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{{short description|Indian film screenwriter and artist}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = S Suresh Babu
| image = S-suresh-babu-screenwriter.jpg
| caption = S Suresh Babu

| birth_place = [[Vallamkulam]], [[Pathanamthitta]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| occupation = {{hlist|[[screenwriter]]|[[Artist]]}}
| years_active = 2005–present
| alma mater = {{ubl|[[College of Fine Arts Trivandrum|Fine Arts College, Thiruvanathapuram]]|[[Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla]]}}
| spouse = Sindhu K Suresh
| children =
}}
'''S Suresh Babu''' is an Indian film screenwriter and artist who predominantly works in [[Malayalam cinema]].
He made his debut as a writer in the movie Dada Sahib in the year 2000, with Director Vinayan and actor Mammootty. Since then, he has worked on movies like Shikkar (2010), Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012), Nadan (2013), Jalam (2016) and Oruthee (2022). The movie [[Oruthee]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Km_CldHh4 |title=ഒരു ക്ലീഷേക്കും പിറകെ പോകാന്‍ 'ഒരുത്തീ'ക്ക് നേരമില്ല S Suresh Babu, Oruthee, The Cue|website=[[YouTube]] |date=20 March 2022 }}</ref> acted by [[Navya Nair]] marked her return to Malayalam cinema after 10 years and it was a commercial success.

==Career==
Suresh Babu, an alumnus of the College of Fine Arts in Trivandrum, commenced his career as a columnist and writer with leading Malayalam newspapers and magazines. His foray into Malayalam cinema dates back over three decades to the year 1990 when he made his debut as an art director in the film [[Vembanad (film)|Vembanad]], directed by [[Kaviyoor Sivaprasad]] and featuring the iconic Malayalam actress, Ms. [[Jayabharathi]] in the lead role. This experimental film without dialogues won [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award]] in 1990. This movie also boasts the involvement of renowned Indian film professionals; cinematography is done by Ashwini Kaul,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ashwini Kaul|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1232953/ |website=imdb }}</ref> editing by [[Renu Saluja]] and music by [[Louis Banks]].

Since then, Suresh has contributed significantly to the Malayalam film industry, scripting and screenwriting numerous commercial blockbusters<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?sp=7917 |title=List of Malayalam Movies screenplay written by S Suresh Babu}}</ref> alongside renowned directors and producers. Some of his notable works include [[Dada Sahib]] with [[Mammootty]], [[Shikkar]], [[Thandavam]] and [[Kanal (2015 film)|Kanal]], with [[Mohanlal]], [[Nadan]], [[Thiruvambadi Thamban]], and [[Sir C. P.|Sir C.P]] with [[Jayaram]], [[The Filmstaar|Film Star]], [[The Reporter (film)|The Reporter]], [[Jalam (film)|Jalam]], [[Oruthee]] and [[Live (2023 film)|Live]].

In addition to his achievements in filmmaking, Suresh Babu has earned acclaim in the industry, receiving the Film Critics award for best writer for the film-related article. With a career spanning over three decades, Suresh ventures into the world of film production as well.<ref>{{cite news |title=S Suresh Babu ventures into production; six films announced |url=
https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2023/jan/06/s-suresh-babu-ventures-into-production-six-films-announced-38453.html |access-date=2023-01-06|website=cinemaexpress |language=en}}</ref>

==As an Artist==
In addition to his career in the film industry, Suresh Babu has also gained recognition as an accomplished illustrator. He collaborated with prestigious Malayalam magazines, including Mangalam, [[Vanitha]], and D.C. Books (Printed Magazines).

Suresh Babu is a curated painter in his own right, and his artworks have found their way into the boardrooms, lobbies, and drawing rooms of various corporate companies and heritage hotels across Kerala. One of his most acclaimed projects consisted of a series of 100 paintings depicting the history of the Travancore Kingdom, which are displayed at the Travancore Hotel in Cochin.

As a specialist in caricature art, Suresh Babu's most renowned collection features 75 caricatures of the living legend of Indian cinema, the superstar of the Malayalam industry, Mr Mohanlal. These caricatures are based on the defining characters portrayed by Mohanlal during his four-decade career. In tribute to this iconic actor, Malayala Manorama launched an online mobile app<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veshangal- The Lives of an Actor - മോഹൻലാൽ|url=https://specials.manoramaonline.com/Mobile/2017/the-complete-actor-contest/index.html |access-date=2017-08-10 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> named "VESl" (which stands for "Roles & Looks of Life"), showcasing his most celebrated characters, filmography, Suresh Babu's caricatures of his cinematic roles.

He also worked as Freelance Columnist in [[Chithrabhumi]], [[Mathrubhumi Weekly|Mathrubhumi]], [[Madhyamam Weekly|Madhyamam]] and [[Deepika_(newspaper)|Rashtra
Deepika Cinema]].

==Early life==
Suresh Babu was born in Vallamkulam, Pathanamthitta.
He attended National High School, Vallamkulam, and completed his pre-degree education at [[Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla]] and later graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Fine Arts College, Thiruvanathapuram in 1991.

==Personal life==
Suresh Babu is married to Sindhu. K Suresh and they have two children.

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! rowspan="2"|Year
! rowspan="2"|Title
! rowspan="2"|Director
! colspan="3"|Credited as
! rowspan="2"|Notes
|-
! Story
! Screenplay
! Dialogue
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Dada Sahib]]'' || [[Vinayan]] ||{{No}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Thandavam]]'' || [[Shaji Kailas]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Five Fingers (2005 film)|Five Fingers]]'' || Sanjeev Raj || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Swarnam]]'' || Venugopan || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Swapnamaalika'' || KA Devarajan || {{No}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Shikkar]]'' || [[M Padmakumar]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[The Filmstaar]]'' || Sanjeev Raj || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Thiruvambadi Thampan]]'' || [[M Padmakumar]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Nadan]]'' || [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |title='Nadan' review: Kamal succeeds in portraying troubles dogging theatre|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131124/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/nadan-review-kamal-succeeds-portraying-troubles-dogging |access-date=2013-11-24 |website=Deccanchronicle|date=24 November 2013 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2015 || ''[[The Reporter (film)|The Reporter]]'' || Venugopan || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| ''[[Sir C. P.|Sir CP]]'' || [[Shajoon Karyal]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Sir C P Movie Review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/sir-c-p/movie-review/47315552.cms|access-date=2015-04-24|website=Timesofindia|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kanal (2015 film)|Kanal]]'' || [[M Padmakumar]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=
'Kanal': An ember out in the cold|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kanal-malayalam-movie-review-mohanlal-anoop-menon-honey-rose-padmakumar.html |access-date=2015-10-22 |website=Onmanorama|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Jalam (film)|Jalam]]'' || [[M Padmakumar]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Oruthee]]'' || [[V. K. Prakash]] || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2023 || ''[[Live (2023 film)|Live]]'' || V. K. Prakash || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| ''Manoharanum Janakiyum'' || Suresh Babu || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || Announced <ref>{{cite news |title=അഭിനേതാക്കൾക്ക് പുറമേ സാങ്കേതിക വിദഗ്ധരെയും തേടി മനോഹരനും ജാനകിയും |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/01/12/manoharanum-janakiyum-movie.html |access-date=2023-01-06|website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || ''Arabikkadalinte Rani'' || M Padmakumar, Suresh Babu || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
|-
| 2026 || ''[[Pallichattambi]]'' || [[Dijo Jose Antony]] || {{yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-23 |title=Pallichattambi teaser: Tovino Thomas fights oppression in 1950s-set period action drama |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Mar/23/pallichattambi-teaser-tovino-thomas-fights-oppression-in-1950s-set-period-action-drama |access-date=2026-04-30 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Awards==
[[National Council of Educational Research and Training|NCERT]] National award for best Illustrator in 1998.

State Award for best Illustrator for Children.

Bhima balasahithya award for best Children's Illustration in 1967 and 1996.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|2572228}}

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[[Category:People from Muvattupuzha]]
[[Category:Writers from Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Tamil screenwriters]]
[[Category:Telugu screenwriters]]
[[Category:Film directors from Kochi]]
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