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Sidhartha Siva

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Sidhartha Siva

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Kaviyoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Nationality
India
Languages
Malayalam, English
Residence History
Kaviyoor (hometown)

Career

Occupations
Film director, Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Producer
Active Years
2005-
Influenced By
Kaviyoor Sivaprasad (father, filmmaker)

Awards

Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director
2013
Work: 101 Chodyangal
Category: Best Debut Film of a Director
Organization: National Film Awards (India)
Result: 受賞
Best Feature Film in Malayalam
2015
Work: Ain
Category: Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Organization: National Film Awards (India)
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
2015
Work: Ain
Category: Best Story
Organization: Kerala State Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Director
2020
Work: Ennivar
Category: Best Director
Organization: Kerala State Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Silver Crow Pheasant Award (Audience Prize)
2013
Work: 101 Chodyangal
Category: Audience Prize / Best Feature Film (IFFK)
Organization: International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK)
Result: 受賞
John Abraham Cinema Award
2014
Organization: John Abraham Cinema Award organizers
Result: 受賞
Chitra Bharathi Puraskar
2015
Work: Ain
Category: Best Indian Film - Jury
Organization: Bengaluru International Film Festival
Result: 受賞
Padmarajan Puraskaram
2015
Work: Ain
Category: Best Film / Best Script
Organization: Padmarajan Award committee
Result: 受賞
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards (Best Director)
2020
Work: Ennivar
Category: Best Director
Organization: Kerala Film Critics Association
Result: 受賞
GARFI Award (Best Film)
2020
Work: Ennivar
Category: Best Film
Organization: GARFI
Result: 受賞
J C Daniel Foundation Award
2020
Work: Ennivar
Category: Best Film / Best Director
Organization: J C Daniel Foundation
Result: 受賞
Padmarajan Puraskaram
2021
Work: Aanu
Organization: Padmarajan Award committee
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

101 Chodyangal

2012 Drama

A quiet drama centered on a village boy; a directorial debut that explores everyday life and social issues through a child's perspective.

Childhood perspectiveRural societyEducation

Zahir

2013 Drama

A film screened at international festivals that examines the relationship between the individual and society.

Individual vs societyHuman relationships

Ain

2014 Drama

A sensitive portrayal of Kerala society and characters; the film won national and several other awards.

Local societyHuman dramaEthics

Chathuram

2015 Drama

Selected for the Montreal World Film Festival; explores complex human emotions.

Emotional conflictRelationships

Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho

2016 Drama / Family

A heartful story about family and aspirations, combining humor and humanity.

FamilyDreams and hope

Sakhavu

2017 Political / Social Drama

A drama set against political and social themes, depicting characters' beliefs and transformations.

PoliticsChange of beliefs

Ennivar

2020 Drama

A critically acclaimed film demonstrating the director's maturity, combining local specificity with universal themes.

Mature perspectiveLocal and universal themes

Aanu

2021 Drama

Through an individual's story the film explores society and memory; won the Padmarajan Award.

MemorySocial background

Varthamanam

2023 Drama

A relatively recent film reflecting contemporary social concerns.

Contemporary societySocial issues

Bibliography

  • Nirangalude Jathakakatha (Collection of Poems) 2005
  • 101 Chodyangal (Screenplay) 2015
  • Kure Gunithangalum Haranangalum (Collection of Poems) 2015
  • Onnam Number Platform (Collection of Short Stories) 2021

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Realist, restrained narrationMinimalist direction with poetic touches
Recurring Motifs
Rural lifeChild and family perspectivesSocial ethics

Legacy

A respected filmmaker in Kerala cinema. After winning awards as a debut director, he has continued to earn national and festival recognition for works that emphasize regional specificity, becoming an important voice in Malayalam cinema.

Trivia

  • He is the son of filmmaker Kaviyoor Sivaprasad.
  • Started his career with telefilms and short films and has acted in numerous films.
  • His directorial works such as '101 Chodyangal' and 'Ain' have won National Awards and several festival prizes.
  • He has published collections of poems and short stories.