Stories Across Pages, Screens, and Society
Tony Chittettukalam is a versatile creative force, filmmaker, author, and media professional whose body of work includes more than 50 books across multiple genres. He directed Subhayatra, a ten-part road safety film series for Kerala Police featuring Mohanlal, and also helmed the YouTube series Dialogue with VDS for V. D. Satheesan. His debut feature film Chakkaramaavin Kombathu (2017), adapted from a celebrated short story, was selected for the first International Children’s Film Festival of Kerala. He is currently working on two directorial ventures titled Aal – The Man with the Fire and Neram Velukkatte.
He is also the host and director of the YouTube channel Life Stories with Tony – Every Life, Unscripted from Lifelyne Productions, an interview series featuring celebrities and socially relevant personalities. Rooted in Changanacherry and supported by a strong academic background in Botany (M.Sc with Biotechnology specialization), Tony has built a distinguished career in journalism through his roles at Deepika, Deepika Europe, and Malayalee Sanghamam.
Literary Career
With over 50 books published across various genres, Tony Chittettukalam has established himself as a versatile & prolific author. His works span from novels to children’s literature, from celebrity biographies to reflective memoirs, investigative journalism and inspirational books etc.
Literary fiction exploring complex human experiences
Educational and engaging stories for young readers
Life stories of notable personalities and leaders
Investigative narratives and crime
studies
Self-development and philosophical
insights
Popular science and wellness
topics
Filmmaking Journey
Subhayatra
Scripted & DirectedA video series of ten short films on road safety for Kerala Police, featuring actor Mohanlal in the lead role. Scripted and directed by Tony Chittettukalam.
Dialogue with VDS
DirectedA popular YouTube series featuring conversations with the then Opposition Leader & present Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri.VD Satheesan and guests from various walks of life.
Awards and Recognition
From award-winning children’s literature to investigative reporting and national record forums, these recognitions mark a creative journey shaped by responsibility, research, and storytelling with impact.
For the book Pachathuruthile Athbhuthamamanum Kuttyolum.
For a series on unwedded mothers in tribal districts of Kerala.
Adjudicator for "Best of India Records."
Handled the Malayalam translation for three consecutive years.
For merits in being a film maker, lyricist, author & a media person
For the crime fiction novel “Kalimanprathimakalude Kumbasaram”
