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B. Unnikrishnan

Born August 14, 1970 · Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India (age 56)

B. Unnikrishnan (born Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran Pillai, 14 August 1970) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema.[1] After completing his post graduation in English Literature, he took M. Phil from Mahatma Gandhi University with first rank in 1991. He started publishing his writings on literature, politics and culture during the early 1990s. He, along with V. C. Haris…

Known For

Prathichaya

Prathichaya · 2026

MovieThrillerDrama

After Kerala’s Chief Minister dies in a scandal engineered by a ruthless media tycoon, his son a brilliant tech entrepreneur enters the blood-soaked arena of politics to expose the conspiracy, vindicate his father, and turn technology against those who weaponized it

Kerala Cafe

Kerala Cafe · 2009

Ten interconnected short stories unfolding around a roadside railway café in Kerala, where travelers from diverse backgrounds pass through, their lives briefly intersecting amid themes of migration, relationships and modern struggles.

Mr. Fraud

Mr. Fraud · 2014

MovieCrimeMystery

Bhai Ji is a high-tech robber who changes his looks frequently. Disguised as jewelry experts, he and his team members hatch a plan to steal precious jewelry from a palace in Kerala.

IG: Inspector General

IG: Inspector General · 2009

IG: Inspector General

Inspector General Durga Prasad is made the head of an anti-terrorism squad and strives to end the terrorist activities. However, a revelation forces him to choose between his family and his duty.

The Tiger

The Tiger · 2005

MovieCrimeAction

Varma, a senior government official, who is about to expose an anti-corruption racket, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Officer Chandrashekhar investigates the case to find the culprit.

Aaraattu

Aaraattu · 2022

MovieComedyAction

Goparajan / Gopan, a native of Neyyattinkara and a real estate tycoon buys a large piece of land in Chittur for a construction purpose, but on his arrival, he learns that the residents are forcefully and unlawfully evicted from their properties by an Andhra based real estate mafia using illegal land acquisition rules with support from the local authorities and government officials.

The Priest

The Priest · 2021

MovieDramaHorror

The culprits behind multiple deaths in a family over a few years are exposed, but there is more to it than meets the eye.

Pramani

Pramani · 2010

Viswanatha Panicker, the village head, and his cousin Soma cheat innocent villagers out of their land. They threaten Janaki when she tries to expose them, but when Panicker has a change of heart, no one believes him.

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Prathichaya

Prathichaya · 2026

MovieThrillerDrama

After Kerala’s Chief Minister dies in a scandal engineered by a ruthless media tycoon, his son a brilliant tech entrepreneur enters the blood-soaked arena of politics to expose the conspiracy, vindicate his father, and turn technology against those who weaponized it

Director

Kerala Cafe

Kerala Cafe · 2009

Ten interconnected short stories unfolding around a roadside railway café in Kerala, where travelers from diverse backgrounds pass through, their lives briefly intersecting amid themes of migration, relationships and modern struggles.

Director

Mr. Fraud

Mr. Fraud · 2014

MovieCrimeMystery

Bhai Ji is a high-tech robber who changes his looks frequently. Disguised as jewelry experts, he and his team members hatch a plan to steal precious jewelry from a palace in Kerala.

Director

IG: Inspector General

IG: Inspector General · 2009

IG: Inspector General

Inspector General Durga Prasad is made the head of an anti-terrorism squad and strives to end the terrorist activities. However, a revelation forces him to choose between his family and his duty.

Writer

The Tiger

The Tiger · 2005

MovieCrimeAction

Varma, a senior government official, who is about to expose an anti-corruption racket, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Officer Chandrashekhar investigates the case to find the culprit.

Writer

Aaraattu

Aaraattu · 2022

MovieComedyAction

Goparajan / Gopan, a native of Neyyattinkara and a real estate tycoon buys a large piece of land in Chittur for a construction purpose, but on his arrival, he learns that the residents are forcefully and unlawfully evicted from their properties by an Andhra based real estate mafia using illegal land acquisition rules with support from the local authorities and government officials.

Director

The Priest

The Priest · 2021

MovieDramaHorror

The culprits behind multiple deaths in a family over a few years are exposed, but there is more to it than meets the eye.

Producer

Pramani

Pramani · 2010

Viswanatha Panicker, the village head, and his cousin Soma cheat innocent villagers out of their land. They threaten Janaki when she tries to expose them, but when Panicker has a change of heart, no one believes him.

Writer

Grandmaster

Grandmaster · 2012

MovieThrillerAction

Chandrashekhar lives alone in a dark and violent city. Even with crime occurring all around him, he withdraws from all responsibility and lives quietly. Soon, change is forced upon him in order to catch a serial killer. Like a grandmaster who anticipates his opponents moves well in advance, he proceeds forward. But only once, just once, he makes a fatal mistake.

Director

The Thriller

The Thriller · 2010

MovieCrimeThriller

Simon is the son of Joseph Palathinkal, a business multi millionaire. One night during the night patrol, Niranjan finds Simon stabbed and murdered on a highway. Who killed him? and why?

Director

Madambi

Madambi · 2008

MovieDramaFamily

Pillai, a moneylender, encounters a predicament when his younger brother falls in love and marries a girl from the rival family. Though his brother joins hands with his in-laws, Pillai fights back.

Writer

Villain

Villain · 2017

MovieActionCrime

ADGP Mathew Manjooran, returns to work after a seven-month sabbatical, only to take voluntary retirement. His last day has him investigating a case involving triple murder, including a police officer. Soon a pattern emerges and each clue also links Mathew. How is the veteran police officer tied to the murders and who is the real villain?

Director

Christopher

Christopher · 2023

MovieActionThriller

A maverick, vigilante cop who is forced to misbehave the limits of law when the system fails. It weaves across past and present whilesolving the motives and moral bruises that shape his actions.

Director

Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel

Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel · 2019

Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel

MovieComedyThriller

Balakrishnan is a lawyer who hasn't been able to achieve much in his professional life due to his stammer. His life takes an interesting turn when his brother-in-law entrusts him with a complex case involving a rich businessman.

Director

Stand Up

Stand Up · 2019

Keerthi aspires to make it big in the stand-up world and is in search of opportunities. Through her act, she narrates the story of her friend, Diya, who was victimised by the patriarchal society.

Producer

I Love Me

I Love Me · 2012

Ram Mohan, an eminent businessman in Bangkok, has discovered that his business empire and personal life are in danger. To save himself, he hires two small-time crooks from India to murder a person.

Director

Smart City

Smart City · 2006

MovieActionCrime

Shekharan is a noble gangster and his trusted henchman is Madhvan. When the Kotturan brothers try to plot against Shekharan, Madhavan strives to save his employer from their evil intentions.

Director