Syam Pushkaran

Biography

Syam Pushkaran (also known as Shyam Pushkaran) is an Indian screenwriter and film producer who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. Born on 6 September 1984 in Cherthala, Kerala, he initially studied fashion technology and worked as a fashion designer before pursuing filmmaking.

He made his screenwriting debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair. He subsequently wrote films such as 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Rani Padmini (2015) and Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016). His other notable works include Mayaanadhi (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Joji (2021), and Thankam (2023). 

Alongside writing, he has worked as a producer through Bhavana Studios and Working Class Hero. He also served as co-director and dialogue writer on Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) and made a brief acting appearance in Premalu (2024).

Awards and Recognition

National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016).

Kerala State Film Award for Best Original Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaaram.

Kerala State Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Joji (2021).

Vanitha Film Award for Best Script Writer for Kumbalangi Nights (2019).

Notable Filmography

Salt N' Pepper (2011) – Writer

22 Female Kottayam (2012) – Writer

Da Thadiya (2012) – Writer

Idukki Gold (2013) – Writer

Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014) – Screenplay

Rani Padmini (2015) – Writer

Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016) – Writer

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) – Dialogue writer, co-director

Mayaanadhi (2017) – Writer

Kumbalangi Nights (2019) – Writer, producer

Joji (2021) – Writer, producer

Thankam (2023) – Writer, producer

Premalu (2024) – Producer, actor

Rifle Club (2024) – Co-writer

He is married to filmmaker and actress Unnimaya Prasad.