Prajesh Sen

Prajesh Sen—now there’s a name you don’t forget if you’re into Indian cinema, especially down south. The guy didn’t just pop up out of nowhere; he put in his hours as a journalist before jumping into movies. Seriously, he started off with All India Radio in Trivandrum. That’s old school, right? Then he hustled over to Madhyamam, one of those Malayalam newspapers everyone’s uncle reads with chai in the morning. No kidding, he’s covered some ground. But it’s not like he just woke up one day and decided, “Hey, let’s direct a movie!” Nah, he learned the ropes working as an assistant director under Siddique (yeah, that Siddique—the one with all the blockbuster comedies). So, if you’ve ever wondered why his first movie didn’t look like some rookie’s wild experiment, there’s your answer. His big break? Captain, dropped in 2018 with Jayasurya taking the lead. Folks were buzzing because, let’s face it, Jayasurya doesn’t sign up for just any script. Prajesh didn’t just direct—he wrote, crafted, and basically poured his brain onto the screen. And if you think he’s just a one-trick pony, think again. The guy’s penned five books too. Not your average “dabble in everything” type—he actually delivers, whether it’s page or screen. It’s that mix of newsy realness and movie magic that gives his work a punch. Maybe it’s the journalist in him—always digging, always telling a story worth hearing.