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J.C. Daniel | |
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| Born | Joseph Chellayya Daniel Nadar 28 November 1900 |
| Died | 27 April 1975 (aged 74) |
| Education | University College, Trivandrum |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, dentist |
| Years active | 1926–1928 |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Awards | 1929 – Public Mirror Prize (Vigathakumaran) |
Joseph Chellayya Daniel Nadar (25 November 1900 – 27 April 1975) was an Indian filmmaker who is considered the father of Malayalam cinema.[1] He was the first filmmaker from Kerala. He produced, directed, wrote, photographed, edited and acted in the first film made in Kerala, Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child). He also established the first film studio in Kerala, The Travancore National Pictures. The Government of Kerala instituted the Kerala State Film Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1992 in his name, as a part of the Kerala State Film Awards, to honour his lifetime achievements in Malayalam Cinema.
- ^ Cinema of Malayalam, Dr. J C Daniel, archived from the original on 6 June 2009, retrieved 1 January 2009