Dhanesh Koliyat

Dhanesh Koliyat doesn’t exactly shout “mainstream,” but man, the stuff he’s been tied to? Pretty wild ride. Mikhael (2019) drops you into this gritty, moody world where family and revenge tie together like a knot you can’t untangle. You’re watching these characters stumble through loyalty, blood, and a whole lot of bad decisions—like, you know those movies where people just can’t catch a break? That’s Mikhael. The tension doesn’t let up, and there’s this constant undercurrent of “what’s gonna go wrong next?” Spoiler: Plenty. Then, you swing over to Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 (also 2019), and—total gear shift. It isn’t your typical robot movie. Instead, it gets all up in your feelings about loneliness, aging, and weirdly, how a robot can be more human than actual humans sometimes. The humor sneaks up on you, but so does the heartache. The whole thing’s a rollercoaster, one second you’re laughing at some awkward robot moment, next second you’re catching feelings you didn’t sign up for. Jump ahead to Heaven (2022), and Koliyat’s back with something darker. This one’s a crime thriller, dripping with suspense and those little twists that make you rethink who you’re rooting for. Cops, secrets, a murder investigation that spirals—yeah, it’s not light viewing, but it’s got that satisfying punch if you’re into mysteries. All said and done, Koliyat’s movies don’t just sit politely on the shelf. They jab at you, make you squirm, and honestly, you kinda want to see what he’ll do next.