K. P. Kumaran is an Indian film maker who works in the Malayalam cinema.

He co-authored the script of Swayamvaram directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.

His latest film, Akasha Gopuram, is based on Henrik Ibsen's play The Master Builder.

[2] Kumaran's first directorial venture was Rock (short film), which won an international award.

[3] In 2023, he received the Chalachitra Ratnam Award instituted by the Kerala Film Critics Association for his overall contribution to the Malayalam film industry.