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My Take
Mahesh Narayanan is one of the most quietly exciting filmmakers working in Indian cinema today. Having sharpened his instincts as a film editor before stepping into directing, he carries a rhythmic precision that many directors never develop. His work in Malayalam cinema, with forays into Tamil and Hindi, shows a craftsman who builds tension through structure rather than spectacle. Winning Kerala State Film Awards for both Best Debut Director and Best Director confirms he is no flash in the pan. I am drawn to editor-turned-directors because they obsess over the cut, and his films carry exactly that disciplined, almost surgical sense of pacing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mahesh Narayan
- Name (Japanese)
- マヘーシュ・ナラヤナン
- Reading
- まへーしゅ・ならやなん
- Born
- May 2, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Vaikom, Kerala, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film editor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University College Thiruvananthapuram
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahesh%20Narayanan
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahesh Narayan born?
Born May 2, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Mahesh Narayan from?
Mahesh Narayan is from Vaikom, Kerala, India.
What does Mahesh Narayan do?
Mahesh Narayan works as film editor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.