18/07/2025
ഗോവിന്ദച്ചാമി ,ഗ്രീഷ്മ ,കൂടത്തായി ജോളി ,ഇവരൊക്കെ വിദേശത്ത് ആയിരുന്നെങ്കിൽ സെന്റിമെൻസുകൊണ്ട് നടക്കുന്ന മലയാളികളും രാഷ്ട്രീയക്കാരും അവരെ രക്ഷിച്ചേനെ -സന്തോഷ് പണ്ഡിറ്റ് ; ഈ പറഞ്ഞത്തിനോട് യോജിക്കുന്നുണ്ടോ ?
**Santhosh Pandit**, born on April 8, 1983, in Peruvannamuzhi, Kozhikode, Kerala, is a uniquely multifaceted figure in Malayalam cinema—serving as actor, director, producer, screenwriter, composer, singer, and film editor . He shot to fame with his debut movie *Krishnanum Radhayum* (2011), a low-budget production that unexpectedly became a commercial success through viral reach and online intrigue Pandit replicated his self-reliant model in subsequent films like *Superstar Santhosh Pandit*, where he took charge of almost all creative departments, earning him both acclaim and widespread mockery—for being bold enough to handle every aspect of filmmaking on a shoestring budget
Beyond his cinema ventures, Santhosh Pandit has remained in the public eye through his reality TV appearances—most notably *Malayalee House*—and as a provocative social commentator. In March 2025, he gained positive attention for donating ₹50,000 to ASHA workers striking for unpaid wages, a gesture he emphasized was apolitical and motivated by sympathy Pandit also regularly uses his platform to critique entrenched structures in the Malayalam film industry, such as alleged power mafias, and positions himself as an independent voice unafraid to challenge norms . His recent project, *Kerala Live* (2024), continues his trademark approach—low budget, numerous newcomers, and full creative control Overall, Pandit is best described as a self-made provocateur—a man who turns criticism into publicity, blends controversy with earnestness, and spins micro-budget productions into cultural talking points. Whether viewed as a serious filmmaker or a cinematic curiosity, his ability to generate buzz remains unmatched in the Malayalam media landscape.
