Lal Jose

Lal Jose is an Indian film director. His debut film as a director is Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (1998). His popular films include Meesa Madhavan (2002), Classmates (2006), and Arabikkatha (2007).

Biography

Born in Valapad in Thrissur, Kerala, Lal Jose did his schooling at NSS KPT School and NSS College Ottapalam. After completing his degree, he left for Chennai, with an aim of getting into movies. He got into the world of cinema by assisting noted director Kamal. He worked with Kamal in 16 films, from Pradheshika Varthakkal to Krishnagudiyil Oru PranayaKalathu. He also worked as associate director to prominent filmmakers like Thampy Kannamthanam, Lohithadas, Harikumar, Vinayan, K. K. Haridas, and Nizar. In 1998, he made his debut as an independent director with Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, which starred Mammootty and was scripted by Sreenivasan. It was actor Mammooty who asked Lal Jose to direct a film for him. The huge success of his debut movie Oru Maravathoor Kanavu earned him a positive reputation. The photography and narration style was appreciated by many critics. His next venture was Chandranudikkunna Dikhil in 2000, with Dileep as hero, which did well at the box office. In 2001, Lal Jose directed Randaam Bhavam starring Suresh Gopi. Even though was critically appreciated, this film bombed at the box office. Years later, when shown on TV, this film received a huge positive response and the performance of Suresh Gopi is now considered among his best.

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