S. N. Swamy
S. N. Swamy | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1985 – |
| Known for | CBI film series August 1 |
S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre.[1] He has frequently collaborated with directors K. Madhu and Joshiy.
Career
Swamy is the creator of some of the well-known fictional characters in Malayalam cinema including Sagar Alias Jacky (portrayed by Mohanlal) and Sethurama Iyer (portrayed by Mammootty). Sagar Alias Jacky, a notorious gold smuggler, was the protagonist in Irupatham Noottandu (1987) and the eponymous Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded (2009), it spiritual successor. Sethurama Iyer, a CBI officer and the protagonist of the CBI film series, was based on a real-life police officer called Radhavinod Raju who retired as Chief of India's National Investigative Agency. The film had four sequels.[2] The character Inspector Balram appeared in the 1986 film Avanazhi and sequel Balram vs. Tharadas. Another character which has a cult following is Ali Imran, a cop played by Mohanlal in Moonnam Mura (1988).
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Project | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie Street Film Award | 2019 | N.A | Lifetime Achievement Award[3][4] | Won |
References
- ^ "The trio in action again". The Hindu. 26 August 2005. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ^ "Never Say Never Again". The Indian Express. Retrieved 1 March 2011
- ^ http://www.kairalinewsonline.com/2019/02/03/223572.html
- ^ https://www.thenewsrupt.com/film-news/2019/02/04/script-writer-sn-swamy-homoured-with-life-time-achievment-award-in-movie-street-awards
External links
- S. N. Swamy at IMDb