Pradeep Nair

Pradeep Nair, is an Indian filmmaker from Kerala , who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has directed various award-winning documentaries.

His directorial debut , Oridam (2005) won him Special Jury Award for director at 52nd National Film Awards and won 5 Kerala State Film Awards in 2005.

Nair is also the author of two books on cinema, Koottu Chernnulla Kali :Chalachithra Vicharangal (2022) and Drushya Mohanam :Samvidhayakan Mohante Chalachithra Kala (2024).

Nair has also served as the Central Panel jury member at the 71st National Film Awards

Career After directing several documentaries, Nair released Oridam, His Cherukkanum Pennum had a delayed release in 2025.

Filmography

Feature films

Awards National Film Awards: 2005 – Special Jury Award for director – Oridam

Kerala State Film Awards: Special Jury Award in Direction - Oridam (2005) Best Actress - Geethu Mohandas - Oridam Best Background Score - Isaac Thomas Kottukapally - Oridam Best Costume Design - Kumar Edappal - Oridam Best Film Processing - Oridam

Kerala Film Critics Awards Best Debut Director - Oridam (2005)

Kerala State Television Awards: Best Documentary - Kuttanad: Oru Apoorva Marutha Thina (2015)