I V Sasi

Directing

I V Sasi

Born 1948-03-28 · Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran (28 March 1947 – 24 October 2017) was an Indian film director who made over 110 films predominantly in Malayalam, in addition to Tamil and Hindi languages. In 2015, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, the highest award in Malayalam cinema. Often described as a pathbreaker, Sasi made his mark during Malayalam cinema’s transformative period from the 1970s to 1990s.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

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9.0

Jayadevan, a popular writer, though married to Bharathi, is in love with Geetha. When he suddenly falls ill, Geetha takes care of him till his last day.

Aksharangal

1984

Sradha poster
7.5

Shradha movie tells the story of Ganga Prasad IPS (Mohanlal) who is a daring officer of the Anti Terrorist Wing of the State Police. Into his small world consisting of wife, Suma (Shobana) and son Abi, enters Swapna (Abhirami), who sees her dream man and falls head over heels in love with him, even overlooking the fact that he is married.In the meantime, a group of hard-core terrorists led by Lucifer Munna (Arun Pandiyan) and Janisha (Rasika) wreak havoc at various places.

Sradha

2000

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10.0

To repay his debts, Mayilsamy decides to sell one of his houses by getting rid of the tenants. However, Sharada, the tenant, refuses to vacate the house.

Illam

1988

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum poster
6.5

A rendering of the classic Arabian tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp.

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum

1979

Midhya poster
8.0

Venugopal takes his mentor's brother Rajan under his wing and makes him his manager. Venu falls for Devi whom he later realizes is already engaged to Rajan. Rajan marries Devi with Venu's blessing. But soon after the wedding Rajan starts to engage is shady activities in his quest for quick money and this strains the relationship between Venu and Rajan.

Midhya

1990

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10.0

Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the Abkari contractor Sreekandan. Sreekandan is heavily involved in the smuggling of liquor from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu in order to increase the already high profits in his business. For some time the jobless youngsters try illegal brewing of hooch.

Abkari

1988

Anubandham poster
6.8

A widow, Sunandha, lives in poverty with her child. Bhaskaran and Vijayalaskhmi lives with their son Jayan in the neighbourhood. Desperate to earn a living, Sunandha starts a kindergarten with the help of her silent admirer, teacher and ex-lover, Murali Mash. Just as her life seems to be headed toward stability, a tragic event complicates their living situation in the village.

Anubandham

1985

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6.0

Kallanum Polisum is a Malayalam film about a police who is the only earner for his family. He has to go through hardships but is entangled when a thief is mistaken with a bank robbery.

Kallanum Polisum

1992

Arhatha poster
8.0

Devaraj, a factory worker, faces many challenges when he joins a new job. Can he overcome them?

Arhatha

1990

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6.5

Mukthi movie is all about Haridas (Mammootty) who is the son of a village peon, who returns to his home district as the central government-appointed Collector. The pressures of the new job create complexities in his personal and professional life, eventually causing a rift between him and his younger brother Sudhakaran (Rahman). The two brothers engage in dangerous one-upmanship, as Sudhakaran joins a political party opposed to Haridas. One of IV Sasi's best films, good performances from the entire cast.

Mukthi

1988

Adimakal Udamakal poster
7.0

It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. The story revolves a trade union and company owner. She brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan (Mohanlal) to solve the company issues with trade union leaders. When the company was about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan (Mammootty)suggest a new formula for solving the company issues and this leads to save the company.

Adimakal Udamakal

1987

Kolangal poster
9.0

After a young woman escapes brutal treatment from the men in her life, she faces further injustice when her new in-laws reject her.

Kolangal

1995

Kolangal poster
9.0

After a young woman escapes brutal treatment from the men in her life, she faces further injustice when her new in-laws reject her.

Kolangal

1995

Naanayam poster
6.0

Two stepbrothers take over their parents' business after their demise. They face many problems when their father's enemies plot against them.

Naanayam

1983

Lakshmana Rekha poster
7.0

Two brothers, Sukumaran and Sudhakaran, love their cousin Radha. Radha marries Sukumaran, but her marital bliss is shattered when he becomes paralysed after an accident.

Lakshmana Rekha

1984

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8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ithrayum Kalam

1987

Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam poster
7.5

Siblings Deepthi and Ravi are separated after their parents' divorce. After many years, Deepthi faces many challenges when she goes in search of Ravi.

Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam

1982

Varnapakittu poster
6.5

A young man gets angry with his father and runs away to Singapore. He decides to impress his father with his wealth and persuades a girl to masquerade as his fiancee.

Varnapakittu

1997

Angadikkappurathu poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Angadikkappurathu

1985

Ee Nadu poster
7.0

Spurious liquor supplied by governmental arrack outlets kills several poor people in Kerala. People hit the streets to demand justice. They want the culprits to be brought to book.

Ee Nadu

1982

Nalkkavala poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Nalkkavala

1987

Uyarangalil poster
5.0

Jayarajan (Mohanlal), an over-enthusiastic assistant manager at a tea plantation plans to loot a huge amount. He lures two debt-ridden subordinates, Chandran (Rahman) and Johnny (Nedumudi Venu), into his conspiracy.

Uyarangalil

1984

Nadodikkattu poster
8.0

After losing their jobs, Dasan and Vijayan have no hope of finding work in Kerala. They plan to escape to Dubai, but end up in Chennai. Can they find luck there?

Nadodikkattu

1987

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7.0

Aayiram Meni is a 1999 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi, starring Manoj K Jayan and Urvashi in the lead role.

Aayiram Meni

1999