Sachy (writer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sachy
Born	Koovakattu R. Sachidanandan 25 December 1972 Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Died	18 June 2020(2020-06-18) (aged 47) Jubilee Mission Hospital, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Occupation	Advocate screenwriter theatre artist producer director
Years active	1991–2020
Awards	National Film Award for Best Director (2022)

K. R. Sachidanandan (born December 25, 1972 – died June 18, 2020), known professionally as Sachy, was a talented Indian filmmaker. He worked as a screenwriter, director, and film producer in the Malayalam film industry.

Sachy first became known for writing movies with his partner Sethu. Together, they were called Sachi-Sethu. Some of their popular films include Chocolate (2007) and Seniors (2012).

Later, Sachy started writing films by himself. His first solo screenplay was for the movie Run Baby Run (2012). He also began directing films, with his first movie as a director being Anarkali (2015).

Sachy also helped produce movies through his company, Thakkali Films. His last film, Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), was a big success. Sadly, he passed away on June 18, 2020, at the age of 47. After his death, he received a special award, the National Film Award for Best Direction, for Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

Early Life

Sachy was born on December 25, 1972, in a place called Kodungalloor in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. He went to college and earned a degree in commerce. Later, he studied law at Govt. Law College, Ernakulam.

Before working in films, Sachy was a lawyer for eight years. He worked in the High Court of Kerala, dealing with different types of law. During his college days, he loved movies and theatre. He was very active in his college film club and directed many plays.

Film Career

Working with Sethu

Sachy began his journey in the Malayalam film industry by teaming up with another writer, Sethunath. Their first movie together was Chocolate in 2007, which was a big hit. This success led them to work on several more films.

They wrote Robin Hood (2009), directed by Joshiy. Then came the comedy Makeup Man (2011), directed by Shafi. They also had success with the comedy-mystery film Seniors. However, their partnership ended after their movie Doubles (2011) did not do well.

Working Alone

After working with Sethu, Sachy decided to write films on his own. His first solo film was the thriller Run Baby Run (2012). This movie, directed by Joshiy, became one of the highest-earning Malayalam films that year.

He then worked with director Shajoon Kariyal on Chettayees (2012). Later, he wrote Sherlock Toms for director Shafi. Sachy also wrote Ramaleela (2017), which was a huge commercial success. In 2019, he wrote another very popular film called Driving Licence.

Directing and Producing

Sachy was not just a writer; he also produced and directed films. He started a film production company called Thakkali Films with his friends. They produced the comedy film Chettayees in 2012.

In 2015, Sachy made his debut as a director with the romantic drama Anarkali. This film starred popular actors like Prithviraj and Biju Menon. It received good reviews and was a success.

His next film as a director was the action thriller Ayyappanum Koshiyum in 2020. This movie was a massive hit and was the last successful Malayalam film before the COVID-19 pandemic. For this film, Sachy was honored with the National Film Award for Best Direction after his passing. Ayyappanum Koshiyum was so popular that it was remade in Telugu as Bheemla Nayak, and a Hindi version is also planned.

His Last Days

Sachy passed away on June 18, 2020. He had a cardiac arrest and died at Jubilee Mission Hospital in Thrissur.

His Films

Films with Sethu

Films as a Writer (Alone)

Films as a Director