SATHYAM ANTHIKAD

Sathyan Anthikad – The Master of Feel-Good Malayalam Cinema

Sathyan Anthikad is one of Malayalam cinema’s most beloved directors, known for his heartwarming family dramas, light-hearted comedies, and socially relevant films. With a career spanning over four decades, he has consistently delivered commercial and critically acclaimed films, often collaborating with actors like Mohanlal, Jayaram, and Innocent, and screenwriters like Sreenivasan and Raghunath Paleri.

Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Sathyan Anthikad
  • Born: 3 January 1955, Anthikad, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  • Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Lyricist
  • Style: Feel-good family dramas, social satires, romantic comedies
  • Key Collaborations: Mohanlal, Jayaram, Sreenivasan, Raghunath Paleri, Ilaiyaraaja (music)

Sathyan Anthikad’s films are loved for their simple yet powerful storytelling, emotional depth, and relatable characters.

Complete Filmography of Sathyan Anthikad

Notable Films (Chronological Order)

  1. Kurukkante Kalyanam (1982) – His directorial debut, a light-hearted drama.
  2. Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) – A classic comedy starring Mohanlal and Nedumudi Venu.
  3. T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) – A Mohanlal-starrer about middle-class struggles.
  4. Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986) – A family comedy-drama about tenant-owner disputes.
  5. Nadodikkattu (1987) – A cult-classic satire starring Mohanlal and Sreenivasan.
  6. Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) – A social comedy-drama.
  7. Varavelpu (1989) – A hard-hitting social satire on Gulf returnees, starring Mohanlal.
  8. Thalayanamanthram (1990) – A family drama about relationships and insecurities.
  9. Sandesham (1991) – A political satire that remains relevant even today.
  10. Mazhavillu (1999) – A romantic tragedy.
  11. Manassinakkare (2003) – A feel-good drama starring Jayaram and Sheela.
  12. Achuvinte Amma (2005) – A mother-daughter relationship drama starring Urvashi and Meera Jasmine.
  13. Rasathanthram (2006) – A Mohanlal starrer that blends romance and family drama.
  14. Vinodayathra (2007) – A coming-of-age comedy-drama starring Mukesh and Meera Jasmine.
  15. Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008) – A film discussing divorce and family values.
  16. Bhagyadevatha (2009) – A social drama about dowry issues.
  17. Kadha Thudarunnu (2010) – A touching story of a widowed mother, starring Mamta Mohandas.
  18. Puthiya Theerangal (2012) – A drama focusing on a young woman and an elderly man’s bond.
  19. Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017) – A family drama starring Dulquer Salmaan.
  20. Njan Prakashan (2018) – A social satire starring Fahadh Faasil, written by Sreenivasan.
  21. Makal (2022) – A family drama about changing parent-child dynamics.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 Kerala State Film Award – Best Film (Sandesham, 1991)
 🏆 Kerala State Film Award – Best Director (Achuvinte Amma, 2005)
 🏆 Filmfare Awards South – Best Director (Multiple wins)
 🏆 Asianet Film Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award

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