Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He works in Malayalam cinema. He was born in Payyanur, Kerala.
Career
He debuted as Director and Writer with Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, released on 8 November 2019. Android Kunjappan was critically acclaimed, one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies of 2019, and won three Kerala State Film Awards 2019[1] including Best Debut Director.
His second movie Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham starring Nivin Pauly[2], was released directly to Disney+ Hotstar on 12 November 2021. The film received mixed reviews[3][4]
Nna Thaan Case Kodu, starring Kunchako Boban was released on 11 August 2022 and received positive reviews[5][6] for its humour and message and was a commercial success.
Madanolsavam (2023), released on 14 April 2023, directed by Sudheesh Gopinath and starring Suraj Venjaramood was scripted by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval [7] and received praise for its humour [8][9]
It was announced in March 2023 that Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval will be writing the screenplay for a film directed by Martin Prakkat and starring Kunchako Boban and Biju Menon[10]. It was announced that a sequel to Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 is planned, with Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval returning to direct and write the screenplay[11][12].
His films usually take place in northern Kannur and southern Kasaragod states of Kerala and have been praised for their depiction of rural life around Payyanur.
Filmography
Director/Writer
| Year | Title | Roles |
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| 2019 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Screenplay/Director |
| 2021 | Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham | Screenplay/Director |
| 2022 | Nna Thaan Case Kodu | Screenplay/Director |
| 2023 | Madanolsavam (2023 film) | Screenplay |
| 2023 | Alien Aliyan [11][12] | Screenplay/Director |
| 2023 | Untitled [10] | Screenplay |
Actor
| Year | Title | Roles |
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| 2019 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Subramaniyan's Boss (cameo) |
| 2021 | Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham | Director (cameo) |
| 2022 | Nna Thaan Case Kodu | Newscaster (cameo) |
Awards and Nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
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| Kerala State Film Award | 2019 | Best Debut Director | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Won [1] |
| John Paul Screenplay Award | 2023 | Best Screenplay | Nna Thaan Case Kodu | Won [13] |
See also
- Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
- Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
- Nna Thaan Case Kodu
- Payyanur
- Kunhimangalam
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 50th Kerala State Film Awards: Winners list
- ↑ 'Android Kunjappan' director Ratheesh announces next film with Nivin Pauly
- ↑ Kanakam Kamini Kalaham Review: An ensemble that is a mixed bag
- ↑ Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham Review: A mindless fun adventure designed for the genuine laughs
- ↑ 'Nna Than Case Kodu': Director's craft is the protagonist in this Kunchacko satire
- ↑ '‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ movie review: An earnest Kunchacko Boban in a biting satire
- ↑ Madanolsavam Cast and Crew
- ↑ Madanolsavam Movie Review: Witty political satire with a short-lasting impact
- ↑ ‘Madanolsavam has an eternally relevant subject’
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon join hands for Martin Prakkat’s next
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Alien Aliyan: The second part of ‘Android Kunjappan Version 5.25’ to be made soon
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Alien Aliyan at IMDb
- ↑ John Paul Screenplay Award to Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
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