Sibi Malayil

Biography

Sibi Malayil is a veteran Malayalam film director whose career spans more than four decades. After assisting acclaimed directors like Priyadarshan and Fazil, he made his debut in 1986 and went on to helm over 40 films. He is celebrated for emotionally powerful works such as Kireedam, Bharatham, Akashadoothu, and Sadayam. His collaborations with screenwriter A.K. Lohithadas and actor Mohanlal produced some of the most enduring classics in Malayalam cinema. Recipient of multiple national and Filmfare Awards, Sibi currently leads FEFKA and runs the NEO Film School in Kochi.

Directed

1. Kireedam (1989) — Director
2. Dasharatham (1989) — Director
3. Summer in Bethlehem (1998) — Director
4. Bharatham (1991) — Director
5. Chenkol (1993) — Director
6. Devadoothan (2000) — Director
7. His Highness Abdullah (1990) — Director
8. Thaniyavarthanam (1987) — Director
9. Ustaad (1999) — Director
10. Kamaladalam (1992) — Director
11. Akashadoothu (1993) — Director
12. Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum (2003) — Director
13. Maya Mayooram (1993) — Director
14. Ishtam (2001) — Director
15. Apoorvaragam (2010) — Director
16. August 1 (1988) — Director
17. Violin (2011) — Director
18. Sadayam (1992) — Director
19. Kaliveedu (1996) — Director
20. Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985) — Director
21. Kotthu (2022) — Director
22. Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986) — Director
23. Flash (2007) — Director
24. Jalolsavam (2004) — Director
25. Colours of Love (1998) — Director
26. Unnam (2012) — Director
27. Sagaram Sakshi (1994) — Director
28. Alice in Wonderland (2005) — Director
29. Dhanam (1991) — Director
30. Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal (2014) — Director
31. Kanakkinavu (1996) — Director
32. Parampara (1990) — Director
33. Vicharana (1988) — Director
34. Valayam (1992) — Director
35. Amrutham (2004) — Director
36. Rareeram (1986) — Director
37. Mudra (1989) — Director
38. Kisan (2006) — Director
39. Sindoora Rekha (1995) — Director
40. Malayogam (1990) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Nivedyam (2007) — Himself
2. Lal Salam (2017) — Self