Ganapathi S. Poduval | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Payyannur College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Relatives | Chidambaram S. Poduval (brother) |
Ganapathi S. Poduval (born March 15, 1995) is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008). [1]
Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabadram . [2] Later, Santosh Sivan introduced him as a child actor through the Bilingual film Before The Rains . [3] He got a breakthrough in his acting career after appearing in the film Vinodayathra , written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. [4]
He also got the starring role in the children's film Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu , directed by Krishnakumar and branched out into Hindi with The Waiting Room , directed by Maneej Premnath. [5]
He essayed roles as child artist in various movies like Pranchiyettan & The Saint , Mallu Singh and Alibhai . After doing various character roles in movies like Kamattipaadam , Puthan Panam and Chunkzz , he went on to do the lead role in the Malayalam movie titled Vallikudilile Vellakkaran. [6] [7]
He was later seen in Mr. & Ms. Rowdy , directed by Jeethu Joseph. [8] in COVID pandemic situation he directed a shortfilm titled "Onnu Chirikku" He acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam along with Deepak Parambol. [9] He also starred and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021) directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram. [10] [11]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Before the Rains | Ganapathi | English Malayalam |
Vinodayathra | Ganapathi | ||
Ali Bhai | Ganapathi | ||
2008 | Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu | Muththu | |
Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Kamala's brother | ||
Lollipop | Young Franko | ||
Pakal Nakshatrangal | Young Aadi Sidharthan | ||
2009 | Samayam | Appu | |
2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Pauly | |
The Waiting Room | Tea stall boy | Hindi film | |
2011 | Achan | Appu | Short film |
2012 | Spirit | Molester | |
Mallu Singh | Hari | ||
2013 | Black Butterfly | Sameer | |
August Club | Benny | ||
2015 | Tharakangale Saakshi | Freddy | |
2016 | Kammati Paadam | Charlie | |
Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Shukkoor | ||
2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jithin | |
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Freddy | ||
Honey Bee 2.5 | Himself | ||
Georgettan's Pooram | Kichu | ||
Puthan Panam | Shine | ||
Chunkzz | Riyas | ||
2018 | Uncle | Sam | |
Padayottam | Salaman | ||
Govinda Madhava | Soothradharan | Dance drama | |
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Sam Joseph | ||
2019 | Mr & Mrs Rowdy | Asif | |
Under World | Frog watcher | Cameo | |
2020 | Onnu Chirikku | — | Short film as Director |
Instagramam | Society Dutt | Web Series | |
2021 | Jan.E.Man | Dr. Faizal | Also the co-writer [12] |
Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Vivek | ||
2022 | Salute | Thampi's son | |
Gold | Jaffar | ||
Thattassery Koottam | Abbas | [13] | |
2023 | Oh My Darling | Josemon | Cameo appearance |
Sulaikha Manzil | Adhil | [14] | |
Nalla Nilavulla Rathri | Aneesh | [15] | |
Padmini | Rahul | [16] | |
2024 | Manjummel Boys | Krishnakumar | [17] |
Nadikar† | TBA | [18] | |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2007 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist (Male) | Vinodayathra | Won |
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