Sachy (writer)
Sachy | |
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National Film Award for Best Director (2022) |
K. R. Sachidanandan (25 December 1972 – 18 June 2020), professionally credited as Sachy,[1] was an Indian screenwriter, director, and film producer who worked in the Malayalam film industry.[2] Initially, he co-wrote films with Sethu as a writer duo known as Sachi-Sethu, their works include Chocolate (2007), Robinhood (2009), Makeup Man (2011) and Seniors (2012). He made his independent debut as a screenwriter with the 2012 film Run Baby Run and his directorial debut with Anarkali (2015).
He co-produced the film
Early life
Sachy was born on 25 December 1972 at
Film career
Sachi-Sethu duo
He started off his venture in Malayalam Industry by collaborating with writer Sethunath. Their debut movie Chocolate was a success which led them to pair up for several movies. The next work together was Robin Hood which was directed by Joshiy, and later they teamed up for another comedy Makeup Man in 2011 directed by Shafi. They were successful again with comedy-mystery Seniors directed by Vysakh, but the duo split after Doubles (2011) failed to do well at the box office.[5]
Independent works
After his split with Sethu in 2011, Sachy continued his career as an independent writer, debuting with the thriller
Production and direction
Sachy co-founded the film production company Thakkali Films with his friends
Death
Sachy died on 18 June 2020 following a
Filmography
Sachy-Sethu works
| Year | Movie | Director |
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| 2007 | Chocolate | Shafi |
| 2009 | Robin Hood | Joshiy |
| 2011 | Makeup Man | Shafi |
| 2011 | Seniors | Vysakh |
| 2011 | Doubles | Sohan Seenulal |
Independent works as writer
| Year | Movie | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Run Baby Run | Joshiy | Debut film as independent writer |
| 2012 | Chettayees | Shajoon Kariyal | Also producer |
| 2015 | Anarkali | Himself | Directorial debut |
| 2017 | Ramaleela
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Arun Gopy | |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Shafi |
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| 2019 | Driving License |
Lal Jr. | |
| 2020 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Himself | Final Film |
As director
| Year | Movie | Starring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Anarkali | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Priyal Gor |
Debut film as a director |
| 2020 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon |
National Film Award for Best Director
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References
- ^ "Don't call me independent, says Sachy". The Times Of India. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Chettayees; Thakkali Films maiden venture". The Times Of India. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (6 December 2016). "Dileep-Prayaga Martin upcoming movie titled as Ramaleela which was a great hit". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Alexander, Princy (15 March 2017). "Biju Menon is an aspiring detective in Sherlock Toms". New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Sachy-Sethu to Split". India glitz. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "Malayalam Review: 'Run Baby Run' is a gripping thriller". News 18 India. IBN Live. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Meet the top five show stealers of 2012". The Times of India. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "A reason to smile". The Khaleej Times. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Dileep's 'Ramaleela' started rolling". India Glitz. 10 December 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Script Writer Sethu to turn director through a Mammootty Movie". Mollywood Times. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ എന്തുകൊണ്ട് ഒന്നിലധികം നായകന്മാര് | Sachy Interview | Maneesh Narayanan | Ayyappanum Koshiyum, retrieved 9 February 2020
- ^ "Director-scriptwriter Sachy passes away due to cardiac arrest - Times of India". The Times of India.