Nishadh Yusuf (9 February 1981 – 30 October 2024) was an Indian film editor who worked predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2022 for Thallumaala.[1] At the time of his death he had worked on three upcoming films: Alappuzha Gymkhana, Bazooka, and Thudarum.[2][3]

Nishadh Yusuf
Born(1981-02-09)9 February 1981
Died30 October 2024(2024-10-30) (aged 43)
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm editor
Years active2011–2024

1001 Nunakal, Chaaver, Saudi Vellakka, Operation Java, Adios Amigo and One are some of his notable works.[3]

Career

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Yusuf started his career as an editor at Asianet News channel and later shifted his focus to films.[4][5]

Death

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Yusuf was found dead in his flat at Panampilly Nagar, Kochi on 30 October 2024. He was 43. Police have started the investigation.[6][7][8][9][10]

Filmography

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Year Title Notes
2011 Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya
2012 22 Female Kottayam Spot Editing
2013 Dracula 2012
2019 Ishq Spot Editing
2019 Unda Also Acted on a Cameo Role
2021 Operation Java
2021 Kannalan
2021 One
2022 Grandma
2022 1001 Nunakal
2022 Thallumaala Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor
2022 Udal
2022 Saudi Vellakka
2023 Ramachandra Boss & Co
2023 Aalankam
2023 Chaaver
2024 Exit
2024 Adios Amigos
2024 Kanguva Tamil film
2025 Thudarum Partly completed
Bazooka
Alappuzha Gymkhana

Awards

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State Film Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "സിനിമാ എഡിറ്റർ നിഷാദ് യൂസഫ് കൊച്ചിയിലെ ഫ്ലാറ്റിൽ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ". Asianet News. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. ^ "എഡിറ്റർ നിഷാദ് യൂസഫ് മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ". Deshabhimani. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Nishad Yusuf, 43-year-old editor of Kanguva, found dead at Kochi home; police begin investigation". Hindustan Times. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Nishadh Yousaf found Dead: ഫിലിം എഡിറ്റർ നിഷാദ് യൂസഫിനെ ഫ്ലാറ്റിൽ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ കണ്ടെത്തി". India Today. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Remembering Nishadh Yusuf, the man who brought magic to Malayalam cinema's frames". The New Indian Express. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Film editor Nishad Yusuf, 43, found dead in Kochi". Mathrubhumi. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Bobby Deol-सूर्या की Kanguva की जिसके हाथ में थी बागडोर, उसकी हुई मौत". TV9 Bharatvarsh. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  8. ^ "നിഷാദ് യൂസഫ് ഫ്ലാറ്റിൽ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ". Manorama Online. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Nishad Yusuf Passed Away: ഫിലിം എഡിറ്റർ നിഷാദ് യൂസഫ് ഫ്ലാറ്റിൽ മരിച്ച നിലയിൽ". Zee News. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Film editor Nishadh Yusuf found dead at home in Kochi". The Hindu.
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