Appu N. Bhattathiri is an Indian film director and film editor who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won the for the films Ottamuri Velicham and Veeram in 2017. Three other films he has editedâ Oraalppokkam, Ozhivudivasathe Kali, and ManholeâÂÂhave won Kerala State awards in various categories.
Appu made his directorial debut in 2021 with Nizhal (2021 film).
Career
Appu earned a BA (Hons) in Visual Effects from Image College of Arts, Animation, and Technology, Chennai, in 2011. During his undergraduate days, he was associated with Jayaraj on Of the People film. During this time, he became acquainted with assistant director Srinath Rajendran. Srinath chose Appu as assistant editor for his debut directorial film, Second Show.
Appu married Abha Varadaraj in April 2024.