From Sreenivasan to Prithviraj Sukumaran: Malayalam actors who turned directors
etimes.in / Mar 22, 2026, 11:47 (IST)
Malayalam cinema sees a strong tradition of actors transitioning into directing, leveraging their deep character understanding. From Sreenivasan's satirical classics to Prithviraj Sukumaran's blockbusters and Vineeth Sreenivasan's feel-good hits, these artists bring unique visions. Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir, and even Mohanlal have also successfully ventured behind the camera, enriching the industry with diverse storytelling.