Sudhi Maddison

Biography

Sudhi Maddison is an Indian film director, writer and editor who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for his creative storytelling and contributions to Malayalam cinema. Coming from a family with no direct connections to the film industry, he developed his filmmaking skills independently and gradually built his career through editing and direction.

Sudhi developed an interest in filmmaking at a young age and taught himself video editing by experimenting with editing software and online tutorials. He began his professional journey as an assistant editor with the Malayalam film Jilla (2014), starring Vijay and Mohanlal. He later worked on films such as Guppy (2016), Happy Wedding (2016) and Style (2016). He also worked as an independent editor on Kamuki (2018).

His career took an important turn when he collaborated with filmmaker Tharun Moorthy on Operation Java (2021), serving as a co-director. This project provided him with valuable experience in filmmaking and helped him move towards independent direction.

Sudhi made his independent directorial debut with Neymar (2023), a Malayalam comedy film starring Mathew Thomas and Naslen. The film revolves around two friends and their adventures involving a pet dog named Neymar. He also contributed to the story of the film, which received attention for its family-friendly entertainment and humorous storytelling.

In 2026, he directed Dhoomakethu, a time-loop comedy starring Sajin Gopu, Nikhila Vimal, Shine Tom Chacko and Ganapathi. The film explores an unusual situation in which a newly married man repeatedly experiences the same day. With this project, Sudhi continued exploring different genres and storytelling styles.