Suresh Poduval

Suresh Poduval is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for his work on the films Deepasthambham Mahascharyam, Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum, and Achaneyanenikkishtam.

Suresh Poduval
Born
Payyanur, Kannur
NationalityIndia
Alma materCalicut University
Occupation
Years active1998–present
Notable work
Deepasthambham Mahascharyam
Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum
Achaneyanenikkishtam
Spouse(s)Uma Devi
ChildrenIthal
Websitesureshpoduval.com

Early life and work

Poduval was born in Payyanur, Kannur to Krishnan Master, a teacher, and Narayaniyamma. After graduating from the University of Calicut, Poduval worked as an temporary announcer in the All India Radio.[1]

He made his debut as a writer with Manthrikumaran, the 1998 comedy film directed by Thulasidas, and starring Mukesh and Sangita in the lead roles.[1] The following year Poduval wrote the romantic comedy Deepasthambham Mahascharyam. Directed by K. B. Madhu, the film proved to be a breakthrough for Dileep in securing his stardom.[2] Success continued with Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum (2000), a family drama directed by Rajasenan, and starring Jayaram and Samyuktha Varma in the titular roles.[3] He reunited with Rajasenan in the horror film Megasandesam (2001).[4] Later that year, he wrote the script for Suresh Krishnan's Achaneyanenikkishtam starring Kalabhavan Mani and Biju Menon. It was a commercial success.[5]

His next film release came five years later when he collaborated with Anil Babu in the romance Parayam starring Jishnu and Bhavana.[6] In 2008, he scripted Thulasidas' Mohanlal-starrer College Kumaran in 2008. He directed the Kerala State Award winning documentary Oru Deshathinte Kala in 2015.[7]

Poduval made his feature film directorial debut in 2019 with the comedy-drama Ulta. He also wrote the script for the film, which stars Gokul Suresh, Prayaga Martin, and Anusree in the lead roles.[8] Samayam praised the film and called it "the career best film" of Gokul.[9]

Filmography
Year Title Director
1998 Manthrikumaran Thulasidas
1999 Deepasthambham Mahascharyam K.B. Madhu
2000 Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum Rajasenan
2001 Megasandesam Rajasenan
2001 Achaneyanenikkishtam Suresh Krishnan
2006 Parayam Anil Babu
2008 College Kumaran Thulasidas
2019 Ulta Himself

References
  1. "നിഗൂഢതകളുടെ 'താക്കോൽ'". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 6 December 2019. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  2. "മാറ്റങ്ങളുടെ 20 വർഷങ്ങൾ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 30 December 2019. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  3. "ഗോകുൽ സുരേഷിന്റെ 'ഉൾട്ട'; നായികമാരായി അനുശ്രീയും പ്രയാഗയും". The Indian Express (in Malayalam). 6 June 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  4. "Gokul suresh's next Ulta". Deccan Chronicle. 18 September 2018. Archived from the original on 25 February 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  5. "അനുശ്രീയും ഗോകുലും നേർക്കുനേർ; ഉൾട്ട ട്രെയിലർ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 1 November 2019. Archived from the original on 4 November 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  6. "'ഉൾട്ട'യിലെ പെണ്ണുങ്ങൾ കലിപ്പാണ് പിള്ളേച്ചോ". Kerala Kaumudi (in Malayalam). 6 December 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  7. "'ഉൾട്ട'യുമായി സുരേഷ് പൊതുവാൾ വരുന്നു; തിരക്കഥാകൃത്തിന്റെ ആദ്യ സംവിധാന സംരംഭം". Kairali News (in Malayalam). 15 September 2018. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  8. "Suresh Poduval turns director, casts Gokul Suresh as hero". Malayala Manorama. 15 September 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  9. "ഉൾട്ട സിനിമ റിവ്യൂ". Samayam (in Malayalam). Times Internet. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
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