P. A. Thomas | |
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| Born | (1922-03-22)22 March 1922 |
| Died | 19 January 1995(1995-01-19) (aged 72) |
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| Years active | 1950–1995 |
| Spouse | Rose |
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Puthanangadi Abraham Thomas (22 March 1922 – 19 January 1995) was an Indian film director, producer, script writer, theater artist and actor inMalayalam movies.[1] He has directed more than 15 movies and produced 11 movies during the 1960s and 1970s. He has also acted around 20 movies.[2]
Some of the popular movies he produced areOraal Koodi Kallanaayi (1964),Kudumbini (1964),Porter Kunjali (1965),Station Master (1967) andThomasleeha (1975).[3] All his movies dealt with the contemporary social issues of those times.[4]
After passing the intermediate course, Thomas entered professional drama troupe as an actor. He later formed his own professional drama troupe and presented several dramas all overKerala and in other parts ofIndia.
He was offered a role in the 1950 filmPrasanna which was directed by Sri Ramadu Naidu and next year in 1951 he became the hero ofVanamala film which was directed by Dr. G. Viswanath.[5]Vanamala which was released in 1951 was the first jungle film inMalayalam cinema. He later entered to the field of direction also and directed several successful films in Malayalam. Thomas himself was the producer of many films which he directed.
Thomas was born in Puthanangadi family to Abraham and Mariamma on 22 March 1922 atNjarakkal.[6]
He was married to Thresia and had 3 children.[7] Thomas died on 19 January 1995, at the age of 72.[8]