Kochi Business School is proud to celebrate the academic achievement of our esteemed Advisory Board Member and guest faculty, Dr. Muthumani Somasundaram, who has been awarded a Doctorate from the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).

Dr. Muthumani got her PhD from CUSAT's Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies. This marks a big step in her impressive career that combines cinema, law, and teaching. She focused her doctoral research on "Relevance of the Copyright Act of 1957 to Protect the Interests of Directors and Writers in Indian Cinema", a topic that reflects her deep commitment to advocating for creative rights within the Indian film industry. Dr. Kavitha Chalakkal, a well-known expert in Intellectual Property Rights, guided the study.

An accomplished actress, lawyer, and educator, Dr. Muthumani made her silver screen debut in 2006 in the Mohanlal-starrer Rasathanthram. Since then, she has acted in many praised films like Vinoda Yatra, Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukutty, How Old Are You, Oru Indian Pranayakatha, Luka Chuppi, Adetu Chinthavishyam, and Annayum Rasoolum.

Beyond her work in the movies, Dr. Muthumani is also a trained lawyer and a passionate advocate of intellectual property rights for the creative sectors. Currently living with her husband, popular director and screenplay writer P.R. Arun, in Ernakulam, she keeps inspiring with both her academics and creativity.

Her diverse career and recent academic work reinforce our core values at Kochi Business School—'academic excellence, creative thinking, and social responsibility'. Kochi Business School, one of the best MBA College in Kochi, strives to provide world-class management education incorporating academic excellence and hands-on experience. The presence of inspiring individuals such as Dr. Muthumani Somasundaram enhances the KBS learning environment and provides our students with special insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Muthumani Somasundaram on this outstanding academic achievement and anticipate her continued service to our institution and beyond.