Martin Prakkat
Personal Details
Changanassery, Kerala, India
Indian
Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Physical Appearance
Education
Family
Biography
Martin Prakkat is an acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer predominantly working in the Malayalam film industry. Hailing from Changanassery, Kerala, he began his career as a celebrity photographer for Vanitha Magazine, where he worked for a decade. He made his directorial debut with ‘Best Actor’ in 2010, starring Mammootty, which was both a critical and commercial success. He gained further recognition with ‘ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi’ (2013) and the award-winning ‘Charlie’ (2015), which earned him the Kerala State Film Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His 2021 film ‘Nayattu’ received widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative and social commentary. Martin continues to contribute to Malayalam cinema through his multifaceted roles as a director, writer, and producer.
Career Overview
Best Actor (2010, Malayalam)
Best Actor, ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi, Charlie, Nayattu
Awards & Achievements
Kerala State Film Award for Best Director (2015) for 'Charlie'; Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay (2015) for 'Charlie'
