| Anand Ekarshi | |
| Birthname: | Sebastian K Abraham |
| Birth Place: | Kerala, |
| Years Active: | 2023–present |
| Father: | K.M. Abraham |
| Mother: | Soumi Abraham |
Anand Ekarshi (born Sebastian K Abraham)[1] is a Malayalam filmmaker who gained recognition for his directorial debut, Aattam.[2]
Anand Ekarshi was born in Kerala.[3] His interest in theatre and acting began at the young age of 10. He attributes his narrative style to his involvement with Lokadharmi, a theatre group based in Kochi.[4] He holds a degree in Communicative English and a postgraduate degree in Psychology.[5]
Before making his mark with feature films, Anand Ekarshi worked on various short films and music videos in Malayalam.[6] He also had a brief stint under the guidance of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali.[7]
Ekarshi made his directorial debut with Aattam in 2023, a film that won the Best Feature Film award at the 70th National Film Awards in India.
| Year | Award | Film | Category | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70th National Film Awards | Aattam | Best Feature Film | [8] | |
| Best Screenplay | |||||
| 2023 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Aattam | Best Film | [9] |