Jayakanthan
Indian writer, journalist, filmmaker (1934–2015)
D. Jayakanthan, popularly known as JK, was an Indian writer, journalist, orator, filmmaker, critic and activist. Born in Cuddalore, he dropped out of school at the age of 9 and went to Madras, where he joined the Communist Party of India. In a career spanning six decades, he authored around 40 novels, 200 short stories, apart from two autobiographies. Outside literature, he made two films. In addition, four of his other novels were adapted into films by others.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1965–1966) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Unnaipol Oruvan | D. Jayakanthan | ||||
| 1966 | Yarukkaga Azhudhan | Jayakanthan |