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Udhyanapalakan

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How it feels

A man grapples with his role as the caretaker of a garden. The film follows his daily routines and personal reflections.

contemplativemelancholicquietobservantseriousdramaticslow-paced

What happens

Harikumar (1956 – 6 May 2024) was an Indian screenwriter and film director, who worked in Malayalam films. He wrote screenplay, story, and dialogues for more than 20 Malayalam films. He directed films including Sukrutham, Ayanam, and Udhyanapalakan. He was a member of the National Film Awards Jury in 2005 and 2008. Harikumar died from cancer in Thiruvananthapuram, on 6 May 2024, aged 68. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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