Ivar Vivahitharayal
A 125-day box-office run; the break-out hit starring Bhama & Jayasurya, with a Kerala State Award for Best Comedian.
Our People
Our Team
The people leading Film Estate's creative work.
Creative Director
Led by an award-winning storyteller.
Saji Surendran
Film Director · Ad Filmmaker · 25+ Years
An award-winning Film Director and high-level Creative Director with over 25 years of experience in the media industry — currently spearheading creative strategy for prominent firms in the UAE, specializing in large-scale advertisement campaigns, feature films and commercial storytelling.
Renowned for delivering box-office "Mega Hits" and managing multi-million-dollar brand portfolios across India and the Middle East, Saji is an Indian filmmaker celebrated in Malayalam cinema for commercially successful, multi-star family entertainers.
Selected Filmography
Happy Husbands
The first major hit of 2010 — 150+ days in theatres. Jayaram, Jayasurya, Indrajith, Bhavana & Rima Kallingal.
Four Friends
Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban & Meera Jasmine — the film that marked Kamal Haasan's return to Malayalam after 24 years.
Kunjaliyan
A family favourite starring Jayasurya, Ananya & Suraj Venjaramoodu.
Husbands in Goa
A record-breaking multi-starrer produced by UTV Motion Pictures — Jayasurya, Indrajith, Asif Ali, Lal & more.
Angry Babies in Love
A romantic comedy with Bhavana & Anoop Menon — a big hit with a near-100-day run.
She Taxi
The family comedy that welcomed Kavya Madhavan back to the screen after a short break.
Theatre & Screen
From the stage to the screen.
Ajay Annur
Theatre Artist · Actor · Director · Screenwriter
A UAE-based theatre artist, Ajay began his acting journey at the age of nine. After a career-focused period in the UAE, he returned to theatre in 2014 and has since been actively involved in acting and direction across major theatre festivals in the UAE.
With a strong passion for storytelling and the performing arts, Ajay is now taking his creative journey into cinema, having written the script for a Malayalam feature film scheduled to begin production in 2026.
“A journey from the stage to the screen, driven by a lifelong passion for stories and performance.”