Nishadh Yusuf

Nishadh Yusuf (9 February 1981 – 30 October 2024) was an Indian film editor who has worked predominantly in Malayalam and few Tamil films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2022 for Thallumaala.^[1]

Nishadh Yusuf
Born	(1981-02-09)9 February 1981 Haripad, Alappuzha
Died	30 October 2024(2024-10-30) (aged 43) Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film editor
Years active	2011–2024

At the time of his death, he had worked on three films (which would become posthumous releases): Alappuzha Gymkhana, Bazooka, and Thudarum.^[2][3]

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

Career

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

Death

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

Year	Title	Notes
2011	Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya
2012	22 Female Kottayam	Spot Editing
2013	Dracula 2012
2019	Ishq	Spot Editing
	Unda	Also Acted on a Cameo Role
2021	Operation Java
	Kannalan
	One
2022	Grandma
	1001 Nunakal
	Thallumaala	Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor
	Udal
	Saudi Vellakka
2023	Ramachandra Boss & Co
	Aalankam
	Chaaver
2024	Exit
	Adios Amigos
	Kanguva	Tamil film
2025	Bazooka	[11]
	Alappuzha Gymkhana	[12]
	Thudarum	Also did a Cameo Appearance[13]

Awards

State Film Awards

• 2022 – Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor for Thallumaala