Jithin Raj (born 31 December 1991) is an Indian film director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[1][2] His Debut film Pallotty 90's kids went on to win the award for Best Children's Film at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.[3]
Jithin Raj | |
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 Jithin Raj in 2023 | |
| Born | 31 December 1991 |
| Nationality | India |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
Personal life
editJithin Raj was born in Paingod Keli village, Thrissur district, Kerala on 31 December 1991 to Ambika Jayaraj and Jayaraj P S. His schooling was at Govt U P School, Konathukunnu, National Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda and Government Model Higher Secondary School Nadavaramba. Then he graduated from Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, Maliankara in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Career
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He started his career making short films of his own. The Malayalam film maker Anjali Menon praised him for his short film Pallotty, which has won over 20 awards across the state.[4][5] He also directed two more short films before debuting as a feature film director.
In 2022, Jithin debuted as a feature film director with the movie Pallotty 90's Kids, based on his critically acclaimed short film Pallotty, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.[6] Pallotty 90's Kids bagged 3 awards overall at the 53rd Kerala State Film Awards.[7]
Filmography
editAs director
editFeature Films
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2023 | Pallotty 90's Kids | Won : Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film at 53rd Kerala State Film Awards |
Short films
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2017 | Pallotty | Later expanded in to a Feature film |
| 2018 | Talking Toy | |
| 2019 | Virag |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Venue | Film |
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| 2023 | Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film | 53rd Kerala State Film Awards | Pallotty 90's Kids |
References
edit- ^ "Lijo Jose Pellissery to present Pallotty 90's Kids". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "This first look poster of 'Pallootty 90's Kids' will take you down memory lane". OnManorama. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Here's the complete list of winners". The Times of India. 21 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Award-winning short film director Jithin Raj to debut with a feel-good film on friendship". The Times of India. 26 September 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ Khan, Aliya (28 October 2022). "Brotherhood, Friendship And Nostalgia: Watch Short Film Pallotty". The Talented Indian. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "'Pallotty 90's Kids' starts rolling in Palakkad". The Times of India. 6 March 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Here's the complete list of winners". The Times of India. 21 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 October 2023.