Sandeep Kurissery (sometimes credited Sandeep Madhavam) (born 29 March 1982) is an Indian film sound designer, sound editor and location sound recordist. He, along with Jiji P Joseph won the first ever award for location sound recording for the film Oraalppokkam in the 2014 Kerala State Film Awards.State Film Award 2014 Kerala Chalachitra AcademyNew-Gen Wave Sweeps Kerala Awards The New Indian Express The duo won the award again in 2015 with Ozhivudivasathe Kali.Charlie sweeps Kerala State film awards The New Indian Express Sandeep has worked with some of the leading filmmakers in South India like Girish Kasaravalli, Shaji N Karun, Vipin Vijay and Shyamaprasad.അവാർഡ് പിടിച്ചെടുത്ത ശബ്ദങ്ങൾ - പി.സനിൽകുമാർ Kerala Kaumudi
Early life He was born to Mohan Kurissery and Retnakala in Vanchiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is the grandson of author and scholar Kurissery Gopala Pillai (paternal) and Ayurvedic physician Dr. R.P Chittezham (maternal).
After completing his schooling in SMV High School, Thiruvananthapuram, Sandeep graduated from Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram. Realising his passion for audio, he took a diploma in audio engineering from SAE Technology College, Chennai where G V Prakash Kumar was his classmate. He also has a diploma in Journalism and Communication from the University of Kerala.
Career Sandeep's career as an audio engineer started in Kairali TV in 2003. His recording work in shows like "Thaaraattu" and "Kottayam Nazeer Show" were particularly noteworthy. From 2006 to 2021, he worked with Mazhavil Manorama and Manorama News.
Interested in music and sounds from an early age, he has been associated with documentaries and short films as musician, sound recordist and sound designer. He has also been involved in "Kaathoram", an initiative to bring out free audiobooks in Malayalam.Bringing ‘sound’ to Malayalam literature - Nidhi Surendranath The Hindu His work in the short film "Amguleechaalitham" led to director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan inviting him to join the crew of Oraalppokkam.Resounding success - Rasmi Binoy The Hindu
Personal life Sandeep is married to Ramya, who is a journalist. They have a son, Madhav.
Filmography Year Film Category Roles2003Athijeevanathinte GaadhaDocumentaryBackground Music2010Will you be there?Will you be there? YouTubeShort filmScreenplay, Background Music, Location sound, Sound design2013AmguleechaalithamShort filmLocation sound, Sound mixing, Sound design (Also Associate Producer)2014OraalppokkamFeature filmLocation sound2015Images/ReflectionsDocumentary Location sound (with T. Krishnanunni)2015Ozhivudivasathe KaliFeature filmLocation sound2015SavamPreview of Shavam on Saturday The New Indian ExpressFeature filmLocation sound, Sound mixing, Sound design2016Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani?Feature filmLocation sound2016The Thinking BodyDocumentaryLocation sound2017PrathibhasamFeature filmLocation sound2017Athisayangalude Venal (The Summer of Miracles)Feature filmLocation sound, sound designer and associate producer2018Rosa LimaShort FilmLocation sound, sound designer 20191956, Madhya ThiruvithaamkoorFeature filmLocation sound2020Kaasiminte KadalFeature filmLocation sound (With Sooraj Shankar)2021Viral SebiFeature filmSound design2022Karayile Pathira RahasyamShort filmSound design, Sound mixing2022KeedamFeature filmSound design2023HiguitaFeature filmSound design2023NilaFeature filmSound design2023DaayamFeature filmSound design, Location sound2024Swakaryam Sambhava BahulamFeature filmSound design2024ManorathangalWeb SeriesSound design, Location sound (Segment: Kazhcha by Shyamaprasad)2025Ithiri NeramFeature filmSound design, Location sound2026SlowShort filmSound Design, Re-recording Mixing
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Sandeep Kurissery at the Malayalam Movie & Music DataBase 45th Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Declaration 46th Kerala State Film Awards 2015 - Declaration Resul Pookutty's congratulatory tweet ജനകീയ ചലച്ചിത്രവഴിയില് ഒരുക്കിയ ഒരാള്പ്പൊക്കം തിയറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്