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==Early life==
==Early life==
Unnikrishnan. B. was born on 14 August 1970 in [[Pathanamthitta district]] in [[Kerala]], India.<ref>{{cite web|title=ബി. ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണന്റെ ജന്മദിനം|url=http://www.dcbooks.com/august-14.html|publisher=[[DC Books]]|access-date=25 October 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171025110231/http://www.dcbooks.com/august-14.html|archive-date=25 October 2017|language=ml|url-status=live}}</ref>
Unnikrishnan. B. was born on 14 August 1970 in [[Pathanamthitta district]] in [[Kerala]] to Bhaskaran Pillai and Ponnamma Bhaskaran Pillai.<ref>{{cite web|title=ബി. ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണന്റെ ജന്മദിനം|url=http://www.dcbooks.com/august-14.html|publisher=[[DC Books]]|access-date=25 October 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171025110231/http://www.dcbooks.com/august-14.html|archive-date=25 October 2017|language=ml|url-status=live}}</ref> He married to Rajeswari Menon, a professor.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-12-21 |title=I love cinema |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-love-cinema/article4226044.ece/amp/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He began his film career in 1999 by writing the screenplay of ''[[Jalamarmaram]]'' directed by [[T. K. Rajeev Kumar]], which won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay]] that year. The film dealt with the politics of water and environmentalism. In 2000, his screenplay ''[[Cover Story (2000 film)|Cover Story]]'' directed by [[G. S. Vijayan]] was released. It was a box office failure.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=I love cinema|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-love-cinema/article4226044.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 December 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171024113144/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-love-cinema/article4226044.ece|archive-date=24 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the screenwriter of the thriller ''Black and White'', a television serial telecast in [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] in 2004, which won two Kerala State Television Awards.<ref name="serial">{{cite news|last=Manmadhan|first=Prema|title=Pangs of love|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/29/stories/2005042902490200.htm|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=29 April 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Special correspondent|title='Avicharitham' wins five State television awards|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/04/stories/2005110411240400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501235847/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/04/stories/2005110411240400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 May 2009|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 November 2005}}</ref> The serial was directed by [[Viji Thampi]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Unni|first1=Deepa|title=Viji Thampy|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=6005580&cid=2406|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025023424/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=6005580&cid=2406|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2017|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> in 2004, he wrote and directed a telefilm titled [[Antharangal]], which won the Kerala state television award for the best telefilm. In 2005, he wrote, produced and directed a telefilm, ''Annum Mazhayayirunnu'' which was aired by [[Amrita TV]]. ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The suspense that is maintained throughout the short movie, despite it being set in a domestic, sylvan setting, goes to the credit of the carefully crafted script".<ref name="serial"/> The telefilm won six Kerala State Television Awards, including Best Telefilm and Best screenplay for Unnikrishnan.<ref name="telefilm">{{cite news|author=Special correspondent|title=Siddique, Ambili Devi adjudged best TV actors|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/siddique-ambili-devi-adjudged-best-tv-actors/article3129832.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 May 2006}}</ref>
He began his film career in 1999 by writing the screenplay of ''[[Jalamarmaram]]'' directed by [[T. K. Rajeev Kumar]], which won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay]] that year. The film dealt with the politics of water and environmentalism. In 2000, his screenplay ''[[Cover Story (2000 film)|Cover Story]]'' directed by [[G. S. Vijayan]] was released. It was a box office failure.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=I love cinema|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-love-cinema/article4226044.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 December 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171024113144/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/i-love-cinema/article4226044.ece|archive-date=24 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the screenwriter of the thriller ''Black and White'', a television serial telecast in [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] in 2004, which won two Kerala State Television Awards.<ref name="serial">{{cite news|last=Manmadhan|first=Prema|title=Pangs of love|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/29/stories/2005042902490200.htm|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=29 April 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author= |date=4 November 2005 |title='Avicharitham' wins five State television awards |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/04/stories/2005110411240400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501235847/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/11/04/stories/2005110411240400.htm |archive-date=1 May 2009 |access-date=24 October 2017 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The serial was directed by [[Viji Thampi]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Unni|first1=Deepa|title=Viji Thampy|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=6005580&cid=2406|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025023424/http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=6005580&cid=2406|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2017|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> in 2004, he wrote and directed a telefilm titled [[Antharangal]], which won the Kerala state television award for the best telefilm. In 2005, he wrote, produced and directed a telefilm, ''Annum Mazhayayirunnu'' which was aired by [[Amrita TV]]. ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The suspense that is maintained throughout the short movie, despite it being set in a domestic, sylvan setting, goes to the credit of the carefully crafted script".<ref name="serial"/> The telefilm won six Kerala State Television Awards, including Best Telefilm and Best screenplay for Unnikrishnan.<ref name="telefilm">{{cite news |author= |date=7 May 2006 |title=Siddique, Ambili Devi adjudged best TV actors |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/siddique-ambili-devi-adjudged-best-tv-actors/article3129832.ece |access-date=24 October 2017 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


He scripted [[Shaji Kailas]]-directorial action film ''[[Shivam (2002 film)|Shivam]]'' in 2002 and the thriller film ''The Tiger'' in 2005,<ref>{{cite news|last=Manmadan|first=Prema|title=It's all about mind games|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121600370400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310181259/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121600370400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=16 December 2005}}</ref> the latter starring [[Suresh Gopi]] was successful.<ref>{{cite news|title=After 'The King and the Commissioner', actor Suresh Gopi to star in Shaji Kailas' next action flick|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/after-the-king-and-the-commissioner-actor-suresh-gopi-to-star-in-shaji-kailas-next-action-flick-733383.html|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[News18]]|date=29 December 2014}}</ref> He made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with the action film ''[[Smart City (film)|Smart City]]''. His second directorial ''[[Madampi]]'' starring [[Mohanlal]] was a blockbuster . Unlike his previous films, ''Madampi'' was a family drama that told the story of a money lender in a village.<ref>{{cite news|last=പ്രതീഷ്‌|first=ടി. എസ്.|title=മാടമ്പിയെക്കുറിച്ച് ബി. ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണൻ|url=http://archives.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/10995/|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=19 May 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171024165042/http://archives.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/10995|archive-date=24 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2009, he scripted and directed the action police story ''[[I. G. – Inspector General]]'' starring [[Suresh Gopi]]. The film talked issues like terrorism and communal politics.<ref>{{cite news|author=Staff reporter|title=No fears of being typecast: Suresh Gopi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/No-fears-of-being-typecast-Suresh-Gopi/article16611181.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 April 2009}}</ref> In the same year, he wrote and directed the segment ''Aviramam'' in the [[anthology film]] ''[[Kerala Cafe]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=Review:Kerala Cafe|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-caf-review-malayalam-pclxtkiedhaca.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701144138/http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-caf-review-malayalam-pclxtkiedhaca.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2016|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 October 2017|date=30 October 2009}}</ref> In 2010, he scripted and directed the political satire ''[[Pramani]]'' starring [[Mammootty]] as a corrupt panchayat president,<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Follow the leader|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Follow-the-leader/article16614576.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 March 2010}}</ref> which was a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala Box-Office- March 1 to April 13|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618102614/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 June 2014|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 October 2017|date=15 April 2010}}</ref>
He scripted [[Shaji Kailas]]-directorial action film ''[[Shivam (2002 film)|Shivam]]'' in 2002 and the thriller film ''The Tiger'' in 2005,<ref>{{cite news|last=Manmadan|first=Prema|title=It's all about mind games|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121600370400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310181259/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121600370400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 March 2007|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=16 December 2005}}</ref> the latter starring [[Suresh Gopi]] was successful.<ref>{{cite news|title=After 'The King and the Commissioner', actor Suresh Gopi to star in Shaji Kailas' next action flick|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/after-the-king-and-the-commissioner-actor-suresh-gopi-to-star-in-shaji-kailas-next-action-flick-733383.html|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[News18]]|date=29 December 2014}}</ref> He made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with the action film ''[[Smart City (film)|Smart City]]''. His second directorial ''[[Madampi]]'' starring [[Mohanlal]] was a blockbuster . Unlike his previous films, ''Madampi'' was a family drama that told the story of a money lender in a village.<ref>{{cite news|last=പ്രതീഷ്‌|first=ടി. എസ്.|title=മാടമ്പിയെക്കുറിച്ച് ബി. ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണൻ|url=http://archives.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/10995/|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=19 May 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171024165042/http://archives.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/10995|archive-date=24 October 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2009, he scripted and directed the action police story ''[[I. G. – Inspector General]]'' starring [[Suresh Gopi]]. The film talked issues like terrorism and communal politics.<ref>{{cite news|author=Staff reporter|title=No fears of being typecast: Suresh Gopi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/No-fears-of-being-typecast-Suresh-Gopi/article16611181.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 April 2009}}</ref> In the same year, he wrote and directed the segment ''Aviramam'' in the [[anthology film]] ''[[Kerala Cafe]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=Review:Kerala Cafe|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-caf-review-malayalam-pclxtkiedhaca.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701144138/http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-caf-review-malayalam-pclxtkiedhaca.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2016|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 October 2017|date=30 October 2009}}</ref> In 2010, he scripted and directed the political satire ''[[Pramani]]'' starring [[Mammootty]] as a corrupt panchayat president,<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Follow the leader|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Follow-the-leader/article16614576.ece|access-date=24 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 March 2010}}</ref> which was a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala Box-Office- March 1 to April 13|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618102614/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 June 2014|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 October 2017|date=15 April 2010}}</ref>


His directorial crime thriller ''[[Grandmaster (2012 film)|Grandmaster]]'' released in 2012 was written by himself starring [[Mohanlal]] as a loner cop who is challenged to investigate a crime. Not only that it was a financial success, but it showed [[Mohanlal]] in a totally different look and style.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nagarajan|first1=Saraswathy|title=Grandmaster in Hindi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grandmaster-in-hindi/article3605693.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=5 July 2012}}</ref> ''Grandmaster'' was the first Malayalam film produced by [[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]] and it is also the first Malayalam film to be released in [[Netflix]], apart from its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=How about paying for viewing films online?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/How-about-paying-for-viewing-films-online/articleshow/16322780.cms|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 September 2010}}</ref> It was followed by ''[[I Love Me (film)|I Love Me]]'', a romantic thriller written by [[Sachi-Sethu|Sethu]], that revolves around a group of youngsters.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Vijay|title=Selfless acts|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/selfless-acts/article4054345.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 November 2012}}</ref> In 2015, he wrote and directed the heist film ''[[Mr. Fraud]]'', starring [[Mohanlal]], which was a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Mr. Fraud comes to town|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/mr-fraud-comes-to-town/article6011835.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 May 2014}}</ref>
His directorial crime thriller ''[[Grandmaster (2012 film)|Grandmaster]]'' released in 2012 was written by himself starring [[Mohanlal]] as a loner cop who is challenged to investigate a crime. Not only that it was a financial success, but it showed [[Mohanlal]] in a totally different look and style.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nagarajan|first1=Saraswathy|title=Grandmaster in Hindi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grandmaster-in-hindi/article3605693.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=5 July 2012}}</ref> ''Grandmaster'' was the first Malayalam film produced by [[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]] and it is also the first Malayalam film to be released in [[Netflix]], apart from its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=How about paying for viewing films online?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/How-about-paying-for-viewing-films-online/articleshow/16322780.cms|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 September 2010}}</ref> It was followed by ''[[I Love Me (film)|I Love Me]]'', a romantic thriller written by [[Sachi-Sethu|Sethu]], that revolves around a group of youngsters.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Vijay|title=Selfless acts|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/selfless-acts/article4054345.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 November 2012}}</ref> In 2015, he wrote and directed the heist film ''[[Mr. Fraud]]'', starring [[Mohanlal]], which was a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Mr. Fraud comes to town|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/mr-fraud-comes-to-town/article6011835.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 May 2014}}</ref>


Unnikrishnan forayed into production and distribution with his company, RD Illuminations, which acquired and released the Malayalam dubbed versions of ''[[Sarrainodu]]'' (2016), ''[[Fidaa]]'' (2017), ''[[DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham]]'' (2017), and ''[[Bhaagamathie]]'' (2018).<ref>{{cite news|last=Nair|first=Sree Prasad|title=After Allu Arjun's Yodhavu and Dhruvaraja Jagannadh, B Unnikrishnan to score hat-trick of hits with Fidaa|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/after-allu-arjun-s-yodhavu-and-dhruvaraja-jagannadh-b-unnikrishnan-to-score-hat-trick-of-hits-with-fidaa-80268.html|access-date=25 October 2017|work=Catch News|date=5 September 2017}}</ref> He collaborated with [[Mohanlal]], in 2017, for the crime thriller, ''[[Villain (2017 film)|Villain]]''. With the film, he introduced [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] into [[Malayalam cinema]]. It was also the first Indian film to be completely shot in [[8K resolution]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ramachandran|first=Mythily|title=Director Unnikrishnan returns with Mohanlal's 'Villain'|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/director-unnikrishnan-returns-with-mohanlal-s-villain-1.2112464|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=25 October 2017}}</ref> After that, he co-produced and distributed the action thriller, ''[[Swathandriam Ardharathriyil]]'' (2018). It was produced by B. C. Joshy, [[Lijo Jose Pellissery]], and [[Chemban Vinod Jose]]. It was a huge success at the box-office.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=Angamaly's Vincent Peppe to play Kottayam banker in next|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/08/18/angamaly-diaries-antony-varghese-unnikrishnan-production-movie.html|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=18 August 2017}}</ref> In 2019, he wrote and directed the first Malayalam film produced by [[Viacom18 Motion Pictures]], ''[[Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel]]''.It was a commercial success. In 2022. he collaborated with [[Mohanlal]], for the fifth time, with ''[[Aaraattu (2021 film)|Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu]]'' written by [[Udaykrishna]]. However, it was critically panned by both the critics and audience, alike and[[Box-Office Bomb|box-office ]. In 2023, he collaborated with [[Mammootty]], for a second time with ''[[Christopher (film)|Christopher]]'' written by [[Udaykrishna]], it received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. [[Box-Office Bomb|box-office failures]].
Unnikrishnan forayed into production and distribution with his company, RD Illuminations, which acquired and released the Malayalam dubbed versions of ''[[Sarrainodu]]'' (2016), ''[[Fidaa]]'' (2017), ''[[DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham]]'' (2017), and ''[[Bhaagamathie]]'' (2018).<ref>{{cite news|last=Nair|first=Sree Prasad|title=After Allu Arjun's Yodhavu and Dhruvaraja Jagannadh, B Unnikrishnan to score hat-trick of hits with Fidaa|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/after-allu-arjun-s-yodhavu-and-dhruvaraja-jagannadh-b-unnikrishnan-to-score-hat-trick-of-hits-with-fidaa-80268.html|access-date=25 October 2017|work=Catch News|date=5 September 2017}}</ref> He collaborated with [[Mohanlal]], in 2017, for the crime thriller, ''[[Villain (2017 film)|Villain]]''. With the film, he introduced [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] into [[Malayalam cinema]]. It was also the first Indian film to be completely shot in [[8K resolution]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Ramachandran|first=Mythily|title=Director Unnikrishnan returns with Mohanlal's 'Villain'|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/director-unnikrishnan-returns-with-mohanlal-s-villain-1.2112464|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=25 October 2017}}</ref> After that, he co-produced and distributed the action thriller, ''[[Swathandriam Ardharathriyil]]'' (2018). It was produced by B. C. Joshy, [[Lijo Jose Pellissery]], and [[Chemban Vinod Jose]]. It was a huge success at the box-office.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=Angamaly's Vincent Peppe to play Kottayam banker in next|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/08/18/angamaly-diaries-antony-varghese-unnikrishnan-production-movie.html|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=18 August 2017}}</ref> In 2019, he wrote and directed the first Malayalam film produced by [[Viacom18 Motion Pictures]], ''[[Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel]]''.It was a commercial success. In 2022. he collaborated with [[Mohanlal]], for the fifth time, with ''[[Aaraattu (2021 film)|Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu]]'' written by [[Udaykrishna]]. However, it was critically panned by both the critics and audience, alike and [[Box-Office Bomb|box-office failure]]. In 2023, he collaborated with [[Mammootty]], for a second time with ''[[Christopher (film)|Christopher]]'' written by [[Udaykrishna]], it received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences.


==Other work==
==Other work==
He is the general secretary of Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) since 2008, he was re-elected to the position three times{{mdash}}2010, 2013 and 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nayar|first=Parvathy S.|title=B Unnikrishnan is FEFKA general secretary again|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/B-Unnikrishnan-is-FEFKA-general-secretary-again/articleshow/19966845.cms|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Fefka office-bearers|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Fefka-office-bearers/article15716709.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=FEFKA office-bearers elected|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/FEFKA-office-bearers-elected/article16985955.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 January 2017}}</ref> In 2014, he was elected as the general secretary of All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC).<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=I have no political ambitions: says B Unnikrishnan|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-have-no-political-ambitions-says-b-unnikrishnan-news-malayalam-oc0rbBaaficsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026011432/http://www.sify.com/movies/i-have-no-political-ambitions-says-b-unnikrishnan-news-malayalam-oc0rbBaaficsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 October 2017|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=25 October 2017|ref=26 February 2014|language=en}}</ref> He is a member in the advisory committee of Cine Workers' Welfare Board and director of Saamskaarika Kshemanidhi in Kerala. In 2016, he opened the multi-cuisine restaurant named Grandmaster's Kitchen in [[Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram]], the restaurant was named after his film ''Grandmaster''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Five-star dining experience|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/Five-star-dining-experience/article14410329.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=30 June 2016}}</ref> He owns the film distribution company RD Illuminations, that debuted in 2016 by releasing ''[[Sarrainodu|Yodhavu]]'' in Kerala. He was the Managing Director of the film post-production studio [[Vismayas Max]] and also the [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex]] Aries Plex SL Cinemas, a Double-[[4K resolution|4K]] 64-channel [[Dolby Atmos]] theatre in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sreekumar|first=Priya|title=Menu card of Unnikrishnanan|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/020616/menu-card-of-unnikrishnanan.html|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=2 June 2016}}</ref> It is the first theatre with Double-4K facility in South India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Praveen|first=S. R.|title=Baahubali director to watch his film in city|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/baahubali-director-to-watch-his-film-in-city/article7423949.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 July 2015}}</ref>
He is the general secretary of Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) since 2008, he was re-elected to the position three times{{mdash}}2010, 2013 and 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nayar|first=Parvathy S.|title=B Unnikrishnan is FEFKA general secretary again|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/B-Unnikrishnan-is-FEFKA-general-secretary-again/articleshow/19966845.cms|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Fefka office-bearers|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Fefka-office-bearers/article15716709.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=FEFKA office-bearers elected|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/FEFKA-office-bearers-elected/article16985955.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 January 2017}}</ref> In 2014, he was elected as the general secretary of All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC).<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=I have no political ambitions: says B Unnikrishnan|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-have-no-political-ambitions-says-b-unnikrishnan-news-malayalam-oc0rbBaaficsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026011432/http://www.sify.com/movies/i-have-no-political-ambitions-says-b-unnikrishnan-news-malayalam-oc0rbBaaficsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 October 2017|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=25 October 2017|ref=26 February 2014|language=en}}</ref> He is a member in the advisory committee of Cine Workers' Welfare Board and director of Saamskaarika Kshemanidhi in Kerala. In 2016, he opened the multi-cuisine restaurant named Grandmaster's Kitchen in [[Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram]], the restaurant was named after his film ''[[Grandmaster (2012 film)|Grandmaster]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Five-star dining experience|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/Five-star-dining-experience/article14410329.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=30 June 2016}}</ref> He owns the film distribution company RD Illuminations, that debuted in 2016 by releasing ''[[Sarrainodu|Yodhavu]]'' in Kerala. He was the managing director of the film post-production studio [[Vismayas Max]] and also the [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex]] Aries Plex SL Cinemas, a Double-[[4K resolution|4K]] 64-channel [[Dolby Atmos]] theatre in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sreekumar|first=Priya|title=Menu card of Unnikrishnanan|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/020616/menu-card-of-unnikrishnanan.html|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=2 June 2016}}</ref> It is the first theatre with Double-4K facility in South India.<ref>{{cite news|last=Praveen|first=S. R.|title=Baahubali director to watch his film in city|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/baahubali-director-to-watch-his-film-in-city/article7423949.ece|access-date=25 October 2017|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 July 2015}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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==Accolades==
==Accolades==

;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]
=== [[Kerala State Film Awards]] ===
* 1999: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]] – ''[[Jalamarmaram]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=State Film Awards – 1999|url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm|publisher=[[Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala)|Department of Information and Public Relations]]|access-date=24 October 2017|page=3|date=1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234157/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* 1999: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]] – ''[[Jalamarmaram]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=State Film Awards – 1999|url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm|publisher=[[Department of Information and Public Relations (Kerala)|Department of Information and Public Relations]]|access-date=24 October 2017|page=3|date=1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234157/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


;Kerala State Television Awards<ref name="telefilm"/>
=== Kerala State Television Awards ===
* 2003: Best telefilm – Antharangal
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* 2005: Best Telefilm – ''Annum Mazhayayirunnu''
* 2005: Best Telefilm – ''Annum Mazhayayirunnu<ref name="telefilm" />''
* 2005: Best Screenplay – ''Annum Mazhayayirunnu''
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B Unnikrishnan
Born
Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran

(1970-08-14) 14 August 1970 (age 54)
Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer/distributor
  • Exhibitor
  • writer
Years active1999 – present

Unnikrishnan B (born 14 August 1970) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, distributor and exhibitor who works in the Malayalam film industry.

Early life

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Unnikrishnan. B. was born on 14 August 1970 in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala to Bhaskaran Pillai and Ponnamma Bhaskaran Pillai.[1] He married to Rajeswari Menon, a professor.[2]

Career

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He began his film career in 1999 by writing the screenplay of Jalamarmaram directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay that year. The film dealt with the politics of water and environmentalism. In 2000, his screenplay Cover Story directed by G. S. Vijayan was released. It was a box office failure.[3] He was the screenwriter of the thriller Black and White, a television serial telecast in Asianet in 2004, which won two Kerala State Television Awards.[4][5] The serial was directed by Viji Thampi.[6] in 2004, he wrote and directed a telefilm titled Antharangal, which won the Kerala state television award for the best telefilm. In 2005, he wrote, produced and directed a telefilm, Annum Mazhayayirunnu which was aired by Amrita TV. The Hindu wrote "The suspense that is maintained throughout the short movie, despite it being set in a domestic, sylvan setting, goes to the credit of the carefully crafted script".[4] The telefilm won six Kerala State Television Awards, including Best Telefilm and Best screenplay for Unnikrishnan.[7]

He scripted Shaji Kailas-directorial action film Shivam in 2002 and the thriller film The Tiger in 2005,[8] the latter starring Suresh Gopi was successful.[9] He made his feature film directorial debut in 2006 with the action film Smart City. His second directorial Madampi starring Mohanlal was a blockbuster . Unlike his previous films, Madampi was a family drama that told the story of a money lender in a village.[10] In 2009, he scripted and directed the action police story I. G. – Inspector General starring Suresh Gopi. The film talked issues like terrorism and communal politics.[11] In the same year, he wrote and directed the segment Aviramam in the anthology film Kerala Cafe.[12] In 2010, he scripted and directed the political satire Pramani starring Mammootty as a corrupt panchayat president,[13] which was a box office failure.[14]

His directorial crime thriller Grandmaster released in 2012 was written by himself starring Mohanlal as a loner cop who is challenged to investigate a crime. Not only that it was a financial success, but it showed Mohanlal in a totally different look and style.[15] Grandmaster was the first Malayalam film produced by UTV and it is also the first Malayalam film to be released in Netflix, apart from its theatrical release.[16] It was followed by I Love Me, a romantic thriller written by Sethu, that revolves around a group of youngsters.[17] In 2015, he wrote and directed the heist film Mr. Fraud, starring Mohanlal, which was a commercial failure.[18]

Unnikrishnan forayed into production and distribution with his company, RD Illuminations, which acquired and released the Malayalam dubbed versions of Sarrainodu (2016), Fidaa (2017), DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), and Bhaagamathie (2018).[19] He collaborated with Mohanlal, in 2017, for the crime thriller, Villain. With the film, he introduced Vishal into Malayalam cinema. It was also the first Indian film to be completely shot in 8K resolution.[20] After that, he co-produced and distributed the action thriller, Swathandriam Ardharathriyil (2018). It was produced by B. C. Joshy, Lijo Jose Pellissery, and Chemban Vinod Jose. It was a huge success at the box-office.[21] In 2019, he wrote and directed the first Malayalam film produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel.It was a commercial success. In 2022. he collaborated with Mohanlal, for the fifth time, with Neyyattinkara Gopante Aaraattu written by Udaykrishna. However, it was critically panned by both the critics and audience, alike and box-office failure. In 2023, he collaborated with Mammootty, for a second time with Christopher written by Udaykrishna, it received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences.

Other work

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He is the general secretary of Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) since 2008, he was re-elected to the position three times—2010, 2013 and 2017.[22][23][24] In 2014, he was elected as the general secretary of All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC).[25] He is a member in the advisory committee of Cine Workers' Welfare Board and director of Saamskaarika Kshemanidhi in Kerala. In 2016, he opened the multi-cuisine restaurant named Grandmaster's Kitchen in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, the restaurant was named after his film Grandmaster.[26] He owns the film distribution company RD Illuminations, that debuted in 2016 by releasing Yodhavu in Kerala. He was the managing director of the film post-production studio Vismayas Max and also the multiplex Aries Plex SL Cinemas, a Double-4K 64-channel Dolby Atmos theatre in Thiruvananthapuram.[27] It is the first theatre with Double-4K facility in South India.[28]

Filmography

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Year Title Credited as Notes
Director Writer
1999 Jalamarmaram Yes Director: T. K. Rajeev Kumar
2000 Cover Story Yes Director: G. S. Vijayan
2002 Shivam Yes Director: Shaji Kailas
2005 The Tiger Yes Director: Shaji Kailas
2006 Smart City Yes Yes
2008 Madampi Yes Yes
2009 I. G. – Inspector General Yes Yes
Aviramam Yes Yes Segment from Kerala Cafe
2010 Pramani Yes Yes
The Thriller Yes Yes
2012 Grandmaster Yes Yes
I Love Me Yes Writer: Sethu
2014 Mr. Fraud Yes Yes
2017 Villain Yes Yes
2019 Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel Yes Yes
2022 Aaraattu Yes Writer: Udaykrishna
2023 Christopher Yes Writer: Udaykrishna
List of television credits
Year Title Credit Network Notes
2004 Black and White Writer Asianet Serial; director: Viji Thampi
2005 Annu Mazhayayirunnu Director
Writer
Producer 		Amrita TV Telefilm

Accolades

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Kerala State Film Awards

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Kerala State Television Awards

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  • 2003: Best telefilm – Antharangal[7]
  • 2005: Best Telefilm – Annum Mazhayayirunnu[7]
  • 2005: Best Screenplay – Annum Mazhayayirunnu[7]

References

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  1. ^ "ബി. ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണന്റെ ജന്മദിനം" (in Malayalam). DC Books. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  2. ^ "I love cinema". The Hindu. 21 December 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  3. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (21 December 2012). "I love cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  4. ^ a b Manmadhan, Prema (29 April 2005). "Pangs of love". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2017.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "'Avicharitham' wins five State television awards". The Hindu. 4 November 2005. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  6. ^ Unni, Deepa. "Viji Thampy". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  7. ^ a b c d "Siddique, Ambili Devi adjudged best TV actors". The Hindu. 7 May 2006. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  8. ^ Manmadan, Prema (16 December 2005). "It's all about mind games". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  9. ^ "After 'The King and the Commissioner', actor Suresh Gopi to star in Shaji Kailas' next action flick". News18. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  10. ^ പ്രതീഷ്‌, ടി. എസ്. (19 May 2008). "മാടമ്പിയെക്കുറിച്ച് ബി. ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണൻ". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  11. ^ Staff reporter (8 April 2009). "No fears of being typecast: Suresh Gopi". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  12. ^ Moviebuzz (30 October 2009). "Review:Kerala Cafe". Sify. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  13. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (25 March 2010). "Follow the leader". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  14. ^ "Kerala Box-Office- March 1 to April 13". Sify. 15 April 2010. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  15. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (5 July 2012). "Grandmaster in Hindi". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  16. ^ Prakash, Asha (10 September 2010). "How about paying for viewing films online?". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  17. ^ George, Vijay (1 November 2012). "Selfless acts". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  18. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (15 May 2014). "Mr. Fraud comes to town". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  19. ^ Nair, Sree Prasad (5 September 2017). "After Allu Arjun's Yodhavu and Dhruvaraja Jagannadh, B Unnikrishnan to score hat-trick of hits with Fidaa". Catch News. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  20. ^ Ramachandran, Mythily (25 October 2017). "Director Unnikrishnan returns with Mohanlal's 'Villain'". Gulf News. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  21. ^ Onmanorama staff (18 August 2017). "Angamaly's Vincent Peppe to play Kottayam banker in next". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  22. ^ Nayar, Parvathy S. (9 May 2013). "B Unnikrishnan is FEFKA general secretary again". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  23. ^ "Fefka office-bearers". The Hindu. 26 November 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  24. ^ "FEFKA office-bearers elected". The Hindu. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  25. ^ Moviebuzz. "I have no political ambitions: says B Unnikrishnan". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  26. ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (30 June 2016). "Five-star dining experience". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  27. ^ Sreekumar, Priya (2 June 2016). "Menu card of Unnikrishnanan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  28. ^ Praveen, S. R. (15 July 2015). "Baahubali director to watch his film in city". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  29. ^ "State Film Awards – 1999". Department of Information and Public Relations. 1999. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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