[5] He has also worked as Chief Associate director for movies like Jagadguru Adisankaran (1977), Shrimad Bhagwadgeeta (1977), Ashtamangalyam (1977), Harshabhaspam (1977), Pichipoo (1978, Manoradham (1978), Vilakkum veilchavum (1978), Aanakkalari (1978), Kolillakam (1981), and Ponnum Poovum (1982).

His first independent venture was Aayiram Abhilashangal in 1984, which was a suspense thriller with a varied film treatment.

This movie starred Mammotty, Sukumaran, Soman, Maneka and Swapna in lead roles.

[6] He then directed Manasariyathe (1984)[7][8] starring Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Sattar and Jagathy.

In 1986, he directed the movie Oppam Oppathinoppam starring Mohanlal, Menaka, Shankar and Lalu alex.