Rojin Thomas Explained

Rojin Thomas
Native Name Lang:Malayalam
Birth Name:Rojin Philip Thomas
Birth Date:13 September 1992
Birth Place:Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Alma Mater:Indian Maritime University
Years Active:2013–present

Rojin Thomas is an Indian film director and script writer who works in the Malayalam film industry. He made his directional debut with Philips and the Monkey Pen (2013),[1] directed along with Shanil Muhammed. His second film was Jo and the Boy (2015).[2] His third film Home (2021) received widespread critical attention.[3]

Philips and the Monkey Pen won three awards at 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for Best Children's Film, Best Child Artist (Sanoop Santhosh) and Best Children's Film Director.[4]

Jo and the Boy won two awards at 2015 Kerala State Film Awards[5] for Best Choreography (Sreejith) and Best Costume Designer (Nissar).[6]

Short films

YearShort FilmWriterDirectorEditor
2007Book Of Secrets
2009Onnu Pottichalo!
2010Online
2010Xmas call for you
2011Fool again
2011Intention
2011Candle light
2012One rupee tip

Films

YearFilmWriterDirector
2013Philips and the Monkey Pen
2015Jo and the Boy
2021Home[7]
2024Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I dedicate my film to my family: Rojin Thomas. The Times of India. 11 March 2016.
  2. News: Rojin Thomas on his new movie 'Jo and the Boy'. Nita Sathyendran. 23 December 2015. The Hindu. 11 March 2016.
  3. Web site: Abundantia Entertainment, Friday Film House team up for Hindi remake of Malayalam film #Home. First Post. 8 April 2022.
  4. News: '#Home' is a happy film, says director Rojin Thomas . TOI. 18 August 2021 . M . Athira .
  5. Web site: Kerala State Film Awards: Dulquer Salmaan, Parvathy take top honours. 1 March 2016. dna. 6 March 2016.
  6. Web site: Rojin Thomas . TOI.
  7. News: Kumar R . Manoj . #Home: Director Rojin Thomas reveals how a tech lesson to his dad gave birth to the film . indianexpress.com.