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 [Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards|2019] for his book, ''Eeswaran Mathram Sakshi.''

Personal life

Sathyan Anthikad was born to M. V. Krishnan and M. K. Kalyani Amma at Anthikad in the Thrissur district of Kerala. He is married to Nimmy. He has 3 sons: Arun Sathyan, Anoop Sathyan, and Akhil Sathyan. Like their father, both Anoop and Akhil are film directors as well. Anoop debuted as a director with Varane Avashyamund, while Akhil debuted as a director with Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum.

Career

In 1973, Sathyan debuted as an assistant director to Dr. Balakrishnan in Rekha Cine Arts. He was the associate director of P Chandrakumar and also assisted director Jeassy in a few films. Sathyan kickstarted his film direction with Kurukkante Kalyanam in 1982. 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 and Irattakkuttikalude Achan starring Jayaram and Manju Warrier. Films like Pingami, though a commercial failure at the time of release, have over the years gained a cult following.

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 [Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards|2019].

Filmography

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilm
2024Mazhavil Entertainment AwardsMaster Entertainer Award
2001National Film AwardsNational Film Award for Best [Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal
1986Kerala State Film AwardsBest StoryT. P. Balagopalan M. A.
1999Kerala State Film AwardsBest Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueVeendum Chila Veettukaryangal
2005Kerala State Film AwardsBest Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueAchuvinte Amma
2007Kerala State Film AwardsBest ScreenplayVinodayathra
2008Kerala State Film AwardsBest Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueInnathe Chintha Vishayam
1996Filmfare Awards SouthFilmfare [Award for Best Director (Malayalam)|Best Director]Thooval Kottaram
2003Filmfare Awards SouthBest FilmManassinakkare
2003Filmfare Awards SouthBest Director (Malayalam)|Best Director]Manassinakkare
2003Asianet Film AwardsBest DirectorManassinakkare
2005Asianet Film AwardsBest FilmAchuvinte Amma
1999Asianet Film AwardsBest FilmVeendum Chila Veettukaryangal
2006Mathrubhumi Film AwardsBest DirectorRasathanthram
2019South Indian International Movie AwardsBest DirectorNjan Prakashan