Sudheesh Sankar
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Sudheesh Sankar | |
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| Born | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Anjitha[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Sudheesh Sankar is an Indian film director who has directed Malayalam television serials and a few Tamil and Malayalam films.
His first directorial was the film Aarumaname. Sankar is known for the Dileep film Villali Veeran[2][3][4][5] and the popular Malayalam TV-series like Omanathinkal Pakshi, Ente Manasaputhri and Parasparam.
Television
[edit]| Year | TV series | Lead cast | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Durga | Srividya, Anjitha | |||
| 2004 | Oomanathinghal Pakshi | Lena Abhilash, Srividya, Anju Aravind, Beena Antony | Asianet | ||
| 2005 | Aalippazham | Sajitha Betti, Anand, Manka Mahesh | Surya TV | ||
| 2006 | Shanghu Pushpam | Reshmi Soman, Divyaa Unni, Philomina | Asianet | ||
| 2006–2007 | Kunjiyammakanju Makkalane | Sreelatha Namboothiri, Harishanth, Dilee p | Amrita TV | Comedy serial | |
| 2006 | Kaanakkinavu | Sujitha, Neenu, Archana Suseelan | Surya TV | ||
| 2007 | Punarjanmam | Sreekala Sasidharan, Archana Suseelan, Srinath | Surya TV | ||
| 2007–2010 | Ente Manasaputhri | Sreekala Sasidharan, Archana Suseelan, Sona Nair | Asianet | ||
| 2010 | Snehatheeram | Sreekala Sasidharan, Archana Suseelan, Sajan Surya | Surya TV | ||
| 2011 | Ardhachandrante Rathri | Sreelakshmi, Anand Thrissur, Beena Antony | Amrita TV | Remake of Ardh Chandini Ki Raat | |
| 2012 | Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar | Praveena, Vijay Menon | Amrita TV | Remake of Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | |
| 2013–2014 | Parasparam | Rekha Ratheesh, Gayathri Arun, Vivek Gopan | Asianet | Remake of Diya Aur Baati Hum | |
| 2014 | Durga | Niya, Archana Suseelan | Janam TV | ||
| 2014–2015 | Pranayam | Srinish Aravind, Varada Jishin | Asianet | Remake of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | |
| 2015 | Sangamam | Sujitha, Boban Alummoodan, Neenu Karthika | Surya TV | ||
| 2016 | Sneha Sangamam | Sujitha, Boban Alummoodan | Surya TV | ||
| 2017–2018 | Malarvadi | Monisha Arshak, Kumarakam Raghunath, Anju Aravind, Beena Antony | Flowers TV | ||
| 2019–2020 | Kabani | Gopika Anil, Mallika Sukumaran, Prem Jacob | Zee Keralam | Remake of Mutyala Muggu | |
| 2020–2023 | Paadatha Painkilli | Manisha, Sooraj, Archana Suseelan | Asianet | Remake of Ke Apon Ke Por | |
| 2023 | Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan | K.R.Vijaya, Elin | Asianet |
Filmography
[edit]As a film director
[edit]| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aarumaname | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Villali Veeran | Malayalam | |
| 2025 | Maareesan | Tamil | [6] |
As an actor
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Venal Kinavukal | Ravi | |
| 1992 | Aadhaaram | ||
| 2003 | Melvilasam Sariyanu | ||
| 2013 | Hotel California | ||
| 2015 | Aakashangalil | ||
| Kukliyar |
Controversy
[edit]In August 2024, television actress Thara Lakshmi publicly accused Sudheesh Shankar of sexual misconduct during an audition for a short film in 2019.[7] According to Lakshmi, she was invited for an audition through a production controller and was informed that the role was "important" but required her to "adjust." During the meeting, she alleged that Shankar grabbed her hand, prompting her to leave immediately. She did not file a formal complaint at the time but later gave testimony to the Justice K. Hema Committee investigating abuse in the Malayalam entertainment industry.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ഭർത്താവിന്റെ സീരിയലിൽ ഭാര്യ വില്ലത്തി; വർഷങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം തിരിച്ചു കൊണ്ടുവന്നത് സ്വന്തം സംവിധായകൻ; അഞ്ജിതയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ!". Samayam. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ സെന്, ബൈജു പി. (31 August 2014). "തിരശ്ശീലയിലെ ഓണക്കാഴ്ചകള്". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "പള്ളത്തുരചനയുടെ പാതിവ്രത്യം". Mangalam Weekly. 10 September 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Shenoy, Jaideep (5 September 2014). "Kalabhavan Shajon, Dileep starrer Malayalam film Villaiveeran directed by Sudheesh Shankar will be released in cineplexes in Mangalore and Manipal on September 6". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "ഷൂട്ടിംഗിനിടെ നടന് ദിലീപിന് പരിക്ക്". Deepika. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "'Maareesan,' starring Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu, gets a release date". Kerala Kaumudi. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Revelations in Malayalam cinema extend to television; actress Thara Lakshmi accuses serial director of misconduct". Kerala Kaumudi. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "'ഓഡിഷനുവേണ്ടി വിളിച്ചുവരുത്തി കടന്നുപിടിച്ചു'; സംവിധായകൻ സുധീഷ് ശങ്കറിനെതിരെ പരാതിനൽകി നടി". Mathrubhumi News. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.