Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-01-06
- Birth Location: Kerala, India
- Parents: Burney Andrews
- Professions: Director, Writer, Actor
Rosshan Andrrews, man, this guy’s had quite the ride in Malayalam cinema. Born in Nazareth, studied at St. Aloysious in Thrissur, then hit up Cochin College—so yeah, pretty regular beginnings. But then, boom, he drops his debut film, Udayananu Tharam, in 2005, and it’s got Mohanlal and Meena. Not exactly small potatoes. That movie really set the stage for him. Next up, in 2006, he rolls out Notebook with Mariya Roy, Parvathy, Roma, and Skanda. That’s the one everyone still talks about for its fresh take and bold themes. After that, he just kept the hits coming—there’s Ividam Swargamanu, Casanovva, Mumbai Police, How Old Are You? Seriously, this dude doesn’t know how to slow down. Then, 2018 comes along, and he drops Kayamkulam Kochunni. That one? It smashed box office records, raking in a wild 110 crore and sliding right into the 100 crore club—no sweat. At this point, people aren’t just noticing him; they’re waiting to see what he’ll do next. He’s got this reputation for crafting stories that stick with you, and honestly, it’s well-earned. Oh, and he didn’t just stick to directing—he’s tried his hand at writing and acting too, popping up in projects like 36 Vayadhinile, School Bus, Prathi Poovankozhi, Salute, Saturday Night, and a bunch more. And now, he’s making a splash in Bollywood with his Hindi debut, Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Zee Studios, so you know it’s a big deal.
Rosshan’s first big splash in Malayalam cinema happened with Udayananu Tharam back in 2005. Now, this film wasn’t just some random debut—people still talk about it. You’ve got Mohanlal leading the charge, and the story takes you right into the heart of the Malayalam film industry, poking fun at the chaos, the ego trips, and the desperation of folks clawing their way up the ladder. The script’s sharp, tons of inside jokes if you know the film scene, and honestly, it's a parody that hits way too close to home for some in the business. Rosshan’s direction? Not the usual rookie stuff. He balanced the satire and drama without missing a beat, which isn’t easy, trust me. It’s the kind of movie that made people sit up and notice—the sort of debut directors dream about, but rarely pull off. Udayananu Tharam set the bar, and man, it did not disappoint.
January 6, 1975
Konidela Ram Charan
Kerala, India
Yes, Annabella Rosshan
Burney Andrews and Surekha
50 years old