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{{Infobox person
| name              = Mahesh Narayanan
| name              = Mahesh Narayanan
| image              = Mahesh Narayanan.jpg
| image              = Mahesh Narayanan.jpg
| caption            =  
| caption            = Mahesh in 2011
| years_active      = 2007 – present
| years_active      = 2007–present
| notable_works      =
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1982|05|02|df=yes}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1982|05|02|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_place        = [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], India
| nationality        = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| alma_mater        = {{Unbulleted_list|[[University College Thiruvananthapuram]]|[[M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute]]}}
| alma_mater        = {{Unbulleted_list|[[University College Thiruvananthapuram]]|[[M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute]]}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|[[Film director|Director]]|[[Film editor]]|[[Screenwriter]]}}
| occupation        = {{hlist|[[Film director|Director]]|[[Film editor]]|[[Screenwriter]]|[[Cinematographer]]}}
| spouse            = Ramya
| spouse            = Ramya
| children          = 1
| children          = 1
| parents            = {{Unbulleted_list|Narayanan|Dr. Geetha}}
| awards            = {{unbulleted|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director]] (2017)|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] (2022)}}
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'''Mahesh Narayanan''' (born 2 May 1982) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and cinematographer who predominantly works in [[Malayalam cinema]].
'''Mahesh Narayanan''' (born 2 May 1982) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and cinematographer who predominantly works in [[Malayalam cinema]], he has also worked in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi films]]. He is a recipient of the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director]] (2017) and [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] (2022).
 
He is best known for his editing in ''[[Vishwaroopam]]'' and ''[[Vishwaroopam II]]'', directed by [[Kamal Haasan]]. His best works as a director include ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'' (2017) ''[[C U Soon]]'' (2020) ''[[Malik (film)|Malik]]'' (2021) and ''[[Ariyippu]]'' (2022)


== Career ==
== Career ==
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A few of his most popular films as an editor includes ''[[Beautiful (2011 film)|Beautiful]]'', ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'', ''[[Kanyaka Talkies]]'', ''[[Vishwaroopam|Viswaroopam]]'', and ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]''. After establishing himself as an accomplished and successful editor, Mahesh ventured into writing and made his debut as a writer with 2015 Malayalam film ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'', which opened to rave reviews in Kerala.
A few of his most popular films as an editor includes ''[[Beautiful (2011 film)|Beautiful]]'', ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'', ''[[Kanyaka Talkies]]'', ''[[Vishwaroopam|Viswaroopam]]'', and ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]''. After establishing himself as an accomplished and successful editor, Mahesh ventured into writing and made his debut as a writer with 2015 Malayalam film ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'', which opened to rave reviews in Kerala.


In 2017 Mahesh Narayanan progressed into film-making directing his debut feature ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|title=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mahesh-narayanans-directorial-debut-is-titled-take-off/articleshow/55870085.cms|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mahesh-narayanans-directorial-debut-is-titled-take-off/articleshow/55870085.cms}}</ref> a 2017 Indian [[Drama film|drama]] [[thriller film]], based on the [[Foreign hostages in Iraq#India|ordeal of Indian nurses]] in the city of [[Tikrit]], [[Iraq]], in 2014 with [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]], [[Kunchacko Boban]] and [[Fahadh Faasil]] starring in the lead roles. It is written by Mahesh Narayanan and [[P. V. Shajikumar]]. The film was shot in various parts of [[Dubai]] and Kerala. ''Take Off'' was released on 24 March 2017. The film was a blockbuster at the box office.
In 2017 Mahesh Narayanan progressed into film-making directing his debut feature ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mahesh-narayanans-directorial-debut-is-titled-take-off/articleshow/55870085.cms|title=Mahesh Narayanan's directorial debut is titled Take off - Times of India }}</ref> a 2017 Indian [[Drama film|drama]] [[thriller film]], based on the [[Foreign hostages in Iraq#India|ordeal of Indian nurses]] in the city of [[Tikrit]], [[Iraq]], in 2014 with [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]], [[Kunchacko Boban]] and [[Fahadh Faasil]] starring in the lead roles. It is written by Mahesh Narayanan and [[P. V. Shajikumar]]. The film was shot in various parts of [[Dubai]] and Kerala. ''Take Off'' was released on 24 March 2017. The film was a blockbuster at the box office grossing ₹40 crore and running for over 125 days in theaters. The film was in the competition section at various international festivals, including [[International Film Festival of India]] and [[International Film Festival of Kerala]]. The film won a Special Jury Award at the [[48th International Film Festival of India]]. The film won five [[Kerala State Film Awards|Kerala State Awards]] including the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director|Best Debut Director's Award]] for Mahesh Narayanan.[[File:The Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri N.K. Sinha presenting the Special Jury Award to the Director Mahesh Narayanan for the film TAKE OFF.jpg|alt=|thumb|The Special Jury Award of International Film Festival Of India 2017 was presented to Director Mahesh Narayanan for the film TakeOff, which is based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq.]]
 
Celebrities praised the movie, including actor [[Kamal Haasan]]. The film was in the competition section at various international festivals, including [[International Film Festival of India]] and [[International Film Festival of Kerala]].
 
The film grossed ₹40 crore at the box office. The film collected $853,101 from UAE box office in its three weekends,$21,248 from UK box office and $9,918 from New Zealand box office. The film ran for over 125 days in theaters.
[[File:The Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri N.K. Sinha presenting the Special Jury Award to the Director Mahesh Narayanan for the film TAKE OFF.jpg|alt=|thumb|The Special Jury Award of International Film Festival Of India 2017 was presented to Director Mahesh Narayanan for the film TakeOff, which is based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq.]]


The film won a Special Jury Award at the [[48th International Film Festival of India]] and Parvathy won the award for [[IFFI Best Actor Award (Female)|Best Female Actor]], becoming the first-ever Indian film actor to win the award. The film won five [[Kerala State Film Awards|Kerala State Awards]] including the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director|Best Debut Director's Award]] for Mahesh Narayanan.
In June 2020, Mahesh Narayanan announced that his next venture would be en experimental one titled [[C U Soon]], starring [[Fahadh Faasil]] in a lead role. Mahesh described the film as a small exercise using an [[iPhone]] rather than a feature film. It was also revealed that the film would be about 60–65 minutes (the final release time amounted to 1h 38min) in length, and shot in Faasil's flat. Although the film got approval from the [[Film Employees Federation of Kerala]] (FEFKA), the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) was opposed to the shoot with regards to the disruptions caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Despite this, filming was successfully completed on 21 August. Upon its [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] release in [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon prime Video]] the film received positive reviews from the critics. It is India's first [[computer screen film]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=India's 'lockdown film' is an edgy thriller|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54042633}}</ref> [[C U Soon]] was screened under the category of screen-life at the [[Moscow International Film Festival|42nd Moscow International Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff42/eng/films/?id=42203| title=Московский Международный кинофестиваль }}</ref>
 
In June 2020, Mahesh Narayanan announced that his next venture would be en experimental one titled [[C U Soon]], starring [[Fahadh Faasil]] in a lead role. Mahesh described the film as a small exercise using an [[iPhone]] rather than a feature film. It was also revealed that the film would be about 60–65 minutes (the final release time amounted to 1h 38min) in length, and shot in Faasil's flat. Although the film got approval from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) was opposed to the shoot with regards to the disruptions caused by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Despite this, filming was successfully completed on 21 August. Upon its [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] release in [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon prime Video]] the film received positive reviews from the critics. It is India's first [[computer screen film]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=India's 'lockdown film' is an edgy thriller|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54042633}}</ref> [[C U Soon]] was screened under the category of screen-life at the [[Moscow International Film Festival|42nd Moscow International Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff42/eng/films/?id=42203|url=http://www.moscowfilmfestival.ru/miff42/eng/films/?id=42203}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Mahesh Narayanan was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]] to Dr. Geetha and Narayanan. He has a younger brother. He is married to Ramya and has one daughter.
Mahesh Narayanan was born in [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]] to Dr. Geetha and Narayanan. He has a younger brother named Dr.Ganesh Narayanan. He is married to Ramya and has one daughter.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
*2023: [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director]] -''[[Ariyippu]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2023/07/21/kerala-state-film-awards-2022-winners-list.html|title=മമ്മൂട്ടി നടൻ, വിൻസി നടി, മഹേഷ് നാരായണൻ സംവിധായകൻ: അവാർഡുകൾ വാരിക്കൂട്ടി 'ന്നാ താൻ കേസ് കൊട്' - Kerala Film Awards | date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |work=Manorma Online News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/53rd-kerala-state-film-awards-nanpakal-nerathu-mayakkam-best-film-mammootty-vincy-aloshious-mahesh-narayanan-8851060|title=53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam named Best Film; Mammootty, Vincy Aloshious, Mahesh Narayanan bag top honours |date=21 July 2023 |access-date=21 July 2023 |work=Indian Express}}</ref>
* Special Jury, Silver Peacock Award at [[IFFI]] 2017<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-offs-win-at-iffi-is-a-recognition-for-tales-rooted-in-reality-mahesh-narayanan/articleshow |title=Take Off's win at IFFI is a recognition for tales rooted in reality: Mahesh Narayanan |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-cinema/iffi-french-film-on-aids-wins-golden-peacock-malayalam-film-take-off-bags-two-silver-peacocks |title=IFFI: French film on AIDS wins Golden Peacock, Malayalam film Take Off bags two Silver Peacocks |date=29 November 2017 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=22 June 2018}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/120-bpm-wins-golden-peacock/article21040464.ece |title='120 BPM' wins Golden Peacock at IFFI 2017 |last=Kamat |first=Prakash |date=28 November 2017 |work=The Hindu |access-date=22 June 2018 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/parvathy-silver-peacock-iffi-2017-award-take-off-see-photos-video-4960443/ |title=IFFI 2017: Parvathy, first Malayalam actor to win the silver peacock, gets emotional on stage |date=29 November 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194102/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/parvathy-silver-peacock-iffi-2017-award-take-off-see-photos-video-4960443/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/120-beats-per-minute-wins-the-golden-peacock-at-iffi-2017-117112801126_1.html |title=120 Beats Per Minute wins the Golden Peacock at IFFI 2017 |last=Delhi |date=28 November 2017 |work=Business Standard India |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194055/https://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/120-beats-per-minute-wins-the-golden-peacock-at-iffi-2017-117112801126_1.html |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-offs-win-at-iffi-is-a-recognition-for-tales-rooted-in-reality-mahesh-narayanan/articleshow/61848060.cms |title=Take Off's win at IFFI is a recognition for tales rooted in reality: Mahesh Narayanan |work=The Times of India |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002061101/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-offs-win-at-iffi-is-a-recognition-for-tales-rooted-in-reality-mahesh-narayanan/articleshow/61848060.cms |archive-date=2 October 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/frances-120-beats-per-minute-wins-golden-peacock-at-iffi/articleshow/61837907.cms |title=France's '120 Beats Per Minute' wins Golden Peacock at IFFI |date=28 November 2017 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701193944/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/frances-120-beats-per-minute-wins-golden-peacock-at-iffi/articleshow/61837907.cms |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Special Jury, Silver Peacock Award at [[IFFI]] 2017<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-offs-win-at-iffi-is-a-recognition-for-tales-rooted-in-reality-mahesh-narayanan/articleshow |title=Take Off's win at IFFI is a recognition for tales rooted in reality: Mahesh Narayanan |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-cinema/iffi-french-film-on-aids-wins-golden-peacock-malayalam-film-take-off-bags-two-silver-peacocks |title=IFFI: French film on AIDS wins Golden Peacock, Malayalam film Take Off bags two Silver Peacocks |date=29 November 2017 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=22 June 2018}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/120-bpm-wins-golden-peacock/article21040464.ece |title='120 BPM' wins Golden Peacock at IFFI 2017 |last=Kamat |first=Prakash |date=28 November 2017 |work=The Hindu |access-date=22 June 2018 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/parvathy-silver-peacock-iffi-2017-award-take-off-see-photos-video-4960443/ |title=IFFI 2017: Parvathy, first Malayalam actor to win the silver peacock, gets emotional on stage |date=29 November 2017 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194102/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/parvathy-silver-peacock-iffi-2017-award-take-off-see-photos-video-4960443/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/120-beats-per-minute-wins-the-golden-peacock-at-iffi-2017-117112801126_1.html |title=120 Beats Per Minute wins the Golden Peacock at IFFI 2017 |last=Delhi |date=28 November 2017 |work=Business Standard India |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194055/https://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/120-beats-per-minute-wins-the-golden-peacock-at-iffi-2017-117112801126_1.html |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-offs-win-at-iffi-is-a-recognition-for-tales-rooted-in-reality-mahesh-narayanan/articleshow/61848060.cms |title=Take Off's win at IFFI is a recognition for tales rooted in reality: Mahesh Narayanan |work=The Times of India |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002061101/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-offs-win-at-iffi-is-a-recognition-for-tales-rooted-in-reality-mahesh-narayanan/articleshow/61848060.cms |archive-date=2 October 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/frances-120-beats-per-minute-wins-golden-peacock-at-iffi/articleshow/61837907.cms |title=France's '120 Beats Per Minute' wins Golden Peacock at IFFI |date=28 November 2017 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701193944/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/frances-120-beats-per-minute-wins-golden-peacock-at-iffi/articleshow/61837907.cms |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[65th National Film Awards]], Special Mention for [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/65th-national-film-awards-2018-live-updates-5135641/ |title=65th National Film Awards announcement: Highlights |date=13 April 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616154144/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/65th-national-film-awards-2018-live-updates-5135641/ |archive-date=16 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/04/13/national-film-awards-netwon-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-take-off-parvathy-awards.html |title=National Film Awards: Newton, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Take Off receive awards |work=The Week |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194319/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/04/13/national-film-awards-netwon-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-take-off-parvathy-awards.html |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/bhayanakam-thondimuthulem-driksashiyum-take-off-win-big-at-national-awards/story-Xmsbl7VeZ62gaF6bR7JlbJ.html |title=Bhayanakam, Thondimuthulem Driksashiyum, Take Off win big at National Awards |date=13 April 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194210/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/bhayanakam-thondimuthulem-driksashiyum-take-off-win-big-at-national-awards/story-Xmsbl7VeZ62gaF6bR7JlbJ.html |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |title=National film awards: Jury praises standard of Malayalam films and quality of acting |date=13 April 2018 |work=The News Minute |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419085055/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |archive-date=19 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/137702/national-film-awards-2018-winners/ |title=National Film Awards 2018: Newton Wins Big, Sridevi and Vinod Khanna Honoured |date=13 April 2018 |work=The Better India |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701193950/https://www.thebetterindia.com/137702/national-film-awards-2018-winners/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[65th National Film Awards]], Special Mention for [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/65th-national-film-awards-2018-live-updates-5135641/ |title=65th National Film Awards announcement: Highlights |date=13 April 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616154144/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/65th-national-film-awards-2018-live-updates-5135641/ |archive-date=16 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/04/13/national-film-awards-netwon-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-take-off-parvathy-awards.html |title=National Film Awards: Newton, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Take Off receive awards |work=The Week |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194319/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/04/13/national-film-awards-netwon-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-take-off-parvathy-awards.html |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/bhayanakam-thondimuthulem-driksashiyum-take-off-win-big-at-national-awards/story-Xmsbl7VeZ62gaF6bR7JlbJ.html |title=Bhayanakam, Thondimuthulem Driksashiyum, Take Off win big at National Awards |date=13 April 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194210/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/bhayanakam-thondimuthulem-driksashiyum-take-off-win-big-at-national-awards/story-Xmsbl7VeZ62gaF6bR7JlbJ.html |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |title=National film awards: Jury praises standard of Malayalam films and quality of acting |date=13 April 2018 |work=The News Minute |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419085055/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-film-awards-jury-praises-standard-malayalam-films-and-quality-acting-79519 |archive-date=19 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/137702/national-film-awards-2018-winners/ |title=National Film Awards 2018: Newton Wins Big, Sridevi and Vinod Khanna Honoured |date=13 April 2018 |work=The Better India |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701193950/https://www.thebetterindia.com/137702/national-film-awards-2018-winners/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kerala-state-film-awards-2018-parvathy-indrans-bag-top-honours-take-off-emerges-as-the-big-winner-4381705.html |title=Kerala State Film Awards 2018: Parvathy, Indrans bag top honours; Take Off emerges as the big winner- Entertainment News, Firstpost |work=Firstpost |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622194409/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kerala-state-film-awards-2018-parvathy-indrans-bag-top-honours-take-off-emerges-as-the-big-winner-4381705.html |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/48th-kerala-state-film-awards-winners |title=Kerala State Film Awards 2017: Indrans, Parvathy and Lijo Jose Pellissery bag top honours |date=8 March 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kerala-state-film-awards-2018-parvathy-indrans-bag-top-honours-take-off-emerges-as-the-big-winner-4381705.html |title=Kerala State Film Awards 2018: Parvathy, Indrans bag top honours; Take Off emerges as the big winner |work=Firstpost |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622194409/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kerala-state-film-awards-2018-parvathy-indrans-bag-top-honours-take-off-emerges-as-the-big-winner-4381705.html |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/48th-kerala-state-film-awards-winners |title=Kerala State Film Awards 2017: Indrans, Parvathy and Lijo Jose Pellissery bag top honours |date=8 March 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[File:SCO FILM FESTIVAL,China.jpg|thumb|Best Screenplay Award at SCO Film Festival, China]]Best Screenplay Award at SCO Film Festival, Qingdao, China<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-06/18/c_137261094.htm |title=Golden Seagull Awards presented at first SCO film festival – Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn|agency=Xinhua News Agency|access-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617222240/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-06/18/c_137261094.htm|archive-date=17 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2018-06/18/content_52513941.htm |title=Golden Seagull Awards presented at first SCO film festival – China.org.cn |website=china.org.cn |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193251/http://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2018-06/18/content_52513941.htm |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Best Screenplay Award at SCO Film Festival, Qingdao, China<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-06/18/c_137261094.htm |title=Golden Seagull Awards presented at first SCO film festival – Xinhua {{!}} English.news.cn|agency=Xinhua News Agency|access-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617222240/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-06/18/c_137261094.htm|archive-date=17 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2018-06/18/content_52513941.htm |title=Golden Seagull Awards presented at first SCO film festival – China.org.cn |website=china.org.cn |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193251/http://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2018-06/18/content_52513941.htm |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[File:Mahesh Narayanan IFFLA.png|thumb|Mahesh Narayanan at [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]]]]Audience Choice Award at [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]], Los Angeles, 2018<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-off-wins-audience-choice-award-at-iffla-los-angeles/articleshow/63796048.cms |title=Take Off wins Audience Choice Award at IFFLA, Los Angeles |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720125132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-off-wins-audience-choice-award-at-iffla-los-angeles/articleshow/63796048.cms |archive-date=20 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/festivals/winners-2018-indian-film-festival-of-los-angeles-1202755195/ |title='Village Rockstars,' 'Lovesick' Among Winners at 2018 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles |last=Brockington |first=Ariana |date=17 April 2018 |work=Variety |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194216/https://variety.com/2018/film/festivals/winners-2018-indian-film-festival-of-los-angeles-1202755195/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://diyatvusa.com/2018/04/18/assamese-language-film-village-rockstars-takes-the-best-feature-prize-at-16th-annual-iffla/ |title=Assamese language film Village Rockstars takes the Best Feature prize at 16th annual IFFLA |website=diyatvusa.com |access-date=1 July 2018 |date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701195846/https://diyatvusa.com/2018/04/18/assamese-language-film-village-rockstars-takes-the-best-feature-prize-at-16th-annual-iffla/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Audience Choice Award at [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]], Los Angeles, 2018<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-off-wins-audience-choice-award-at-iffla-los-angeles/articleshow/63796048.cms |title=Take Off wins Audience Choice Award at IFFLA, Los Angeles |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720125132/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/take-off-wins-audience-choice-award-at-iffla-los-angeles/articleshow/63796048.cms |archive-date=20 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/festivals/winners-2018-indian-film-festival-of-los-angeles-1202755195/ |title='Village Rockstars,' 'Lovesick' Among Winners at 2018 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles |last=Brockington |first=Ariana |date=17 April 2018 |work=Variety |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701194216/https://variety.com/2018/film/festivals/winners-2018-indian-film-festival-of-los-angeles-1202755195/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://diyatvusa.com/2018/04/18/assamese-language-film-village-rockstars-takes-the-best-feature-prize-at-16th-annual-iffla/ |title=Assamese language film Village Rockstars takes the Best Feature prize at 16th annual IFFLA |website=diyatvusa.com |access-date=1 July 2018 |date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701195846/https://diyatvusa.com/2018/04/18/assamese-language-film-village-rockstars-takes-the-best-feature-prize-at-16th-annual-iffla/ |archive-date=1 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Vanitha Film Awards]] 2018 – Best Movie – [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners/ |title=Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners |work=Pinkvilla |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Vanitha Film Awards]] 2018 – Best Movie – ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]''<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/malayalam/news/vanitha-film-awards-2018-winners/ |title=Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners |work=Pinkvilla |access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref>
* [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision]] Award 2017 for the Best Director – [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2017-deepika-padukone-dulquer-salmaan-manju-warrier-tovino-thomas-grace-751076 |title=Asiavision Movie Awards 2017: Deepika Padukone, Dulquer Salmaan, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas grace event [PHOTOS] |last=James |first=Anu |work=International Business Times, India Edition |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193036/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2017-deepika-padukone-dulquer-salmaan-manju-warrier-tovino-thomas-grace-751076 |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision]] Award 2017 for the Best Director – ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]''<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2017-deepika-padukone-dulquer-salmaan-manju-warrier-tovino-thomas-grace-751076 |title=Asiavision Movie Awards 2017: Deepika Padukone, Dulquer Salmaan, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas grace event [PHOTOS] |last=James |first=Anu |work=International Business Times, India Edition |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193036/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2017-deepika-padukone-dulquer-salmaan-manju-warrier-tovino-thomas-grace-751076 |archive-date=22 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Asianet Film Awards|Asianet Film Award 2018]] for Best Director – [[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-mollywoods-whos-who-attend-20th-asianet-film-awards-81681 |title=Watch: Mollywood's who's who attend 20th Asianet Film Awards |date=21 May 2018 |work=The News Minute |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020144043/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-mollywoods-whos-who-attend-20th-asianet-film-awards-81681 |archive-date=20 October 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Asianet Film Awards|Asianet Film Award 2018]] for Best Director – ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]''<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-mollywoods-whos-who-attend-20th-asianet-film-awards-81681 |title=Watch: Mollywood's who's who attend 20th Asianet Film Awards |date=21 May 2018 |work=The News Minute |access-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020144043/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-mollywoods-whos-who-attend-20th-asianet-film-awards-81681 |archive-date=20 October 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Asianet Film Awards]] 2015 for Best Editor – [[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]
* [[Asianet Film Awards]] 2015 for Best Editor – ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]''
* [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards]] for Best Director – ''[[C U Soon]]''
* [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards]] for Best Director – ''[[Malik (film)|Malik]]''


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:50%;"
{{Pending films key}}
 
* ''All films are in Malayalam-language, unless otherwise noted.''
 
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! Director
! Screenwriter
! Screenwriter
! Cinematographer
! Producer
! Language
! Notes
! Notes
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|2021 ||''[[Ariyippu]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{No}}  
| 2007 || ''[[Rathri Mazha]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
| {{Yes}}|| Malayalam
|
|Co-Producing with Udaya Pictures and shebin backer
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008 || ''[[Positive (2008 film)|Positive]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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|-
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| 2021 ||''[[Malayankunju]]''|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}
| ''[[Phir Kabhi]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| || Malayalam
|Hindi film
|Filming
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Mālik (2020 film)|Mālik]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||
| rowspan="3" |2009 || ''[[Kavya's Diary]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
|Telugu film
|Malayalam
|-
|[[Amazon Prime|Amazon Prime Film]]
| ''16 mm: Memories, Movement and a Machine'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|English film
|-
|-
|2021
| ''[[Gulumaal: The Escape]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|[[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]]|| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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|Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
|2021
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Plus Two (film)|Plus Two]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Aarkkariyam]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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|
|Malayalam
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|
|-
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| 2020 || ''[[C U Soon]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} 
| ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| || Malayalam
|[[Amazon Prime|Amazon Prime Film]]
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Uyare]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Vishwaroopam II]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Kaaryasthan]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Tamil<br />Hindi
|
|
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Abrahaminte Santhathikal]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="8" | 2011 || ''[[Makaramanju]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[B.Tech (film)|B.Tech]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}  
| ''[[A Pestering Journey]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|  
|English film
| || Malayalam
|Special Jury, Silver Peacock Award at [[IFFI]] 2017
 
[[65th National Film Awards]], Special Mention
 
Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director,
 
Best Actress,
 
Best Art Director,
 
Best Background Score, Best Make Up
 
Best Screenplay Award at SCO Film Festival, Qingdao, China
 
Audience Choice Award at [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]],  2018
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[The Metro (film)|The Metro]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Three Kings (2011 film)|Three Kings]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Hindi
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Love 24x7]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Beautiful (2011 film)|Beautiful]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Nirnayakam]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="4" |2012 || ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Tamil
|
|
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}}  
| ''[[Mr. Marumakan]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Cousins (2014 film)|Cousins]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Casanovva]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You?]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Trivandrum Lodge]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Kanyaka Talkies]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="7" | 2013 || ''[[Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Mumbai Police (film)|Mumbai Police]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Kammath & Kammath]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Vishwaroopam]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
|Tamil film
| || Tamil<br />Hindi
|Best Editor at [[Jagran Film Festival]] 2013
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Olipporu]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Olipporu]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Vishwaroopam]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|  
|Best Editor at [[Jagran Film Festival]] 2013; Hindi-Tamil bilingual film
| || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]  
|-
|''[[Mumbai Police (film)|Mumbai Police]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Kili Poyi]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Sound Thoma]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="2" |2014||''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You?]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Trivandrum Lodge]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Cousins (2014 film)|Cousins]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|
| || Malayalam
|
|
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Casanovva]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="5" |2015 || ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}}
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|Also Writer
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|''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|Tamil film
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|''[[Nirnayakam]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
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| 2012 || ''[[Mallu Singh]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Love 24x7]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
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| 2011 || ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
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|-
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| 2011 || ''[[Beautiful (2011 film)|Beautiful]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| 2016 || ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|  
|Hindi film
| || Malayalam
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| rowspan="2" |2017 || ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}
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| 2011 || ''[[Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Take Off (2017 film)|Take Off]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}  
|  
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director]]
| || Malayalam
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|-
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| 2011 || ''[[Three Kings (2011 film)|Three Kings]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="3" |2018 || ''[[B.Tech (film)|B.Tech]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
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|-
|-
|| 2011 || ''[[The Metro (film)|The Metro]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Abrahaminte Santhathikal]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
|
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|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[A Pestering Journey]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| ''[[Vishwaroopam II]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|  
|Hindi-Tamil bilingual film
| || [[English language|English]]
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|-
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| 2011 || ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| 2019 || ''[[Uyare]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
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|-
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| 2011 || ''[[Makaramanju]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| 2020 || ''[[C U Soon]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}  
|  
|[[Amazon Prime|Amazon Prime Film]]; Also as cinematographer
| || Malayalam
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|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Aathmakatha]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="3" |2021
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|''[[Aarkkariyam]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| || Malayalam
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|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Nayattu (2021 film)|Nayattu]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
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| || Malayalam
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|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Plus Two (film)|Plus Two]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Mālik (2020 film)|Mālik]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}  
|  
|[[Amazon Prime|Amazon Prime Film]]
| || Malayalam
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|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Gulumaal: The Escape]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| rowspan="2" |2022||''[[Malayankunju]]''|| {{No}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}}  
|  
|Also as cinematographer
| || Malayalam
|
|-
|-
|| 2009 || ''16&nbsp;mm: Memories, Movement and a Machine'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|''[[Ariyippu]]''|| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}  
|  
|Also as co-Producing with Udaya Pictures and shebin backer
| || English
|
|-
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| 2009 || ''[[Kavya's Diary]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|2024 ||''[[Manorathangal]]'' || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Segment: ''Sherleck''
|  
| || [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Phir Kabhi]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
| 2025 || ''[[Thalavara]]'' || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} ||As producer<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2025-07-26 |title=Arjun Ashokan's Thalavara gets first look, release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Jul/26/arjun-ashokans-thalavara-gets-first-look-release-date |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|  
| || [[Hindi]]
|
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Positive (2008 film)|Positive]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|2026 || {{pending film|[[Patriot (film)|Patriot]]}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-31 |title='Patriot' director Mahesh Narayanan says, 'I felt this is a story I can tell Mammukka' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/patriot-director-mahesh-narayanan-says-i-felt-this-is-a-story-i-can-tell-mammukka/articleshow/127813497.cms |access-date=2026-02-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|  
| || Malayalam
|
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Rathri Mazha]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}}  
|TBA
|  
| {{pending film|Phantom Hospital}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}}  
| || [[Malayalam]]
|Directorial debut in Hindi film; Co-writer with Akash Mohimen
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In this Indian name, the name Narayanan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mahesh.
Mahesh Narayanan
Mahesh in 2011
Born (1982-05-02) 2 May 1982 (age 44)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Alma mater
Occupation
Years active2007–present
Spouse(s)Ramya
Children1
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Mahesh Narayanan (born 2 May 1982) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and cinematographer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, he has also worked in Tamil and Hindi films. He is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director (2017) and Kerala State Film Award for Best Director (2022).

He is best known for his editing in Vishwaroopam and Vishwaroopam II, directed by Kamal Haasan. His best works as a director include Take Off (2017) C U Soon (2020) Malik (2021) and Ariyippu (2022)

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing his graduation from University College Thiruvananthapuram; he joined M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in Tamil Nadu after which he started working as an advert editor. He subsequently progressed to editing documentaries, short films and entered the film industry with Rathri Mazha, a Malayalam film which won five Kerala State Film Awards.[1]

A few of his most popular films as an editor includes Beautiful, Traffic, Kanyaka Talkies, Viswaroopam, and Ennu Ninte Moideen. After establishing himself as an accomplished and successful editor, Mahesh ventured into writing and made his debut as a writer with 2015 Malayalam film Mili, which opened to rave reviews in Kerala.

In 2017 Mahesh Narayanan progressed into film-making directing his debut feature Take Off,[2] a 2017 Indian drama thriller film, based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq, in 2014 with Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil starring in the lead roles. It is written by Mahesh Narayanan and P. V. Shajikumar. The film was shot in various parts of Dubai and Kerala. Take Off was released on 24 March 2017. The film was a blockbuster at the box office grossing ₹40 crore and running for over 125 days in theaters. The film was in the competition section at various international festivals, including International Film Festival of India and International Film Festival of Kerala. The film won a Special Jury Award at the 48th International Film Festival of India. The film won five Kerala State Awards including the Best Debut Director's Award for Mahesh Narayanan.

The Special Jury Award of International Film Festival Of India 2017 was presented to Director Mahesh Narayanan for the film TakeOff, which is based on the ordeal of Indian nurses in the city of Tikrit, Iraq.

In June 2020, Mahesh Narayanan announced that his next venture would be en experimental one titled C U Soon, starring Fahadh Faasil in a lead role. Mahesh described the film as a small exercise using an iPhone rather than a feature film. It was also revealed that the film would be about 60–65 minutes (the final release time amounted to 1h 38min) in length, and shot in Faasil's flat. Although the film got approval from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) was opposed to the shoot with regards to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, filming was successfully completed on 21 August. Upon its OTT release in Amazon prime Video the film received positive reviews from the critics. It is India's first computer screen film.[3] C U Soon was screened under the category of screen-life at the 42nd Moscow International Film Festival[4]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Mahesh Narayanan was born in Thiruvananthapuram to Dr. Geetha and Narayanan. He has a younger brother named Dr.Ganesh Narayanan. He is married to Ramya and has one daughter.

Awards[edit | edit source]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Malayalam-language, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Editor Director Screenwriter Notes
2007 Rathri Mazha Yes No No
2008 Positive Yes No No
Phir Kabhi Yes No No Hindi film
2009 Kavya's Diary Yes No No Telugu film
16 mm: Memories, Movement and a Machine Yes No No English film
Gulumaal: The Escape Yes No No
2010 Plus Two Yes No No
Pokkiri Raja Yes No No
Kaaryasthan Yes No No
2011 Makaramanju Yes No No
Seniors Yes No No
A Pestering Journey Yes No No English film
The Metro Yes No No
Three Kings Yes No No
Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram Yes No No
Beautiful Yes No No
Traffic Yes No No
2012 Mallu Singh Yes No No
Mr. Marumakan Yes No No
Casanovva Yes No No
Trivandrum Lodge Yes No No
2013 Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Yes No No
Kammath & Kammath Yes No No
Chennaiyil Oru Naal Yes No No Tamil film
Olipporu Yes No No
Vishwaroopam Yes No No Best Editor at Jagran Film Festival 2013; Hindi-Tamil bilingual film
Mumbai Police Yes No No
Sound Thoma Yes No No
2014 How Old Are You? Yes No No
Cousins Yes No No
2015 Mili Yes No Yes Also Writer
36 Vayadhinile Yes No No Tamil film
Nirnayakam Yes No No
Love 24x7 Yes No No
Ennu Ninte Moideen Yes No No
2016 Traffic Yes No No Hindi film
2017 Udaharanam Sujatha Yes No No
Take Off Yes Yes Yes Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director
2018 B.Tech Yes No No
Abrahaminte Santhathikal Yes No No
Vishwaroopam II Yes No No Hindi-Tamil bilingual film
2019 Uyare Yes No No
2020 C U Soon Yes Yes Yes Amazon Prime Film; Also as cinematographer
2021 Aarkkariyam Yes No No
Nayattu Yes No No
Mālik Yes Yes Yes Amazon Prime Film
2022 Malayankunju No No Yes Also as cinematographer
Ariyippu Yes Yes Yes Also as co-Producing with Udaya Pictures and shebin backer
2024 Manorathangal No Yes Yes Segment: Sherleck
2025 Thalavara No No No As producer[29]
2026 Patriot Not yet released Yes Yes Yes [30]
TBA Phantom Hospital Not yet released No Yes Yes Directorial debut in Hindi film; Co-writer with Akash Mohimen

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sathyendran, Nita (22 November 2013). "Right cut". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ "Mahesh Narayanan's directorial debut is titled Take off - Times of India".
  3. ↑ "India's 'lockdown film' is an edgy thriller".
  4. ↑ "Московский Международный кинофестиваль".
  5. ↑ "മമ്മൂട്ടി നടൻ, വിൻസി നടി, മഹേഷ് നാരായണൻ സംവിധായകൻ: അവാർഡുകൾ വാരിക്കൂട്ടി 'ന്നാ താൻ കേസ് കൊട്' - Kerala Film Awards". Manorma Online News. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam named Best Film; Mammootty, Vincy Aloshious, Mahesh Narayanan bag top honours". Indian Express. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Take Off's win at IFFI is a recognition for tales rooted in reality: Mahesh Narayanan". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  8. ↑ "IFFI: French film on AIDS wins Golden Peacock, Malayalam film Take Off bags two Silver Peacocks". Hindustan Times. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2018.[dead link]
  9. ↑ Kamat, Prakash (28 November 2017). "'120 BPM' wins Golden Peacock at IFFI 2017". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  10. ↑ "IFFI 2017: Parvathy, first Malayalam actor to win the silver peacock, gets emotional on stage". The Indian Express. 29 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  11. ↑ Delhi (28 November 2017). "120 Beats Per Minute wins the Golden Peacock at IFFI 2017". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Take Off's win at IFFI is a recognition for tales rooted in reality: Mahesh Narayanan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  13. ↑ "France's '120 Beats Per Minute' wins Golden Peacock at IFFI". The Economic Times. 28 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  14. ↑ "65th National Film Awards announcement: Highlights". The Indian Express. 13 April 2018. Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  15. ↑ "National Film Awards: Newton, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Take Off receive awards". The Week. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  16. ↑ "Bhayanakam, Thondimuthulem Driksashiyum, Take Off win big at National Awards". Hindustan Times. 13 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  17. ↑ "National film awards: Jury praises standard of Malayalam films and quality of acting". The News Minute. 13 April 2018. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  18. ↑ "National Film Awards 2018: Newton Wins Big, Sridevi and Vinod Khanna Honoured". The Better India. 13 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  19. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 2018: Parvathy, Indrans bag top honours; Take Off emerges as the big winner". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  20. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 2017: Indrans, Parvathy and Lijo Jose Pellissery bag top honours". The Indian Express. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  21. ↑ "Golden Seagull Awards presented at first SCO film festival – Xinhua | English.news.cn". Xinhua News Agency. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  22. ↑ "Golden Seagull Awards presented at first SCO film festival – China.org.cn". china.org.cn. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  23. ↑ "Take Off wins Audience Choice Award at IFFLA, Los Angeles". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  24. ↑ Brockington, Ariana (17 April 2018). "'Village Rockstars,' 'Lovesick' Among Winners at 2018 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles". Variety. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  25. ↑ "Assamese language film Village Rockstars takes the Best Feature prize at 16th annual IFFLA". diyatvusa.com. 18 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  26. ↑ "Vanitha Film Awards 2018: Here are the winners". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  27. ↑ James, Anu. "Asiavision Movie Awards 2017: Deepika Padukone, Dulquer Salmaan, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas grace event [PHOTOS]". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  28. ↑ "Watch: Mollywood's who's who attend 20th Asianet Film Awards". The News Minute. 21 May 2018. Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  29. ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (26 July 2025). "Arjun Ashokan's Thalavara gets first look, release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  30. ↑ "'Patriot' director Mahesh Narayanan says, 'I felt this is a story I can tell Mammukka'". The Times of India. 31 January 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 February 2026.


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