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P. K. R. Pillai

{{Short description|Indian film producer (died 2023)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}

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| birth_date = 1930/1931

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| death_date = {{Death date and given age|2023|5|16|92|df=y}}

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| occupation = {{hlist|Film producer|distributor}}

| years_active = 1984–2002

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| notable_works = Chithram

| spouse = Rama

| children = 4

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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, was an ardent devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba, and had built a temple and an eponymous auditorium near his house in Koothattukulam. He owned a 26-horse race track. His first marriage was with Sarojam, who died in an accident. He had four children (Rajesh, Preethi, Saju, Sidhu) with his second wife Rama.{{cite news |author=Onmanorama staff |date=9 February 2019 |title=This producer of super hit movies seeks financial aid with no memories from the past |work=Malayala Manorama |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/02/09/pkr-pillai-producer-malayalam-movies-seek-help.html |accessdate=11 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811091144/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/02/09/pkr-pillai-producer-malayalam-movies-seek-help.html |archive-date=11 August 2019}} His son Sidhu, an actor, died in 2018.{{Cite web |date=2018-01-16 |title=Malayalam actor Sidhu R Pillai found dead in Goa |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/sidhu-r-pillai-found-dead-5026752/ |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Pillai's debut production was Vepraalam in 1984, in which he also acted. He also appeared in his second film Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984).{{cite news |last=കെ. |first=രഞ്ജന |date=10 February 2019 |title='ചിത്ര'ത്തിന്റെ നിർമാതാവ് മരുന്നിനും ഭക്ഷണത്തിനും വേണ്ടി അലയുകയാണോ?- ഇതാണ് വാസ്തവം |language=ml |work=Mathrubhumi |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/p-k-r-pillai-chithram-vandanam-malayalam-film-producer-wife-rema-interview-1.3558202 |accessdate=11 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223123003/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/p-k-r-pillai-chithram-vandanam-malayalam-film-producer-wife-rema-interview-1.3558202 |archive-date=23 Feb 2019}}

Pillai died on 16 May 2023, at the age of 92.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-16 |title=Chithram, Vandanam producer PKR Pillai passes away at 92 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/chithram-vandanam-producer-pkr-pillai-passes-away-8611943/ |access-date=2023-05-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2023-05-16 |title='Chithram' producer PKR Pillai passes away |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/chithram-producer-pkr-pillai-passes-away/articleshow/100269988.cms |access-date=2023-05-16 |issn=0971-8257}}

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

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External links

  • {{IMDb name|2046379}}

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Category:1930s births

Category:Year of birth uncertain

Category:2023 deaths

Category:Place of birth missing

Category:Malayalam film producers

Category:People from Ernakulam district

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