Soman Ambaat

Soman Ambaat (also spelled Soman Ambatt or referred as just Soman) This was followed by several films in Malayalam such as Manasariyathe, Oppam Oppathinoppam (1986), and Agnimuhurtham (1987). He has also worked as Chief Associate director for movies like Jagadguru Adisankaran (1977), Shrimad Bhagwadgeeta (1977), Ashtamangalyam (1977), Harshabhaspam (1977), Pichipoo (1978, Manoradham (1978), Vilakkum veilchavum (1978), Aanakkalari (1978), Kolillakam (1981), and Ponnum Poovum (1982).

Career Born in Edappally, Kochi, Soman Ambaat completed his graduation from Bharat Mata College in Kochi. He left is banking profession to join the film industry. He started his career as Assistant Director to P. Bhaskaran followed by Associate Director for various films with directors like A. Vincent, P. N. Sundaram, P Gopikumar, Vijayanand and A B Raj. His first independent venture was Aayiram Abhilashangal in 1984, which was a suspense thriller with a varied film treatment. This movie starred Mammotty, Sukumaran, Soman, Maneka and Swapna in lead roles. He then directed Manasariyathe (1984) starring Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Sattar and Jagathy. Mohanlal starrer megahit Malayalam movie Drishyam (2013) movie had similar story line to the movie Manasariyathe. In 1986, he directed the movie Oppam Oppathinoppam starring Mohanlal, Menaka, Shankar and Lalu alex. In 1987 he directed a family drama Agnimuhurtam with Rateesh and Urvashi. His movie Ennum Maarodanaykkan in 1986 was not completed.

Filmography As Director Year Movie name Cast Music director 1984 Aayiram Abhilashangal Mammotty, Sukumaran, Soman, Menaka and Swapna A. T. Ummer 1984 Manasariyathe Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Sattar and Jagathy Reghu Kumar 1986 Oppam Oppathinoppam Mohanlal, Menaka, Shankar and Lalu alex Jerry Amaldev 1987 Agni Muhurtham Rateesh, Urvashi, Mamukoya, Soorya, Santosh S. P. Venkatesh

Personal life Soman Ambaat is married to Latha, daughter of film editor K Sankunni.