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Sibi Malayil, born on January 1, 2000 in Kerala, India, is a film director. Sibi Malayil is 26 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes St. Berchmans College. Awards on record include Filmfare Awards South.
My Take
I have a soft spot for Malayalam cinema, and Sibi Malayil represents exactly the kind of director I wish more people outside India knew about. Kerala's film tradition prizes grounded, human-scale storytelling over Bollywood spectacle, and a Filmfare Awards South recognition tells me he earned his place through craft, not flash. There is something quietly admirable about a filmmaker who roots his work in local language and life rather than chasing global trends. I would happily seek out his films with subtitles, because directors who honor their own soil tend to make the most lasting work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sibi Malayil
- Name (Japanese)
- シビ・マライル
- Reading
- しび・まらいる
- Born
- January 1, 2000 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Kerala, India
- Occupation
- film director
2. Background
- University
- St. Berchmans College
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibi%20Malayil
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2280863
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sibi Malayil born?
Born January 1, 2000 (age 26).
Where is Sibi Malayil from?
Sibi Malayil is from Kerala, India.
What does Sibi Malayil do?
Sibi Malayil works as film director.