J. C. Daniel
Indian actor, director (1900-1975) · India · On the map · Actors · Died at 74
Joseph Chellaiya Daniel was an Indian filmmaker, widely recognised as the "father of Malayalam cinema". He was the first filmmaker from Kerala. He produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and starred in Vigathakumaran, the first Malayalam feature film, made in Kerala.
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He also established the first film studio in Kerala, Travancore National Pictures. In 1992, the Government of Kerala instituted the J. C. Daniel Award, the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, as part of the Kerala State Film Awards, in recognition of his contributions to the industry.
