Shibu Chakravarthy is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, and poster designer who works in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

. His ancestors were the rulers of Kurukkanmoola Dynasty, hence the name ''Chakravarthy'' (). His birthname was Shibu Rajav, later changed to Shibu Chakravarthy by publishing in gazette.https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/features/shibu-chakravarthy-opens-up-an-unknown-backstory-about-mammootty-starrer-new-delhi-074379.html

Career

He was introduced to the Malayalam film industry by Rajan Prakash of Prakash Movie tone. His first film was ''Allimalarkkavu'' (1984), made while he was doing his master's degree in philosophy in

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam The Maharaja's College is a government college of higher education located in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest colleges in India. Located in the heart of the city, the college is spread over a campus of on the ban ...

. He continued his studies and secured a diploma in journalism while working in the film industry. His breakthrough was the film ''Shyama'' with the song "Chembarathy Poove chollu", and became a lyricist. Besides being a lyricists and screenwriter, he has also worked as a graphic designer with

Gayathri Asokan Gayatri (Sanskrit: गायत्री, IAST:Gāyatrī) is the personified form of the Gayatri Mantra, a popular hymn from Vedic texts. She is also known as Savitri, and bears the epithet of ''Vedamata'' (mother of the Vedas). Gayatri is oft ...

at Gayathri designs. He had then worked on poster designs for many Malayalam movies and cover designs for music cassettes. He has worked with M.K. Arjunan, Raghu Kumar, Shyam, Ravindran, Johnson, K.J. Joy, Kannoor Rajan, Jerry Amal Dev, M.G. Radhakrishnan, S.P. Venketesh, Mohan Sithara, M. Jayachandran Alphons, Deepak Dev, and Ousephachan.

As script writer

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Manu Uncle ''Manu Uncle'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and produced by Joy Thomas. Starring Mammootty, M. G. Soman, Prathapachandran, Lissy, and B. Thyagarajan. Mohanlal made a cameo appearance as hims ...

'', directed by

Dennis Joseph Dennis Joseph (20 October 1957 – 10 May 2021) was an Indian scriptwriter and director known for his work in Malayalam films. He was active during the 1980s and early 1990s. He frequently collaborated with directors Joshi (director), Joshi and ...

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Adharvam ''Adharvam'' (Malayalam: അഥര്വ്വം) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and written by Shibu Chakravarthy, starring Mammootty, Ganesh Kumar, Charuhasan, Silk Smitha, Thilakan, and Parvathy. Ma ...

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Nair Saab ''Nair Saab'' is a 1989 Malayalam language action thriller film, written by Dennis Joseph and directed by Joshiy and produced by Liberty Productions. It stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Mukesh and Geetha. It was released on the occasion of Onam ...

'' (as co-writer with

), directed by

Joshiy Joshiy (born 18 July 1952) is an Indian film director and producer from Varkala in Kerala who works predominantly in the Malayalam film industry. He made his debut with ''Tiger Salim'' (1978) and has directed over 80 films. He has also directe ...

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Samrajyam ''Samrajyam'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed by Jomon. The film stars Mammootty as Alexander, a powerful underworld don. The film narrates the story of his rise and fall. The film features Madhu, Srividya, Asho ...

'', directed by Jomon *'' Abhayam'', directed by Sivan *''

Ezharakoottam ''Ezharakoottam'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kareem. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep, Geetha, Madhupal, and Nadirsha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. Cast * Manoj K. Jayan as Vishwanathan *Di ...

'', directed by Karim. *''

Parvathy Parinayam ''Parvathy Parinayam'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film, directed by PG Vishwambharan, starring Mukesh, Premkumar and Annie in the lead roles. It was a superhit comedy movie run over 80 days. Plot Shivankutty ( Mukesh) arrives in a town as ...

'' directed by

P. G. Viswambharan Plamthottathil Gangadharan Viswambharan (1947 – 16 June 2010) was an Indian film director who worked in Malayalam cinema. Viswambharan directed 63 Malayalam films, in a career spanning close to four decades. Career For a decade, P. G. Vi ...

*'' Churam'', directed by Bharathan * ''Sainyam'' - directed by Joshi

References

External links

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''Shibu Chakravarthy''
at the Malayalam Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Chakravarthy, Shibu 1961 births Living people Malayalam screenwriters Indian male screenwriters Screenwriters from Kerala Maharaja's College, Ernakulam alumni 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights 20th-century Indian male writers