Sabu Cyril - Actor Profile

Sabu Cyril

Art
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
5Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 27, 1962
Birth Place: Kozhikode, Kerala, India

About Sabu Cyril

Sabu Cyril is an Indian film art director. He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times and Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction (including south) five times. His work in Enthiran won him international recognition. Over the years, he has emerged to be the most expensive and celebrated art director in the country. Sabu Cyril was born in Kerala and completed his schooling there. He graduated from the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai(formerly Government School of Arts and Crafts, Chennai) From 1982 to 1988, he was a freelance graphics designer for companies such as Welcomgroup Hotels, the Taj Group of Hotels, and Madura Coats. In 1988, he began his art director career, and has directed more than 480 advertisements, 3 teleserials and 50 feature films in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada and designed several stage shows. In 1996, he directed the stage design for the Miss World beauty pageant. He also worked as one of the 2nd unit directors in the 1990 film Iyer the Great. From Wikipedia.

Sabu Cyril Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sabu Cyril reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sabu Cyril's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Sabu Cyril's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Om Shanti Om, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sabu Cyril Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sabu Cyril's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sabu Cyril has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Aquarium - Flop Similar →
2010 Enthiran Agent Shah Hit Similar →
2007 Om Shanti Om "Maa Bharati" Doctor Hit Similar →
2005 Kyon Ki... Inmate Average Similar →
1986 Vikram Sugirtharaja's henchman Average Similar →

Sabu Cyril - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sabu Cyril?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sabu Cyril is "Om Shanti Om" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Sabu Cyril acted in?

Sabu Cyril has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sabu Cyril?

Other notable films include "Enthiran", "Kyon Ki...", and "Vikram".

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