Raman Ashok Kumar (28 May 1961 – 25 September 2022), better known as Ashokan, was an Indian filmmaker from Kerala.[1][2][3] He was also the Managing director of Oberon, an IT firm operating in Gulf and Kochi.[4]
Ashokan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1961 (1961-05-28) (age 61) |
| Died | 25 September 2022 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film director screenwriter IT Head |
| Years active | 1983 – 2003 |
| Known for | Varnam Mookilla Rajyathu |
| Spouse | Seetha |
| Relatives | Abhirami PhD (daughter) |
Joining as an assistant director in Aattakalasam,[5] he mastered the skills in directing feature films during his seven-year tutelage with Malayalam film director J. Sasikumar,[6][7] Ashokan is known for his debut directorial Varnam (1989), a commercial success[8] and Mookilla Rajyathu, the terrific classic comedy that you won't get bored even if you watch it countless times, as reviewed by The Times of India.[9]
Ashokan has also directed Kanappurangal, that won the second best tele film at Kerala State television awards 2001.[10][11]
Ashokan died in Kochi on 25 September 2022, at the age of 60.[12]
| Year | Title | Actors | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Varnam | Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Ranjini | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Saandram | Suresh Gopi, Parvathy, Innocent | Malayalam | Thaha as co-director |
| 1991 | Mookilla Rajyathu | Thilakan, Mukesh, Siddhique, Jagathy | Malayalam | Thaha as co-director |
| 1993 | Aacharyan | Thilakan, Sreenivasan, Suresh Gopi | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Kanappurangal | Malayalam | Tele film | |