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Nithish Sahadev (born 1 March 1991) is an Indian film director who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well known for his directorial debut Falimy (2023).
Nithish Sahadev | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nithish Sahadev 1 March 1991 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mohandas College of Engineering & Technology |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2016 - present |
| Notable work | Falimy |
Early life
editHe was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He pursued a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology.[1] Later, he attended Chennai Film Industrial School.[2]
Career
editHe started his career in the film industry as an assistant director. His debut as an assistant director was in Mudhugauv (2016), the directorial debut of Vipin Das, who is known for films such as Antakshari and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. He also worked with director Jude Anthany Joseph, serving as an assistant director on Oru Muthassi Gadha (2016).[3] In 2019, Sahadev directed the short film Magneto starring Anand Menen.[4] In 2020, he worked as the creative director for the film Antakshari, starring Saiju Kurup and Priyanka Nair.[5] The following year, he produced the short web series Kalyana Kacheri.[6]
In 2023, Sahadev made his directorial debut with the Malayalam-language comedy-drama Falimy.[7] The film, starring Basil Joseph, Jagadish, and Manju Pillai, follows the journey of a dysfunctional middle-class family on a trip to Varanasi, exploring the personal growth and realizations they experience along the way.[8] Following the success of Falimy, Sahadev announced his upcoming directorial project, which will star the renowned Malayalam actor Mammootty.[2] He announced his upcoming film, Jiiva 45, which finished shooting this year. [9]
Filmography
editAs director
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Magneto | Short film |
| 2023 | Falimy | |
| TBA | TBA (with Mammootty) | |
| Jiiva 45 | Tamil film |
Other roles
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mudhugauv | Assistant Director | |
| Oru Muthassi Gadha | |||
| 2020 | Antakshari | Creative Director | |
| Kalyana Kacheri | TV series |
References
edit- ^ "Testimonials – Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology". Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Mammootty's next with 'Falimy' director Nithish Sahadev". The Hindu. 3 February 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Shrijith, Sajin (29 November 2023). "'Falimy' director Nithish Sahadev: Striving for a unique dysfunctional drama". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ M, Athira (31 May 2019). "When Magneto strikes". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Saiju Kurup's psycho thriller 'Antakshari' to release on April 22". Saiju Kurup's psycho thriller 'Antakshari' to release on 22 April. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "'Kalyana Kacheri' series review: Troublemakers guide!". The New Indian Express. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Falimy director Nithish Sahadev on how its script changed after Basil Joseph replaced Antony Varghese". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (17 November 2023). "Malayalam film director Nithish Sahadev's Falimy is about a dysfunctional family with Basil Joseph Manju Pillai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "Mammootty Announces New Project With Falimy Director Nithish Sahadev: All About It". News18. Retrieved 10 August 2025.