Anil Radhakrishnan Menon

Anil Radhakrishnan Menon
Born22 October 1969[1]
Alma mater
OccupationFilm director
Years active2013–present
SpouseSarada
Parents
  • Radhakrishnan Palat
  • Jayasree

Anil Radhakrishnan Menon (born 22 October 1969) is an Indian film director who works in the Malayalam film industry.[2]

Career

Menon began his professional career by directing television commercials before transitioning to feature films.[3]

He made his directorial debut with North 24 Kaatham (2013), starring Fahadh Faasil and Nedumudi Venu. The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film.[4]

His second film, Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014), received generally positive critical responses and was discussed as part of the Onam season releases that year.[5][6]

Menon later directed Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi (2015), an adventure drama, and Diwanjimoola Grand Prix (2018), a sports comedy film set in Thrissur that focused on community participation and governance.

Filmography

Year Film Notes
2013 North 24 Kaatham National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
2014 Sapthamashree Thaskaraha Ensemble crime comedy
2015 Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi Adventure drama
2018 Diwanjimoola Grand Prix Sports comedy drama

Personal life

Menon is married to Sarada. He was born to Radhakrishnan Palat and Jayasree. Details of his personal life have largely remained private and are not extensively covered by independent sources.

References

  1. ^ "Anil Radhakrishnan Menon". elCinema. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Anil Radhakrishnan Menon". elCinema. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  3. ^ "I see myself as audience first: Anil Radhakrishnan Menon". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Never expected a National Award for my first film: Anil Radhakrishnan Menon". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Sapthamashree Thaskaraha review roundup". International Business Times. 6 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Mixed bag of fortunes for Mollywood in Onam season". The Hindu. 21 September 2014.