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Akhil Sathyan | |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Father | Sathyan Anthikad |
| Relatives | Anoop Sathyan (twin brother) |
Akhil Sathyan is an Indian film director, screenwriter and editor who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. He made his feature directorial debut with the 2023 Malayalam film Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum, which he also wrote and edited.
Akhil Sathyan began his filmmaking career with short-form and other filmmaking projects. His 2015 short film That's My Boy is credited to him as writer, director and editor. He subsequently worked in the filmmaking team of his father Sathyan Anthikad and later moved directed his film Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum.
In 2023, Akhil made his feature directorial debut with Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum. The Malayalam-language comedy-drama stars Fahadh Faasil in the lead role, alongside Anjana Jayaprakash, Mukesh, Innocent, Vineeth and Indrans. Akhil served as the film's writer, director and editor. The film was released in India on 28 April 2023. It follows a middle-class Malayali man settled in Mumbai and the events that unfold during a journey to Kerala. Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum received generally positive critical and audience responses.
Akhil's second feature film as director was Sarvam Maya, a Malayalam fantasy comedy released in December 2025. The film stars Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese and Riya Shibu.
The film was released theatrically on 25 December 2025 and was a huge success.
Akhil Sathyan is the son of filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad. His twin brother, Anoop Sathyan, is also a film director. Their elder brother is Arun Sathyan.
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Editor | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2015 | That's My Boy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2023 | Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature-film directorial debut | |
| 2025 | Sarvam Maya | Yes | Yes | Yes | Feature film |