Shajoon Kariyal

Shajoon Kariyal is an Indian film director and producer working in Malayalam cinema.

Shajoon Kariyal
Born (1963-07-06) 6 July 1963
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
OccupationFilm director, producer
Years active1984 – present

Life

Shajoon started his film career in 1984, at the age of 18, as an assistant director to I. V. Sasi.[1] He worked as the assistant or associate director to many films including Uyarangalil (1984), Anubandham (1985), Karimpinpoovinakkare (1985), Aavanazhi (1986), 1921 (1988), Douthyam (1989), Varthamana Kalam (1990), Arhatha (1990), Midhya (1991), Neelagiri (1991) and Varnapakittu (1997).[2]

He debuted as a director with Rajaputhran (1996), starring Suresh Gopi, Shobhana and Vikram. He has directed many films, including Thachiledathu Chundan (1999) and Vadakkumnadhan (2006).[1] After Vadakkumnadhan, he planned two films, Raman Police and Talkies, but both the projects did not work out.[3] In 2012, he directed Chettayees which he also co-produced, as one of the five partners of the newly launched production house Thakkaali Films.[4] His latest film is Sir C. P. (2015).

Filmography
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References
  1. "Destiny's child". The Hindu. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  2. "Shajoon Karyal Filmography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  3. "New plans for Lal". Cinebuzz.co.in. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
  4. Vijay George (27 September 2012). "On Location: Chettayees". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
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