Sachy (writer)
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| Born | K. R. Sachidanandan 1972 |
| Died | 18 June 2020 (aged 47–48) Thrissur |
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| Years active | 1991– 2020 |
K. R. Sachidanandan (1972 – 18 June 2020), professionally credited as Sachy,[1] was an Indian screenwriter, director, and film producer who worked in the Malayalam film industry.[2] Initially, he co-wrote films with Sethu as a writer duo known as Sachi-Sethu, their works include Chocolate (2007), Robinhood (2009), Makeup Man (2011) and Seniors (2012). He made his independent debut as a screenwriter with the 2012 film Run Baby Run and his directorial debut with Anarkali (2015). He co-produced the film Chettayees (2012) under his company Thakkali Films. It was followed by Ramaleela (2017), Sherlock Toms (2017), and Driving Licence (2019).[3][4] His last film was Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020).
Early life
Sachy was born and brought up at Kodungalloor in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He completed his bachelor's degree in Commerce from SNM College, Maliankara and an LLB from Govt. Law College, Ernakulam. He practised as a lawyer in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for eight years in the High Court of Kerala. During his time at college, Sachy was active in his college film society and theatre, directing several plays.[citation needed]
Film career
Sachi-Sethu duo
He started off his venture in Malayalam Industry by collaborating with writer Sethunath. Their debut movie Chocolate was a success which led them to pair up for several movies. The next work together was Robin Hood which was directed by Joshiy, and later they teamed up for another comedy Makeup Man in 2011 directed by Shafi. They were successful again with comedy-mystery Seniors directed by Vysakh, but the duo split after Doubles (2011) failed to do well at the box office.[5]
Independent works
After his split with Sethu in 2011, Sachy continued his career as an independent writer, debuting with the thriller Run Baby Run (2012) directed by Joshiy,[6] which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of that year.[7] He later teamed up with director Shajoon Kariyal for Chettayees (2012) starring Biju Menon, Suresh Krishna, Miya and Lal[8] which was not successful at the box office .[9] After Makeup Man Sachy associated with Shafi for the comedy thriller film Sherlock Toms starring Biju Menon which also was a failure. But debutant Arun Gopi’s Ramaleela, starring Dileep became a major commercial success at the box office. In 2019, Sachy joined with Lal Jr to make another blockbuster hit Driving License.
Production and direction
Sachy co-founded the film production company Thakkali Films with his friends Biju Menon, Shajoon Karyal, P. Sukumar and Suresh Krishna, and produced the comedy film Chettayees in 2012.[citation needed] He made his directorial debut with the 2015 romantic drama Anarkali.[10] It starred Prithviraj, Biju Menon, and Mia George. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success at the box office.[11] It was followed by the action thriller Ayyappanum Koshiyum in 2020, which also received positive review and was a major commercial success at the box office.
Death
Sachy died on 18 June 2020 following a cardiac arrest at Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur. The cardiac arrest was due to the complications following the hip replacement surgery done at Palakkad, a few days before his death.[12]
Filmography
Sachy-Sethu works
| # | Movie | Year | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chocolate | 2007 | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Roma, Jayasurya, Samvrutha Sunil | |
| 2 | Robin Hood | 2009 | Joshiy | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Narain, Bhavana |
| 3 | Makeup Man | 2011 | Shafi | Jayaram, Kunchakko Boban, Biju Menon, Manoj K Jayan, Padmapriya |
| 4 | Seniors | 2011 | Vysakh | Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon, Manoj K. Jayan |
| 5 | Doubles | 2011 | Sohan Seenulal | Mammootty, Nadiya Moydu, Tapsee Pannu |
Independent works
| # | Movie | Year | Director | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Run Baby Run | 2012 | Joshiy | Mohanlal, Amala Paul, Biju Menon | |
| 2 | Chettayees | 2012 | Shajoon Kariyal | Biju Menon, Lal, Miya George | Also producer |
| 3 | Anarkali | 2015 | Himself | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Priyal Gor, Miya George | |
| 4 | Ramaleela | 2017 | Arun Gopy | Dileep, Radhika Sharathkumar, Prayaga Martin, Siddique | |
| 5 | Sherlock Toms | 2017 | Shafi | Biju Menon, Miya George, Srindha | Dialogues only |
| 6 | Driving License | 2019 | Jean Paul Lal | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Suraj Venjarammoodu, Miya George | |
| 7 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | 2020 | Himself | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Ranjith | Final Film |
Directed
| # | Movie | Year | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anarkali | 2015 | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Priyal Gor, Miya George | |
| 2 | Ayyappanum Koshiyum | 2020 | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Biju Menon, Ranjith, Gowri Nandha, Anna Rajan | Final Film |
References
- ^ "Don't call me independent, says Sachy". The Times Of India. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Chettayees; Thakkali Films maiden venture". The Times Of India. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (6 December 2016). "Dileep-Prayaga Martin upcoming movie titled as Ramaleela which was a great hit". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Alexander, Princy (15 March 2017). "Biju Menon is an aspiring detective in Sherlock Toms". New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Sachy-Sethu to Split". India glitz. 22 April 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "Malayalam Review: 'Run Baby Run' is a gripping thriller". News 18 India. IBN Live. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Meet the top five show stealers of 2012". The Times of India. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "A reason to smile". The Khaleej Times. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Dileep's 'Ramaleela' started rolling". India Glitz. 10 December 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Script Writer Sethu to turn director through a Mammootty Movie". Mollywood Times. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ എന്തുകൊണ്ട് ഒന്നിലധികം നായകന്മാര് | Sachy Interview | Maneesh Narayanan | Ayyappanum Koshiyum, retrieved 9 February 2020
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-scriptwriter-sachy-passes-away/articleshow/76450915.cms