After completing his bachelor's degree, Marthandan entered films as an associate director with the unreleased film
Swarnachamaram directed by
Rajeevnath in 1995. His next work was
British Market, directed by
Nissar in 1998. He worked as an associate director for 18 years. His next movie was in 2015,
Acha Dhin, with Mammooty and
Mansi Sharma in the lead roles.
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus and
Paavada were box office successes. ==Filmography==