Suresh Babu

S Suresh Babu is an Indian film screenwriter and artist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a writer in the movie Dada Sahib in the year 2000, with Director Vinayan and actor Mammootty. Since then, he has worked on movies like Shikkar (2010), Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012), Nadan (2013), Jalam (2016) and Oruthee (2022). The movie Oruthee acted by Navya Nair marked her return to Malayalam cinema after 10 years and it was a commercial success.

Career Suresh Babu, an alumnus of the College of Fine Arts in Trivandrum, commenced his career as a columnist and writer with leading Malayalam newspapers and magazines. His foray into Malayalam cinema dates back over three decades to the year 1990 when he made his debut as an art director in the film Vembanad, directed by Kaviyoor Sivaprasad and featuring the iconic Malayalam actress, Ms. Jayabharathi in the lead role. This experimental film without dialogues won Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award in 1990. This movie also boasts the involvement of renowned Indian film professionals; cinematography is done by Ashwini Kaul, editing by Renu Saluja and music by Louis Banks.

Since then, Suresh has contributed significantly to the Malayalam film industry, scripting and screenwriting numerous commercial blockbusters alongside renowned directors and producers. Some of his notable works include Dada Sahib with Mammootty, Shikkar, Thandavam and Kanal, with Mohanlal, Nadan, Thiruvambadi Thamban, and Sir C.P with Jayaram, Film Star, The Reporter, Jalam, Oruthee and Live.

In addition to his achievements in filmmaking, Suresh Babu has earned acclaim in the industry, receiving the Film Critics award for best writer for the film-related article. With a career spanning over three decades, Suresh ventures into the world of film production as well.

As an Artist In addition to his career in the film industry, Suresh Babu has also gained recognition as an accomplished illustrator. He collaborated with prestigious Malayalam magazines, including Mangalam, Vanitha, and D.C. Books (Printed Magazines).

Suresh Babu is a curated painter in his own right, and his artworks have found their way into the boardrooms, lobbies, and drawing rooms of various corporate companies and heritage hotels across Kerala. One of his most acclaimed projects consisted of a series of 100 paintings depicting the history of the Travancore Kingdom, which are displayed at the Travancore Hotel in Cochin.

As a specialist in caricature art, Babu's most renowned collection features 75 caricatures of the renowned Mohanlal. His caricatures are based on the defining characters portrayed by Mohanlal during his four-decade career.

Suresh Babu also worked as Freelance Columnist in Chithrabhumi, Mathrubhumi, Madhyamam and Rashtra Deepika Cinema.

Early life Suresh Babu was born in Vallamkulam, Pathanamthitta. He attended National High School, Vallamkulam, and completed his pre-degree education at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla and later graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Fine Arts College, Thiruvanathapuram in 1991.

Personal life Suresh Babu is married to Sindhu. K Suresh and they have two children.

Filmography YearTitleDirectorCredited asNotes Story Screenplay Dialogue 2000 Dada Sahib Vinayan 2002 Thandavam Shaji Kailas 2005 Five Fingers Sanjeev Raj 2008 Swarnam Venugopan 2009 Swapnamaalika KA Devarajan 2010 Shikkar M Padmakumar 2011 The Filmstaar Sanjeev Raj 2012 Thiruvambadi Thampan M Padmakumar 2013 Nadan Kamal 2015 The Reporter Venugopan Sir CP Shajoon Karyal Kanal M Padmakumar 2016 Jalam M Padmakumar 2022 Oruthee V. K. Prakash 2023 Live V. K. Prakash Manoharanum Janakiyum Suresh Babu Announced 2024 Arabikkadalinte Rani M Padmakumar, Suresh Babu 2026 Pallichattambi Dijo Jose Antony

Awards NCERT National award for best Illustrator in 1998.

State Award for best Illustrator for Children.

Bhima balasahithya award for best Children's Illustration in 1967 and 1996.