Mafia Sasi, aka Sasidharan, is an Indian athlete and

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mainly in

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movies. He has performed stunts in all South Indian languages for more than 1000 films. He performed stunts in the movie ''

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'', which became a super hit, and he subsequently adopted the name Mafia Sasi. He has acted in a few movies as well. In 2022, he bagged National Award for best stunt choreography along with Supreme Sundar and Rajasekhar for

Ayyappanum Koshiyum ''Ayyappanum Koshiyum'' () is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Sachy. Produced by Ranjith and P. M. Sasidharan, the film stars Biju Menon and Prithviraj Sukumaran. ''Ayyappanum Koshiyum'' was rel ...

in the

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Background

He was born as Sasidharan Puthiyaveettil, to Balan and Saraswathi at Chirakkal,

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. He received his education from Chirakkal Raja's School, Kannur and

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. He is married to Sreedevi. The couple has a son, Sandeep Sasi, and a daughter, Sandhya. Mafia Sasi's son Sandeep Sasi is making a debut through a Malayalam movie, ''Gunda''.

Filmography

As a stunt master

* 2014

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(stunt Director) * 2013

Pattam Pole ''Pattam Pole'' (English: ''Like a Kite'') is a 2013 Malayalam romantic film directed by cinematographer Alagappan N, who makes his directorial debut. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Malavika Mohanan with Archana Kavi, Anoop Menon, Lalu Alex, ...

(stunt coordinator) * 2013

Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus ''Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by debutante director Marthandan and scripted by Benny P Nayarambalam. Set against the backdrop of theatre, Mammootty plays the title role of Cleetus, a the ...

(stunt coordinator) * 2012

Jawan of Vellimala ''Jawan of Vellimala'' () is a 2012 Malayalam film written by James Albert and directed by debutant Anoop Kannan. It stars Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Mamta Mohandas and Asif Ali. Cast * Mammootty as Gopikrishnan,retired soldier, Indian Army * A ...

(stunts) * 2011

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(stunts) * 2011 Doubles (stunts) * 2010 Pokkiri Raja (stunts) * 2010

Pramani ''Pramani'' is a 2010 Malayalam film written and directed by B. Unnikrishnan and starring Mammootty, Siddique, Fahadh Faasil and Sneha. Janardhanan and Lakshmi play supporting roles in the film which also features Tamil actor Prabhu in a came ...

(stunts) * 2010 Dhrona 2010 (stunts) * 2009

Ee Pattanathil Bhootham ''Ee Pattanathil Bhootham'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy comedy film directed by Johnny Antony. It stars Mammootty with Kavya Madhavan, Innocent, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar, Rajan P. Dev, Mahadevan, Janardhanan, Sure ...

(stunts) * 2009 Aayirathil Oruvan (stunts) * 2009

Vellathooval ''Vellathooval'' is a 2009 Malayalam movie by I. V. Sasi and also the last film done by him, starring Rejith Menon, Nithya Menen and Lalu Alex. It is about a crazy girl and her journey with a poor friend. Plot Jiya, daughter of James and Lisa ...

(stunts) * 2008

Thalappavu ''Thalappavu'' (literal meaning: turban or headgear, which is a symbol of power, status and protection) is a 2008 Malayalam language period thriller film based on the events related to Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Nair, d ...

(action) * 2008 Aayudham (stunts) * 2008

Sound of Boot ''Sound of Boot'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Rajesh Jayaraman. It stars Suresh Gopi, Bala, Honey Rose and Murali. Plot The film begins with a scene taking place in ...

(fights) * 2007 Kangaroo (stunts) * 2007 Chocolate (stunts) * 2007 Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (stunts) * 2007 The Speed Track (stunts) * 2007 Inspector Garud (stunts) * 2006 Classmates (stunts) * 2006 Pathaka (stunts) * 2006 Tanthra (stunt coordinator) * 2006 Chess (stunts) * 2006 Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (stunts) * 2005 The Tiger (stunts) * 2005

Nerariyan CBI ''Nerariyan CBI'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film directed and produced by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. The fourth installment in the franchise of CBI investigative thrillers, Mammootty reprised the role of Sethu ...

(stunts) * 2005 Pauran (stunts) * 2005 Thaskara Veeran (stunts) * 2005 Krithyam (stunts) * 2005 Kochi Rajavu (stunts) * 2005 Immini Nalloraal (stunts) * 2005 Iruvattam Manavatti (stunts) * 2005 Five Fingers (stunts) * 2005 Junior Senior (stunts) * 2005 Ponmudipuzhayorathu (stunts) * 2005 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (stunts) * 2004 Kottaram Vaidyan (stunts) * 2004 Kusruthi (stunts) * 2004 Maratha Nadu (stunts) * 2004 Amrutham (stunts) * 2004 Black (stunts) * 2004 Vajram (stunts) * 2003 Thillana Thillana (stunts) * 2003 Vasanthamallika (stunts) * 2003 Chakram (stunts) * 2003 Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu (stunts) * 2003 War & Love (stunts) * 2003 C.I.D. Moosa (stunts) * 2002 Kannaki (stunts) * 2002 Mazhathullikkilukkam (stunts) * 2002 Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (stunts) * 2002 Meesha Madhavan (stunts) * 2001 Achaneyanenikkishtam (stunts) * 2001 Bharthavudyogam (stunts) * 1999 Aayiram Meni (stunts) * 1999 Crime File (stunts) * 1999 Panchapandavar (stunt director) * 1999 Pranaya Nilavu (stunts) * 1999 Udayapuram Sulthan (stunts) * 1998 Elavamkodu Desam (stunts) * 1998 Mayajalam (stunts) * 1998 Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (stunts) * 1997 Ekkareyanente Manasam (stunts) * 1997 Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (stunts) * 1997 Manasam (stunts) * 1997 Nagarapuranam (stunts) * 1997 Newspaper Boy (stunts) * 1997 Oral Mathram (stunts) * 1996 Kalyana Sowgandhikam (stunts) * 1996 Man of the Match (stunts) * 1996 Patanayakan (stunts) * 1996 Sallapam (stunts) * 1996 Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (stunts) * 1995 Aadyathe Kanmani (stunts) * 1995 Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (stunts) * 1995 Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana (stunts) * 1995 Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (stunts) * 1995 Kidilol Kidilam (stunts) * 1995 Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta (stunts) * 1995 Manikya Chempazhukka (stunts) * 1995 Mannar Mathai Speaking (stunts) * 1995 Pai Brothers (stunts) * 1995 Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (stunts) * 1995 Sadaram (stunts) * 1995 Thirumanassu (stunts) * 1995 Tom & Jerry (stunts) * 1994 Vadhu Doctoranu (stunts) * 1993 Aayirappara (stunts - as Sasi)

As an Actor

* 2021

Vellam ''Vellam'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles. T ...

*2020 Shylock as himself *2020 Driving License as himself *2017 Masterpiece as himself *2015 Ringmaster as stunt master *2012

Chirakodinja Kinavukal ''Chirakodinja Kinavukal'' (English: ''Dreams with Broken Wings'') is a 2015 Malayalam spoof film. Directed by debutant Santhosh Viswanath, the film has been produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames. It has the notable achieve ...

as Sasi annan *2012

Mayamohini ''Mayamohini'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, starring Dileep in the title role with Biju Menon, Mohan Sharma, Baburaj, Mythili and Spadikam George i ...

(Guest appearance in Mayamohini song) * 2011

Teja Bhai & Family ''Teja Bhai and Family'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Deepu Karunakaran, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Akhila Sasidharan, and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead roles. One of the songs, ''Oru Madhura Kinavin'' ...

as Ammittu * 2010 Best Actor as Himself * 2010

Swantham Bharya Zindabad ''Swantham Bharya Zindabad'' ( ml, സ്വന്തം ഭാര്യ സിന്ദാബാദ്‌) is a 2010 Malayalam film produced by Raaffi Mathirra under the banner Ifar International and directed by Biju Vattappara, starring Guinnes ...

(Himself) * 2007 Kichamani M.B.A. * 2006 Narakasuran * 2005 Hai * 2004 Chathikatha Chandu * 2003 Shingari Bolona * 2003 War & Love * 2002 Snehadooth as Pazhani * 2001 Bhadra * 2000 Ival Draupadi * 2000

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(2000) as Thakur * 2000 Aanamuttate Aangalmar (2000) as Govindankutty * 1999 Ustaad (1999) as Sulaiman * 1999 Panchapaandavar as Masthan * 1997

Kalyana Kacheri ''Kalyana Kacheri'' is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Anil Chandra and produced by Babu Pathanamthitta. The film stars Mukesh, Shobhana, Jagathy Sreekumar and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venk ...

* 1996 Pallivaathukkal Thommichan ...Hamsa * 1996

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as Raghavan * 1996 Kanchanam as Minister's driver * 1996 Padanayakan * 1996 Naalamketile Nalla Thampimar * 1995 Special Squad * 1995

Mimics Action 500 ''Mimics Action 500'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam comedy film, directed by Balu Kiriyath and produced by Harikumaran Thampi. The film stars Rajan P. Dev, KPAC Lalitha, A. C. Zainuddin and Abi in the lead roles. The film's musical score was done ...

as Gunda * 1995 Minaminuginnu Minnukettu * 1993 Koushalam as Victor Solomon * 1992 Maayanmar * 1991 Mookkillaaraajyathu as * 1991 Kadhanayika as Gunda * 1990 Mridula as Gunda * 1990 His Highness Abdullah * 1987 Kanikanum Neram * 1986

Ente Shabdam ''Ente Shabdham'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by V. K. Unnikrishnan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Ratheesh, Madhuri and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as Vasu *Ra ...

* 1985 Chorakku Chora as Gunda * 1984

Nishedi ''Nishedhi'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sukumaran, Bheeman Raghu and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast *Sukumaran as Raju *Bheeman Raghu as Vi ...

as Gunda * 1984

Unaroo ''Unaroo'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Mani Ratnam and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mohanlal, Sukumaran, Ratheesh, Sabitha Anand, Ashokan and Balan K. Nair, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja an ...

as Goonda * 1983

Varanmaare Aavashyamundu ''Varanmaare Aavashyamundu'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Joy. The film stars Rajkumar, Swapna, Vincent and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Plot C ...

as Gunda * 1983 Prathigna as Gunda * 1982 Panchajanyam as Gunda * 1982 Anuraagakkodathi as Gunda * 1981

Ranuva Veeran ''Ranuva Veeran'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Chiranjeevi. It was released on 27 October 1981 on the occasion of Diwali, along with six other movies, including '' ...

(Tamil)

References

External links

* * http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=5850
Mafia Sasi at MSI
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