6 Malayalam actors who turned directors

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Barroz release date

Superstar Mohanlal is set to make his directorial debut with Barroz, a children's fantasy movie, which will release on December 25. Before that, check out the other Malayalam actors who turned directors.

Sreenivasan

Sreenivasan is one of the most celebrated actors in the Malayalam industry from the '90s era. This veteran actor made his directorial debut with the film, Vadakkunokkiyanthram, in 1989.

Venu Nagavally

Another veteran who appeared in over 200 movies as an actor and also directed 12 movies. His directorials, include Aye Auto, Lal Salam and Sarvakalashala.

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj is currently one of the highest-paid actors in the Malayalam industry. He has even acted in a few Bollywood films. He directed the Mohanlal-starrer film, Lucifer, in 2019.

Vineeth Sreenivasan

After being a popular singer, and playing some lead roles, actor Vineeth Sreenivasan turned to direction and made the film, Malarvaadi Arts Club, in 2010.

Sidharth Bharathan

This actor made his acting debut with the romance-comedy film, Nammal, in 2002 and acted in several movies. He made his directorial debut with Nidra, a romantic thriller movie, in 2012.

Prathap Pothen

This talented actor entered the film industry through the film Aaravam in 1978. His directorial debut Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai won the prestigious National Award.

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