Early life

Saji Surendran was born in Nedumanagad Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Kerala

or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

.Did schooling at Lourdes MOunt School. He completed his bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...

 from Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum. When he was studying there, he also acted in TV Serials along with working as a director's assistant. His brother Aji Surendran also acted in some TV Serials.

Before 2009

Saji Surendran was a serial director before 2008. In 2004 he received the Best Telefilm Award for his Manasam (Asianet

Asianet

Asianet Communications Limited is an Indian media conglomerate jointly owned by STAR TV and Jupiter Entertainment. Formed in 1991 and headquartered in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the south Indian state of Kerala, the company owns several television channels including Asianet, the first...

) at the Kaveri Film Critics Television Awards. He is known for directing the television serials Manasam, Megham, Alippazham, Mandharam and Ammakkay.

After 2009

Saji Surendran came to the film industry by directing Jayasurya

Jayasurya

Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and...

-Bhama

Bhama

Bhama is an Indian film actress, who has mainly appeared in Malayalam films. She debuted in 2007 through Nivedyam directed by A. K. Lohithadas.-Career:...

 starrer Ivar Vivahitharayal

Ivar Vivahitharayal

Ivar Vivahitharayal is an Indian film in the Malayalam language starring Jayasurya, Bhama, and Samvrutha Sunil in leading roles. The film is the directorial debut of Saji Surendran, who has been a television serial director.-Cast:-Plot:...

, which was a success at the box office

Box office

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 and gave Jayasurya

Jayasurya

Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and...

 a big break. After Ivar Vivahitharayal, he directed Happy Husbands

Happy Husbands

Happy Husbands is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Saji Surendran and starring Jayasurya, Jayaram, Indrajith, Bhavana, Rima Kallingal Samvrutha Sunil and Vandana.This is movie is remake of Tamil movie "Charlie Chaplin ".-Plot summary:...

with a huge cast that included Jayaram

Jayaram

Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...

, Jayasurya

Jayasurya

Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and...

, Indrajith

Indrajith

Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...

, Bhavana

Bhavana

Bhāvanā literally means "development" or "cultivating" or "producing" in the sense of "calling into existence." It is an important concept in Buddhist praxis...

, Vandana

Vandana

Vandana may refer to:* Vandana Singh, an Indian science fiction writer* Vandana Jain, an Indian ophthalmologist* Vandana Shiva, an Indian environmental activist* Vandana Shanbagh, an Indian athlete* Vandana Gupte, a Marathi actress...

, Samvrutha Sunil

Samvrutha Sunil

Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam...

 and Rima Kallingal

Rima Kallingal

Rima Kallingal is an Indian model and film actress, predominantly appearing Malayalam films. After being named First Runner Up in the Miss Kerala 2008 contest, she went to pursue a career in acting...

. Happy Husbands became the first major hit of 2010, and ran for more than 150 days at theatres throughout Kerala

Kerala

or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

. Saji Surendran then directed Four Friends, starring Jayaram

Jayaram

Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...

, Jayasurya

Jayasurya

Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and...

, Kunchako Boban and Meera Jasmine

Meera Jasmine

Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the...

. It received mixed reviews.

Filmography

Name	Year of release	Screenplay	Cast	Notes
Ivar Vivahitharayal Ivar Vivahitharayal Ivar Vivahitharayal is an Indian film in the Malayalam language starring Jayasurya, Bhama, and Samvrutha Sunil in leading roles. The film is the directorial debut of Saji Surendran, who has been a television serial director.-Cast:-Plot:...	2009	Krishna Poojappura	Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... , Bhama Bhama Bhama is an Indian film actress, who has mainly appeared in Malayalam films. She debuted in 2007 through Nivedyam directed by A. K. Lohithadas.-Career:... , Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam... , Navya Nair Navya Nair Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :...	Debut film
Happy Husbands Happy Husbands Happy Husbands is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Saji Surendran and starring Jayasurya, Jayaram, Indrajith, Bhavana, Rima Kallingal Samvrutha Sunil and Vandana.This is movie is remake of Tamil movie "Charlie Chaplin ".-Plot summary:...	2010	Krishna Poojappura	Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... , Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Indrajith Indrajith Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor... , Bhavana Bhavana Bhāvanā literally means "development" or "cultivating" or "producing" in the sense of "calling into existence." It is an important concept in Buddhist praxis... , Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam... , Vandana Vandana Vandana may refer to:* Vandana Singh, an Indian science fiction writer* Vandana Jain, an Indian ophthalmologist* Vandana Shiva, an Indian environmental activist* Vandana Shanbagh, an Indian athlete* Vandana Gupte, a Marathi actress... , Rima Kallingal Rima Kallingal Rima Kallingal is an Indian model and film actress, predominantly appearing Malayalam films. After being named First Runner Up in the Miss Kerala 2008 contest, she went to pursue a career in acting...	Remake of Anees bazmee's hindi movie 'No Entry'.
Four Friends Four Friends (2010 film) Four Friends is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Saji Surendran. It stars Jayasurya, Meera Jasmine, Kunchako Boban and Jayaram, and features Kamal Hassan in a cameo role after a hiatus of 21 years. The film was released on 28 October 2010. The film is inspired by the 2007 American film The Bucket...	2010	Krishna Poojappura	Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... , Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Kunchako Boban, Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine Meera Jasmine is an Indian actress, who appears in regional Indian films that includes Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2004 and is a two time recipient of the Kerala State Film Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, as well as the...	Kamal Haasan made a cameo appearance
Kunjaliyan Kunjaliyan Kunjaliyan is an upcoming Malayalam Masala film directed by Saji Surendran and written by Krishna Poojapura, the film features Jayasurya and Ananya in lead roles...	2011	Krishna Poojappura	Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... , Salim Kumar, Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...	Shooting will start on August 17, 2011
Husbands in Goa	2012	Krishna Poojappura	Jayasurya Jayasurya Jayasurya is an Indian film actor and comedian. He made his debut in 2001 in the Malayalam film Dosth and has since acted in about 50 films, notable ones being Swapnakkoodu , Pulival Kalyanam , Chathikkatha Chanthu , Classmates , Gulumaal , Happy Husbands and... , Indrajith Indrajith Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking... , Asif Ali Asif Ali Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni...	On Production
Thamarassery to Thailand Thamarassery to Thailand Thamarassery to Thailand is an upcoming Malayalam film directed by Saji Surendran, written by Krishna Poojappura, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju....	2012	Krishna Poojappura	Fahad Fazil Fahad fazil Fahad Fazil is a Malayalam film actor who entered Malayalam Cinema with his debut in Kaiyethum Doorath. This film was directed by Fazil, his father -Biography:... , Ann Augustine Ann Augustine Anate Augustine , better known by her stage name Ann Augustine, is an Indian film actress, who appears in Malayalam films. She made her debut in Lal Jose's Elsamma Enna Aankutty .-Early life:... , Biju Menon Biju Menon Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...	On scripting stage