Sidhartha Siva
Occupation(s)Actor, director, scenarist
ParentKaviyoor Sivaprasad (father)

Sidhartha Siva is an Indian film director, producer, actor, screenwriter and lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.

Early life

His hometown is Kaviyoor in Kerala. He is the son of filmmaker Kaviyoor Sivaprasad.[1]

Film career

He started his film career by directing telefilms and short films. He then appeared in Thirakkadha, Ivar Vivahitharayal, Bodyguard, Puthiya Theerangal, Kudumbasree Travels, Artist, Omega.Exe, Rithu, Tejabhaai & Family, Sahasram, Calendar, Sagar Elias Jacky, Radio Jockey, On the Way, Central Theater, Ayaalum Njanum Thammil, Vikramaadhithyan, Love 24 X 7, Kadhantharam , Kali, Take Off, Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela, Adam Joan, etc.[2] He won his first National Film Awards at the 60th National Film Awards, he won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for his film 101 Chodyangal (2012).[3][4][5] The film also won the Silver Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film (Audience Prize) at the 18th International Film Festival of Kerala. 101 Chodyangal also won the best feature film award at Noida international film festival. Siva also won the Mohan Raghavan Award for Best Director, 2013. 101 Chodyangalwas also selected in Indian Panorama section at International Film Festival of India 2013.

In 2014, his film Zahir was screened at 19th Busan International Film Festival.[6]

His film Ain won the best feature film in Malayalam at 62nd National Film Awards.[7][8] Ain also won the prestigious Padmarajan Puraskaram for Best film and Best script. Ain bagged the Kerala State Film Award for best Story in 2014.

Awards

National Film Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
Other awards

Filmography

As director

Year Title Language Credits Notes
Director Producer Writer
2012 101 Chodyangal Malayalam Yes No Yes Winner, National Film Award for Best Debut film of a Director,Rajatha Chakoram at IFFK 2013,Indian Panorama
2013 Zahir Malayalam Yes Yes Yes Selection, 19th BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Best Director Jury Award Dada Saheb Phalkhe Film Festival
2014 Ain Malayalam Yes Yes Yes Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, PADMARAJAN Puraskaram, Kerala state award for best story,Indian Panorama, Chithra Bharathi Purasakar at Banglore International Film Festival - Best Indian Film - Jury
2015 Chathuram Malayalam Yes Yes Yes 40th Montreal World Film Festival Canada
2016 Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho Malayalam Yes No Yes
2017 Sakhavu Malayalam Yes No Yes
2023 Varthamanam Malayalam Yes No No
2020 Ennivar Malayalam Yes Yes Yes Kerala state award for Best Director and Supporting Actor,

Kerala Film Critics Association award for Best Director and supporting Actor, GARFI Award for Best Film, J C Daniel Foundation Award for Best Film, Best Director

2021 Aanu Malayalam Yes Yes No Padmarajan Award for Best Director

As actor

YearTitleRole
2008ThirakkathaSathyanarayaan
2009CalendarSasikuttan
Sagar Alias Jacky ReloadedSunny
Ivar VivahitharayalFrancis Kulirumkala
RituPranchi
2010BodyguardStudent
SahasramVınayan
2011Kudumbasree TravelsDriver Rajappan
Teja Bhai & FamilyBlade
Arjunan SaakshiSethu
2012Ayalum Njanum ThammilDr Babuji
OrangeConductor
Omega.ExeKrishnakumar
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O.Shankar Nath
SthalamRameshan
Puthiya TheerangalAlappey Appachan
2013Radio JockeySatheeshan
GingerCameo Appearance
Black ForestCameo Appearance
ArtistCurator Roy
2014On the WayKishore
Central TheaterAldrin Peter
Money RatnamDriver
Vikramadithyan'Advocate
2015Ellam Chettante Ishtam PoleAnali Saviour
You Can DoPrakashan
Love 24x7Nandhagopan
2016KadhantharamDr Roy
KaliService centre Manager
2017Njandukalude Nattil OridavelaCameo Appearance
AakashamittayeeCameo Appearance
CrossroadTomy Joseph
Take OffCameo Appearance
Adam JoanAjai
2018Kunju DaivamPriest
Pretham 2Ramananth Kalathingal
SamakshamDoctor
Njan MarykuttyAdvocate
Kayamkulam KochunniBritish Advisor
Ennaalum Sarath..?Salam Parappanangady
2019JanamaithriSunoj
Maarconi MathaaiCameo Appearance
Naan Petta MakanUnni
2020Mariyam Vannu VilakkoothiBoss
Kilometers and KilometersVeerbhai/Sunny
2021The Great Indian KitchenValiyachante Mon
KaatinarikeJailer
AahaAntony German
2022Freedom FightMinister Thomas
Viral SebiRameshan Nair
Saudi VellakkaAdv. Shenoy
2023Enthada Saji[9]Vicar
Thaal [10]

Television

  • Best Actor (Amrita TV)
  • Apradhana Varthakal (Amrita TV)
  • Marimayam (Mazhavil Manorama)

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024 Jai MahendranTBA[11]

Books

  • Nirangalude Jathakakatha (Collection of Poems) 2005
  • 101 Chodyangal (Screen Play) 2015
  • Kure Gunithangalum Haranangalum (Collection of Poems) 2015
  • Onnam Number Platform (Collection of Short Stories) 2021

References

  1. M, Athira (21 March 2013). "Sidhartha Siva son of Kaviyoor Sivaprasad". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  2. "My hometown was the inspiration for 101 Chodyangal: Siddharth". The Times of India. 20 March 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  3. "60th National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  4. "'Paan Singh Tomar' Wins Best Feature Honor at India's National Film Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Mumbai. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  5. AS, Sashidhar (18 March 2013). "60th National Awards winners list". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  6. M, Athira (20 November 2014). "Zahir at BIFF". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  7. "Ain contesting in the category of Best Feature Film". 13 March 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  8. "National Film Awards 2015". Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  9. "'Enthada Saji': Kunchacko Boban starrer has a 'Bruce Almighty' touch; watch sneak peek". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  10. "Anson Paul's 'Thaal' trailer unveils gripping psychological thriller inspired by real events". The Times of India. 7 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  11. "Saiju Kurup's Sony LIV series Jai Mahendran gets a release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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