Ganapathi S. Poduval | |
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![]() Ganapathi in 2025 | |
Born | |
Alma mater | Payyannur College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Relatives | Chidambaram S. Poduval (brother) |
Ganapathi S. Poduval (born 15 March 1995) is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles as child artist 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 Anandabhadram . [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 Chirikoo". He then acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam, along with Deepak Parambol. [9] He starred in and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021), directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram. [10] [11]
Additionally, Ganapathi was part of the second highest grossing Malayalam film, Manjummel Boys, directed by his brother Chidambaram. [12]
† | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2007 | Before the Rains | Boy #2 | English-Malayalam film | |
Vinodayathra | Ganapathi | |||
Ali Bhai | Ganapathi | |||
Ayur Rekha | Jacob's son | |||
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 | |||
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Sam Joseph | |||
2019 | Mr & Mrs Rowdy | Asif | ||
Under World | Frog watcher | Cameo appearance | ||
2020 | Onnu Chirikku | Himself | Short film as director | |
Instagramam | Society Dutt | Web series | ||
2021 | Jan.E.Man | Dr. Faizal | Also co-writer | [13] |
Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Vivek | |||
2022 | Salute | Thampi's son | ||
Gold | Jaffar | |||
Thattassery Koottam | Abbas | [14] | ||
2023 | Oh My Darling | Josemon | Cameo appearance | |
Sulaikha Manzil | Adhil | [15] | ||
Nalla Nilavulla Rathri | Aneesh | [16] | ||
Padmini | Rahul | [17] | ||
2024 | Manjummel Boys | Krishnakumar aka "Kannan" | [18] | |
Nadikar | David's friend | Cameo appearance | [19] | |
Mandakini | Sujith Vasu | [20] | ||
Adios Amigo | Bintopi | [21] | ||
Oru Kattil Oru Muri | [22] | |||
2025 | Alappuzha Gymkhana | Deepak Panikkar | [23] | |