Madhu C. Narayanan is an Indian film director, who works predominantly in Malayalam movie industry. His directorial debut, Kumbalangi Nights, received critical acclaim for its realistic and poignant portrayal of a dysfunctional family.
Early life In the beginning, Madhu collaborated with several advertisement companies as an associate. Madhu made his entry in feature films through Aashiq Abu's Daddy Cool where he served as an assistant director. From Aashiq's third film 22 Female Kottayam onwards, Madhu frequently collaborated with him as an associate director. Madhu C. Narayanan's stints as associate director also includes Dileesh Pothan's Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Shyju Khalid's "Sethulakshmi" (Anthology segment; 5 Sundarikal). He also served as a creative contributor in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Career Madhu C. Narayanan's debut movie Kumbalangi Nights, came out in 2019. The movie received critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. Later, Kumbalangi Nights achieved a widespread recognition as reviews for the movie appeared in global media like The Guardian.
Filmography
As director Year Film Notes2019Kumbalangi NightsA dream debut in ‘Kumbalangi Nights' Thehindu.com. Retrieved 1 February 20192027Naslen Film
As associate director Year Film Notes201222 Female KottayamDa Thadiya20135 SundarikalAnthology film; Segments: Gauri directed by Aashiq Abu and Sethulakshmi directed by Shyju KhalidIdukki Gold2014Gangster2015Rani Padmini2016Maheshinte Prathikaaram
As assistant director Year Film Notes2009Daddy Cool2011Salt N' Pepper
Awards Year Film Award Category Result2019Kumbalangi NightsKerala State Film AwardsBest FilmKerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value2020Aravindan PuraskaramBest Debutante DirectorGollapudi Srinivas AwardPadmarajan AwardBest Director
References
Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C. Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’ Gollapudi Srinivas National Award 2019 goes to Madhu C. Narayanan for ‘Kumbalangi Nights’, Aditya Dhar for ‘Uri’ Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success - Times of India It's important to pay attention to details in films, says Madhu C. Narayanan It's important to pay attention to details in films, says Madhu C. Narayanan My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights My streaming gem: why you should watch Kumbalangi Nights 'Kumbalangi Nights' director, Madhu C. Narayanan bags Aravindan Puraskaram 'Kumbalangi Nights' director, Madhu C. Narayanan bags Aravindan Puraskaram - Times of India Fahadh doesn't play the hero but he agreed at once: 'Kumbalangi Nights' director Madhu Fahadh doesn't play the hero but he agreed at once: 'Kumbalangi Nights' director Madhu We gave the script and actors the necessary space: Madhu C. Narayanan We gave the script and actors the necessary space: Madhu C. Narayanan Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success Director Madhu C. Narayanan thanks the audience for making 'Kumbalangi Nights' a success - Times of India Two years of 'Kumbalangi Nights': 5 memorable scenes from the Malayalam superhit Two years of 'Kumbalangi Nights': 5 memorable scenes from the Malayalam superhit Anna Ben Wins Kerala State Film Award: What's Her Journey Been Like?Anna Ben Films: What's Her Journey Been Like? പത്മരാജന് പുരസ്ക്കാരം പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു കുമ്പളങ്ങി നൈറ്റ്സിനെ പ്രശംസിച്ച് അനുഷ്ക ശർമ്മ!
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