi,[1] was an ardent devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba, and had built a temple and an eponymous auditorium near his house in Koothattukulam.[1] He owned a 26-horse race track.[1] His first marriage was with Sarojam, who died in an accident.[1] He had four children (Rajesh, Preethi, Saju, Sidhu) with his second wife Rama.[2] His son Sidhu, an actor, died in 2018.[3] Pillai's debut production was Vepraalam in 1984, in which he also acted.[2] He also appeared in his second film Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984).[1]

Pillai died on 16 May 2023, at the age of 92.[4][5]

Filmography

Production

  1. Vepraalam (1984)
  2. Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
  3. Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
  4. Puli Varunne Puli (1985)
  5. Onathumbikkoru Oonjaal (1985)
  6. Oru Yugasandhya (1986)
  7. Shobhraj (1986)
  8. Amrutham Gamaya (1987)
  9. Chithram (1988)
  10. Vandanam (1989)
  11. Arhatha (1990)
  12. Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)
  13. Aham (1992)
  14. Rapid Action Force (2000)
  15. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
  16. Pranayamanithooval (2002)

Distribution

  1. Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
  2. Ayanum (1985)
  3. Jaalakam (1987)
  4. Vellanakalude Nadu (1988)
  5. Aey Auto (1990)
  6. Vishnulokam (1991)
  7. Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (2001)
  8. Achanurangatha Veedu (2006)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 കെ., രഞ്ജന (10 February 2019). "'ചിത്ര'ത്തിന്റെ നിർമാതാവ് മരുന്നിനും ഭക്ഷണത്തിനും വേണ്ടി അലയുകയാണോ?- ഇതാണ് വാസ്തവം". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  2. 1 2 Onmanorama staff (9 February 2019). "This producer of super hit movies seeks financial aid with no memories from the past". Malayala Manorama. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Malayalam actor Sidhu R Pillai found dead in Goa". The Indian Express. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Chithram, Vandanam producer PKR Pillai passes away at 92". The Indian Express. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "'Chithram' producer PKR Pillai passes away". The Times of India. 16 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 May 2023.


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