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Born | K. Surendran 16 March 1956 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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Years active | 1981–present |
Spouse | Shantakumari (m. 1985) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | National Film Awards-Special Mention (2021) Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (2017) |
K. Surendran, better known by his stage name Indrans, is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the comedy movie CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed . Indrans was popular for his comedy roles in the 1990s and 2000s.
He found success in playing character roles in his later career and won the National Film Awards-Special Mention for his performance in Home in 2023 and won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in Apothecary in 2014. In 2018, Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Aalorukkam . His performance in Veyilmarangal made him win the Best Actor Award at the 2019 Singapore International Film Festival. As of November 2021, he had starred in over 550 films. [1]
Indrans was born on 16 March 1956. He is third among the seven children of Palavila Kochuvelu and Gomathi at Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. [2] He has four sisters and two brothers.
Indrans had to face financial problems at his house and joined his uncle to learn tailoring. Later, he joined amateur arts clubs and began acting in dramas. He started his acting career in television serial Kaliveedu in Doordarshan. Along with his brother, K. Jayakumar, he opened a tailoring shop named Indran's Brothers Tailors in Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. [3]
Indrans made his debut in the 1981 film Choothattam both as a costume designer and as an actor. [4] [5] The producer, TMN Charley, offered him a chance to assist him in costume designing and he worked with designing costumes for several years, acting in various small roles. He got noticed for playing a small role of a marriage broker in the 1993 film Meleparambil Anveedu . Indrans got his breakthrough with his role in CID Unnikrishnan B.A., BEd (1994). This led to him being cast in various comedic roles in the films of the 1990s. Indrans’ lean figure and peculiar way of delivering his dialogue and mannerisms made him a popular comedian in Malayalam cinema during these period. Some of his memorable roles came with the movies such as Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji , Manathe Kottaram , Vadhu Doctoranu, Aadyathe Kanmani , Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava etc. [6] He played the character "Uthaman" in the 1998 cult hit Punjabi House . Indrans' combination with Harishree Ashokan resulted in some of the successful films.
In the early 2000s he also started playing some minor character roles. Subsequently, his role of a thief in the 2004 film Kathavasheshan got him noticed as a character actor. In Rahasya Police (2009), Indrans was revealed to be the villain of the movie at the end. He played another villain role in Pottas Bomb (2013). [7] Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in the 2014 film Apothecary .
In 2016, Indrans got noticed for his portrayal of a serious role, in the film Munroe Thuruth, directed by Manu. After this movie, he played several serious character roles. He appeared in serious avatars in Kaadu Pookunna Neram (2016) and God Say (2017). [8] Indrans played several notable roles in films such as Makkana, Lonam, Paathi and Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu . [9] In 2018, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 2017 film Aalorukkam . [10] In 2019, he was awarded Singapore South Asian International Film Best actor award for his performance in Veyilmarangal . [11] [12] Veyil Marangal also won the Outstanding Artistic Achievement at the Shanghai International film festival. [13] Indrans played the lead role in the movie Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla (2019). [14] His brief cameo as the serial killer Ripper Ravi in the crime thriller Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) was critically acclaimed. [15]
In 2021, he played the lead role of Oliver Twist in Home . The movie was well acclaimed by the critics and audience especially praising Indrans' performance. [16]
Indrans married Santhakumari on 23 February 1985. They have a daughter Mahitha and a son Mahendran. [17]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Jwalanam | ||
Sammelanam | Man at toddy shop | ||
Principal Olivil | |||
1987 | Sarvakalasala | ||
Nombarathi Poovu | |||
1988 | Moonnam Pakkam | ||
Aparan | Postman | ||
1989 | Innale | Hospital Attendant | |
Aazhikkoru Muthu | Icecream Seller | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | His Highness Abdullah | ||
Rajavazhcha | |||
Maala Yogam | Kochu Raman | ||
1991 | Ezhunnallathu | Watch shop owner | |
Dhanam | Sasidharan | ||
1992 | Aadharam | Divakaran | |
Ayalathe Addeham | Abu - Video Cassette Seller | ||
Kaazhchakkppuram | Teashop Worker | ||
Utsavamelam | Gopalan | ||
1993 | Aagneyam | Rajappan | |
Janam | Party Member | ||
Aparna | |||
Ponnuchami | Velappan | ||
Akashadoothu | Driver | ||
Ithu Manjukaalam | |||
Kavadiyattam | Tea Shop Employee | ||
Meleparambil Anveedu | Marriage Broker Paramasivam | ||
1994 | CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. | Kunju | |
Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Sankaran | ||
Moonnam Loka Pattalam | Prashna Kumaran | ||
Manathe Kottaram | Appu | ||
Pavam I. A. Ivachan | |||
Varaphalam | Auto Driver | ||
Vadhu Doctoranu | Natheli | ||
Vardhakya Puranam | Kattanam Kuttikrishnan | ||
Santhanagopalam | |||
Vendor Daniel State Licency | Sundaran | ||
1995 | Aadyathe Kanmani | Narayanankutty | |
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum | |||
Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava | Balan | ||
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman | Mangalan Mankombu | ||
Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam | Palarivattam Philipose | ||
Mangalyasootram | Lorry Bhaskar | ||
Parvathy Parinayam | Blackbelt Kumaran | ||
Thumboli Kadappuram | Pushpangathan | ||
Tom & Jerry | |||
Radholsavam | |||
Kalyanji Anandji | Maniyan | ||
Kusruthikaatu | Arogya Swami | ||
Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta | Dasan | ||
Mannar Mathai Speaking | Ponnappan | ||
Mazhavilkoodaram | Sundareshan | ||
Punnaram | |||
Spadikam | Gafoor | ||
Prayikkara Pappan | Vettukili | ||
Chaithanyam | |||
Thovalapookkal | |||
Three Men Army | 'Basha' Surendran | ||
Alancheri Thamprakkal | |||
Thirumanassu | |||
Peter Scott | Sheru | ||
Kokkarakko | |||
Street | |||
Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam | Balakrishnan | ||
Manassasthrajnante Diary | |||
1996 | Dilliwala Rajakumaran | Parameswaran | |
Hitlist | Devandarji | ||
Mayooranritham | |||
The Porter | Prashna Kumaran | ||
Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | |||
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Rameshan/Rajappan | ||
Kalyana Sowgandhikam | Krishnankutty | ||
Kinnam Katha Kallan | |||
Pallivaathukkal Thommichan | |||
Kanjirapally Kariyachan | |||
Mandrika Kuthira | |||
Man of the Match | 'Neerkoli' Narayanan | ||
Sathyabhamakkoru Premalekhanam | Purushothaman | ||
Kudumbakodathi | Adv. Punjapadam Pushpangathan | ||
King Solomon | |||
Dominic Presentation | Velayudan | ||
April 19 | Chandran Pilla | ||
Sugavaasam | |||
Sulthan Hyderali | |||
Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran | Kunjunni Anjarakalyanam | ||
1997 | The Car | Idiyan Vikraman | |
Ekkareyanente Manasam | Bhargavan | ||
Rishyasringan | Driver | ||
Shobhanam | |||
My Dear Kuttichathan | |||
Kilukil Pambaram | Sakshi Sadananthan | ||
Fashion Parade | |||
Irattakuttikalude Achan | |||
Kottappurathe Koottukudumbam | Balan | ||
Guru Sishyan | |||
Junior Mandrake | Driver Gopalan | ||
Aattuvela | |||
Nee Varuvolam | |||
Hitler Brothers | Balaraman | ||
Kadhanayakan | Sreedharan | ||
Kalyana Unnikal | |||
Manthramothiram | Sundareshan | ||
Vaachalam | Vasu | ||
1998 | Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum | E. T. Lukose | |
Gramapanchayath | Bhaskaran | ||
Manthri Kochamma | |||
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan | Ramankutty | ||
Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran | |||
Punjabi House | Uthaman | ||
Kusruthi Kuruppu | Suppan | ||
Harthaal | |||
1999 | Gaandhiyan | Udumbumchola Narayanan | |
Auto Brothers | Induchoodan | ||
Swastham Grihabharanam | Vilakkoothi Vasu | ||
James Bond | Shankarankutty | ||
American Ammayi | Kuttapan | ||
Friends | |||
Indulekha | |||
Pattabhishekam | Kuttishankaran | ||
Jananayakan | Thottapilli Thoma | ||
Onnaamvattam Kandappol | |||
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | Chandrappan | ||
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Unni Balan | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | High Range | ||
Darling Darling | Achu | ||
Ente Priyappetta Muthuvinu | |||
Shayanam | |||
Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Sashankan | ||
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam | |||
Pilots | |||
The Warrant | Narayanan | ||
Summer Palace | |||
Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Peon Kuttappan | ||
Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum | Ganeshan | ||
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar | Manmadan | ||
Neelakashathe Nizhal Pakshikal | |||
Mark Antony | Antony's friend | ||
Priyam | Unni's Assistant | ||
2001 | Agrahaaram | ||
Raajapattam | |||
Vezhambal | |||
Onnam Raagam | Jackson | ||
Korappan The Great | |||
Kakkakuyil | |||
Jwalanam | |||
Akashathe Paravakal | Kuttappan | ||
Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | |||
Nalacharitham Nalaam Divasam | |||
One Man Show | Achuthan | ||
Fort Kochi | |||
Bharthavudyogam | Madhavan | ||
Uthaman | Abdulla Haji | ||
Megasandesam | Thommy | ||
Nagaravadhu | |||
Rakshasa Rajavu | Kochukuttan | ||
2002 | Nizhalkkuthu | Barber | Serviteur de Kali, Le (France) Shadow Kill (International: English title) |
Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town | Moosa | ||
Suvarna Mohangal | |||
Ee Bhargavi Nilayam | |||
Adheena | |||
Kayamkulam Kanaaran | |||
Pakalppooram | Manikyan's friend | ||
Kattuchembakam | Aandi | ||
Kadha | Dr. Aravindaksha Kaimal | ||
Kakke Kakke Koodevide | |||
Kuberan | Abdu | ||
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Madhavan | ||
Snehithan | Studio Owner | ||
Valkannadi | Kanaran | ||
Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair | Kochu Preman | ||
2003 | The Fire | ||
Kalavarkey | Moosakka | ||
Achante Kochumolu | Lucko | ||
Varum Varunnu Vannu | Echappan | ||
Pattalam | Velayudhan | ||
Balettan | Koya | ||
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum | Chandran | ||
C.I.D. Moosa | Theekkanal Varkey | ||
Vellithira | Iyamkutty | ||
Saudaamini | |||
2004 | Priyam Priyankaram | ||
Katha | Dr. Aravindaksha Kaimal | ||
Govindankutty Thirakkilanu | Arumukham | ||
Kadhavaseshan | Thief Thorappan Vasu | ||
Chathikkatha Chanthu | Pappan | ||
Kanninum Kannadikkum | M. A. Chengamangalam | ||
Vellinakshatram | Palace Manager Kochunni | ||
C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu | Narayanan | ||
Kusruthi | Champion Bhaskaran | ||
Thalamelam | Nakulan | ||
2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam | ||
OK Chacko Cochin Mumbai | Kumbalam Sasi | ||
Seelabathi | Vasu/Basu | ||
Finger Print | |||
Hai | |||
Bus Conductor | |||
Vacation | |||
Kalyana Kurimanam | Balan | ||
Mayookham | |||
Nerariyan CBI | Devaswam | ||
Pandippada | Veeramani | ||
Kochi Rajavu | Canteen Manager | ||
Athbhutha Dweepu | Chandrappan | ||
Iruvattam Manavaatti | Chandrappan | ||
Udayananu Tharam | Vijayan Varkala | ||
Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Supran | ||
2006 | Drishtantham | ||
Mouryan | |||
Art Of Fighting 2 | Lee Pai Long | ||
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | Bakkar | ||
Vrindaavanam | |||
Narakasuran | Bheeman | ||
Mahasamudram | Kapyar | ||
Pachakuthira | Abraham Lincoln | ||
Madhuchandralekha | Lukose | ||
2007 | Indrajith | Radhakrishnan | |
Panthaya Kozhi | Rajappan | ||
Nanma | Naanu | ||
Kangaroo | Chellappan | ||
Black Cat | Washington | ||
Veeralipattu | Ramu | ||
Athisayan | Swami | ||
2008 | Novel | ||
Crazy Gopalan | Sugunan | ||
Kabadi Kabadi | Basheer | ||
Magic Lamp | Sankaranunni | ||
Bullet | Premasulal | ||
Vilapangalkkappuram | Bheeran | ||
De Ingottu Nokkiye | Vettikkadu Sugunan | ||
Kovalam | |||
Sivapuram | |||
Oru Pennum Randaanum | Mathai | Segment: Kallante Makan | |
Robo | Vijayan | ||
Mayakazhcha | Ramakrishnan | ||
Twenty:20 | Govindan | ||
2009 | Venalmaram | Chinkaram | |
Colours | Kuttiraman | ||
Rahasya Police | Raveendran | ||
Patham Nilayile Theevandi | |||
Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu | Moidheen | ||
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam | Kancheenadhan | ||
Patham Adhyayam | |||
Paribhavam | |||
Swapnamaalika | |||
Utharaswayamvaram | Chellappan | ||
Dalamarmarangal | Noolan Damu | ||
Shudharil Shudhan | Ramankunju | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Chitrakkuzhal | ||
Tournament | Tribal man | ||
Oru Small Family | Kuttan | ||
Sahasram | Kochukuttan | ||
Ramaanam | Eramullanikka | ||
Canvas | Shailan | ||
Thaskara Lahala | |||
Inganeyum Oral | |||
Avan | |||
Advocate Lakshmanan – Ladies Only | |||
Aakasha Yathra | |||
Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu | |||
Thoovalkattu | |||
Kadaksham | |||
April Fool | Knjana Sheelan | ||
Nanthuni | |||
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum | Mani | ||
2011 | Innanu Aa Kalyanam | College staff | |
Sandwich | Brusli Sasi | ||
Manikyakkallu | Sudhakaran | ||
Killadi Raman | |||
Pachuvum Kovalanum | |||
Shivapuram | |||
Kalabha Mazha | |||
Manushyamrugam | Kapyaar Jackson | ||
Kunjettan | |||
Teja Bhai & Family | Raghavan Nair | ||
Yathra Thudarunnu | |||
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku | |||
Lucky Jokers | Thamarakshan | ||
Nadakame Ulakam | Dasettan | ||
2012 | Cobra | Tea seller | |
Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuram | |||
Red Alert | |||
Poppins | Film Producer | ||
Ozhimuri | |||
916 | |||
Parudeesa | |||
Manthrikan | Unniyathiri | ||
Trivandrum Lodge | |||
Prabhuvinte Makkal | |||
Hero | Pallan | ||
Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Babu | ||
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | Loppez | ||
I Love Me | Advocate | ||
2013 | Cowboy | Driver Krishnankutty | |
Dolls | Stephen Perera | ||
For Sale | Madhu | ||
Police Maman | Lukose | ||
Good Bad & Ugly | Arogya Swami | ||
Players | |||
Money Back Policy | Kumar | ||
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Pattazhi Chandran | ||
Kanyaka Talkies | Philippose | ||
Vedivazhipadu | Rajappan | ||
Nadodimannan | |||
David & Goliath | Autha | ||
Pottas Bomb | Rayappan | ||
2014 | Swapaanam | Selvam | |
Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Ponnappan | ||
Praise the Lord | Chacko | ||
Apothecary | Joseph | ||
Odum Raja Aadum Rani | |||
Karanavar | |||
Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol | |||
The Dolphins | |||
Flat No.4B | |||
Seconds | Shivan Kutty | ||
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu | Indraguptan | ||
Darboni | Unreleased | ||
2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Paramu | |
Aadu | P. P. Sasi | ||
Ennu Ninte Moideen | Vaidyar | ||
Ammakkoru Tharattu | |||
Lukka Chuppi | Narayanan | Cameo | |
Oru Second Class Yathra | Govindan | ||
Salt Mango Tree | Pavithran | ||
My God | |||
John Honai | |||
Kukkiliyar | |||
Aana Mayil Ottakam | Sajan | Segment: Fill in the blanks | |
Utopiayile Rajavu | Velappan | ||
Moonnam Naal | |||
Vishwasam... Athallae Ellaam | |||
Monsoon | |||
3 Wicketinu 365 Runs | |||
Call Me @ | |||
2016 | Maanasaandarapetta Yezdi | Philipose | |
Leela | Dasappappi | ||
Pa Va | Kunju | ||
Kaadu Pookkunna Neram | School Master | ||
Amoeba | |||
Mudhugauv | Pathmanabhan's alcoholic uncle | ||
Pinneyum | Kuttan Pillai | ||
Kappiri Thuruthu | |||
Sivapuram | |||
Popcorn | Balraman | ||
Dhanayathra | |||
Mohavalayam | |||
Kolamass | |||
Kanthantharam | |||
Sukhamayirikkatte | |||
Daffadar | |||
Mannamkattayum Kariyilayum | |||
2017 | Chippy | ||
C/O Saira Banu | Contract Supervisor | ||
Puthan Panam | Kuruvi (Marthandan) | ||
Alamara | Sriram Shetty | ||
Chicken Kokkachi | Kallu's father | ||
Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | |||
Samarpanam | Sasi | ||
Parava | Mujeeb's father | ||
Chakkaramaavin Kombathu | |||
God Say | |||
Paathi | Kammaran | ||
Aalorukkam | Pappu Pisharody | ||
Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | |||
Nilavariyathe | |||
Hello Dubaikaaran | |||
Prakasan | Peon | ||
Aana Alaralodalaral | |||
Aadu 2 | P.P Sasi | ||
2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | ||
Aami | Narayanan, Goldsmith | ||
Kinar | Khadar Uppapa | ||
Khaleefa | |||
Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | |||
Pathirakalam | |||
Kala Viplavam Pranayam | Achuthan | ||
Kalyanam | Varkey | ||
Shirk | |||
Lolans | |||
Vikadakumaran | Sukumaran Pillai | ||
Aabhaasam | [20] | ||
Kammara Sambhavam | ILP Surendran | ||
Chanakyathantaram | Cameo | ||
Premasoothram | Kochubaby | ||
School Diary | |||
Pettilambattra | Ramettan | ||
Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Mohan | ||
Mandharam | |||
Ladoo | Judge | ||
Dakini | Raju Bhai | ||
Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Vasu | ||
Aanakkallan | Balachandran Nair | ||
2019 | Sidharthan Enna Njan | Velayudhan | |
Aangu Doore Oru Desathu | |||
Padmavyuhathile Abhimanyu | |||
Red Signal | |||
Panth | |||
Pengalila | |||
Nalla Vishesham | |||
Mottitta Mullakal | |||
Kalikkoottukar | |||
Virus | Razak, father of Zakariya | ||
Janamaithri | S.I. Shibu | ||
Kumbarees | |||
Subharathri | A.C. Suresh | ||
Oolu | Abhu | ||
Manoharam | Varghese Ettan | ||
Udalaazham | Moorthy | ||
Vaarthakal Ithuvare | 'Arival' Sughu | ||
Freakens | Dr. Abdullakoya | ||
Nalpathiyonnu (41) | Kuttan Mesthiry | ||
Makkana | |||
Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Kunjabdullah | Lead role | |
Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu | |||
Thrissur Pooram | Murugan (Tea Shop Owner) | ||
My Santa | Krishnan | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa | Ripper Ravi | |
Uriyadi | Head Constable Panchavarnaksharan Pilla | ||
2 States | Judge | Cameo | |
Kozhipporu | George | ||
Maniyarayile Ashokan | Priest | ||
Anan | |||
Sayanna Varthakal | Raghavan | ||
Veyilmarangal | |||
Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam | Abdu | ||
2021 | Yuvam | Adv. Sreekanth Panicker | |
Aapahasyam | |||
Vellam | Chandran | Cameo | |
Anugraheethan Antony | Madhavan | ||
Innu Muthal | Maniyappan | ||
Velukkakka Oppu Ka | Velukkakka | Lead role | |
Malik | George Zachariah, Police C.I | ||
Home | Oliver Twist | [21] | |
Ellam Sheriyakum | Tailor | ||
Madhuram | Ravi | ||
Ooham | |||
Karanakaran | |||
2022 | Randu | [22] | |
Meppadiyan | Hajjiyar | ||
Member Rameshan 9am Ward | Ormanakuttan | ||
Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | Ummar | [23] | |
Pada | Sakhaavu Kannan Mundoor | ||
Naaradan | Judge Chothi | ||
Aaraattu | Tabalist Balan | ||
Archana 31 Not Out | Lord | ||
Salute | Home Guard | ||
Pathonpatham Noottandu | Kelu | ||
19(1)(A) | Police Officer Mohanan | ||
Puzhu | Mathachan | ||
Jack N' Jill | Anthrappan | ||
Udal | Kuttichayan | ||
Kochaal | Constable Paulose | ||
Malayankunju | Surendran | [24] | |
Palthu Janwar | Kochu George | ||
Padavettu | Raghavan Mash | ||
Gila | |||
Eesho | Varghese | ||
Aanandam Paramanandam | Divakara Kurup | ||
2023 | Higuita | [25] | |
Kaipola | [26] | ||
Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham | Hasaan | [27] | |
2018 | Bhasi | [28] | |
Jackson Bazaar Youth | CI Sadashivam | [29] | |
Within Seconds | Kizhangu Mohanan | [30] | |
Pendulum | Amir's father | [31] | |
Valatty | Labrador | voice only [32] | |
Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 | Mani | [33] | |
Otta | [34] | ||
Adrishya Jalakangal | [35] | ||
2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum | DySP Krishnan Unni (SIT) | [36] |
Nadikar | [37] | ||
CID Ramachandran Retd. SI | [38] | ||
Jamalinte Punjiri | [39] | ||
Kunddala Puranam | Venu | [40] | |
TBA | Anand Sreebala† | TBA | [41] |
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Sudheer Kumar, better known by his stage name Maniyanpilla Raju, is an Indian actor and producer who works in Malayalam film industry. His debut film was Mohiniyaattam in 1976. He has played a variety of roles as a character actor, appearing in over 400 films. His stage name was derived from the character he played in the film Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (1981), his break-through role.
Raju Daniel, better known by his stage name Captain Raju, was an Indian actor and army officer. He acted in more than 600 films in various languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English. He was best known for his performances in character roles, and as a villain. He also appeared in television serials and advertisements and has also directed two Malayalam films. The comic professional assassin character called Pavanayi played by Captain Raju appearing in the movie Nadodikkattu developed a cult status in Malayalam cinema.
Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, better known by his stage name Dileep, is an Indian actor, producer, and businessman who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has acted in and Tamil, Hindi, films lead roles. One more Kannada film cameo role acted. and has won several awards, including four Kerala State Film Awards and one Filmfare Awards South.
Johny Antony is an Indian film director and actor, known for making comedy films in Malayalam cinema. He is from Changanassery in Kottayam district, Kerala. He worked for about a decade as an associate to directors Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas. Antony made his directorial debut with the slapstick comedy C.I.D. Moosa in 2003.
Ashokan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam films. He made his film debut with Peruvazhiyambalam the film won the 1979 National film award for best feature film. He is best known for his roles in Yavanika (1982), Yuvajanotsavam (1986), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Moonnam Pakkam (1988), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Amaram (1990), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) and In Ghost House Inn (2010).
Sudheesh is an Indian actor and director who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor in 2021.
Sreejith Ravi is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Malayalam films and also in Tamil films. He is the son of actor T. G. Ravi.
Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Making his debut in 1999 with My Dear Karadi and having made more than 90 appearances, he received a major breakthrough in his career with Drishyam (2013), in which he played a negative role. He made his directorial debut with Brother's Day starring Prithviraj. As of June 2021, he has starred in more than 130 Malayalam films.
Shine Tom Chacko is an Indian actor and former assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema. After working as an assistant to director Kamal for about 9 years, he forayed into acting through the film, Gaddama. He played supporting roles in several films including Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum ,Masala Republic, Jigirthada doubleX and played his first lead role in Binu S Kalady's fantasy-comedy film Ithihasa (2014) which dealt with body-swapping.
Dharmajan Bolgatty is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, politician and entrepreneur, who works in Malayalam films, television, and stage shows. He began his career as a comedian appearing in sketch comedies on stage, later forayed into such comedic television shows and into films in 2010s. Dharmajan entered active politics in 2021, ahead of the assembly elections in Kerala. He is a member of Indian National Congress and was the United Democratic Front candidate in Balusseri constituency.
G. Suresh Kumar is an Indian film producer and actor known for Poochakkoru Mookuthi and Araam Thamburan. He produces films under the banner Revathy Kalamandhir an Indian film production company based in Thiruvananthapuram which is founded in 1993 by him and he produced more than 32 Malayalam films under this banner.
Madhuram (transl. Sweet) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Ahammed Khabeer and written by Ashiq Aimar and Fahim Safar based on a story by Khabeer. The film was produced by Joju George and Sijo Vadakkan. The film stars Joju, Nitish Nirmal, Shruti Ramachandran, Nikhila Vimal, Arjun Ashokan, and Indrans in important roles. The music was composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Govind Vasantha.