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P.N.K. Panicker’s Ghost Stories
Ghosts, Films, Stories and More!
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Based on the National Award-winning animated film in Malayalam, Kandittund!
Strange creatures lurk in the dark night of a Kerala village, and this 93-year-old claims to have seen them all. Inspired by his father – incorrigible fabricator, dazzling raconteur, P. N. K. Panicker himself! – Suresh Eriyat set out to make an animation film like “an instruction manual for ghosts”. Adithi Krishnadas drew up an illustrative style like a graphic novel, and the hilarious film turned into exactly that. This English adaptation carries the oral flavour of the original spook stories… and out prance Kuttichathans and Eenampechis to send some spicy shivers down the spine!
Join us for a talk & Q&A with PNK Panicker, Suresh Eriyat and Aditi Krishnadas. It will be accompanied by a screening of films inspired by Panicker’s stories.
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P. N. K. Panicker
P. N. K. Panicker, fondly called Appuppan (grandfather) by his fans, is a 95-year-old maestro of oral storytelling. His vivid tales have inspired acclaimed films like Kandittund! (Seen It) and The Legend of Arana, directed by Adithi Krishnadas and created by Studio Eeksaurus. Father to Suresh Eriyat, founder of Studio Eeksaurus, Panicker represents a fading art form, weaving fantasies with unmatched conviction. His sharp memory and captivating narration continue to mesmerize audiences, making him a cherished custodian of a nearly lost craft.
Suresh Eriyat
Suresh Eriyat graduated from the National Institute of Design in 1997, specializing in Animation Film Design. In 1999, he co-founded Famous House of Animation in collaboration with Famous Studios, a venture that revolutionized the Indian animation landscape with many award-winning ads, shorts and music videos. His work played a pivotal role in shifting India’s animation industry from providing backend services to creating original content. In 2009, Suresh and his wife Nilima, founded Studio Eeksaurus in Mumbai, continuing to elevate the standards of Indian animation. Eeksaurus is now among the top advertising film production companies in India. Suresh has won the President’s National Award for Best Animation Film in 2016, 2018 and 2023. With over 500 films and 200 national and international awards in his name, he has served on prestigious juries like Clio and D&AD. Beyond filmmaking, Suresh is a Carnatic musician with deep interests in philosophy, anthropology and culture.
Adithi Krishnadas
Adithi Krishnadas is a graduate of the National Institute of Design, specializing in Animation Film Design. Currently working as a filmmaker and senior 2D animator at Eeksaurus, Adithi has quickly made her mark in the animation film industry. She directed Kandittund!
(Seen It!) which won the President’s National Award for Best Animated Film, and Arana Puranam. Additionally, she has contributed to The Seed and other award winning projects at Eeksaurus. Adithi’s passion for 2D animation, a rare expertise in India, sets her apart. An admirer of Hayao Miyazaki, she is also well-versed in the global comic book movement and animation films, particularly those of Japanese origin. Her excellent foundation in 2D animation, combined with her directorial skills, make her a significant creative force in the Indian animation landscape.
