B. Ajithkumar is an Indian film editor and director who has won the National Award for Best Editing in 2007 for Naalu Pennungal as well as the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2002, 2013 and 2017. Ajithkumar graduated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. After graduating, he started his career as film editor. His debut directorial film was Eeda, which depicts the violent political atmosphere of Kannur. His other notable works include Moothon (2018), Thurthu Nirgamana (2018), Thuramukham (2021) and Kuttavum Shikshayum (2021).