Santhy Balachandran is carving her niche in Malayalam cinema not just as a distinguished actor, but now also as a formidable screenwriter. Having begun her journey in theatre and film, she transitioned into writing with Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, a national hit that redefined the superhero genre in Indian regional cinema.
As the film marks a major milestone not just as Malayalam’s first female superhero saga, but also as the first high-profile script credit for Santhy, who has received acclaim from both critics and her co-stars. Let’s have a look at the woman behind the story.
Santhy Balachandran went from academia to acting
