Romeo Kattookaran was born March 4, 1980 in Aloor, India. He is an Indian-American filmmaker and founder of Kentwood Films International, a production company known for releasing movies with meaningful messages that provide solutions to societal problems. He is a director, producer, and screenplay writer. Kattookaran started his career in India as an assistant director for local commercials. He made his first major American debut in 2019 with the short film "A Wonderful Day." The following year Kattookaran created his first feature film "Mary," the second film under Kentwood Films International. Both films have received international attention.