Zakariya Edayur is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who works in Malayalam films. Hailing from Valanchery, Malappuram, Zakariya Edayur is best known for his directorial debut Sudani from Nigeria, which won several awards and accolades. His second directorial feature was Halal Love Story.
Personal life
He is a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayur. and worked as an assistant professor in MediaOne Academy at Kozhikode. He started his career as an Assistant Director in an Advertising production house, TVC Factory, Kochi, Kerala.
Filmography Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2018 Sudani from Nigeria Debut movie as director2020 Halal Love Story 2023AyishaMomo in Dubai Jackson Bazaar Youth
Acting roles Year Title Role Notes 2019 Virus Zakariya ThamaashaHimselfBrief Cameo2025Communist Pacha Adhava AppaWahid
Awards Year Film Award Category 2018 Sudani from Nigeria Kerala State Film Awards Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Best Screenplay Best Debut Director 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala FIPRESCI Award: Best Malayalam Film66th National Film AwardsBest Feature Film in Malayalam Aravindan Puraskaram Best Debut Director Mohan Ragavan Award Best Director Padmarajan Award Best DirectorMovie Street Film AwardsBest FilmBest Director Asianet Film Awards Best Film Indywood Academy Awards 2018 Best Screenplay - OriginalSIIMA Best Debut directorCPC Cine Awards Best Screenplay Best Film MACTA Sadananda Puraskaram Best Debut DirectorVanitha Film Awards Best Debut Director
References
External links Zakariya