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Syam Pushkaran

シャム・プシュカラン

Syam Pushkaran

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1984-09-06 （Cherthala, Kerala, India）
Nationality
India
Languages
Malayalam, English

Career

Occupations
Screenwriter, Film producer
Active Years
2011-
Affiliations
Working Class Hero (production company), Bhavana Studios
Influenced By
Aashiq Abu, Dileesh Pothan

Awards

National Film Award (Best Original Screenplay)
2016
Work: Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Category: 最優秀オリジナル脚本賞
Organization: National Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award (Best Screenplay)
2016
Work: Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Category: 最優秀脚本賞
Organization: Kerala State Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Padmarajan Award
2017
Work: Mayanadhi
Category: 最優秀作品（共同受賞）
Organization: Padmarajan Award committee
Result: 受賞
Vanitha Film Awards (Best Screenplay)
2019
Work: Kumbalangi Nights
Category: 最優秀脚本賞
Organization: Vanitha Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award (Best Adapted Screenplay)
2021
Work: Joji
Category: 最優秀脚色脚本賞
Organization: Kerala State Film Awards
Result: 受賞
CPC Cine Awards (Best Screenplay)
2016
Work: Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Category: ベスト脚本
Organization: CPC Cine Awards
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Salt N' Pepper

2011 Romantic comedy

A light ensemble film about family and food; Pushkaran co-wrote this debut feature.

relationshipsfood culture

22 Female Kottayam

2012 Crime drama

A film about female revenge and empowerment; Pushkaran was a co-writer.

revengefemale empowerment

Maheshinte Prathikaaram

2016 Human drama

A small-town story of revenge and forgiveness; praised for its natural dialogue and characterisation, it earned Pushkaran the National Award for screenplay.

forgivenesscommunityeveryday humour

Mayanadhi

2017 Romantic drama

An urban love story examining the gap between romance and reality; noted for its screenplay and structure.

lovereality vs. illusionmovement and change

Kumbalangi Nights

2019 Human drama

An ensemble drama that sensitively explores family and masculinity; regarded as a landmark in contemporary Malayalam cinema.

familymasculinityreconciliation

Joji

2021 Psychological thriller drama

A modern adaptation inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth; won a state award for adapted screenplay.

ambitionmoralitypower

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

2017 Crime drama

A film that probes human nature through an odd everyday incident; Pushkaran served as creative director and dialogue writer in addition to contributions to story.

justicechancehuman relations

Bibliography

  • Salt N' Pepper (2011)
  • 22 Female Kottayam (2012)
  • Da Thadiya (2012)
  • Idukki Gold (2013)
  • Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014)
  • Rani Padmini (2015)
  • Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)
  • Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017)
  • Mayanadhi (2017)
  • Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
  • Joji (2021)
  • Palthu Janwar (2022) (co-producer)
  • Thankam (2023) (writer & co-producer)
  • Premalu (2024) (actor & co-producer)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
naturalistic dialoguesubtle characterisationattention to local and everyday detail
Recurring Motifs
community and familyinterior of masculinityeveryday humour and warmth

Legacy

Considered one of the prominent screenwriters in Malayalam cinema, Pushkaran is praised for natural dialogue and regionally grounded storytelling. His collaborations with young directors have helped shape contemporary Malayalam film aesthetics.

Quotes

  • "A script must always be rooted in human truth."
    Source: The Hindu (interview) (2017)

Trivia

  • Married actress Unnimaya Prasad in 2012.
  • Won the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016).
  • Frequent collaborator with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan.
  • Has experience as co-producer and occasional actor in addition to screenwriting.