About Chidambaram
Chidambaram was a screenwriter and film director.
Chidambaram S. Poduval, known mononymously as Chidambaram, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his 2nd directorial Manjummel Boys which went to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024. It broke the record for the highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time and remains one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films
Personal life and career Chidambaram is known for his debut film Jan.E.Man (2021) and Manjummel Boys (2024). He is the elder brother of actor Ganapathi, who co-wrote Jan.E.Man along with him. He was previously an assistant director to Jayaraj and assistant cinematographer to Rajeev Ravi and K. U. Mohanan.
Filmography Year Title Notes Ref. 2021 Jan.E.Man Debut film 2026 Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil Acting debut as Armiyas in a lead role Balan - The Boy
Awards and honours +YearFilmAwardCategoryRef.2024Manjummel BoysKerala State Film AwardsBest Director Best Screenplay (Original)Best Film
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