Sab John is an Indian screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam and Tamil-language films. He is known for his work in the films ''

Chanakyan ''Chanakyan'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar in his directorial debut. Starring Kamal Haasan, Urmila Matondkar, Jayaram, Madhu (actor), Mad ...

'' (1989) and ''

Gunaa ''Gunaa'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language psychological romantic drama film directed by Santhana Bharathi and co-written by Sab John. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rekha and newcomer Roshini. The film revolves around a newly released psychiatric ...

'' (1991).

Career

Sab John made his debut as a writer with the thriller film ''

'' (1989). The story of the film was created in 18 days and he wrote a 450-page script for the film with director

T. K. Rajeev Kumar Thazhathupurakkal Karunakara Panicker Rajeev Kumar (born 20 September 1961) is a National Award-winning Indian director of Malayalam films, from Trivandrum. He is the winner of five Kerala State Film Awards for Best Film, Director, Story Writer ...

. He made his Tamil debut the following year with the romantic film ''

''. After writing the scripts for several Malayalam films including ''

Vyooham ''Vyooham'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action film, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, starring Raghuvaran, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Babu Antony, Urvashi, Rajan P. Dev and Parvathy Jayaram. It was the debut directorial of Sangeeth Sivan. T ...

'' (1990) and ''

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'' (1992), he returned to Tamil cinema with '' Sillunu Oru Kadhal'' (2006).

Filmography

As a writer

*''

'' (1989) *''

Kshanakkathu ''Kshanakkathu'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam film, directed by TK Rajeev Kumar, starring debutants Niyaz Musaliyar and Athira in the lead roles. The film was a huge box office disaster. Cast * Niyaz Musaliyar as Vivek * Athira as Parvathy alias ...

'' (1990) *''

'' (1991) *''

Soorya Manasam ''Soorya Manasam'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty, along with Sowcar Janaki, Vaishnavi, Vinodini, Raghuvaran, Riza Bava and Jagathy Sreekumar playing supp ...

'' (1991) *''

'' (1992) *'' Bharanakoodam'' (1994) *'' Gandheevam'' (1994) *''

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'' (1995) *''

Mayilpeelikkavu ''Mayilpeelikkavu'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by the Anil-Babu duo and starring Kunchacko Boban and Jomol. This is the third film of Kunchacko Boban and it is about reincarnation and revenge. The movie ...

'' (1998) *''

Priyam ''Priyam'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Sanal and starring Kunchacko Boban, Arun, Ashwin, Manjima Mohan and Deepa Nair in the lead roles. Plot Benny, an orphan, takes care of his sister's three children. Benny's b ...

'' (2000) *'' Sillunu Oru Kadhal'' (2006) *''

Sivappu Mazhai ''Sivappu Mazhai'' ( ta, சிவப்பு மழை; en, Red Rain) is a 2010 Tamil action film written and directed by V. Krishnamurthy. Earlier referred to as ''Guinness Vision'', the film was made in 11 days 23 hours 45 minutes, breaki ...

'' (2010)

As an actor

*'' Kuruthipunal'' (1995) *''

Sathyameva Jayathe ''Sathyameva Jayathe'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Viji Thampi. This film's dialogue was written by G A Lal. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Aishwarya, Hemanth Ravan, Siddique, Rajan P Dev and Balachan ...

'' (2000)

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