Vijayakrishnan is a well known film historian in India.He is a film director as well as film critic.Vijayakrishnan was born on November 5,1952 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Vijayakrishnan writes film story and film reviews. He is a member of the Indian Central Board for Film Certification, Director Board Member of Kerala State Film Development Corporation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.Vijayakrishnan has received a national award,Eight state awards and two critics awards as well.Some of his famous works are Mayoora Nritam,Uma,Tharattu,Classicukal comalinadakangalakunnathu,Kamandalu and Nidhiyude Katha.