He was a professor of Malayalam at Nehru Arts and Science College, Kanhangad.

His literary contributions range from short stories to novels in Malayalam.

[4] Born in Bare village in Kasargod district on 8 October 1962, Ambikasutan Mangad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, a Master's Degree in Malayalam and an MPhil.

Ambikasuthan Mangad wrote the script and dialogues for critically acclaimed movie Kaiyoppu.

[5] Ambikasuthan Mangad won an award for the Best Story writer from Kerala State Government for the telefilm Commercial Break.