Jithin Raj

Jithin Raj (born 31 December 1991) is an Indian film director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. His Debut film Pallotty 90's kids went on to win the award for Best Children's Film at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.

Personal life Jithin Raj was born in Paingod Keli village, Thrissur district, Kerala on 31 December 1991 to Ambika Jayaraj and Jayaraj P S. His schooling was at Govt U P School, Konathukunnu, National Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda and Government Model Higher Secondary School Nadavaramba. Then he graduated from Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, Maliankara in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Career

He started his career making short films of his own. The Malayalam film maker Anjali Menon praised him for his short film Pallotty, which has won over 20 awards across the state. He also directed two more short films before debuting as a feature film director.

In 2022, Jithin debuted as a feature film director with the movie Pallotty 90's Kids, based on his critically acclaimed short film Pallotty, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards. Pallotty 90's Kids bagged 3 awards overall at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.

Filmography As director Feature films Year Title Notes 2023 Pallotty 90's Kids Won : Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film at 53rd Kerala State Film Awards

Short films Year Title Notes 2017 Pallotty Later expanded in to a Feature film 2018 Talking Toy 2019 Virag

Awards Year Award Venue Film 2023 Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film 53rd Kerala State Film Awards Pallotty 90's Kids