Prasanth Vijay

Prasanth Vijay is a Malayalam film director known for his coming-of-age feature films. His second feature film is Daayam (Inheritance). The film premiered at the Mumbai Film Festival and was part of the Malayalam film package at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). His debut feature The Summer of Miracles (Athishayangalude Venal) also explored themes of childhood and the absence of a parent. It followed a similar path screened at MAMI and IFFK, considered international diaspora festivals. Prasanth Vijay’s approach to filmmaking involves observing characters as an objective observer and consulting with a trusted group of friends to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.

His work are appreciated for its thoughtful storytelling and the sensitive handling of complex emotional themes. Prasanth’s third film, in post-production, is somewhere between mainstream and indie. The film is called Ithiri Neram, and Zarin Shihab Zarin Shihab is an Indian TV actress & voice-over >> Read More... plays one of the protagonists. Prashant has presented the short film Daayam from a woman's perspective. He is an independent filmmaker. This movie is produced by his wife, Jessy. Prasanth Vijay's work 'Athisayangalude Venal' also deals with childhood and a young boy's desire to stay invisible.