Suraj Venjaramoodu | |
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Born | Venjarammoodu, Kerala, India | 30 June 1976
Education | Government ITI, Attingal |
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Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | Supriya Suraj (m. 2005) |
Children | 3 |
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Suraj Vasudevan (born 30 June 1976), professionally credited as Suraj Venjaramoodu, is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist, and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage plays. He has acted in more than 250 films. He has won a National Film Award [1] and three Kerala State Film Awards.
Throughout the 2000s and towards mid-2010s, he played comedic roles in numerous films and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian three times (2009, 2010, 2013). In his later career, he found success in playing character and leading roles. In 2013, Suraj won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in Perariyathavar . In 2019, he won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikruthi . [2]
Suraj is the youngest of the three children of Venjaramood K. Vasudevan Nair, a retired soldier from the Indian Army and Vilasini, a housewife. [3] He was called "Kuttappan" by his parents and relatives. His elder V. Saji, was also an officer in Indian Army. His other sister Sunitha V. V. is married and settled in Thiruvananthapuram. Suraj also wanted to serve in the Army after completing his Secondary School Leaving Certificate, but had to give up as he broke his arm in a bicycle accident. He received his primary education from K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu. [4] He completed his Mechanical diploma course from Government ITI, Attingal and turned to mimicry soon after. His breakthrough came with Jagapoka, a comedy program which was broadcast on Kairali TV. [5]
Suraj started his career as a stand-up comedian. His mimicry shows were a success with the audience and he was noted for his artificial mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent. Later, he was also criticised for this from some audience during his early film career. [6] He first acted in a film named Jagapoga which was a spoof of Malayalam movies. [7] He played the role of Pachan as well as Dadasahib in this film. However the movie was a box office flop and received negative reviews. Suraj then went on to act in several minor roles in films such as Rasikan , Achuvinte Amma , Bus Conductor and Rasathanthram . Suraj grabbed the attention in Malayalam film industry after he assisted Mammootty with the Thiruvananthapuram accent in Rajamanikyam (2005). He would go on to act alongside Mammootty in many comedy films. The duo is considered one of the most memorable onscreen duos in Malayalam cinema. His first breakthrough came with Thuruppugulan (2006) where he played the sidekick role for the character of Mammootty. [8] Suraj then went on to play the comedy roles in several hit films such as Classmates, Pachakkuthira, Chotta Mumbai and Hallo. In 2007, he got his first major supporting role again in a Mammootty starrer Mayavi, which became another major breakthrough in his career. [9] Suraj received appreciation for his role as Peethamparan in Annan Thambi and Jabbar in Lollipop, both of which released in 2008. He played the lead role for the first time with Duplicate (2009). Suraj's iconic comedy character Dasamoolam Damu came out with the movie Chattambinaadu (2009) starring Mammootty. The character became popular several years after the release of Chattambinaadu and eventually attained a cult status. [10] [11] He won his first Kerala State Film Award in 2009, by winning the award for the Best Comedian for his performance in Ivar Vivahitharayal . He won the award again two times in 2010 and 2013 for the movies Oru Naal Varum and Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus respectively. [12] Suraj's another popular comedy character is Idivettu Sugunan which came out with Pokkiriraja (2010). He was also praised for his role as Vadivelu in the Dileep starrer comedy movie Karyasthan. Suraj played some memorable roles in the movies China Town and Teja Bhai & family, both released in 2011. His other memorable comedy roles came out with the movies such as Mallu Singh , Mr. Marumakan , 101 Weddings , Manthrikan , Sound Thoma, Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum , Ring Master , Bhaiyya Bhaiyya , Cousins and Two Countries . [13]
Suraj's potential to play the character and lead roles came out in 2013 as he won that year's National Award for his performance in Perariyathavar , at the 61st National Film Awards. Noted filmmaker and jury chairman Saeed Mirza, while announcing Suraj's award in a press meet, said: "Suraj has played a municipal sweeper [in the film] but it is an incredibly dignified performance. He excels in comedy but in this film Suraj has brilliantly played a reticent character. I would not have been able to sleep had his name not been in the list of awardees". [14]
Suraj received critical appreciation for his acting with a potent cameo in Action Hero Biju (2016). [15] This movie was also a turning point in his career and a breakthrough performance as he underwent a complete evolution with his acting. [16] In Karinkunnam 6's , he portrayed a ruthless police officer and in Oru Muthassi Gadha , he played the lead role. Suraj returned to do the comedy role with the 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan . In the movie Aby (2017) he played the character of a selfish neighbour. Suraj's another critically acclaimed performance came out with Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), where he played a lead character alongside Fahad Fasil, who also received appreciation for his performance. [17] He went on to play lead roles in Varnyathil Aashanka and Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri (2018). He bagged the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Actor in 2019 for his performance in Vikruthi and Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 , both the films in which he played a lead role alongside Soubin Shahir. [18] His performance in Driving License alongside Prithviraj also received appreciation. [19] In 2021, Suraj played the lead role in The Great Indian Kitchen which received positive reactions from various film critics and was well received by the audience. [20] In 2022, he played a pivotal role in Prithviraj starrer Jana Gana Mana which was critically acclaimed and was a commercial success.
In 2005, Suraj married Supriya at Vaikuntam Auditorium, near Padmanabhaswamy Temple. They have three children: Kashinathan, Vasudev and Hridya. Kashinathan has acted in the films Annan Thampi and Teja Bhai & Family . [21]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Ladies & Gentleman | ||
Sukhamo Sukam | |||
2002 | Jagapoga | Dada Sahib / Pachu [lower-alpha 1] | |
Basket | |||
2003 | Anyar | ||
2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Broker | |
Kottaram Vaidyan | Veeramani | ||
Rasikan | |||
2005 | Achuvinte Amma | Bus Conductor | |
Central[ citation needed ] | George | ||
Kalyana Kurimanam | Sugunan | ||
Bus Conductor | Bus Conductor | ||
2006 | Shyamam | Sankaran | |
Rashtram | Pashupathi | ||
Rasathanthram | Suresh | ||
Thuruppugulan | Appukuttan | ||
Pachakuthira | Police officer | ||
Classmates | Ousepp | ||
2007 | Sketch | Bhaskaran | |
Mayavi | Giri | ||
Chotta Mumbai | Suni | ||
Arabikkatha | James Thiruvananthapuram | ||
Hallo | Inspector | ||
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Thathamangalam Muthuraj | ||
Subadram | |||
Veeralipattu | Pavithran | ||
Ali Bhai | Podi Patty Kujashu | ||
Rock & Roll | Music composer Maharaja (P. P. Shiju) | ||
Flash | |||
Katha Parayumbol | Pappan Kudumaloor | ||
Romeo | Prasanth | ||
Kanaka Simhasanam | Gopalan | ||
Kangaroo | Babychan | ||
Rakshakan | Kusumakumar | ||
2008 | College Kumaran | Bhargavan | |
Kabadi Kabadi | Rameshan | ||
Malabar Wedding | Pookkatta Satheeshan | ||
Mulla | Bijumon | ||
Annan Thambi | Peethambaran | ||
Pachamarathanalil | |||
Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Chalikkad Joshy(Junior ONV) | ||
One Way Ticket | |||
Madambi | Thallu Kolli (Keedam) | ||
Parunthu | Mahendran | ||
Veruthe Oru Bharya | Kabir | ||
Kurukshetra | |||
Mayabazar | Paachu | ||
Sultan | |||
Twenty:20 | Ramu | ||
LollyPop | Jabbar | ||
2009 | Love in Singapore | Peethambharan Kalarikkavila | |
Hailesa | Ulpalaksha Pankajaksha Markendayen | ||
Venal Maram | Manoharan | ||
Bharya Swantham Suhurthu | |||
Samastha Keralam PO | Abdu | ||
Currency | Indrabalan | ||
Operation Duryodhana | |||
Ivar Vivahitharayal | Adv. Mannanthala Susheel Kumar | ||
Dr. Patient | Indrabalan | ||
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Shishupalan | ||
Rahasya Police | Prayikara Appy/S.I Prakash | ||
Daddy Cool | Mayankutty | ||
Oru Black And White Kudumbam | Manjula Kumaran alias Manjulan | ||
Shudharil Shudhan | |||
Kaana Kanmani | Bhaskaran | ||
Loudspeaker | counselor (Eswarapilla Kumara Pillai alias e.p.ku.pi) | ||
Duplicate | Shivankutty / Jeevanraj [lower-alpha 1] | ||
Parayan Marannathu | |||
Kerala Cafe | Kunjappayi | ||
Utharaswayamvaram | Pathalam Shaji | ||
Kappal Muthalaali | Josekutty | ||
Gulumal: The Escape | A T S Shambhu | ||
Banaras | Swami Bhogananda Chathi | ||
My Big Father | Tony | ||
Chattambinaadu | Dasamoolam Damu | ||
2010 | Happy Husbands | Rajboss (Rajappan) | |
Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Mithun Chakravarthy alias MC | ||
Drona 2010 | Raghu Uthaman | ||
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum | S.I Simon Sebastian | ||
Payyans | Brittas | ||
Thanthonni | Achu | ||
Bhramaasthram | |||
Puthumukhangal | Sandeep Menon | ||
Pramaani | |||
Pokkiri Raja | Idi-Vettu Sugunan | ||
Nallavan | Chittaranjan Muthalaali | ||
Plus Two | professor | ||
Oru Naal Varum | Driver Girijan | ||
Thaskara Lahala | |||
Malarvaadi Arts Club | Shekharan | ||
Neelambari | |||
Sakudumbam Shyamala | Kollamkaavu Pappan | ||
Ammanilavu | |||
Advocate Lakshmanan - Ladies Only | Gumasthan | ||
Nirakazhcha | |||
Swantham Bharya Zindabad | |||
3 Char Sau Bees | CI Sathyan | ||
Shikkar | Barber Kuttappan | ||
Elsamma Enna Aankutty | Broker Thomachan | ||
Chekavar | |||
Oridathoru Postman | PC Abhilash | ||
Four Friends | Ringgit Shashi | ||
Kaaryasthan | Vadivelu | ||
Best of Luck | Shangai Pushpan | ||
Senior Mandrake | S.I Kidukkan | ||
Oru Small Family | Bejoysh | ||
Koottukaar | 100th Film[ citation needed ] | ||
College Days | Shine Raj | ||
2011 | Note Out | Vasu | |
The Metro | Sujathan | ||
Arjunan Saakshi | |||
Makeup Man | Kichu | ||
Khaddama | Usman | ||
Nadakame Ulakam | |||
Christian Brothers | chef | ||
China Town | Chandran Valanjavazhi | ||
Doubles | Adv. Lawrence | ||
Seniors | Thavala Thampi | ||
Kanakompathu | |||
Lucky Jokers | |||
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Chengeri Sethu | ||
Priyappetta Nattukare | |||
Kottarathil Kutti Bhootham | |||
Shankaranum Mohananum | |||
The Filmstaar | Sugunan | ||
Kunjettan | |||
Adaminte Makan Abu | Hyder | ||
Kadhayile Nayika | Sugunan | ||
Teja Bhai & Family | Swami Rajaguru Vashyavachassu | ||
Mohabbath | |||
Shivapuram | |||
Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | |||
Innanu Aa Kalyanam | |||
Three Kings | Achuveetil Achankunju | ||
Happy Durbar | |||
Sandwich | Andipetty Naykkar | ||
Pachuvum Kovalanum | |||
Oru Marubhoomikkadha | Koya | ||
Venicile Vyaapari | Chandran Pillai | ||
Oru Nunakkadha | Chachappan | ||
Sarkar Colony | Banykuttan | ||
Bombay Mittayi | |||
2012 | Kunjaliyan | Preman | |
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | Muttathara Babu | ||
Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | Shibulal | ||
Perinoru Makan | Sugunan | ||
Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuraman | |||
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | |||
Oru Kudumba Chithram | Govardhanan | ||
Doctor Innocent aanu | |||
Prabhuvinte Makkal | |||
Josettande Hero | |||
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | |||
Mallu Singh | Susheelan | ||
Spirit | Minister Muralikrishnan | ||
Mr. Marumakan | Chantha Hamsa | ||
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Opposition Leader | ||
Husbands in Goa | Vasco | ||
Kaashh | Trickster | ||
Gruhanathan | Thampan | ||
Ezham Suryan | |||
Ee Thirakkinidayil | |||
Ardhanaari | |||
101 Weddings | Sundareshan | ||
Manthrikan | Usthad Maambaram Maayankutty Sheikh / Payaruvila Pappan [lower-alpha 1] | ||
Vellaripravinte Changathi | Himself | Cameo | |
2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Kottur Stephen | |
My Fan Ramu | |||
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Sebastien Kuzhiveli | ||
Kutteem Kolum | Chandran | ||
Red Wine | Joe Sebastian | ||
Sound Thoma | Uruppadi | ||
Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo | S.I. Premlal | ||
Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | Balan | ||
Abhiyum Njanum | S. P. Mahesh | ||
God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam | Kamalahasanan, Bhaskaran | ||
Pigman | Dr. Daniel | ||
Left Right Left | S P Mohammed Bilal | ||
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Mamachan | ||
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Kunjachan | ||
Vishudhan | Thomachan | ||
Nadodimannan | Sarasappan | ||
Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu | Edison Igneius | ||
Good Bad & Ugly | Benz Vasu | ||
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Prem Raj | ||
2014 | Ettekaal Second | Sandeep's uncle | |
Malayalakkara Residency | Advocate Sreekesh Kumar BA, LLB | ||
Pedithondan | |||
Ring Master | Advocate Shravan | ||
Polytechnic | Sakhavu Che | ||
Law Point | Kurian Jose | ||
How Old Are You | Benny | ||
Ulsaha Committee | Natholi | ||
Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Soman | ||
Vellivelichathil | |||
Garbhasreeman | Sudheendran | ||
Sreenivasan Paranja Kadha | |||
Cousins | Pauly | ||
2015 | Elanjikkavu P.O | ||
Ammakkoru Tharattu | |||
Perariyathavar | Father | 200th Film[ citation needed ] | |
Won—National Award for Best Actor | |||
She Taxi | K.T. Salman | ||
Chandrettan Evideya | Narayanan Ilayath | ||
Aashamsakalode Anna | |||
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Theeppori Thankappan | ||
Madhura Naranga | Kasargod Ibrahim (Icha) | ||
Jamna Pyari | S.P Sabu | ||
Life of Josutty | Varkey | ||
Ben | Justin | ||
Female Unnikrishnan | Unnikrishnan | ||
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal | minister | ||
Two Countries | Jimmy Chockly | ||
2016 | Action Hero Biju | Pavithran | |
Angane Thanne Nethave... Anjettennam Pinnale | |||
Kammatipaadam | Sumesh | ||
Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | ghost hunter Suni | ||
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum | Detective Mathews | ||
Anyarku Praveshanamilla | Valanjavazhi Shinjo | ||
Campus Diary | |||
Karinkunnam 6'S | Nelson | ||
Dooram | |||
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Susheelan Kochettan | ||
Oru Muthassi Gadha | Siby | ||
Aneezya | |||
Pulimurugan | Poongayi Sasi | ||
2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Thilothaman | |
Aby | Xavier | ||
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Prasad | [22] | |
Role Models | news reporter | ||
Devayanam | |||
Dance Dance | |||
Vakku | |||
Vilakkumaram | Fawas Ali | ||
Varnyathil Aashanka | Dayanandhan | ||
2018 | Parole | Varghese | |
Aabhaasam | Kili | [23] | |
Saavari | Savari | ||
Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri | Plachiottil Kuttan Pillai | ||
Njan Marykutty | Manoj Vaidyan | ||
Neerali | Veerappa | ||
Theevandi | Madhu | ||
2019 | Mikhael | Police Officer – Issac | |
Peranbu | Amudhavan's friend | Malayalam version | |
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | SI P Mohanan Pillai | ||
Madhura Raja | Idivettu Sugunan | Cameo [24] | |
Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Francis | ||
Evidey | Satheeshan | ||
Pathinettaam Padi | Kaniyapuram Narendran | ||
Subharathri | Adv. Harikumar | ||
Finals | P. Varghese | 250th film[ citation needed ] | |
Vikruthi [25] | Eldo | Won—Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor | |
Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | VK Bhaskara Poduval | Won—Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor | |
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Madhusudhanan Nair | ||
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam | Dimitri Rodigruez | ||
Driving License | MVI Joseph Kuruvila | ||
2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Antappan | |
The Great Indian Kitchen | The husband | ||
Randuper | |||
Kaanekkaane | Paul Mathai | Released on SonyLIV [26] | |
Bheemante Vazhi | Manjali Tarseus | ||
2022 | Jana Gana Mana | ACP Sajjan Kumar | |
Pathaam Valavu | Solomon | ||
Heaven | CI Peter Kurishingal | ||
Autorickshawkarante Bharya | Sajeevan | ||
Mukundan Unni Associates | Adv. Venu | ||
Roy | Roy | Released on SonyLIV | |
2023 | Ennalum Ente Aliya | Balu | [27] |
Enkilum Chandrike | Pavithran | [28] | |
Higuita | Panniyannur Mukundan | [29] | |
Madanolsavam | Madanan | [30] | |
2024 | Grrr† | TBA | [31] |
Nadanna Sambhavam† | TBA | [32] | |
TBA | Professor Dinkan 3D† | TBA | [33] |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2024 | Nagendran's Honeymoon† | Nagendran | Disney+ Hotstar [34] |
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2000 | Comedy Thillana | Anchor | Kairali TV |
2003–2005 | Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam | Actor | Asianet |
2005 | Santhanagopalam | Actor | Asianet |
2005 | Ladies Hostel | Actor | Asianet |
2006 | Ayyadi Maname | Actor | Kairali TV |
2011–2012 | Comedy Stars Season 1 | Judge | Asianet |
2013 | Jagapoga | Anchor | Kairali TV |
2013 | Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
2013 | Bharthanganmarude Sradhakku | Judge | Asianet |
2014–2017 | Manampole Mangalyam | Host | JaiHind TV |
2015–2016 | Comedy Super Nite | Anchor | Flowers TV |
2015 | Junior Chanakyan | Actor | Flowers TV |
2016 | Sell me the answer | Temporary Host (in for Mukesh) | Asianet |
2016–2017 | Deal Or No Deal | Host | Surya TV |
2017–2018 | Comedy Super night 3 | Anchor | Flowers TV |
2017 | Midukki | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
2018–2019 | Thakarppan Comedy Mimicry mahamela | Judge / Anchor | Mazhavil Manorama |
2019 | Comedy Nights with Suraj | Anchor | Zee Keralam |
2020–2021 | Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney | Anchor | Zee Keralam |
2021 | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
2022 | Fastest Family First Adi Mone Buzzer Season 2 | Anchor | Asianet |
2023 | Star Singer Junior Season 3 | Guest | Asianet |
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Totals [lower-alpha 2] | ||||||||
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Wins | 22 | |||||||
Nominations | 26 | |||||||
Note
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Award | Year | Category | Film | Result |
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National Film Awards | 2013 | Best Actor | Perariyathavar | Won |
Kerala State Film Awards | 2009 | Best Comedian | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Won [35] |
2010 | Best Comedian | Oru Naal Varum | Won [36] | |
2013 | Best Comedian | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Won [37] | |
2019 | Best Actor | Vikruthi Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Won [38] | |
South Indian International Movie Awards | 2012 | Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Malayalam) | Mr. Marumakan | Won [39] |
2013 | Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Malayalam) | Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Nominated | |
2017 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Nominated | |
2019 | Best Actor (Malayalam) | Vikruthi Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Nominated [40] | |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam) | Driving Licence Finals | Nominated | ||
CPC Cine Awards | 2019 | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Vikruthi Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Driving Licence Finals | Won |
North American Film Awards | 2018 | Best Supporting Actor | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won [41] |
Asianet Film Awards | 2007 | Best Actor in Humorous Role | Hallo | Won |
2010 | Best Actor in Humorous Role | Various films | Won | |
2011 | Best Actor in Humorous Role | Various films | Won | |
2014 | Best Actor in Humorous Role | Cousins | Won | |
2017 | Best Character Actor | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won | |
2018 | Best Character Actor | Theevandi Njan Marykutty Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri | Won | |
2019 | Best Actor Critics Award | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Won | |
Vanitha Film Awards | 2010 | Best Comedian | Various films | Won |
2018 | Best Supporting Actor | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won [42] | |
2020 | Special Performance (Actor) | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Driving Licence | Won [43] | |
Asiavision Awards | 2013 | Best Comedian | Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Won |
2017 | Outstanding Performer Of the Year(male) | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won [44] | |
Asianet Comedy Awards | 2016 | Award for Multifaceted Talent | Various Films | Won [45] |
2017 | Top TV Performer All-time favorite of Media (TV) | Various TV Shows | Won |
An accident occurred on the Thammanam-Karanakodam road on the night of July 29, 2023 when Suraj was behind the wheel of a speeding car. The collision resulted in injuries to a bike rider, 31-year-old Sarath from Manjeri, who suffered a fracture in his right big toe along with injuries to other toes. This results in a ban of Suraj's licence by MVD. [46]
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Sajeev Pazhoor is an Indian screenwriter, novelist and director in Malayalam cinema. He is known for his movie Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum starring Fahadh Faasil and directed by Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut in Malayalam film industry with Swapaanam(2013) directed by Shaji N. Karun. He had scripted and directed more than 80 Documentary film.
Alencier Ley Lopez is an Indian film and theatre actor, who appears in Malayalam films. Lopez made his debut in the 1998 film Daya; and he worked in films like Annayum Rasoolum (2013), Njan Steve Lopez (2013), and Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016).
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan and written by Sajeev Pazhoor. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu, with Nimisha Sajayan, Alencier Ley Lopez, Vettukili Prakash, and Sibi Thomas in supporting roles. Syam Pushkaran served as a creative director of the film. Bijibal composed the music and Rajeev Ravi handled the cinematography.
Nimisha Sajayan is an Indian actress who has been appearing in Malayalam and Tamil language movies in addition to a Marathi and an English language film. Nimisha made her acting debut with the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum..She is a recipient of one Kerala State films Award and one Filmfare Award South.
Mahesh Narayanan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, editor and cinematographer who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, he has also worked in Tamil and Hindi films. He is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director (2017) and Kerala State Film Award for Best Director (2022).
Vikruthi (transl. Mischief) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Emcy Joseph and produced by A. D. Sreekumar, Ganesh Menon and Lakshmi Warrier. The film stars Suraj Venjarammoodu and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is based on true events that occurred on a Kochi Metro train, where a picture of a sleeping hearing/speech-impaired man was taken and shared online by a passenger assuming he was drunk. It upsets the man and his family after it goes viral. The film was released on 4 October 2019. The film was remade in Tamil as Payanigal Gavanikkavum.
Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction comedy-drama film written and directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla, and starring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Soubin Shahir, Sooraj Thelakkad, Kendy Zirdo, and Saiju Kurup.
Jeo Baby is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and actor who works in Malayalam films. His family drama film The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) won the 51st Kerala State Film Award for Best Film and he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay.
Kiran Das is an Indian film editor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2019 for the movie Ishq. His other notable works include Joji, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Joseph and Ambili
Rajesh Madhavan is an Indian actor and assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema. Rajesh made his acting debut in 2016 with a supporting role in Maheshinte Prathikaaram. He started his career as an assistant director in the industry with Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). He is recognized for his works as actor and creative director for the film Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam and his role as Manaf in Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham in 2021. He is making his directorial debut with an upcoming film titled Pennum Porattum.
The 41st Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, honouring the best Malayalam films released in 2017, were announced in April 2018. The awards were distributed at an event held in Kayamkulam on 15 October 2019.