S. L. Puram Sadanandan

S. L. Puram Sadanandan (15 April 1928 – 17 September 2005) was an Indian playwright and film scriptwriter from Kerala, India.

Career
In 1967, he got the first ever National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film Agniputhri.

Death
He died on 17 September 2005. He was survived by his wife Omana Sadanandan and two sons, Jayasurya (who directed the films Speed Track Angel John and Jack & Daniel) and Jayasoma.

Awards

 * 1965: President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam - Kavyamela
 * 1967: National Film Award for Best Screenplay - Agniputhri
 * 1995: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
 * 1991: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award

The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has instituted an annual award, S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Puraskaram, for recognising outstanding contributions to Malayalam theatre.

Filmography

 * Chemmeen
 * Vilakuranja Manushyan
 * Agniputhri
 * Kallu Kondoru Pennu
 * Kattukuthira
 * Yavanika
 * Kavyamela
 * Bhagyamudra
 * Kaadu
 * Nellu
 * Pathamudayam
 * Ivide Thudangunnu
 * Aadhya Paadam
 * Navavadhu
 * Karthika
 * Babumon