Sudheesh Sankar
Biography
Sudheesh Sankar is an Indian film and television director and actor who works primarily in Malayalam entertainment, along with Tamil cinema. Born in Kozhikode, Kerala, he began his career as an actor, appearing in films such as Venal Kinavukal (1991) and Aadhaaram (1992).
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He became well known for directing popular Malayalam television serials, including Omanathinkal Pakshi, Ente Manasaputhri, Parasparam and Paadatha Painkilli. His first feature-film directorial venture was the Tamil film Aarumaname (2009). He later directed the Malayalam film Villali Veeran (2014), starring Dileep, and the Tamil film Maareesan (2025), featuring Vadivelu and Fahadh Faasil.
Notable Filmography
As Director
Aarumaname (2009)
Villali Veeran (2014)
Maareesan (2025)
Television
Omanathinkal Pakshi (2004)
Ente Manasaputhri (2007–2010)
Parasparam (2013–2014)
Paadatha Painkilli (2020–2023)
He is married to Anjitha, and the couple has two children.
