G. Marthandan
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| Born | Suresh Kumar G 18 JulyChanganassery, Kerala, India |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Economics |
| Alma mater | NSS Hindu College, Changanassery |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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G. Marthandan is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam cinema.[1] His debut film is Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus.
Early life
G. Marthandan was born to M. S. Gopalan Nair and P. Kamalamma at Changanassery in Kottayam district of Kerala.[2] He did his schooling at NSS Boys School Changanassery and completed his bachelor's degree in Economics at NSS Hindu College, Changanassery.
Career
After completing his bachelor's degree, Marthandan entered films as an associate director with the unreleased film Swarnachamaram directed by Rajeevnath in 1995.[3][4] His next work was British Market, directed by Nissar in 1998. He worked as an associate director for 18 years.[4]
He made his directional debut with Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus in 2013, starring Mammooty in the lead role.[5] His next movie was in 2015, Acha Dhin, with Mammooty and Mansi Sharma in the lead roles.[6]Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus and Paavada were box office successes.[7][8]
Filmography
As director
| Year | Title | Cast | Script writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Mammootty, Siddique, Honey Rose | Benny P Nayarambalam |
| 2015 | Acha Dhin | Mammootty, Mansi Sharma, Maniyanpilla Raju | Vijeesh A.C |
| 2016 | Paavada | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Anoop Menon, Asha Sarath | Bipin Chandran |
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Appa | Kunchacko Boban, Anu Sithara, Vijayaraghavan, Sanoop Santhosh | Joji Thomas |
| 2023 | Maharani | Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko | Ratheesh Ravi |
| 2025 | Ottam Thullal[9] | Vijayaraghavan, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Kalabhavan Shajon, Harisree Ashokan | Binu Sasiram |
As associate director
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Allu Ramendran | AR Rahman Ikka |
- TV serial
- Kanyadanam (Malayalam TV series) - pilot episode
Awards
- Ramu Kariat Film Award - Paavada (2016)[10]
- JCI Foundation Award - Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus (2013)[11]
References
- ^"Kunchacko Boban's Next movie is with director G Marthandan!". MetroMatinee. 4 June 2018.
- ^"Radio Mango Spotlight with the Director of Pavada G. Marthandan". RadioMango - Youtube. 2 February 2016.
- ^"Unreleased Malayalam Movies". MetroMatinee. 4 June 2018.
- ^ ab"പാവാട പൊട്ടിയെങ്കില് ഞാന് ഔട്ടായേനെ". Mangalam Weekly. 18 February 2016. Archived from the original on 18 February 2016.
- ^"Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Movie Review". Times of India. 4 June 2018.
- ^"Mammootty to Star in Marthandan's 'Acha Din'". International Business Times. 28 November 2014.
- ^Paresh C Palicha (12 September 2013). "Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Movie Review"Archived 21 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^"Kerala box office: Here is the collection report of 'King Liar,' 'Kali,' 'Vettah,' 'Paavada,' 'Puthiya Niyamam'". International Business Times. 6 April 2016.
- ^"Director G Marthandan's Ottam Thullal begins". The New Indian Express. 5 May 2025.
- ^"FAC Ramu Kariat Film Awards". Malayala Manorama-Ernakulam Edition. 30 December 2016.
- ^"ജേസി ഫൗണ്ടേഷൻറെ മികച്ച പുതുമുഖ സംവിധായകനുള്ള അവാർഡ്". Mathrubhumi-Ernakulam Edition. 18 August 2014.
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