G. Marthandan
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| Born | Suresh Kumar G 18 July Changanassery, Kerala, India |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Economics |
| Alma mater | NSS Hindu College, Changanassery |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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G. Marthandan is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema.[1] His debut film is Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus
Early life
[edit]G. Marthandan was born to M. S. Gopalan Nair and P. Kamalamma at Changanassery in Kottayam district of Kerala.[2] He did his schooling at NSS Boys School Changanassery and completed his bachelor's degree in Economics at NSS Hindu College, Changanassery.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]After completing his bachelor's degree, Marthandan entered films as an associate director with the unreleased film Swarnachamaram directed by Rajeevnath in 1995.[3][4] His next work was British Market, directed by Nissar in 1998. He worked as an associate director for 18 years.[4]
He made his directional debut with Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus in 2013, starring Mammooty in the lead role.[5] His next movie was in 2015, Acha Dhin, with Mammooty and Mansi Sharma in the lead roles.[6] Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus and Paavada were box office successes.[7][8]
Filmography
[edit]As director
[edit]| Year | Title | Cast | Script writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Mammootty, Siddique, Honey Rose | Benny P Nayarambalam |
| 2015 | Acha Dhin | Mammootty, Mansi Sharma, Maniyanpilla Raju | Vijeesh A.C |
| 2016 | Paavada | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Anoop Menon, Asha Sarath | Bipin Chandran |
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Appa | Kunchacko Boban, Anu Sithara, Vijayaraghavan, Sanoop Santhosh | Joji Thomas |
| 2023 | Maharani | Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko | Ratheesh Ravi |
As associate director
[edit]As actor
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Allu Ramendran | AR Rahman Ikka |
- TV serial
- Kanyadanam (Malayalam TV series) - pilot episode
Awards
[edit]- Ramu Kariat Film Award - Paavada (2016)[9]
- JCI Foundation Award - Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus (2013)[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kunchacko Boban's Next movie is with director G Marthandan!". MetroMatinee. 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Radio Mango Spotlight with the Director of Pavada G. Marthandan". RadioMango - Youtube. 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Unreleased Malayalam Movies". MetroMatinee. 4 June 2018.
- ^ a b "പാവാട പൊട്ടിയെങ്കില് ഞാന് ഔട്ടായേനെ". Mangalam Weekly. 18 February 2016. Archived from the original on 18 February 2016.
- ^ "Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Movie Review". Times of India. 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Mammootty to Star in Marthandan's 'Acha Din'". International Business Times. 28 November 2014.
- ^ Paresh C Palicha (12 September 2013). "Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Movie Review" Archived 21 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Kerala box office: Here is the collection report of 'King Liar,' 'Kali,' 'Vettah,' 'Paavada,' 'Puthiya Niyamam'". International Business Times. 6 April 2016.
- ^ "FAC Ramu Kariat Film Awards". Malayala Manorama-Ernakulam Edition. 30 December 2016.
- ^ "ജേസി ഫൗണ്ടേഷൻറെ മികച്ച പുതുമുഖ സംവിധായകനുള്ള അവാർഡ്". Mathrubhumi-Ernakulam Edition. 18 August 2014.