Rohit M.G. Krishnan
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Rohit M.G. Krishnan is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who debuted in Malayalam film industry with the critically acclaimed cinema Iratta. He bagged the prestigious Kerala State Film Award for best screenplay for this film Iratta (2023), a psychological thriller that explores themes of trauma and redemption. The film also won many awards including the prestigious Kerala State Film Awards for best second film, siima awards, film critics awards etc. The film is highly regarded for its compelling narrative and was widely praised for its innovative storytelling techniques.
Early Life and Background
Rohit, born in Malappuram district of Kerala, pursued his education while nurturing a passion for filmmaking. He started directing short films during his college years between 2008 and 2012, most of them were lauded at many festivals. He started a professional career as a postal assistant at the Head Post office in Ottapalam, Kerala. Yet he continued exploring his interest after the busy working hours with a willful passion.
Career
Rohit made his directorial debut with Iratta in 2023. The film, starring Joju George in dual roles as twin police officers, delves into complex psychological themes and received praise for its compelling screenplay. Rohit began developing the script in 2017, inspired by an incident in Kerala. After multiple revisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the screenplay evolved to portray its protagonists as twins, adding layers to its narrative. Critics lauded Iratta for its storytelling and direction, with the film being recognized as one of the notable releases in Malayalam cinema that year. It received significant media coverage, with profiles and reviews published in outlets like The Hindu, Cinema Express, and The New Indian Express. Rohit imprinted his hands on animation field too with his own company Luma FX. Luma FX has a bunch of films in its account including Antony, Pani, etc…..[1][2][3][4][5]
Awards and Recognition
While Rohit’s debut feature brought him into the limelight, it also garnered nominations and awards at state-level film award ceremonies. Iratta brought him the best screenplay award at the Kerala State Film Awards and also the film bang the second best film too. His approach to exploring human emotions and societal issues has established him as a promising figure in Indian cinema.[7][8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
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| 2023 | Iratta | Writer & Director |
| 2023 | Antony | VFX Producer |
| 2024 | Thaanara | VFX Producer |
| 2024 | Gu | VFX Producer |
| 2024 | Pani | VFX Producer |
References
- ↑ Ramachandran, Arjun (2023-03-07). "Rohit MG Krishnan to debut in Bollywood under Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment". The South First. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ↑ Madhu, Vignesh (2023-03-08). "Iratta director Rohit MG Krishnan's next is with Red Chillies Entertainment". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ↑ Sequeira, Gayle (2023-03-18). "A Spoilery Chat With Iratta Writer-Director Rohit MG Krishnan". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Shrijith, Sajin (2023-03-15). "Iratta 's initial draft didn't have twins: Writer-director Rohit M G Krishnan". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Santhosh, Vivek (2024-08-16). "Iratta director Rohit MG Krishnan: I'll need to meet the expectations of people for my next film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ M, Athira (2023-02-22). "Malayalam director Rohit M G Krishnan says appreciation for 'Iratta' has surpassed his expectations". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ "54th Kerala State Film Award 2024: Prithviraj Sukumaran's ' Aadujeevitham's wins big at the prestigous award function". The Times of India. 2024-08-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Santhosh, Vivek (2024-08-16). "Iratta director Rohit MG Krishnan: I'll need to meet the expectations of people for my next film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-08-16). "54th Kerala State Film Awards: 'Aadujeevitham' and 'Kaathal' win top honours; Prithviraj, Urvashi, Beena R. Chandran Best Actors". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
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