Vinod Vijayan

Vinod Kumar Vijayan is an Indian film director, writer and producer. He got International Video Festival Award for his first Short Film MASK in age of 18. He also won "BERLINALE INTERNATIONAL "CRYSTAL BEAR" AWARD for the movie "OTTAL" In 2013-Germany, he received National Award, IFFI, IFFK-Suvarna Chakoram, Kerala Film State Awards for his film "Annayum Rasoolum & OTTAL".He is known for his works in Malayalam and Telugu cinema. His films include Quotation, Red Salute (2006) and D Company: FAHADH FAASIL-"The Judgement Day (2013).Telugu Suspence Thriller Movie "Oka Padhakam Prakaram"(2025)

As director Vijayan began assisting with filming under the guidance of K. K. Haridas and Rajeev Ravi. His first film, MASK, has won the International Video Festival award in the category of best short film. His debut in mainstream filmmaking as a director was with the 2004 Malayalam Film Quotation. Rajeev Ravi was the cinematographer for the film.

His second film as a director was Red Salute, starring Kalabhavan Mani and Sree Devika in lead roles. This film was also the debut film of cinematographer Vinod Illampally and editor Vivek Harshan.

Vijayan also directed Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, a message-oriented short film for girls' education in India. The film starred child actor Esther Anil as the protagonist. His next film was Malayalam anthology film D Company - The Day of Judgement (2013). Vijayan's installment in the anthology starred Fahadh Faasil and Bhama in lead roles. The Cinematography is by Rajeev Ravi,

As producer Vinod Vijayan has produced a number of films including Annayum Rasoolum (2013), and Ottaal (2015).

Filmography YearTitleCredited asLanguage Director Producer Story 2004 Quotation Malayalam 2006 Red Salute 2010 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan 2013 Annayum Rasoolum 2013 D Company 2015 Ottaal 2025 Oka Padhakam Prakaram Telugu