He was known for his popular novels as well as for the screenplay of Njan Ekananu, a 1982 Malayalam language film.
He was the author of over 50 novels and wrote the story for films such as Kariyilakkattu Pole, Nandini Oppol and Vasantha Sena.
[2] Sudhakar Mangalodayam, who followed the literary style popularized by such writers as MT Vasudevan Nair,[4][5] wrote over 50 novels which include Murappennu, Nandini Oppol, Koodappirappu, Maunasarovaram, Namam Japikkunna Veedu, Padasaram, Safalam, Chitta, Thillana, Amma and Kungumappottu.
[7] Subsequently, he wrote the story for three more films, Vasantha Sena (1985),[8] Kariyilakkattu Pole (1986)[9] and Nandini Oppol (1994).
[2] He died on 17 July 2020, at the age of 64,[12] succumbing to age-related illnesses; his wife had predeceased him.