Listin Stephen

Listin Stephen is an Indian film producer and distributor who works in Malayalam and Tamil film industries. He founded the film production company Magic Frames. His debut production was Traffic (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style into Malayalam cinema.

Listin Stephen
Born (1986-06-01) 1 June 1986
Uzhavoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Occupation
Years active2011–present
Spouse(s)
Bennitta Jacob
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(m. 2015)​
Children2
RelativesJustin Stephen (brother)

Career

His debut production was Traffic (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style into Malayalam cinema.[1] His second production was Chaappa Kurish (2011).[2] While it encountered controversies,[3][4] the film turned out to be a moderate commercial and critical hit.[1] In 2012, he produced Ustad Hotel which won three National Film Awards, including the one for the Best Popular Film.[5] Following the success of his films, he remade all three films in Tamil in association with R. Sarathkumar.[6] Currently he is producing three Tamil films. His other production ventures are Chirakodinja Kinavukal and Vimaanam.

Filmography
Year Title Language Notes
2011 Traffic Malayalam Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam
Chaappa Kurish Malayalam
2012 Ustad Hotel Malayalam National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
SIIMA Award for Best Film
Asianet Award for Best Film
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam
2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal Tamil Tamil remake of Traffic
Pulivaal Tamil Tamil remake of Chaappa Kurish
2014 How Old Are You Malayalam
2015 Chirakodinja Kinavukal Malayalam
Maari Tamil
Idhu Enna Maayam Tamil
2017 Vimaanam Malayalam
Avaril OralMalayalamTV series on Surya TV
2019 Brother's Day Malayalam
Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha Malayalam
Driving License Malayalam

References
  1. Sanjith Sidhardhan, TNN (18 May 2012). "Listen Stephen gears up for Kollywood". The Times of India. indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  2. "Sameer Thahir and Listin Stephen with "Chappa Kurishu"". Metromatinee.com. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  3. "Behind The Camera: Chappayum Kurishum Screenil". Yentha.com. 14 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  4. "'Risque'-taking Remya Nambeesan". Deccan Chronicle. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  5. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/listin-to-his-plans/article4540107.ece
  6. http://www.sify.com/movies/sarath-kumar-takes-special-interest-in-production-news-national-ndxpagdgcei.html
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