Suresh Poduval is one of the leading names in Malayalam film and television industry. Poduval has made an indelible mark as Director and Script writer in Malayalam with noted feature films of industry stalwarts. He is also active in television as a screen writer for serials and as an anchor to various programmes. His works have been recognized by the Kerala Film Critics Association who bestowed him with best screenwriter award twice; 2002 and 2007. Born May 24th 1971 at Payyanur, Kannur District in the state of Kerala. His official name is Suresh Babu. Did his primary schooling at Payyanur south ALP school and matriculated from payyanur Govt Boys High School. He graduated in physics from payyanur college in the year 1991. Read more..
EARLY LIFE
FILMOGRAPHY
Suresh's penchant for Art and Literature in his childhood, proactively lead him to dream the film industry, and true to his dream he made his debut in 1998,scripting 'Manthrikumaran' for Director Thulasidas casting Mukesh and Jagadeesh in lead roles. Thence-forth he re-christened his name to Suresh Poduval. In 1999 'Deepasthambam Mahascharyam' directed by K.B. Madhu with Dileep in the lead role, and Jayaram/Rajasenan movie 'Nadan Pennum Nattupramaniyum' in 2000. In the year 2001 he had two major projects Suresh Gopi/Rajasenan movie 'Meghasandesam' and 'Achaneyanenikkishtam' directed by Suresh Krishna, cast Biju Menon and Kalabhavan Mani, the mega actor Mohanlal graced in guest appearance. Read More..
DIRECTION
CINEMA
In 2019 Suresh Poduval directed 'ULTA' which was his directorial debut venture in Malayalam film industry.
The film was a truly fun filled experience with comedy, romance and action. A welcome change in storyline that gives a fresh feel. Depicts men - women relationship in a new world with the help of fantasizing and funny moments.Career best performance by Gokul Suresh Gopi, Ramesh Pisharody, Anusree, Prayaga Martin. 25 leading actors in Malayalam cinema done important roles in the film. Sidhique, Salim Kumar,Kalabhavan Shajon, Jaffer Idukki, Kottayam Pradeep, Nirmal Palazhi, Sinoj Varghese etc on male front Surabhi,Shanthi Krishna, KPAC Lalitha, Tesni Khan, Manju Marimayam, Sethulekshmi etc on female side. Read More
DOCUMENTARY
Oru Deshathinte Kala (The art of a locale) is a documentary that attempts to follow the footprints of Kolkali, the art of a foregone era. Documenting an art where there is no such authentic past study makes this work all the more significant. The backdrop of this documentary is set in Payyanur in Kerala which is famous for a long tradition of Kolkali art. Read More
ALBUMS
Suresh Poduval directed his first devotional album ‘Niramala’ in 2010. Niramala is a fusion of folk art form called Payyanur Kolkali and the traditions of payyanur Subramanya Swamy Temple. This temple is considered as the ‘Pazhani of North Kerala and the name Payyanur is orginated from Payyante Ooru,means the land of Subramanya. Read more.