Anees Nadodi | |
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![]() Anees Nadodi | |
Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | M. A. in Mass Communication and Journalism |
Alma mater | University of Calicut |
Occupation(s) | Production designer, Art director |
Years active | 2016–present |
Notable work | Sudani from Nigeria Varathan Luca Kappela Dhoomam |
Awards | National Film Award for Best Production Design |
Website | http://aneesnadodi.com |
Anees Nadodi is an Indian Production designer and Art director who works in Malayalam cinema. [1] He debuted with the 2018 movie Sudani from Nigeria . [2] He is the winner of National Film Award for Best Production Design for the 2020 film Kappela . [3]
Anees Nadodi was born in Chelari, Malappuram. [4] He is a postgraduate in Mass Communication and Journalism from SAFI Institute of Advanced Study. [5] He worked as an assistant lecturer of journalism in MIC College, Malappuram before starting his film career. [6] In his early days as a prop-artist, Anees and his friends founded Kakka Artisans, an upcycle art company that concentrated on Found objects. [7] [8]
Anees Nadodi started his career by doing art direction for a music video, Funeral of A Native Son, directed by Muhsin Parari. [9] Later, he worked as an assistant art director on films like Tiyaan, Adam Joan, Nimir etc.. [4] His first independent movie was the 2018 film Sudani from Nigeria , directed by Zakariya Mohammed. [9] Sameer Thahir, one of the producers of the movie, suggested Anees Nadodi to Amal Neerad for his next film, Varathan , which was released later in 2018. [10] Nadodi's work for the movie was well appreciated, especially for the violent fight sequence using household goods. [11]
His next films were Thamaasha and the Tovino Thomas starrer Luca. [12] Anees Nadodi joined Luca as a replacement, but the crew was impressed with him, and the looks and artistic personality of the titular character, Luca, a talented artist, were redesigned based on those of Anees Nadodi. [10] Also, it was Nadodi's suggestion to make Luca a scrap artist rather than just a painter. [10]
His next movie to release was Kappela, which won him the National Film Award for Best Production Design. [13]
Year | Film | Notes |
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2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | |
Varathan | ||
2019 | Thamaasha | |
Luca | ||
2020 | Kappela | Won: National Film Award for Best Production Design |
Halal Love Story | ||
2021 | Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham | |
2022 | Mahaveeryar | |
Saturday Night | ||
The Teacher | ||
2023 | Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn | |
Sulaikha Manzil | ||
Anuragam | ||
Jackson Bazaar Youth | ||
Dhoomam | ||
Garudan | ||
2024 | Aattam | |
Qalb | ||
Manorathangal | Segment: Kazhcha | |
Marivillin Gopurangal | ||
2025 | Ennu Swantham Punyalan | |
Identity | ||
Bazooka | ||
Mindiyum Paranjum | ||
Dear Students |
Year | Award | Film | Notes |
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2021 | National Film Award for Best Production Design [13] | Kappela |