Appu N. Bhattathiri is an Indian film director and film editor who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor for the films Ottamuri Velicham and Veeram in 2017. 15 Feb 2024 Three other films he has edited— Oraalppokkam, Ozhivudivasathe Kali, and Manhole—have won Kerala State awards in various categories. 16 Mar 2018
Appu made his directorial debut in 2021 with Nizhal (2021 film).
Biography Career
Appu earned a BA (Hons) in Visual Effects from Image College of Arts, Animation, and Technology, Chennai, in 2011. During his undergraduate days, he was associated with Jayaraj on Of the People film. During this time, he became acquainted with assistant director Srinath Rajendran. Srinath chose Appu as assistant editor for his debut directorial film, Second Show. 09 April 2021
Filmography Year Title Language Notes 2008Of the PeopleMalayalamUncredited2012Second ShowAssistant editor2014Oraalppokkam2015KunjiramayanamOzhivudivasathe Kali2016ManholeVeeram2017Ottamuri Velicham2018LilliUdalaazhamTheevandiDakini2021NizhalDirectorial debut2023Rani: The Real Story2024Aanandhapuram Diaries2025Theatre
Personal Appu married Abha Varadaraj in April 2024. 26 April 2024
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