The encyclopedia of cinema
Bibin Krishna – From Film Rolls to Filmmaker Dreams In an industry where many wait years for a single breakthrough, Bibin Krishna carved his path with clarity, persistence, and an unwavering love for cinema. His journey—from a small-town theatre to directing successful films like Twenty One Grams and Sahasam—is not just inspiring, but deeply cinematic…
Esakki Karvannan – The Man Who Refused to Stop Dreaming Some lives move according to plan. Some lives move according to destiny.But a few rare lives move according to pure determination. One such story belongs to Esakki Karvannan — a man who rose from a rural village, faced exile, survived in one of the toughest…
Jothish Shankar: The Art of Building Worlds before Telling Stories Jothish Shankar was born and brought up in Alappuzha, a land shaped by water, boats, temples, narrow streets and layered histories. Growing up in such a visually rich environment, it almost feels destined that he would become someone who builds worlds for cinema. He was…
Dinjith Ayyathan: From Animated Frames to Living Cinema Born in Thalassery, Kannur, Dinjith Ayyathan stands today as one of the most distinctive and visionary filmmakers in Malayalam cinema. His journey is not defined by shortcuts or overnight fame, but by years of quiet preparation, artistic discipline, and an unwavering commitment to visual storytelling. Cinema, for…
Anuraj Manohar: Crafting Cinema from Conviction and Lived Truths Born in Payyanur, in Kerala’s Kannur district, Anuraj Manohar’s journey into cinema is rooted in quiet persistence rather than loud ambition. After completing his B.Tech, he moved to Cochin with a single-minded intent to work in films. Like many first-generation filmmakers, the beginning was anything but…
Anas Khan: Carving His Path into Malayalam Cinema Anas Khan’s journey into Malayalam cinema is one shaped by persistence, faith in storytelling and an almost stubborn refusal to look at any career path other than films. Born in Kerala, Anas moved to Sharjah when he was just three or four years old. His formative years,…
Akhil Anilkumar: Letting Stories Find Their Own Endings For Akhil Anilkumar, cinema has never been about fixed plans or rigid formulas. It is a space of exploration where ideas evolve, characters grow on their own terms, and even endings are allowed to change until the very last draft. As a writer and director, Akhil believes…
Jithin K Jose: Writing His Way from Reality to the Big Screen Cinema, for writer and director Jithin K Jose, has never been a sudden destination it has been a journey shaped slowly by passion, observation, and persistence. Born in Amboori, a quiet region along the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, Jithin’s early life was rooted in…
Shamzu Zayba: From School Dramas to Emotion-Driven Cinema Born and brought up in Malappuram, Shamzu Zayba’s journey into cinema began not with a camera but with a deep love for storytelling and performance. He completed his schooling in Malappuram, where his fascination with cinema quietly grew alongside his academic life. Films were notThe story of…
Praneesh Vijayan: Finding Stories Beyond the Frame Praneesh Vijayan’s journey into cinema is not one defined by film school corridors or years spent assisting directors on crowded sets. Instead, it is a path shaped by curiosity, friendships, persistence and a deep belief that stories find their way to those who wait and work honestly for…
