Question: Which film has the director who is older than the other, Thavalam (1983 Film) or Veliyattam? 
Sentence (from "Thampi Kannanthanam"): Thampi Kannanthanam( 11 December 1953 – 2 October 2018) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor, who worked in Malayalam cinema.
Relevant evidence: Yes