Harikumar (1956 – 6 May 2024) was an Indian screenwriter and film director, who worked in Malayalam films.[1][2][3][4] He wrote screenplay, story, and dialogues for more than 20 Malayalam films.[5][6] He directed films including Sukrutham, Ayanum, and Udhyanapalakan.[7] He was a member of the National Film Awards Jury in 2005 and 2008.[8][9][10] Harikumar died from cancer in Thiruvananthapuram, on 6 May 2024, aged 68.[11][12]