R. S. Vimal

R. S. Vimal is an Indian filmmaker who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his critically acclaimed debut directorial venture Ennu Ninte Moideen which became a box-office blockbuster. The film was based on the real-life story of Moideen and Kanchanamala, which took place in the 1960s in Mukkam, Kozhikode.[1]

Prior to making his feature directorial debut, Vimal made a documentary on the same subject, titled Mukkam. Vimal's second directorial venture, Karnan, an epic historical film based on the Mahabharata, was launched in Dubai in January 2016.[2][3]

Filmography

Year Title Language Notes
2015 Ennu Ninte Moideen Malayalam
2017 Karnan Malayalam

Accolades

Year Film Award Category Result
2015 Ennu Ninte Moideen Asianet Film Awards Best Director Nominated
Best Screenplay Won
1st IIFA Utsavam Best Director Nominated
Asiavision Awards Best Director Won
Best Screenplay Won
Vanitha Film Awards Best Director Won

References

  1. "Ennu Ninte Moideen unfolds in the first person account of Kanchanamala". The Times of India (17 July 2014). Retrieved on 27 September 2015.
  2. "After Ennu Ninte Moideen, Prithviraj-RS Vimal join hands for Karnan; movie to be launched in Dubai". M.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  3. "RS Vimal-Prithviraj film to be launched in Dubai". M.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
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