Abhija Sivakala
Assistant Professor, Screen Acting
Bio
I am a film and theatre actor with over 14 years of experience nationally and internationally, having worked in more than 30 feature films. I graduated in Fine Arts and I have also made a mark as a professional Animator and Visual Designer.
I received critical acclaim for my roles in films such as Ozhivu Divasathe Kali, Munroe Island, Njan Steve Lopez, Action Hero Biju, Idam, Udaharanam Sujatha, Charles Enterprises, Aandaal, Family, etc., to name a few. These performances earned nominations at prestigious film festivals and have garnered both commercial success and critical recognition.
My work has been showcased at numerous international film festivals, including the International Film Festival of Rotterdam (IFFR), International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, New Jersey International Film Festival, Lake City International Festival, and the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, among others.
In the realm of theatre, I have collaborated with distinguished stage directors and have engaged with a diverse range of theatrical methodologies, including physical theatre, clown theatre, street theatre, classical theatre, and experimental theatre.
My tenure with Abhinaya Theatre and Research Center spanned over four years, during which I performed in notable productions such as Macbeth, Invisible Cities, Pacha, etc. As a freelance actor, I have participated in international projects like Las Indias and Tsunami Express, directed by Elias Cohen from Chile, Once Upon a Time by Francoise Calvel from France, Automatarium directed by David Berga from Spain, Saree Rosa directed by Alexandra from Chile, and Bus directed by Firos Khan from India. These works have been showcased at esteemed international theatre festivals, including the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards, the International Theatre Festival of Kerala, and the New Performance Festival organized by the India Foundation for the Arts.
Currently, I am passionately exploring the integration of devised performance methods to develop my unique style. My background in visual arts and performing arts fuels my curiosity to investigate their intersection. With formal training in Kathak and Odissi dance, I am eager to explore these traditional forms in innovative ways that transcend conventional boundaries. Additionally, I have led numerous theatre workshops for both children and adults, further enriching my engagement with the arts.
Projects
Selected Filmography :
- Family directed by Don Palathara, Produced by Newton Cinema 2024
- Charles Enterprises directed by Subhash Subrahmaniam, Produced by Joy Movie Productions 2023
- Neeraja directed by Rajesh Raman, Produced by Suraj Production 2023
- Heaven directed by Unni Govindaraj, Produced by Cut 2 Create Pictures 2022
- Bharatha Circus directed by Sohan Seenulal, Produced by Best Way Entertainment 2022
- Pada directed by Kamal KM, Produced by E4 Entertainment and AVA Productions 2021
- Sarcas Circa directed by Vinu Kolichal, Produced by Kad Café Productions 2020
- Confessions of A Cuckoo directed by Jay Jithin Prakash, Produced by Twenty Three Feet Entertainment 2020
- Error directed by Manu PS, Produced by Cinema Lopamudra 2020
- Idam directed by Jaya Jose Raj, Produced by Bodhi Academy 2019
- Aabhasam directed by Jubith Namradath, Produced by Spire Productions and Collective Phase One 2018
- Keni / Kinar directed by MA Nishad, Produced by Fragrant Nature Film Creations 2018
- Udaharanam Sujatha directed by Fantom Praveen, Produced by The Scene Studios 2017
- Sakhi directed by Sona Prantik Basu, Produced by FTII 2017
- Catharsis directed by Indira Zen, Produced by Niran Media 2017
- Munroe Thuruthu directed by Manu PS, Produced by Cinema Lopamudra 2016
- Action Hero Biju directed by Abrid Shine, Produced by Pauly Jr Pictures and Full On Studios 2016
- School Bus directed by Roshan Andrews, Produced by AVA Productions 2016
- Ozhivu Divasathe Kali directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, Produced by Niv Art Movies 2015
- Lukka Chuppi directed by Bash Muhammed, Produced by Feel Reel Cinemas 2015
- Love 24×7 directed by Sreebala K. Menon, Produced by E4 Entertainment and Grand Productions 2015
- Njan Steve Lopez directed by Rajeev Ravi, Produced by Collective Phase One and Jar Pictures 2014
- Seconds directed by Aneesh Upasana, Produced by Achoos International 2014
- Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi directed by Sameer Thahir, Produced by Happy Hours and E4 Entertainment 2013
- Mazhayodoppam Mayunnathu directed by Manilal, Produced by Sajitha Creations 2013
- Bachelor Party directed by Amal Neerad, Produced by Amal Neerad Productions 2012
- Last Puff directed by Achuth Vinayak, Produced by Marvel Tales 2011