Vidya alumnus Sumesh Sundar wins Kerala Film Award

From campus stages and digital platforms to award-winning cinema, this Vidya success story stands as a beacon of passion, perseverance, and creative excellence. Vidya alumnus ' success story is a shining example of how dedication, innovation, and hard work can transform dreams into milestones. A journey-from campus stages and digital platforms to award-winning cinema choreography-continues to inspire aspiring artists and students alike.

Mr. Sumesh Sundar with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography

Vidya takes immense pride in celebrating the remarkable journey of our distinguished alumnus Mr Sumesh Sundar (2010-2014 Batch, PE Dept ), whose passion, perseverance and creative brilliance have earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography at the 55th edition of the Kerala State Film Awards for the film Bougainvillea. Mr. Sumesh was conferred with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography by  Mr  Pinarayi Vijayan (Hon'ble Chief Minister) on 27 January 2026, in the luminous presence of  Mr  Saji Cheriyan ( Minister for Fisheries, Culture, and Youth Affairs) and legendary actor Mammootty.

From his formative years at Vidya to earning acclaim on the silver screen, Sumesh's journey reflects creativity in motion and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence.Long before this prestigious recognition, Sumesh had already begun carving a niche for himself in the world of dance and cinema. Prior to Bougainvillea, he choreographed the immensely popular "Parudeesa" song from the Malayalam blockbuster Bheeshma Parvam, directed by Amal Neerad and starring Mammootty. The choreography-marked by intensity, style, and cinematic finesse-received widespread appreciation and played a pivotal role in establishing Sumesh's reputation as a sought-after choreographer in the Malayalam film industry.

Together with his creative collaborator Jishnudas, Sumesh co-founded the dance studio "Myself And My Moves" in Thrissur. The studio quickly became a vibrant creative hub, producing innovative choreography and performances that gained massive popularity across social media platforms. This digital recognition opened doors to the film industry, leading to significant opportunities such as Bheeshma Parvam and, ultimately, the award-winning Bougainvillea

Mr. Sumesh Sundar, founded the dance club D'Addiction at Vidya Engineering College. Under his leadership, the club achieved several notable successes. The D'Addiction Dance Team won First Prize at Dhyuthi'17, the techno-cultural fest held at Government Engineering College, Thrissur, and also secured First Prize in the Footloose Dance Competition at Dhyuthi'13.Individually, Mr. Sumesh Sundar won First Prize in Solo Dance (Rupaka) at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Ernakulam.

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