Mathukutty Xavier

Mathukutty Xavier
Born (1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 31)
Kerala, India
Alma materSt. Joseph College of Communication
Occupations
Years active2019–present
AwardsIndira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director (2019)

Mathukutty Xavier[1] is an Indian film Director and Screenplay Writer who predominantly works in Malayalam Cinema. He has won the 67th National Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.[2][3] His first film was Helen. The film is remade into Hindi titled as Mili directed by himself, with Janhvi Kapoor in the lead and featuring music by A. R. Rahman.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Credited as Notes Language
Director Writer
2019 Helen Yes Yes Co-written with Alfred Kurian Joseph and Noble Babu Thomas Malayalam`
2022 Mili Yes Yes Remake of Helen Hindi
2023 Philip's No Yes It is credited as the 300th film of actor Mukesh.[5][6] Malayalam

Awards

References

  1. ^ "I'm still in shock: 'Helen' director Mathukutty Xavier on winning National Award". The News Minute. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ^ "How 'Helen' reached Bollywood as 'Mili' Interview with Mathukutty Xavier". Malayala Manorama.
  3. ^ "Philips movie: After 'Helen', makers announce their next starring Mukesh, Noble Babu Thomas". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Mathukuttty Xavier on 'Mili': Despite all those constraints, Janhvi Kapoor gave an impeccable performance - EXCLUSIVE - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  5. ^ "'Philip's' Teaser:Mukesh starrer is a perfect family entertainer". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Helen co-writer Alfred Kurian Joseph makes directorial debut with Philip's". Cinema Express. 14 January 2022. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Mathukutty Xavier: National Award is reward for our tough journey". Times of India.


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