Appu N. Bhattathiri
Appu N. Bhattathiri | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Abha Varadaraj |
Appu N. Bhattathiri is an Indian film director and film editor who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor for the films Ottamuri Velicham and Veeram in 2017.[1] Three other films he has edited— Oraalppokkam, Ozhivudivasathe Kali, and Manhole—have won Kerala State awards in various categories.[2]
Appu made his directorial debut in 2021 with Nizhal (2021 film).
Biography
Career
Appu earned a BA (Hons) in Visual Effects from Image College of Arts, Animation, and Technology, Chennai, in 2011. During his undergraduate days, he was associated with Jayaraj on Of the People film. During this time, he became acquainted with assistant director Srinath Rajendran. Srinath chose Appu as assistant editor for his debut directorial film, Second Show.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Of the People | Malayalam | Uncredited | [3] |
| 2012 | Second Show | Assistant editor | ||
| 2014 | Oraalppokkam | |||
| 2015 | Kunjiramayanam | |||
| Ozhivudivasathe Kali | ||||
| 2016 | Manhole | |||
| Veeram | ||||
| 2017 | Ottamuri Velicham | |||
| 2018 | Lilli | |||
| Udalaazham | ||||
| Theevandi | ||||
| Dakini | ||||
| 2021 | Nizhal | Directorial debut | ||
| 2023 | Rani: The Real Story | |||
| 2024 | Aanandhapuram Diaries | |||
| 2025 | Theatre | [4] |
Personal
Appu married Abha Varadaraj in April 2024.[5]
References
- ^ Varsha Mohan. "Talent runs in this family". The New Indian Express. 15 Feb 2024
- ^ Athira M. "Editing can salvage films, says Appu N. Bhattathiri". The Hindu. 16 Mar 2018
- ^ a b Saraswathi Nagarajan. "Appu N Bhattathiri on making the cut as director with 'Nizhal'". The Hindu. 09 April 2021
- ^ "Rima Kallingal's Theatre trailer launched at Cannes 2025". Cinema Express. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Editor-Director Appu Bhattathiri Gets Married". News18. 26 April 2024