Soman Ambaat is a notable director (Member of FEFKA) in Malayalam cinema. His debut film was Aayiram Abhilashangal (1984).This was followed by several notable films in Malayalam like Manasariyathe (1984), Oppom Oppathinoppum (1986), and Agnimuhurtham (1987).He has also worked as Chief Associate director for movies like  JagadguruAdisankaran (1977), ShrimadBhagwadgeeta (1977), Ashtamangalyam (1977), Harshabhaspam (1977), Pichipoo (1978, Manoradham (1978), Vilakkumveilchavum (1978), Aanakkalari (1978), Kolillakam (1981), and Ponnum Poovum (1982).