Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval

Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He works in Malayalam cinema. He was born in Payyanur, Kerala.
==Career==
He debuted as Director and Writer with Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, released on 8 November 2019. Android Kunjappan was critically acclaimed, one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies of 2019, and won three Kerala State Film Awards 201950th Kerala State Film Awards: Winners list including Best Debut Director.
His second movie Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham starring Nivin Pauly'Android Kunjappan' director Ratheesh announces next film with Nivin Pauly, was released directly to Disney+ Hotstar on 12 November 2021. The film received mixed reviewsKanakam Kamini Kalaham Review: An ensemble that is a mixed bagKanakam Kaamini Kalaham Review: A mindless fun adventure designed for the genuine laughs 
Nna Thaan Case Kodu, starring Kunchako Boban was released on 11 August 2022 and received positive reviews'Nna Than Case Kodu': Director's craft is the protagonist in this Kunchacko satire'‘Nna Thaan Case Kodu’ movie review: An earnest Kunchacko Boban in a biting satire for its humour and message and was a commercial success.
Madanolsavam (2023), released on 14 April 2023, directed by Sudheesh Gopinath and starring Suraj Venjaramood was scripted by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval Madanolsavam Cast and Crew and received praise for its humour Madanolsavam Movie Review: Witty political satire with a short-lasting impact‘Madanolsavam has an eternally relevant subject’
It was announced in March 2023 that Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval will be writing the screenplay for a film directed by Martin Prakkat and starring Kunchako Boban and Biju MenonKunchacko Boban, Biju Menon join hands for Martin Prakkat’s next. It was announced that a sequel to Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 is planned, with Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval returning to direct and write the screenplayAlien Aliyan: The second part of ‘Android Kunjappan Version 5.25’ to be made soonAlien Aliyan at IMDb.
His films usually take place in northern Kannur and southern Kasaragod states of Kerala and have been praised for their depiction of rural life around Payyanur.
==Filmography==
Director/Writer
Year	Title 	Roles
2019	Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 	Screenplay/Director
2021	Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham 	Screenplay/Director
2022	Nna Thaan Case Kodu 	Screenplay/Director
2023	Madanolsavam (2023 film) 	Screenplay
2023	Alien Aliyan Alien Aliyan: The second part of ‘Android Kunjappan Version 5.25’ to be made soonAlien Aliyan at IMDb	Screenplay/Director
2023	Untitled Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon join hands for Martin Prakkat’s next 	Screenplay
Actor
Year	Title 	Roles
2019	Android Kunjappan Version 5.25	Subramaniyan's Boss (cameo)
2021	Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham 	Director (cameo)
2022	Nna Thaan Case Kodu 	Newscaster (cameo)
==Awards and Nominations==
Award 	Year	Category 	Film 	Result
Kerala State Film Award 	2019	Best Debut Director	Android Kunjappan Version 5.25	Won 50th Kerala State Film Awards: Winners list
John Paul Screenplay Award	2023	Best Screenplay 	Nna Thaan Case Kodu 	Won John Paul Screenplay Award to Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
==See also==
* Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
* Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
* Nna Thaan Case Kodu
* Payyanur
* Kunhimangalam
Category:People from Kerala
Category:Indian people
Category:Indian film directors
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Category:Malayalam cinema