Nissam Basheer
Biography
Nissam Basheer is an Indian film director who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his psychological and suspense-driven films, particularly for creating stories built around mystery, complex characters, and unexpected twists.
Career
Nissam Basheer made his directorial debut with Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha (2019), starring Asif Ali and Veena Nandakumar. The film dealt with marital relationships and sensitive social issues and became a successful Malayalam film.
He followed it with Rorschach (2022), starring Mammootty. The psychological thriller was noted for its dark atmosphere, unconventional narrative, and mysterious characters. It further established Basheer as a filmmaker interested in distinctive genre storytelling.
His next major project, I, Nobody (2026), stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu. The film is a psychological thriller centered around a mysterious bank heist and continues Basheer's interest in suspenseful narratives.
Notable Films
- Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha (2019) – Director
- Rorschach (2022) – Director
- I, Nobody (2026) – Director
