Career
His start in film was as an assistant director to Padmarajan, the most renowned film director, from whom he learned the basics and craft of film making. Later he debuted with Jaathakam, which was well acclaimed by the critics and was a huge hit. Later he directed films like Radhamadhavam, Aardram, Mukha Chitram, Uthsavamelam, Sathyaparatinja, Bhagyavaan, Thovalapookkal, Rishya Sringan and others
He entered the television industry and had some hit serials.
His 2004 serial project Swamy Ayyappan was the most popular and top rated serial in Malayalam. After 12 years break Suresh Unnithan made a come back with Ayaal, with Lal and Iniya playing the leads.