Sangeeth Sivan (1958/59 – 8 May 2024) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Malayalam and Hindi film industries.
He is best known for directing Vyooham (1990), Yodha (1992), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013).
Career Sangeeth started his career when Basu Bhattacharya brought him on board as the executive producer of his son's directorial debut Raakh, starring Aamir Khan and Pankaj Kapur. He soon made his directorial debut with the successful Malayalam film Vyooham starring Raghuvaran. His second directorial Yodha gave him nationwide recognition. After directing more than half a dozen Malayalam films, he directed his first Bollywood film, Zor, starring Sunny Deol. The film did not do well at the box office, but the directorial ability of Sangeeth was well appreciated by many producers. After a brief gap he started working on Jackie Shroff's film Sandhya followed by Pantaloon's Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne.
Sangeeth collaborated with Mohanlal in three films, namely Yodha, Gandharvam and Nirnayam.
In 2012, Sangeeth went to the United Kingdom to direct the comedy Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 along with the Deol family.
Death Sangeeth died on 8 May 2024, at the age of 65, following a cardiac arrest.
He was directing Kapkapiii, the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Romancham, at the time of his death.
Filmography Films
Year Title Language Credited as Notes Director Writer Producer1989RaakhHindi As Executive producer 1990VyoohamMalayalam Directorial Debut 1992Yodha Daddy 1993Gandharvam Johnny Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film 1995Nirnayam 1998ZorHindi 2000Snehapoorvam Anna Malayalam 2003Chura Liyaa Hai TumneHindi 2005Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 2006Apna Sapna Money Money 2009Ek – The Power of One Official remake of Telugu film Athadu 2010Click 2012IdiotsMalayalam 2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Hindi 2017EMalayalam 2019BhramHindiZEE5 original series2025KapkapiiiRemake of Romancham Posthumous release
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