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Krishnadas Murali
Active Malayalam Cinema
- FromGuruvayoor, Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Based inKochi, Kerala, India
- Age25–35
- Active2013 – Present
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Krishnadas Murali – Biography
Krishnadas Murali – Full Information
- Full Name: Krishnadas Murali
- Popular Name: Krishnadas Murali
- Nickname: Krishnadas, Das
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Former Assistant Professor
- Known For: Bharathanatyam, Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam, Better Half (Karikku Fliq Series)
- Date of Birth: (Specific birth date not publicly disclosed; born in Guruvayoor, Kerala)
- Age: Late 30s (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Guruvayoor, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Guruvayoor, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Residence: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Profession Category: Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Actor
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Parents: (Family details not publicly disclosed)
- Marital Status: Private
- Spouse: N/A
Education
- Schooling: Formative education completed in Guruvayoor, Kerala
- College: Engineering Graduate degree
- Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Engineering / Technology (M.Tech)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Began his filmmaking journey by directing self-funded independent short films while working in academia. |
| 2016–2019 | Left his career as an Assistant Professor of Engineering and relocated to Kochi to pursue filmmaking full-time. |
| 2021 | Directed the popular five-episode slice-of-life mini web series Better Half for Karikku (Fliq). |
| 2024 | Made his feature directorial and screenwriting debut with the family comedy-drama Bharathanatyam, starring and produced by Saiju Kurup. |
| 2026 | Directed and co-wrote Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam, a dark comedy thriller that became a major commercial success. |
| 2026 | Made a cameo appearance as a police officer in Abhinav Sunder Nayak’s satirical film Mollywood Times. |
| 2026 | Announced the development of Bharathanatyam 3: Rasaleela and entered discussions to direct veteran actor Dileep. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Debut Director | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Bharathanatyam | Nominated |
| 2026 | Best Director (Dark Comedy) | Mollywood Inside Awards | Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam | Won |
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About Krishnadas Murali
How did Krishnadas Murali enter the film industry?
Before pursuing cinema full-time, Krishnadas was an academician working as an Assistant Professor at an engineering college. He quit his teaching job to chase his passion, directing independent short films and web content before breaking into mainstream cinema.
What is his relationship with the platform "Karikku"?
Before making his cinema debut, Krishnadas achieved widespread popularity in the Malayalam digital space by writing and directing the highly popular, five-episode relationship-drama series Better Half (2021) for Karikku's sub-channel, Fliq.
Has Krishnadas Murali acted in any movies?
Yes! While he is mostly known as a director, he enjoys acting and recently made a popular, comedic cameo appearance as a police officer who takes statements in a hospital scene in the 2026 satirical comedy Mollywood Times.
How successful was his 2026 movie "Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam"?
The dark comedy-thriller sequel was a massive commercial and critical triumph. Produced on a modest budget of ₹5–6 crore, it went on to gross an estimated ₹52 crore globally and trended at the top of Netflix India's charts.
What is his next movie project?
Following the blockbuster success of Mohiniyattam, he has formally announced the third installment titled Bharathanatyam 3: Rasaleela and is also in talks to direct a new film starring actor Dileep, to be produced by Tharun Moorthy.
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