Mathukutty Xavier

Mathukutty Xavier
Born (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 33)
Kerala, India
EducationSt. Joseph College of Communication
Occupations
Years active2019–present
AwardsIndira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director (2019)

Mathukutty Xavier is an Indian film Director and Screenplay Writer who predominantly works in Malayalam Cinema. He has won the 67th National Award for Best Debut Film of a Director. His first film was Helen. The film is remade into Hindi titled as Mili directed by himself, with Janhvi Kapoor in the lead and featuring music by A. R. Rahman.

Filmography

Year Title Credited as Notes Language
Director Writer
2019HelenYesYesCo-written with Alfred Kurian Joseph and Noble Babu ThomasMalayalam
2022MiliYesYesRemake of HelenHindi
2023Philip'sNoYesIt is credited as the 300th film of actor Mukesh.Malayalam

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "I'm still in shock: 'Helen' director Mathukutty Xavier on winning National Award". The News Minute. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "How 'Helen' reached Bollywood as 'Mili' Interview with Mathukutty Xavier". Malayala Manorama.
  3. ↑ "Philips movie: After 'Helen', makers announce their next starring Mukesh, Noble Babu Thomas". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Mathukuttty Xavier on 'Mili': Despite all those constraints, Janhvi Kapoor gave an impeccable performance - EXCLUSIVE - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "'Philip's' Teaser:Mukesh starrer is a perfect family entertainer". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Helen co-writer Alfred Kurian Joseph makes directorial debut with Philip's". Cinema Express. 14 January 2022. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Mathukutty Xavier: National Award is reward for our tough journey". Times of India.