Sobin K. Soman

Sobin K Soman, yeah, he’s one of those names that floats around quietly but packs a punch in the Malayalam film world. Born in good old 1983, right in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala—so he’s got that classic Kerala vibe in his DNA. Now, this guy didn’t exactly stumble into editing; he dove in headfirst. His debut as an editor? The film “Pakarnnattam,” starring Jayaram and directed by Jayaraj. Not exactly low stakes. And get this—he didn’t just edit it and call it a day. He scooped up the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2010 for that very first gig. Like, who does that? It’s wild. You’d think maybe he’d slow down or chill for a bit after that, but nah. Fast-forward a couple years, 2013 rolls around, and he’s bagging the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Editor for “Ayaal,” which Suresh Unnithan directed. Soman obviously knows his way around a story, slicing and dicing to make everything flow just right. His editing style is pretty crisp—he’s got this knack for making even the slowest scenes feel like they’ve got a pulse. Not a lot of editors can claim that kind of talent, especially right out of the gate. Whether you’re into art-house stuff or just want movies that don’t drag, his work stands out in that crowd. The dude’s got serious chops, no two ways about it.