Director

Sibi Malayil

Directing

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Directed movies: 40Directed series: 0All crew credits: 41

TMDB ID: 1066017

IMDb ID: nm0539034

Known for: Directing

Born: May 2, 1956

Age: 69

Place of birth: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1980 - 2022

Years active: 43

Average TMDB rating: 7.6

Wikidata: Q2280863

Also known as

സിബി മലയിൽ

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Director (34)Assistant Director (5)Second Unit Director (1)Story (1)

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Biography

Sibi Malayil is a veteran Malayalam film director whose career spans more than four decades. After assisting acclaimed directors like Priyadarshan and Fazil, he made his debut in 1986 and went on to helm over 40 films. He is celebrated for emotionally powerful works such as Kireedam, Bharatham, Akashadoothu, and Sadayam. His collaborations with screenwriter A.K. Lohithadas and actor Mohanlal produced some of the most enduring classics in Malayalam cinema. Recipient of multiple national and Filmfare Awards, Sibi currently leads FEFKA and runs the NEO Film School in Kochi.

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