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{{short description|Indian Editor, Director}}
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{{Notability|Biographies|date=October 2020}}
{{Indian name|Ajay|Devaloka}}
{{Indian name|Ajay|Devaloka}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Ajay Devaloka
| name = Ajay Devaloka
| image = Ajay Devaloka Director.jpg
| image = Ajay Devaloka Director.jpg
| caption = Ajay at the [[2018 Cannes Film Festival]]
| caption = Ajay at the [[2018 Cannes Film Festival]]
| birth_name = Ajay V.P
| birth_name = Ajay V.P
| birth_date =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Calicut]], India
| birth_place = [[Calicut]], India
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| citizenship = [[India]]
| citizenship = [[India]]
| othername = Ajay, Devloka
| othername = Ajay, Devloka
| occupation = Director, editor and producer
| occupation = Director, editor and producer
| yearsactive = 2012–present
| yearsactive = 2012–present
| alma_mater = [[Mysore University]]
| notable_works = [[Who (film)|WHO]]<br> [[Saint Dracula 3D]]<br>The Last Vision
| spouse = Vishakha Bokil
| children = Sanvika Devaloka
| alma_mater = [[Mysore University]]
| website =
| spouse = Vishakha Bokil
| children = Sanvika Devaloka
| website =
}}
}}
'''Ajay Devaloka''' is an Indian film director, writer, and editor. Mumbai based Malayali Ajay Devaloka began his career in films & advertising as an editor. He was one of the youngest film editors in 2011 when he edited his debut International feature ''The Last Vision''.
'''Ajay Devaloka''' is an Indian [[Film director]], writer, and editor. [[Mumbai]] based [[Malayali]] Ajay Devaloka began his career in films & advertising as an editor. He was one of the youngest film editors in 2011 when he edited his debut International feature ''The Last Vision''.


‘WHO’ is a directorial debut venture of Ajay Devaloka. He has served as the editor for films such as ''Saint Dracula 3D'', ''Kamasutra 3D'', ''Anointer'', ''Dancing Death'', ''Katari Veera sura sundrangi 3D'', ''I am From Kolkata'', ''Ennennum Ormmyaykkai'' and ''Bul Bul Maina''. Some of his other movies are ''The Last Vision'',<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/making-the-first-cut/article2882917.ece|title=Making the first cut|work=The Hindu|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref> and ''Raktharakshassu'' in Malayalam.
‘[[Who (film)|WHO]]’<ref>{{Cite news|title=I'm targeting only a niche audience: Ajay Devaloka|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/apr/09/im-targeting-only-a-niche-audience-ajay-devalokaif-1799234.html|access-date=9 April 2018|website=[[Indian Express]]|language=en |archive-date=1 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101071603/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/apr/09/im-targeting-only-a-niche-audience-ajay-devalokaif-1799234.html|url-status=live }}</ref> is a directorial debut venture of Ajay Devaloka.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Who' - A story told differently|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ajay-devaloka-assures-a-different-experience-with-his-directorial-debut-who/article25377467.ece|access-date=31 October 2018|website=[[The Hindu]]|language=en |archive-date=4 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104090059/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ajay-devaloka-assures-a-different-experience-with-his-directorial-debut-who/article25377467.ece|url-status=live }}</ref> He has served as the editor for films such as [[Saint Dracula 3D]], [[Kamasutra 3D]], ''Anointer'', ''Dancing Death'', ''Katari Veera Sura Sundrangi 3D'', ''I am From Kolkata'', ''Ennennum Ormmyaykkai'' and ''Bul Bul Maina''. Some of his other movies are ''The Last Vision'',<ref>{{Cite news|title=Making the first cut|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/making-the-first-cut/article2882917.ece|access-date=12 February 2012|website=[[The Hindu]]|language=en |archive-date=4 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104085231/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/making-the-first-cut/article2882917.ece|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''Raktharakshassu'' in Malayalam.


His first movie as a director was ''Perfectionist'' in 2012, a thriller road movie produced by E P Varghese. He is currently doing a crime thriller titled Aaram Thirukalpana with Nithya Menen and Shine Tom Chacko produced under the banner Corridor 6 Films, a production company co-founded by Devaloka.
His first movie as a director was ''Perfectionist'' in 2012, a thriller road movie produced by E P Varghese. He is currently doing a crime thriller titled Aaraam Thirukalpana<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shine Tom Chacko - Nithya Menen film is titled 'Aaram Thirukalpana'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/shine-tom-chacko-nithya-menen-film-titled-aaram-thirukalpana-106568|access-date=2019-08-02|website=[[The News Minute]]|language=en}}</ref> with [[Nithya Menen]] and [[Shine Tom Chacko]] produced under the banner Corridor 6 Films, a production company co-founded by Ajay Devaloka.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Ajay Devaloka was born in [[Calicut]], Kerala. After completing Diploma in Animation and VFX, he joined the Department of Studies in Criminology and Forensic Science, [[Maharaja's College, Mysore|Maharaja's College]], Mysore.
Ajay Devaloka was born in [[Calicut]], Kerala. After completing a Diploma in Animation and VFX, he joined the Department of Studies in [[Criminology]] and [[Forensic science]], [[Maharaja's College, Mysore|Maharaja's College]], Mysore.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Who' Malayalam movie review: Ajay Devaloka and Pearle Maaney introduce new cinematic language|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/who-malayalam-movie-review-ajay-devaloka-pearle-maaney-introduce-new-cinematic-language-784016|access-date=26 October 2018|website=[[IBTimes]]|language=en |archive-date=4 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104084303/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/who-malayalam-movie-review-ajay-devaloka-pearle-maaney-introduce-new-cinematic-language-784016|url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 2012, he edited his first movie, ''Last Vision''.<ref name="thehindu"/> As of 2014, he has edited more than twenty movies apart from music videos, [[film trailers]], documentaries, and award-winning shorts.
In 2012, he edited his first movie, ''Last Vision''. As of 2014, he has edited more than twenty movies apart from music videos, [[film trailers]], documentaries, and award-winning shorts.


Also, after 8 years in the industry Ajay Devaloka has cut over 60&nbsp;AD films (across India and Middle East) in a wide variety of genres as well as TV dramas, online editing for feature films all over India, music videos, film trailers, documentaries and award-winning shorts. His film WHO had its [[world premiere]] at [[Festival De Cannes]] 2018 in '''Marche Du'''. Also, the movie was nominated for best director and best sound in Top Indie Film Awards, 2018.
Also, after 9 years in the industry<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4879201/|title=Ajay Devaloka|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref> Ajay Devaloka has cut over 60&nbsp;AD films (across India and Middle East) in a wide variety of genres as well as TV dramas, online editing for feature films all over India, music videos, film trailers, documentaries and award-winning shorts. His film WHO had its [[world premiere]] at [[Festival De Cannes]] 2018 in '''Marche Du'''. Also, the movie was nominated for Best Director and Best Sound in the Top Indie Film Awards, in 2018.


==Isabella==
==Isabella==
⚫
His next movie as director starring [[Shine Tom Chacko]] and [[Rajeev Pillai]] to have two parts. The movie said to be the first neo-noir movie in Malayalam, is titled, 'Isabella'. The title was launched by producer GoodKnight Mohan, who was the producer of a movie with the same name in 1988. It is reported that both the movies are different.<ref>{{Cite news|title=ഷൈൻ ടോം ചിത്രം ഇസബെല്ല; സംവിധാനം അജയ് ദേവലോക|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/isabella-shine-tom-movie.html|access-date=23 December 2016 |website=[[Manorama Online]]|language=ml |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102101247/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/isabella-shine-tom-movie.html|url-status=live }}</ref> Isabella is based on real-life incidents that happened a century ago in western India. [[Shruthy Menon]] will play a pivotal role in Isabella. The music to be composed by Manikandan Ayyappa Writer Shyam Menon will pen the dialogues of the movie, while Thyagu Thavanur Basil is the Art Director. A prequel to Isabella 'WHO' was announced with the same cast as Isabella. The posters of the movie are already out. The shooting is in progress at the valleys of Nainital and Munnar. WHO waddles in magic realism and is said to be based on dream interpretations. Shruthy Menon dons the cape of Arunima, a central character in the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shruthy-menon-in-a-movie-on-dream-interpretation/articleshow/60005926.cms|title=Shruthy Menon in a movie on 'dream interpretation'|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 August 2017 }}</ref>

⚫
His next movie as director starring [[Shine Tom Chacko]] and [[Rajeev Pillai]] to have two parts. The movie, said to be the first neo-noir movie in Malayalam, is titled, 'Isabella'. The title was launched by producer GoodKnight Mohan, who was the producer of a movie with the same name in 1988. It is reported that both the movies are different.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/isabella-shine-tom-movie.html|title=ഷൈൻ ടോം ചിത്രം ഇസബെല്ല; സംവിധാനം അജയ് ദേവലോക}}</ref> Isabella is based on real life incidents that happened a century ago in western India. [[Shruthy Menon]] will play a pivotal role in Isabella. The music to be composed by Manikandan Ayyappa Writer Shyam Menon will pen the dialogues of the movie, while Thyagu Thavanur Basil is the Art Director. A prequel to Isabella 'WHO' was announced with the same cast of Isabella. The posters of the movie are already out. The shooting is in progress at the valleys of Nainital and Munnar. WHO waddles in magic realism and is said to be based on dream interpretations. Shruthy Menon dons the cape of Arunima, a central character in the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shruthy-menon-in-a-movie-on-dream-interpretation/articleshow/60005926.cms|title=Shruthy Menon in a movie on 'dream interpretation' – Times of India}}</ref>


==''Who''==
==''Who''==
''[[Who (film)|Who]]'' a Malayalam time travel film cutting across Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller, Magic Realism and noir directed by Ajay Devaloka and produced by Corridor 6 Films is set for Indian theatrical release in 25 October.
''[[Who (film)|Who]]'' a Malayalam time travel film cutting across Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller, Magic Realism, and noir directed by Ajay Devaloka and produced by Corridor 6 Films is set for Indian theatrical release on 25 October.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| Sajan Kurian
| Sajan Kurian
| Ravi Kumar Devakar
| Ravi Kumar Devakar
|As Editor
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| 2012
| 2012
| ''[[Saint Dracula 3D]]''
| ''[[Saint Dracula 3D]]''
| Rupesh Paul
| [[Rupesh Paul]]
| [[Sohan Roy]]
| [[Sohan Roy]]
|As Editor
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| 2013
| 2013
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| Robin Joseph
| Robin Joseph
| Shafeek, Shylock
| Shafeek, Shylock
|As Editor
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| 2014
| 2014
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| R Factor
| R Factor
| R Factor
| R Factor
|As Editor
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| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[Kamasutra 3D]]''
| ''[[Kamasutra 3D]]''
| Rupesh Paul
| [[Rupesh Paul]]
| George Jhon
| George Jhon
|As Editor
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| 2014
| 2014
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| Sritama Dutta
| Sritama Dutta
| Rupesh Paul
| Rupesh Paul
|As Editor
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| 2014
| 2014
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| Ajmal
| Ajmal
| R Prabhu Kumar
| R Prabhu Kumar
|As Editor
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| 2017
| 2018
| [[Who (film)|Who]]
| [[Who (film)|Who]]
| Himself
| Ajay Devaloka
| Corridor 6 Films
| Corridor 6 Films
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| 2019
| 2024
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Aaraam Thirukalpana''
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Aaram Thirukalpana]]''{{dagger}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/shine-tom-chacko-nithya-menen-film-titled-aaram-thirukalpana-106568|title=Shine Tom Chacko – Nithya Menen film is titled 'Aaram Thirukalpana'|website=thenewsminute.com|access-date=25 September 2019}}</ref>
| Himself
| Ajay Devaloka
| Corridor 6 Films
| Corridor 6 Films
| Completed
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| 2020
| 2026
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Isabella'' {{dagger}}
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Isabella''
| Himself
| Ajay Devaloka
| Corridor 6 Films
| Corridor 6 Films
| Pre-production
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Latest revision as of 08:14, 22 September 2024

In this Indian name, the name Devaloka is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ajay.

Ajay Devaloka
Ajay at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
Born
Ajay V.P

Calicut, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesAjay, Devloka
CitizenshipIndia
Alma materMysore University
Occupation(s)Director, editor and producer
Years active2012–present
Notable workWHO
Saint Dracula 3D
The Last Vision
SpouseVishakha Bokil
ChildrenSanvika Devaloka

Ajay Devaloka is an Indian Film director, writer, and editor. Mumbai based Malayali Ajay Devaloka began his career in films & advertising as an editor. He was one of the youngest film editors in 2011 when he edited his debut International feature The Last Vision.

‘WHO’[1] is a directorial debut venture of Ajay Devaloka.[2] He has served as the editor for films such as Saint Dracula 3D, Kamasutra 3D, Anointer, Dancing Death, Katari Veera Sura Sundrangi 3D, I am From Kolkata, Ennennum Ormmyaykkai and Bul Bul Maina. Some of his other movies are The Last Vision,[3] and Raktharakshassu in Malayalam.

His first movie as a director was Perfectionist in 2012, a thriller road movie produced by E P Varghese. He is currently doing a crime thriller titled Aaraam Thirukalpana[4] with Nithya Menen and Shine Tom Chacko produced under the banner Corridor 6 Films, a production company co-founded by Ajay Devaloka.

Early life

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Ajay Devaloka was born in Calicut, Kerala. After completing a Diploma in Animation and VFX, he joined the Department of Studies in Criminology and Forensic science, Maharaja's College, Mysore.[5]

Career

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In 2012, he edited his first movie, Last Vision. As of 2014, he has edited more than twenty movies apart from music videos, film trailers, documentaries, and award-winning shorts.

Also, after 9 years in the industry[6] Ajay Devaloka has cut over 60 AD films (across India and Middle East) in a wide variety of genres as well as TV dramas, online editing for feature films all over India, music videos, film trailers, documentaries and award-winning shorts. His film WHO had its world premiere at Festival De Cannes 2018 in Marche Du. Also, the movie was nominated for Best Director and Best Sound in the Top Indie Film Awards, in 2018.

Isabella

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His next movie as director starring Shine Tom Chacko and Rajeev Pillai to have two parts. The movie said to be the first neo-noir movie in Malayalam, is titled, 'Isabella'. The title was launched by producer GoodKnight Mohan, who was the producer of a movie with the same name in 1988. It is reported that both the movies are different.[7] Isabella is based on real-life incidents that happened a century ago in western India. Shruthy Menon will play a pivotal role in Isabella. The music to be composed by Manikandan Ayyappa Writer Shyam Menon will pen the dialogues of the movie, while Thyagu Thavanur Basil is the Art Director. A prequel to Isabella 'WHO' was announced with the same cast as Isabella. The posters of the movie are already out. The shooting is in progress at the valleys of Nainital and Munnar. WHO waddles in magic realism and is said to be based on dream interpretations. Shruthy Menon dons the cape of Arunima, a central character in the movie.[8]

Who

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Who a Malayalam time travel film cutting across Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller, Magic Realism, and noir directed by Ajay Devaloka and produced by Corridor 6 Films is set for Indian theatrical release on 25 October.

Filmography

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Year Title Director Producer Notes
2012 The Last Vision Sajan Kurian Ravi Kumar Devakar As Editor
2012 Saint Dracula 3D Rupesh Paul Sohan Roy As Editor
2013 Ennennum Ormmaykkai Robin Joseph Shafeek, Shylock As Editor
2014 Raktharakshass R Factor R Factor As Editor
2014 Kamasutra 3D Rupesh Paul George Jhon As Editor
2014 Monologues of an Indian Sex Maniac Sritama Dutta Rupesh Paul As Editor
2014 Kanthari Ajmal R Prabhu Kumar As Editor
2018 Who Himself Corridor 6 Films
2024 Aaraam Thirukalpana Himself Corridor 6 Films Completed
2026 Isabella Himself Corridor 6 Films Pre-production

Awards

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Year Award Film Category Result Notes
2017 Top Indie Film Awards Who Best Director Nominated[9]

References

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  1. ^ "I'm targeting only a niche audience: Ajay Devaloka". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  2. ^ "'Who' - A story told differently". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Making the first cut". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Shine Tom Chacko - Nithya Menen film is titled 'Aaram Thirukalpana'". The News Minute. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  5. ^ "'Who' Malayalam movie review: Ajay Devaloka and Pearle Maaney introduce new cinematic language". IBTimes. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Ajay Devaloka". IMDb.
  7. ^ "ഷൈൻ ടോം ചിത്രം ഇസബെല്ല; സംവിധാനം അജയ് ദേവലോക". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Shruthy Menon in a movie on 'dream interpretation'". The Times of India. 11 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Top Indie Film Awards".
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