Sooraj Thelakkad | |
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Born | |
Years active | 2008 - Present |
Title | Notable Film Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 |
Parent(s) | Mohanan, Jyothilakshmi |
Sooraj Thelakkad is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films and television. He came into limelight after doing the role of robot [1] as a title character [2] in the film Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 directed by Ratheesh Poduval. [3] Sooraj started his career as an impressionist and comedian and has appeared in several television shows. [4] [5]
Sooraj is the youngest child of the two children of Alikkal Mohanan, a collection agent in vanitha co-operative bank and Jyothilakshmi, a housewife. [6] He had his primary education from Government L.P. School, Thelakkad. Sooraj completed his Graduation in B.Com St.Mary's College Puthananghadi . [7] He started performing mimicry for the first time when he was in the 5th grade. His breakthrough came when he acted in Cinema Chirima, a comedy program which was broadcast on Mazhavil Manorama with Kalabhavan Mani and Comedy Super Nite with Suraj venjaramoodu. [8]
Sooraj started his career as a stand-up comedian. His mimicry shows were a success with the audience. [9] He first acted in a film named Charlie which was directed by Martin Prakat.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Charlie | Debut | |
2017 | Cappuccino | ||
2017 | Udaharanam Sujatha | Chandu | |
2017 | Vimaanam | ||
2019 | Oru Adaar Love | ||
2019 | Ambili | ||
2019 | Ennodu Para I Love You Ennu | ||
2019 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Lead role |
2020 | Dhamaka | Britto's bodyguard | |
2020 | Nancy Raani | ||
2023 | Jailer | Varman’s Henchman | |
2024 | Idiyan Chandhu | [10] | |
Porattu Naadakam† | TBA | [11] | |
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2012 | Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival Season 1 | Supporting Artist | Mazhavil manorama |
2013 | Bhima jewels Comedy Festival Season 2 | Supporting Artist | Mazhavil manorama |
2014 | Comedy stars Season 2 | Supporting Artist | Asianet |
2015 - 2016 | Comedy Super Nite | Character Entry | Flowers TV |
2016 - 2017 | Comedy Super Nite 2 | Character Entry | Flowers TV |
2017 - 2018 | Comedy Super Nite 3 | Character Entry | Flowers TV |
2017 - 2018 | Katturumbu | Character Entry | Flowers TV |
2019 | Thamasa Bazar | Character Entry | Zee TV |
2019 | Comedy Nights with Suraj | Character Entry | Zee TV |
2020 | Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney | Character Entry | Zee TV |
2021 | Udan Panam 3.0 | Co- Host | Mazhavil Manorama |
2022 | Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4) | Contestant Finalist | Asianet (TV channel) |
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