Lukman Avaran

Last updated
Lukman Avaran
Lukman Avaran.jpg
Lukman in 2022
Born (1990-05-22) 22 May 1990 (age 33)
Alma materRoyal College of Engineering & Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present
SpouseJumaima

Lukman Avaran (born 22 May 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. Dayom Panthrandum (2013) was the first theatre-released movie in his career. [1] Lukman acted the lead role in the 2021 movie Operation Java directed by Tharun Moorthy. [2] He was mainly noted for his performances in the movies Operation Java, Shibu, [3] Virus , [4] Thallumaala , [5] Saudi Vellakka . [6]

Contents

Early and personal life

Lukman Avaran hails from Changaramkulam, in Alamkode panchayat, Malappuram District in Kerala, as the son of Koladikkal Avaran and Haleema. [7] He is a B.Tech. graduate from Royal College of Engineering & Technology, Chermanangad, Thrissur. He married Jumaima on 20 February 2022. [8] [2] [9]

Career

His acting career was started by a short film Kittuo (2013). [1] His first silver appearance was Dayom Panthrandum (2013) Written by Harshad PK and Muhsin Parari, Directed by Harshad PK and this movie wasn't released in theatres. His first notable performance was in the movie KL10 Patthu (2015) Written & Directed by Muhsin Parari. [10]

In 2019, his role in Unda of a police officer from an Adivasi community, Biju Kumar [1] was noticed by the audience. [11] In 2021, Operation Java Written & Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Lukman had a major role as Vinaya Dasan along with Balu Varghese. [12] [13] In the following years, he performed many supporting characters in many films. He played pivotal roles in Thallumaala (2022) along with Tovino Thomas by Khalid Rahman [5] [14] and also in the Tharun Moorthy's second film Saudi Vellakka (2022) along with Binu Pappu. [15] [16] The film Saudi Vellakka was screened under Indian Panorama segment of IFFI 53. [17]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2013 Dayom Panthrandum RedScreened at the Biennale and other films festivals [18] [1]
2015 KL 10 Patthu Nasarullah [19]
2016 Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Filament Philip [20]
Kali Bank Customer
2017HadiyyaLukman
C/O Saira Banu Sound System Operator
Godha Jabir
Udaharanam Sujatha Sajeev
2018 Sudani from Nigeria Rajesh [21]
French Viplavam
2019 O P 160/18 Kakshi Amminippilla Suran
Shibu Habeeb
Unda PC Biju Kumar
Virus Dr. Sajith
2020 Forensic Vinod
2021 Anugraheethan Antony Ramanan
Operation Java Vinaya Dasan
No Man's LandMathayikkutty [4]
Churuli Moonji [22] [23]
Ajagajantharam Thara [24]
2022 CBI 5: The Brain Muthukoya
Archana 31 Not Out Prasad [25]
Naaradan Amos
Aaraattu Rocky
Aanaparambile World CupMuneer
Saudi Vellakka Abhilash Sashidharan [15]
AalankamPookkal [26]
Thallumaala Jamshi [27]
2023 Aalankam [28]
Sulaikha Manzil Ameen Kasim [29] [30]
Jackson Bazaar Youth Appu [31] [32]
Corona Dhavan Dhavan Vinu [33] [34]
2024 Anchakkallakokkan Vasudevan [35]
PerumaniTBA [36]
Kundannoorile Kulsitha Lahala Ajnjathan [37]

Awards

YearAwardRef
2023Prem Nazir Samskarika Sahithi Award [38]
2023 Kerala Film Critics Association Special Jury Award [39]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Siddique (actor)</span> Indian actor (born 1962)

Siddique (born 1 October 1962 ) is an Indian actor and producer, who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. Along with appearing in over 350 Malayalam films, he has also acted in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films. He is known for having played a wide range of starring and supporting roles, including comic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes and villains.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chemban Vinod Jose</span> Indian actor, film producer, and screenwriter

Chemban Vinod Jose is an Indian actor, film producer and screenwriter, who predominantly works in Malayalam films. He is a physiotherapist by profession. He is an established character actor and has appeared in over 50 films, mostly in comedic roles.

Muhsin Parari, known professionally as Mu.Ri is an Indian film director, writer, producer and lyricist who works in Malayalam films.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sharaf U Dheen</span> Indian actor

Sharafudheen, professionally credited as Sharaf U Dheen, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his acting debut in 2013 with Neram. He got his breakthrough by portraying the role of Girirajan Kozhi in Premam (2015).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manikandan R. Achari</span> Indian actor

Manikandan R. Achari is an Indian actor who has appeared in many Malayalam films and theatre productions. He made his film debut in the 2016 film Kammatipaadam.

Shebin Benson is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam films.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Senthil Krishna</span> Indian actor

Senthil Krishna is an Indian actor known for roles in Malayalam films and Television. His most notable performance is in the 2018 biographical film Chalakkudykkaran Changathy, where he played the title character as Kalabhavan Mani.

<i>Operation Java</i> 2021 Indian film by Tharun Moorthy

Operation Java is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced by V Cinemas International, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy. It stars an ensemble cast including Balu Varghese, Lukman Avaran, Binu Pappu, Irshad, Shine Tom Chacko, Mamitha Baiju and Vinayakan,Vinod Bose. The story details an investigation undertaken by a cyber cell police station in Kochi. The film released on 12 February 2021 and received positive reviews from critics.

KRG Studios is an Indian Film production and distribution company based in Bengaluru, India. It primarily deals with the production and distribution of Kannada-language and non-Kannada films across Karnataka.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Binu Pappu</span> Indian film actor

Binu Pappu, is an Indian actor and assistant director primarily working in the Malayalam movie industry. He is the son of legendary actor Kuthiravattam Pappu. He is mainly noted for his performances in the movies Helen, One, Operation Java and Bheemante Vazhi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mamitha Baiju</span> Indian actress

Mamitha Baiju is an Indian actress working primarily in Malayalam films. She made her debut in 2017 through Sarvopari Palakkaran. She rose to prominence playing the roles of Alphonsa in Operation Java (2021), Anju in Kho-Kho (2021), Sona in Super Sharanya (2022), Gopika in Pranaya Vilasam (2023) and Reenu in Premalu (2024) which went on to be one of the highest grossing Malayalam films of all time, giving her fame across various states of India.

<i>Saudi Vellakka</i> 2022 Malayalam film

Saudi Vellakka CC.225/2009 is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by Tharun Moorthy starring Lukman Avaran, Devi Varma, Binu Pappu, Sujith Shankar, Dhanya Ananya and Gokulan are in major roles. The film is produced by Sandip Senan known for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tharun Moorthy</span> Indian film director and screenplay writer

Tharun Moorthy is an Indian film director and screenplay writer who predominantly works in Malayalam Cinema, with his first film being Operation Java. His second film, Saudi Vellakka, was chosen for the Indian Panorama at IFFI 2022.

Mashar Hamsa is an Indian costume designer from Kerala, who works in the Malayalam films. He started his career as a film costume designer in 2013 with the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi. As of April 2023, Mashar has designed costumes for more than 30 Malayalam films. He is a recipient of 2020 Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for best costume designer for the movie Trance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ashraf Hamza</span> Malayalam film director

Ashraf Hamza is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Hailing from Ponnani, Malappuram, he debuted with 2019 Malayalam movie Thamaasha. His second directorial feature was Bheemante Vazhi (2021). He was the co-writer of 2022 movie Thallumaala.

<i>Jackson Bazaar Youth</i> 2023 Indian film

Jackson Bazaar Youth is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Shamal Sulaiman and produced by Zakariya Mohammed under the banner of Cross Boarder Camera and Imagine Cinema. The film stars Lukman Avaran, Jaffar Idukki, Indrans, Chinnu Chandini and Fahim Safar. The film's music is composed by Govind Vasantha.

<i>Corona Dhavan</i> 2023 Malayalam film by CC Nithin

Corona Dhavan is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by C.C. Nithin in his directorial debut and written by Sujai Mohanraj. The film stars Lukman Avaran and Sreenath Bhasi in the lead roles, alongside Johny Antony, Irshad Ali, Sruthy Jayan and Seema G. Nair. The story is set in Anathadam village and revolves around a group of alcoholics who face difficulties getting liquor during the COVID-19 lockdown.

<i>Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962</i> 2023 Malayalam film by Ashish Chinnappa

Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy-drama film directed by Ashish Chinnappa in his directorial debut. Ashish Chinnappa and Prajin M. P. co-wrote the film, based on the story by Sanu K. Chandran. The film stars Urvashi and Indrans as the lead characters, with Sanusha, Sagar Rajan, Johny Antony, and T. G. Ravi in the supporting cast. The plot of the film centres around the theft of a pump set from Mrinalini's residence, which subsequently becomes a case and drags on for years in court.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor". The News Minute. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  2. 1 2 "Actor Lukman ties the knot in Malappuram | Watch video". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  3. "Arjun Prabhakaran". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  4. 1 2 Ramasamy, Meenatshi (2021-12-21). "'No Man's Land' Malayalam movie review: An experimental affair that just misses the mark". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  5. 1 2 "Some blows in 'Thallumala' were painful, but worth it: Lukman Avaran". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  6. "'Saudi Vellakka' trailer: Tharun Moorthy presents a hard-hitting drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  7. "'Operation Java' actor Lukman turns COVID warrior". English.Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  8. "Actor Lukman Avaran ties knot with Jumaima, celebs shower blessings". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  9. "'Operation Java' actor Lukman enters wedlock". English.Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  10. "KL 10 Pathu Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of KL 10 Pathu by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 2022-05-09
  11. "Unda movie review: An inspiring film made with a lot of heart". The Indian Express. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  12. "Operation Java Movie Review: A thrilling take on cybercrime". The Times of India . Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  13. Praveen, S. R. (2021-02-22). "'Operation Java' movie review: A promising debut unravelling the world of cybercrime". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  14. "Tovino Thomas starrer 'Thallumaala' gets an OTT release date". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  15. 1 2 "'Saudi Vellakka' Teaser: Tharun Moorthy's sophomore directorial venture is a fun-filled entertainer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  16. M, Athira (2022-12-12). "Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy: 'Saudi Vellakka' has been an emotional journey". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  17. "'Saudi Vellakka' screened under Indian Panorama segment of IFFI 53". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  18. Mushthari, Jabir (2012-11-22). "The name of the game". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  19. "Hanging out with Ahmed, from Malappuram". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  20. Soman, Deepa, "Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 2022-05-09
  21. M, Athira (2018-02-15). "'Sudani from Nigeria' weaves a tale around sevens football". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  22. "Churuli movie review: Lijo Jose Pellissery's visually rich commentary on the human condition". The Indian Express. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  23. "For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor". The News Minute. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  24. "'Ajagajantharam' movie review: A power-packed action feast". OnManorama. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  25. Praveen, S. R. (2022-02-11). "'Archana 31 Not Out' movie review: Loses the match by quite a wide margin". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  26. "'Aalankam' trailer: Lukman Avaran starrer promises a mystery suspense thriller". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  27. "Some blows in 'Thallumala' were painful, but worth it: Lukman Avaran". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  28. "Lukman-Jaffer Idukki starrer Aalankam to hit theatres this month". Cinema Express . Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  29. Mathews, Anna. "Lukman - Ameen People have begun to enjoy my work as an entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  30. "Lukman, Anarkali lead Ashraf Hamza's next 'Sulaikha Manzil'". The New Indian Express. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  31. "Indrans to play the lead in 'Jackson Bazaar Youth,' based on a band-set team". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  32. "Shooting For Jackson Bazaar Youth, Malayalam Actor Indrans's Next, Begins". News18. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  33. Mathews, Anna. "Sreenath Bhasi, Lukman in Corona Jawan, a comedy set during lockdown". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  34. "'ഒരു തുള്ളി ജവാന് വേണ്ടി ശ്രീനാഥ് ഭാസി'; കൊറോണ ജവാന്‍ ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക്". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  35. Features, C. E. (2024-03-05). "Trailer of Chemban Vinod Jose-Lukman Avaran's Anchakkallakokkan out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  36. Features, C. E. (2024-04-08). "First look poster of Perumani out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  37. "കുണ്ടന്നൂരിലെ കുൽസിത ലഹള, ട്രെയിലർ ശ്രദ്ധേയമാവുന്നു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  38. റിപ്പോർട്ടർ, ഫിൽമി (2023-02-11). "സംസ്കാര സാഹിതി മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലാ കമ്മറ്റി പ്രഥമ പ്രേം നസീർ പുരസ്കാരം ലുക്മാന്". www.reporterlive.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  39. "Kerala Film Critics Awards: Kunchacko Boban, Darshana Rajendran share acting honours". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.