Sathyan Anthikad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning five decades he has directed more than 50 films, been the lyricist for 12 films and been the scriptwriter for 6 films. He is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, five Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2019 for his book, Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi.[1]
Personal life
Sathyan Anthikad was born to M. V. Krishnan and M. K. Kalyani at Anthikad in Thrissur district of Kerala state.[2] He is married to Nimmi Sathyan and has three sons.[3]
Career
In 1973, Sathyan debuted as an assistant director to Dr. Balakrishnan in Rekha Cine Arts. He was the Associate Director of director P. Chandrakumar for more than twenty films till 1982. He also assisted director Jeassy in few films. Sathyan kickstarted his film direction with Kurukkante Kalyanam in 1982.[4] Due to some unfortunate series of events this movie was never completed. He teamed up with Sreenivasan and made some Malayalam films, with Sreenivasan as the screenwriter. Thalayanamanthram, Nadodikkattu and Sandesam are some of the films born from this team. Sathyan made two novels into films: Appunni starring Mohanlal (a film adaptation of V. K. N.'s novel) and Irattakkuttikalude Achan starring Jayaram and Manju Warrier (an adaptation of C. V. Balakrishnan's novel).[5] Films like Pingami though a commercial failure at the time release, have over the years gained a cult following.[6]
Books
Sathyan Anthikad has authored Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi, Shesham Vellithirayil and Aathmaavinte Adikkurippukal. Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour in 2019.[7]
Filmography
Awards
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| Year | Award | Category | Film | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | |
| 1986 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Story | T. P. Balagopalan M. A. | |
| 1999 | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | ||
| 2005 | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value | Achuvinte Amma | ||
| 2007 | Best Screenplay | Vinodayathra | ||
| 2008 | Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value | Innathe Chintha Vishayam | ||
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Thooval Kottaram | |
| 2003 | Best Film | Manassinakkare | ||
| Best Director | ||||
| 2003 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Director | ||
| 2005 | Best Film | Achuvinte Amma | ||
| 1999 | Best Film | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | ||
| 2006 | Mathrubhumi Film Awards | Best Director | Rasathanthram | |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director | Njan Prakashan |
References
- ^ . Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 19 January 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 19 January 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ "Kerala Sahitya Akademi fellowships for P. Valsala, N.V.P. Unithiri". The Hindu. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
External links
- Sathyan Anthikkad in MMDb
- Sathyan Anthikkad at IMDb
- Weblokam articles by Sathyan Anthikkad