Santhosh Echikkanam
Santhosh Echikkanam is a noted Malayalam writer and screenwriter from Bedadka in Kasaragod, Kerala. Born in 1971, he is best known for his powerful short stories such as Komala, Biriyani, Shwasam, and Naranayum Paravayayum, with Komala earning him the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. He has also made a mark in Malayalam cinema by writing screenplays for films like Annayum Rasoolum, Bachelor Party, Njan Steve Lopez, and Aby. A former teacher and journalist with a background in journalism and mass communication, he lives in Thrissur with his wife Jalsa Menon and their son Mahadevan.
