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Saiju Sreedharan

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Saiju Sreedharan
Born
Saiju Sreedharan

(1981-02-17) February 17, 1981 (age 43)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Occupation(s)Film director, Editor
Years active2014-present

Saiju Sreedharan is an Indian film director and editor who primarily works in Malayalam film industry. He is well known for his works in Maheshinte Prathikaram (2016), Mayaanadhi (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Virus (2019), Android Kunjappan version 5.25 (2019), and Anjaam Paathira (2020).[1][2]

Career

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Sreedharan was born on 17 February 1981. He started his career as a movie poster designer at Papaya Media with his friends. He edited the promotional video of the film "Da Thadiya". In 2014, he made his editorial debut for the film Gangstar, a neo-noir action thriller film starring Mammootty.[3]

He directed the first upcoming-Malayalam Found footage film titled "Footage", inspired from Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield. [4]

In 2024, He announced his second directorial debut with Tovino Thomas as main lead on an upcoming film titled, "Munpe". The movie is still in production.[5]

Filmography

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As Director

Year Title Ref
2024 Munpe [6]
2024 Footage [7]

As Editor

Year Title Ref
2024 Nadanna Sambhavam [8]
2024 Anweshippin Kandethum [9]
2024 Abraham Ozler [10]
2022 Naradan [11]
2021 Aanum Pennum [12]
2020 Halal Love Story [13]
2020 Anjaam Pathiraa [14]
2019 Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25 [15]
2019 Virus [16]
2019 Kumbalangi Nights [17]
2019 Maradona [18]
2018 Mayaanadhi [19]
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram [20]
2015 Rani Padmini [21]
2014 Gangster [22]

References

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  1. ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (2024-08-06). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Footage' will offer a different film-viewing experience, says director Saiju Sreedharan". The South First. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  2. ^ "Editor Saiju Sreedharan turns director". NOWRUNNING. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  3. ^ Menon, Neelima (2019-11-08). "The shape of a film, according to Malayalam editor Saiju Sreedharan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  4. ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (2024-08-06). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Footage' will offer a different film-viewing experience, says director Saiju Sreedharan". The South First. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  5. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-01-21). "Tovino Thomas' next titled 'Munpe'; motion poster out". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Tovino Thomas and Saiju Sreedharan team up for Munpe; here's the first-look poster". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  7. ^ Service, Express News (2024-02-15). "Saiju Sreedharan's directorial debut 'Footage' gets first look". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  8. ^ Features, C. E. (2024-07-29). "Nadanna Sambhavam gets an OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  9. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-01-29). "'Anweshippin Kandethum' trailer: Tovino Thomas reopens a cold murder case". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ "Jayaram starrer 'Ozler' aims a Christmas release". The Times of India. 2023-09-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  11. ^ Service, Express News (2021-01-26). "Aashiq Abu starts filming for Tovino Thomas-starrer Naradan". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  12. ^ "Malayalam Anthology movie 'Aanum Pennum' to stream on OTT". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  13. ^ Native, Digital (2020-03-01). "'Halal Love Story' gets a new release date". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  14. ^ "Anjaam Pathiraa makers announce sequel titled Aaram Pathiraa". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  15. ^ Native, Digital (2019-10-30). "Watch: 'Android Kunjappan Version 5.25' trailer with Suraj, Soubin and a robot looks fun". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  16. ^ G, Gokul M. (2019-06-08). "Virus movie review: A cinematic tribute". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  17. ^ Shriijth, Sajin (2019-02-13). "'Compared to other Malayalam films, the number of scenes are less in Kumbalangi Nights'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  18. ^ Native, Digital (2018-04-13). "Tovino Thomas starrer 'Maradona' to release next month". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  19. ^ "'Mayaanadhi' review: flows slowly, but intensely". OnManorama. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  20. ^ James, Anu (2016-02-05). "Fahadh Faasil's 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' movie review: Live audience response". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  21. ^ V.P, Nicy (2015-04-29). "'Rani Padmini': First Schedule of Manju Warrier-Rima Kallingal Movie Wrapped up". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  22. ^ Menon, Neelima (2019-11-08). "The shape of a film, according to Malayalam editor Saiju Sreedharan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12.