Vinod Vijayan
Vinod Kumar Vijayan is an Indian film director, writer and producer. He got International Video Festival Award for his first Short Film MASK in age of 18. He is known for his works in Malayalam and Telugu cinema. His films include Quotation (2004),[1] Red Salute (2006)[1] and D Company: The Judgement Day (2013).[2]
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Born | Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
Occupation | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
Spouse(s) | Swati Vinod |
As Director
Vijayan began assisting with filming under the guidance of K. K. Haridas and Rajeev Ravi. His first film, MASK, has won the International Video Festival award in the category of best short film. His debut in mainstream filmmaking as a director was with the 2004 Malayalam Film Quotation. Rajeev Ravi was the cinematographer for the film.
His second film as a director was Red Salute,starring Kalabhavan Mani and Sree Devika in lead roles.[3] This film was also the debut film of cinematographer Vinod Illampally and editor Vivek Harshan.[4]
Vijayan also directed Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, a message-oriented short film for girls' education in India. The film starred child actor Esther Anil as the protagonist. His next film was malayalam anothology film D Company - The Day of Judgement (2013)[5][6].Vijayan's installment in the anthology starred Fahadh Faasil and Bhama in lead roles.[6][7]
As of 2019, Vijayan is directing a Telugu feature film, "UTHKANTA" starring Sairam Shankar in the lead role.[8] The Cinematography is by Rajeev Ravi,[8] editing by Vivek Harshan,[8] art by Santosh Raman, makeup by Pattanam Shah and Pattanam Rasheed,[8] and musical score by Rahul Raj.[9]
As Producer
Vinod Vijayan has produced a number of films including Annayum Rasoolum (2013),[7] and Ottaal (2015).[10]
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Credited as | Notes | ||
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Director | Producer | Story | ||||
2004 | Quotation | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | ||
2006 | Red Salute | Malayalam | Yes | |||
2010 | Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Malayalam | Yes | |||
2013 | Ettekaal Second | Malayalam | Yes | Shot song "Katharamam" | ||
2013 | D Company | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | ||
2015 | Ottaal | Malayalam | Yes | |||
2019 | Uthkanta | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
References
- Krishnakumar, G. (13 March 2013). "When a College Showed Them the Direction". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- Thiruvananthapuram (7 October 2013). "Malayalam Film D-Company Sued for Showing Dawood Ibrahim on Poster". Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "Rags-to-riches story". The Hindu. 28 July 2006. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "Cutting edge | Deccan Chronicle". archives.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "D Company Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "D Company". Sify.com. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- Zachariah, Ammu (19 July 2013). "Andrea in Annayum Rasoolum's Tamil Remake?". Times of India. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "Raam Shankar's next will be big". Deccan Chronicle. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- "Star Director's Brother Set To Turn His Fate". Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- Shedde, Meenakshi (21 February 2016). "Berlinale 2016 Winner: Filmmaker Jayaraj on Making 'Ottaal'". The Quint. Retrieved 13 July 2016.