[4] He is known for directing the television serials Manasam, Megham, Aalippazham, Mandharam, Daya, and Ammakkay.
He came to the film industry by directing Jayasurya-Bhama starring Ivar Vivahitharayal, which was a success at the box office and gave Jayasurya a big break.
After Ivar Vivahitharayal, he directed Happy Husbands with a huge cast that included Jayasurya, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jayaram, Bhavana, Vandana Menon, Samvrutha Sunil and Rima Kallingal.
Happy Husbands became the first major hit of 2010, and ran for more than 150 days at theatres throughout Kerala.
Saji Surendran then directed Four Friends, starring Jayasurya, Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Meera Jasmine and Kamal Haasan in the guest role.