MC Jithin is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and educator from Kerala. His notable works include ''

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'' (2018), a film that critiques the education system, and ''

Sookshmadarshini ''Sookshmadarshini'' () is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language comedy mystery thriller film directed by M. C. Jithin, written by Libin T.B and Athul Ramachandran. Produced by Happy Hours Entertainments and AVA Productions, it stars Nazriya Nazim ...

'' (2024), a psychological thriller that received critical acclaim.

Early life and education

Jithin was born in Iritty, Kannur, Kerala, He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in multimedia at St. Joseph College of Communication,

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, and later obtained a master's degree in visual communication from the

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Career

MC Jithin started his career directing short films. His 2012 short, ''Water'', a public service advertisement, won recognition at WATER COMMONS-FLICK FEST' 12. Jithin worked as assistant director under

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for film

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(2014). He gained recognition for his debut feature film ''

'' (2018), a sports comedy, which tackled flaws in the education system. The film was praised for its bold storytelling and social commentary. The film starred Rinosh George,

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and

Shruthi Ramachandran Shruti Ramachandran is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam cinema. She co-wrote the "Ilamai Idho Idho" segment in the 2020 Tamil anthology film '' Putham Pudhu Kaalai''. In 2020, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Bes ...

. In 2024, Jithin directed ''

'', a black comedy psychological thriller exploring themes of curiosity and human behavior. The film was praised for its emotional depth and layered storytelling. MC With Basil and Nazriya

The film starred

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Educator

Jithin serves as the head of the Film Studies Department at Don Bosco IMAGE in

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. He is also a guest lecturer and conducts workshops across various institutions in South India.

Filmography

Awards and recognitions

* **2012**: Public Service Advertisement ''Water'' received the 2nd runner-up award from Padmashri K Balachander, conducted by Centre of Excellence for Change, National Key Resource Centre, Govt. of India, at WATER COMMONS-FLICK FEST' 12.

References

External links

* Malayalam film directors 1990 births Film directors from Kochi Male actors from Kochi Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Indian film producers Living people {{DEFAULTSORT:Jithin, MC Year of birth missing (living people)