Jayaram Kailas

Jayaram Kailas is an Indian film director, lyricist, and singer who works primarily in Malayalam cinema.

He made his directorial debut with Akkaldhamayile Pennu in 2015, which went on to win two Kerala Film Critics Awards in 2016. He later directed Ambalamukkile Visheshangal, with Gokul Suresh as lead, which was released in December 2025. Jayaram Kailas was also a member of the jury for the National Film Awards, appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India.

Career

Jayaram Kailas is known for choosing unconventional subjects and socially relevant themes in his films. His debut feature Akkaldhamayile Pennu (2015) received critical acclaim and earned him recognition at the Kerala Film Critics Awards in 2016.

In 2025, he directed Ambalamukkile Visheshangal, featuring Gokul Suresh in the lead role. The film attracted media attention for its rural setting, music, and narrative approach. The director also contributed to the music and lyrics of the film.

As Jury Member

National Film Awards Jury Member – Selected by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India

Filmography Year Film Language Starring Notes2015 Akkaldhamayile Pennu Malayalam Swetha Menon, Lal, Vineeth, Malavika Nair 2025 Ambalamukkile Visheshangal Malayalam Gokul Suresh, Lal, Ganapathi S Pothuval, Major Ravi, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Mareena Michael 2026 TBA Malayalam TBA

Discography Year Film Song Lyrics Singer Notes2025 Ambalamukkile Visheshangal Oru Koottam Jayaram Kailas Jayaram Kailas, Ranjin Raj