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Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval | |
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| Years active | 2019 – present |
| Awards | Kerala State Film Awards (3) |
Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval is an Indian film director, screenwriter predominantly works in the malayalam film industry which is commonly referred to as the Mollywood. He is known for the movies Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 (2019), Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) and Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hridayahariyaya Pranayakatha (2024).
Early life[edit]
He was born in Payyanur in Kerala, India.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Poduval made his directorial and writing debut with Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 in 2019. The film garnered critical acclaim and emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, and won three Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Debut Director.[1] Following its success, he wrote and directed Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021), a comedy-drama starring Nivin Pauly,[2] which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. The film received mixed reviews from critics.[3][4]
In 2022, he wrore and directed the socio-political drama Nna Thaan Case Kodu starring Kunchako Boban, which received positive reviews from critics and achieved commercial success.[5][6] His screenplay Madanolsavam (2023) was directed by Sudheesh Gopinath, starring Suraj Venjaramood, which received positive critical reception.[7] and received praise for its humour [8][9]
In March 2023, Poduval said he would be writing a screenplay for director Martin Prakkat and starring Kunchako Boban and Biju Menon.[10] He has announced a sequel to Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, with Poduval returning to direct and write.[11]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Credits | Notes |
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| 2019 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Director Screenplay Actor |
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| 2021 | Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham | Director Screenplay Actor |
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| 2022 | Nna Thaan Case Kodu | Director Screenplay Actor |
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| 2023 | Madanolsavam | Screenplay Actor |
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| 2023 | Alien Aliyan[11] | Director Screenplay |
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| 2023 | Untitled[10] | Screenplay |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| 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 [12][failed verification] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b 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’
- ^ a b Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon join hands for Martin Prakkat’s next
- ^ a b Alien Aliyan: The second part of ‘Android Kunjappan Version 5.25’ to be made soon
- ^ John Paul Screenplay Award to Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
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