R. Velappan Nair was a former Malayalam film director, producer and cinematographer.

[1][3] Velappan Nair was born in an affluent, aristocratic family Illickal in Alappuzha on 29 November 1907.

His passion for theatre brought his school education to an abrupt halt.

He worked there in Syamala Film Studio as assistant director and also picked up the basics of cinematography.

After, Velappan Nair directed Yachakan in '51, Lokaneethi in '53, Kalam Marunnu in '55, Minnunnathellam Ponnalla in '57, Aaryankavu Kollasangam in'69.