Samara Sakhavu P K Gurudasan (സമരസഖാവ് പി കെ ഗുരുദാസൻ) , an upcoming Malayalam documentary exploring the life and political journey of veteran Communist leader P K Gurudasan, is being directed by Biju Nettara. The documentary will highlight the leader’s involvement in student politics, trade union movements and struggles for the rights of workers in Kerala.
Biju Nettara, known for his documentaries on prominent literary and cultural personalities N N Pillai and Kakkanadan, is bringing the political and social contributions of P K Gurudasan to the screen through this new project.
Samara Sakhavu P K Gurudasan Malayalam Documentary
The documentary traces the life of P K Gurudasan, whose public service began through student politics before he emerged as an influential figure in Kerala’s labour movement.
His involvement in the struggles of cashew and coir workers in Kollam forms an important part of the documentary’s narrative.
Through his association with working-class movements, P K Gurudasan became a prominent voice for labour rights and the concerns of ordinary workers.
Samara Sakhavu P K Gurudasan aims to document his political commitment, experiences and contributions to Kerala’s trade union history.
Biju Nettara Directs the Documentary
Filmmaker Biju Nettara has written and directed the documentary under the banner of Nettara Media Productions.
His earlier documentary projects explored the lives of playwright and actor N N Pillai and Malayalam writer Kakkanadan.
The new documentary shifts its focus to Kerala’s political history, particularly the life of a leader closely associated with the state’s working-class movements.
The project is produced by P A Samad Karunagappally, Sudheer Mangalath and Wilson Pereira, with T V Balan serving as co-producer.
Samara Sakhavu P K Gurudasan Documentary Cast and Crew
| Department | Name / Details |
|---|---|
| Documentary Title | Samara Sakhavu P K Gurudasan |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Political, Biographical Documentary |
| Subject | P K Gurudasan |
| Production Banner | Nettara Media Productions |
| Writer and Director | Biju Nettara |
| Producers | P A Samad Karunagappally, Sudheer Mangalath, Wilson Pereira |
| Co-Producer | T V Balan |
| Project Chief Coordinator | K Sethumadhavan |
| Cinematography | Rarish, Gauri Biju |
| Editing | Abhilash Balachandran |
| Narration | Prof Aliyar |
| Associate Director | Pathi K Nair |
| Commentary Writer | Nandakumar Kadappal |
| Sound Mixing and Design | Dinesh Pavithreswaram |
| Sync Sound | Mohankumar (Chitranjali) |
| Sketches | Signi Devaraj, Muralidasan |
| Brochure Design | Sreeranj Graphics |
| Production Manager | Jayachandran Nedungolam |
| Location Managers | J V Kurup, Gopan V S |
| Technical Support | Ayman Digital Studio, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Stills | Jijo S Paravur, Josh Thamburu, Santhosh Thattamala |
| Public Relations Officer | Ajay Thundathil |
Exploring Kerala’s Labour Movement Through P K Gurudasan’s Life
The documentary places particular emphasis on P K Gurudasan’s association with the cashew and coir industries in Kollam.
These sectors have played an important role in Kerala’s labour history, with trade union movements addressing workers’ wages, employment conditions and social welfare.
By documenting his experiences and political activities, Samara Sakhavu P K Gurudasan seeks to preserve an important chapter of Kerala’s political and working-class history.
The documentary’s release date and screening details have not yet been announced.
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