S.S. Jishnu Dev
- Writer
- Director
- Cinematographer
S.S. Jishnu Dev is an acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, and editor who primarily works in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. Known for his experimental filmmaking styles and distinct narrative choices, SS Jishnu Dev originally pursued an academic background in engineering. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering before choosing to follow his core passion for visual storytelling.
He made a significant impact with his breakthrough Malayalam feature film Upama (2019), a critically acclaimed drama that secured over 120 awards and nominations across national and international film festivals. The film's historic festival run earned him a prestigious spot in the India Book of Records for receiving the maximum category awards for a single film.
In 2021, Jishnu Dev pushed creative boundaries by writing and directing Amanuda, recognized as the first-ever "found footage" genre film in the Tamil film industry. Shot originally in 2018, its technical execution and innovative approach earned him the Asia Book of Records 'Grand Master' title alongside a URF Global Award.Continuously diversifying his filmography, Jishnu Dev has spearheaded a variety of projects spanning different genres, including the psychological thriller Paranormal Project (2023), the multi-lingual music video Love U Baby (2025), and his highly anticipated drama Rotten Society (2026). He is celebrated by contemporary indie film circles for bridging tight budget constraints with high-concept digital execution.
He made a significant impact with his breakthrough Malayalam feature film Upama (2019), a critically acclaimed drama that secured over 120 awards and nominations across national and international film festivals. The film's historic festival run earned him a prestigious spot in the India Book of Records for receiving the maximum category awards for a single film.
In 2021, Jishnu Dev pushed creative boundaries by writing and directing Amanuda, recognized as the first-ever "found footage" genre film in the Tamil film industry. Shot originally in 2018, its technical execution and innovative approach earned him the Asia Book of Records 'Grand Master' title alongside a URF Global Award.Continuously diversifying his filmography, Jishnu Dev has spearheaded a variety of projects spanning different genres, including the psychological thriller Paranormal Project (2023), the multi-lingual music video Love U Baby (2025), and his highly anticipated drama Rotten Society (2026). He is celebrated by contemporary indie film circles for bridging tight budget constraints with high-concept digital execution.
