Jayaram Kailas
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Jayaram Kailas | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Years active | 2015 - present |
Jayaram Kailas is an Indian film director, lyricist, and singer who works primarily in Malayalam cinema.[1][2]
He made his directorial debut with Akkaldhamayile Pennu in 2015,[3][4] which went on to win two Kerala Film Critics Awards in 2016.[5] He later directed Ambalamukkile Visheshangal, with Gokul Suresh as lead, which was released in December 2025.[6][7] Jayaram Kailas was also a member of the jury for the National Film Awards, appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India.[8]
Jayaram Kailas is known for choosing unconventional subjects and socially relevant themes in his films.[9] His debut feature Akkaldhamayile Pennu (2015) received critical acclaim and earned him recognition at the Kerala Film Critics Awards in 2016.[10]
In 2025, he directed Ambalamukkile Visheshangal, featuring Gokul Suresh in the lead role. The film attracted media attention for its rural setting, music, and narrative approach.[11][12] The director also contributed to the music and lyrics of the film.[13]
Awards
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards (2016) – Special Jury Award for Direction (Akkaldhamayile Pennu)[14]
As Jury Member
- National Film Awards Jury Member – Selected by the Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India[15]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Starring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Akkaldhamayile Pennu | Malayalam | Swetha Menon, Lal, Vineeth, Malavika Nair | [16] |
| 2025 | Ambalamukkile Visheshangal | Malayalam | Gokul Suresh, Lal, Ganapathi S Pothuval, Major Ravi, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Mareena Michael | [17][18] |
| 2026 | TBA | Malayalam | TBA | [19] |