SHYAMAPRASAD

Shyamaprasad – The Master of Intense & Literary Cinema

Shyamaprasad is one of Malayalam cinema’s most critically acclaimed filmmakers, known for intellectual, intense, and artistic films. His works often explore deep emotions, complex relationships, and psychological themes, frequently adapting literary masterpieces into cinema.

Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Shyamaprasad
  • Born: 7 November 1960, Kerala, India
  • Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
  • Industry: Malayalam Cinema
  • Style: Artistic storytelling, psychological drama, literary adaptations
  • Key Collaborations: Prithviraj, Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly, Manju Warrier, Rima Kallingal

Shyamaprasad studied Theatre Arts and Media Production at the University of Reading, UK.

Notable Films by Shyamaprasad

Early Works & Breakthroughs (1998 – 2005)

  1. Agnisakshi (1999) – Based on Lalithambika Antharjanam’s novel, won the National Award.
  2. Akale (2004) – A Malayalam adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, won multiple Kerala State Awards.

Exploring Complex Emotions (2006 – 2015)

  1. Ore Kadal (2007) – A deep psychological drama starring Mammootty and Meera Jasmine.
  2. Ritu (2009) – A modern take on changing relationships in a fast-paced world.
  3. Elektra (2010) – Inspired by Greek tragedy and Shakespearean themes, starring Nayanthara and Manisha Koirala.
  4. Arike (2012) – A subtle romantic drama based on a short story by Sunil Gangopadhyay.
  5. Artist (2013) – A critically acclaimed film about an artist losing his vision, starring Fahadh Faasil.
  6. Ivide (2015) – A crime thriller set in the USA, starring Prithviraj and Nivin Pauly.

Recent Works (2016 – Present)

  1. Hey Jude (2018) – A musical drama featuring Nivin Pauly and Trisha.
  2. Oru Njayarazhcha (2019) – An experimental film about complex human emotions.
  3. Kasiminte Kadal (2022) – Based on Akhil Sasidharan’s novel, featuring Manju Warrier.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 3 National Film Awards (Best Feature Film, Best Regional Film, Best Screenplay)
🏆 7 Kerala State Film Awards
 🏆 Filmfare Awards South – Best Director

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YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0aWGuZ-sTk&pp=ygUpbWFsYXlhbGFtIGRpcmVjdG9yIFNoeWFtYXByYXNhZCBiaW9ncmFwaHk%3D

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/syam.prasu/