Suhas-Sharfu
Suhas-Sharfu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Suhas Namboothiri Sharafudheen |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 2018-present |
| Notable work | Varathan, Virus, Puzhu |
Suhas and Sharfu are an Indian screenwriter duo working in Malayalam cinema.[1] They wrote a total of five films, beginning with Varathan in 2018.
Career[edit]
They were both engineers before their film careers and met through the short film network and social media.[1] Suhas is from Thripunithura and Sharfu from Kozhikode. Suhas and Sharfu were assistant director and associate director respectively for the 2018 film Sudani From Nigeria. Through Sameer Thahir, one of the producers of the movie, they met Amal Neerad. Suhas said in an interview about their first movie, "We had approached Amal Neerad with another script, that didn’t work out instead Varathan came to be."[1] The movie was well received. The Hindu wrote, "The screenplay by the Suhas–Sharfu duo is solid. They vividly etch different shades of misogyny, voyeurism and ensuing paranoia and drama, something every woman can relate to."[2]
After the commercial success of Varathan, the director Aashiq Abu invited them to co-write the screenplay of Virus with Muhsin Parari.[3] The movie was set against the backdrop of the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala. The movie received critical acclaim and was a box office success.[citation needed]
In March 2020, Suhas and Sharfu joined as co-writers in Karthick Naren's Maaran, starring Dhanush.[4] The film was released on 11 March 2022 to mixed reviews.[5] Their next release was Puzhu, starring Mammootty and Parvathy Thiruvothu.[6] It was the first film directed by Ratheena P. T., from a story by Harshad, writer of the movie Unda. Suhas and Sharfu co-wrote the screenplay with Harshad.[6] A direct-to-digital release, the movie gained critical acclaim.[7]
Their third release in 2022 was Dear Friend, directed by Vineeth Kumar and starring Tovino Thomas. Sharfu and Suhas joined the actor Arjun Lal in his first screenwriting role.[8] The movie was a box office failure, but critics praised its unusual theme and out-of-the-box narrative.[9]
Sharfu is also a lyricist. He debuted into song writing by penning the song "'Thonnal'" for a music video directed by Ahaana Krishna in 2021.[10] He has penned songs in movies like Madhuram,[11] Jana Gana Mana,[12] Adi, Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham, Jackson Bazaar Youth etc.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Movie | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Varathan | Amal Neerad | Debut movie |
| 2019 | Virus | Aashiq Abu | Co-wrote the screenplay with Muhsin Parari |
| 2022 | Maaran | Karthick Naren | Co-wrote the screenplay with Karthick Naren and Vivek |
| Puzhu | Ratheena P. T. | Co-wrote the screenplay with Harshad | |
| Dear Friend | Vineeth Kumar | Co-wrote the screenplay with Arjunlal |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "The 'write' break". The Hindu. 27 September 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Sudhish, Navamy (21 September 2018). "'Varathan' review: a prismatic narrative with terrific, and terrifying, cadence". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Virus first look: Is Aashiq Abu's next based on Nipah outbreak?". The Indian Express. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Malayalam writers Sharfu and Suhas on board Dhanush's next film". Hindustan Times. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Maaran Review: Even Dhanush cannot rescue this bland crime thriller". Times of India. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "Maaran Review: Dhanush Is Surprisingly Inert In Bland Film". NDTV. Retrieved 3 September 2022. - ^ a b "I pitched Mammootty a full-fledged negative role: Puzhu writer Harshad". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Mammootty's Puzhu review: Unearthing a paranoid worm crawling under your skin". OnManorama. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- Praveen, S. R. (12 May 2022). "'Puzhu' movie review: Mammootty's menacing presence anchors this important debut film with a few failings". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 September 2022. - ^ "Dear Friend". The Times of India. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Dear Friend review: Darshana-Tovino film is a cosy and engaging watch". The News Minute. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- Praveen, S. R. (10 June 2022). "'Dear Friend' movie review: Tovino Thomas' drama wastes a promising build-up". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 September 2022. - ^ "'Thonnal', Ahaana Krishna's directorial debut has come out". Mathrubhumi. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "Mollywood actress Ahaana Krishna's directorial debut Thonnal wins hearts". OTTPlay. Retrieved 3 September 2022. - ^ "പ്രണയിച്ച് ജോജുവും ശ്രുതിയും; 'മധുര'ത്തിലെ രണ്ടാമത്തെ ഗാനം". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Nair, Aishwarya (18 April 2022). "First video song from 'Jana Gana Mana' out now". MixIndia. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "ഷറഫു". M3DB. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "സുഹാസ്". M3DB. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "Suhas - Sharfu". Malayalam Music & Movie Database. Retrieved 3 September 2022.