Rahul Sadasivan

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Rahul Sadasivan
Born
Palakkad, Kerala, India [1]
Education
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active2013–present

Rahul Sadasivan is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is notable for directing horror films. [3] [4]

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Early life

Rahul was born in Palakkad, Kerala, India. He completed his schooling in Bharatha Matha Higher Secondary School, Chandranagar. He studied filmmaking in London Film Academy, and went on to complete his master's degree in animation and VFX from University of South Wales. [5]

Career

Rahul made his directorial debut soon after his London Film Academy course with Red Rain (2013), a science fiction film based on the red rain phenomenon in Kerala. [6] While the film was lauded by genre fans, it did not achieve mainstream success. [7] Rahul's sophomore film, Bhoothakaalam (2022), came 9 years later, in a direct to streaming release on SonyLIV. It helped the horror film gain national attention and was widely praised for its atmospheric treatment and complex themes. [8] [9] [10] [11] His third film, Bramayugam (2024), a big-budget period horror was produced by Night Shift Studios, a film production company exclusively created to produce Horror-Thriller features. [12] The film gained pre-release attention due to star Mammootty's negative role and Rahul's choice to present the film wholly in black-and-white. It was well received by critics and became a box-office success upon release. [13] [14]

Filmography

YearTitleDirectorStoryScreenplayNotes
2013 Red Rain YesYesYesDebut Film
2022 Bhoothakaalam YesYesYes
2024 Bramayugam YesYesYes

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References

  1. ↑ M, Athira (24 January 2022). ""Everything in 'Bhoothakaalam' relied on performances and the atmosphere," says director Rahul Sadasivan". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ↑ M, Athira (19 February 2024). "Creating a believable setting was important, says director Rahul Sadasivan about the Malayalam horror thriller, 'Bramayugam'". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. ↑ Menon, Vishal (15 February 2024). "Bramayugam Review: Allegorical Horror At Its Best In This Eerie Commentary About Power Struggle". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Bramayugam review: Mammootty strikes terror in this fascinating horror film". Moneycontrol. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  5. ↑ M, Athira (19 February 2024). "Creating a believable setting was important, says director Rahul Sadasivan about the Malayalam horror thriller, 'Bramayugam'". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Sarkar, Dipankar (25 February 2022). "Interview with 'Bhoothakaalam' Director Rahul Sadasivan". Vague Visages. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  7. ↑ Abhiram, Jinjil (29 May 2020). "Red Rain (2013)". Bloody Brilliant Reviews. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  8. ↑ Sarkar, Dipankar (25 February 2022). "Interview with 'Bhoothakaalam' Director Rahul Sadasivan". Vague Visages. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  9. ↑ "Bhoothakaalam: Stunning Malayalam horror film is an antidote to the toxic Conjuring franchise". The Indian Express. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  10. ↑ "Bhoothakaalam review: A moving mental health drama disguised as horror". Hindustan Times. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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