P Balachandran

Biography

Padmanabhan Balachandran Nair was a renowned Indian writer, playwright, scenarist, director, and actor known for his work in Malayalam literature and cinema. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his play Paavam Usman in 1989. A prolific filmmaker, he scripted notable films like Ulladakkam and Agnidevan, as well as directed Ivan Megharoopan.