Jacob Verghese | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Jacob Varghese[1] |
| Occupation | Director, producer, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Notable work | Savari (2009) Prithvi (2010) |
Jacob Verghese is an Indian film director, producer, and cinematogapher, who works in Kannada and Malayalam films.[2][3][4]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
His native is Puthuppally, Kottayam and he settled in Bengaluru. His brother Mathew Verghese co-produced Dribbling with their Future (2016) and Ayushman (2021) alongside journalist Dinesh Rajkumar N, who produced Andhyam.[5][6][1]
Career[edit | edit source]
After making his debut through Andhyam, he directed the Savari film series (2009-2014) and Prithvi (2010).[5][7] He directed the sports documentaries Dribbling with their Future (2016; based on football) and Ayushman (Running Positive) (2019; based on running).[5][6] Chambal (2019) was based on the life D. K. Ravi.[8]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Andhyam | Malayalam | Short film; National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director (non-feature film) |
[9] |
| Putti | Kannada | Short film | [10] | |
| 2009 | Savari | [11] | ||
| 2010 | Prithvi | |||
| 2014 | Savaari 2 | Also producer | ||
| 2016 | Dribbling with their Future | National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film | [5] | |
| 2019 | Chambal | [12] | ||
| 2021 | Ayushman (Running Positive) | Also cinematographer National Film Award for Best Exploration/Adventure Film |
[13] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Babu and Manik will keep on running till their last breath: Jacob Varghese, Director of IFFI 53 Film Ayushman, a real-life story on the greatest journey of hope". Press Information Bureau. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "Rishi's next with Jacob Verghese titled Sakalakala Vallabha". Cinema Express. 11 June 2019.
- ↑ "I won't be able to make the film with a different actor: Director Jacob Verghese". The Times of India. 6 November 2021.
- ↑ "When filmmaker Jacob Verghese referred to Parvathamma Rajkumar as the "real Iron Lady" of the industry". The Times of India. December 6, 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Tale of football kids makes Kottayam proud". OnManorama. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "69th National Film Awards for the year 2021 announced". Press Information Bureau. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (14 March 2017). "Running positive is an inspirational docufilm on two regular boys". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "Jacob Verghese: 'Chambal' is inspired by many IAS officers". The Times of India. 14 February 2019.
- ↑ Suresh, Sunayana (24 January 2017). "Kannada films win big at the 63rd National Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "From Austin Town to China". The Hindu. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ "Puneeth Rajkumar to reunite with 'Prithvi' director Jacob Verghese?". The Times of India. 21 October 2021.
- ↑ "Jacob Verghese clarifies about Chambal content". Cinema Express. 13 February 2019.
- ↑ "Case Filed Against Director Jacob Varghese Accused In A Copyright Case - News18". News18. 10 November 2023.