Saji Surendran
| Saji Surendran | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Saji Surendran Thiruvananthapuram |
| Occupation | film director |
| Spouse(s) | Sangeeta |
Saji Surendan is an Indian film director in Malayalam films.[1]
Early life
Saji Surendran was born in Nedumanagad Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and attended Lourdes Mount School, Vattapara, Trivandrum. He completed his bachelor's degree from Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum. When he was studying there, he also acted in TV Serials along with working as a director's assistant. His brother Aji Surendran also acted in some TV serials.
Before 2009
Surendran was a serial director before 2008. In 2004 he received the Best Telefilm Award for his Manasam (Asianet) at the Kaveri Film Critics Television Awards.[2] He is known for directing the television serials Manasam, Megham, Alippazham, Mandharam, Dhaya, and Ammakkay.
After 2009
Saji Surendran came to the film industry by directing Jayasurya-Bhama starrer Ivar Vivahitharayal, which was a success at the box office and gave Jayasurya a big break. After Ivar Vivahitharayal, he directed Happy Husbands with a huge cast that included Jayasurya, Indrajith, Jayaram Bhavana, Vandana Menon, Samvrutha Sunil and Rima Kallingal. Happy Husbands became the first major hit of 2010, and ran for more than 150 days at theatres throughout Kerala. Saji Surendran then directed Four Friends, starring Jayasurya, Jayaram, Kunchako Boban and Kamlahasan in the guest role and Meera Jasmine. It received mixed reviews.
Filmography
| Name | Year of release | Screenplay | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivar Vivahitharayal | 2009 | Krishna Poojappura | Jayasurya, Bhama, Samvrutha Sunil, Navya Nair | Debut film |
| Happy Husbands | 2010 | Krishna Poojappura | Jayaram, Indrajith, Jayasurya, Bhavana, Samvrutha Sunil, Vandana Menon, Rima Kallingal, Suraj Venjarammoodu | Remake of Sakthi Chidambaram's Tamil film Charlie Chaplin. |
| Four Friends | 2010 | Krishna Poojappura | Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Meera Jasmine | Kamal Haasan made a cameo appearance |
| Kunjaliyan | 2012 | Krishna Poojappura | Jayasurya, Ananya, Jagadeesh | Shot at Pollachi |
| Husbands in Goa | 2012 | Krishna Poojappura | Indrajith, Jayasurya, Asif Ali, Lal, Rima Kallingal, Bhama, Remya Nambeesan, Praveena, Kalabhavan Mani | |
| Angry Babies in Love[3][4] | 2013 | Krishna Poojappura | Anoop Menon, Bhavana | Shoot Begins On 25th May |
References
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/44741/
- ↑ "TV critics' awards announced". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 19 February 2005. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
- ↑ "Angry Babes in Love Malayalam Movie". Cinemascoop.in. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
- ↑ "Angry Birds Malayalam Movie renamed to Angry Babes in Love". Cinemascoop.in. Retrieved 2013-06-04.