Indrajith Sukumaran
Indrajith Sukumaran | |
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Indrajith at Amar Akbar Anthony 100 day celebration | |
Born |
Indrajith Sukumaran 17 December 1980 (age 35) Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse(s) | Poornima(Nov 2002 – present) |
Children | Prarthana,Nakshatra |
Relatives |
Sukumaran (Father) Mallika Sukumaran (Mother) Prithviraj (Brother) |
Biography
Indrajith Sukumaran is an Indian film actor and singer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He is the eldest son of late actor Sukumaran.
Indrajith made his debut in 2002 in the film Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan. And has gone on to star in over fifty films, notably Meesa Madhavan (2002), Runway (2004), Classmates (2006), Chotta Mumbai (2007), Arabikkatha (2007), Twenty:20 (2008), Nayakan (2010), Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram (2010), Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012), Amen (2013), Left Right Left (2013), Ezhamathe Varavu (2013), Angels (2014) and Amar Akbar Anthony (2015).
Indrajith has also starred in a few Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu films, such as Before the Rains (2007), Sarvam (2009), Kavya's Diary (2009), and The Waiting Room (2010).
Early life and family
Indrajith is the eldest son of actors Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran at Thiruvananthapuram on 17 December 1980. His brother Prithviraj Sukumaran is also a well-known actor in south Indian cinema. Indrajith's initial schooling was at Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School, T. Nagar , Chennai and St.Joseph's Boys' Hr.Sec.School, Coonoor, since the family was settled at Tamil Nadu that time.[1] Later when the family shifted to Kerala he had his education from The NSS Public School Perunthanni, St.Mary's Residential Central School, Poojappura. He completed the rest of his school education at Sainik School Kazhakoottam along with his brother Prithviraj. He was the captain of Tennis team while studying there. He also participated in music and acting competitions. He pursued bachelors with distinction in Computer science engineering from Sardar Raja College of Engineering, Tirunelveli and was working as a trainee in a software company when he entered into the film career. Later he dropped his job and became busy with movies.[2]
On 13 December 2002, he married actress Poornima Mohan.[3][4] They have two daughters named Praarthana and Nakshatra.[5]
Film career
His first cinematic role was in Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan, directed by Vinayan. He was noted for his villain role in the blockbuster Meesa Madhavan, directed by Lal Jose.
He acted alongside Mohanlal in Anwar Rasheed's Chotta Mumbai and Shaji Kailas's Baba Kalyani. His performance as the villain in Baba Kalyani was acclaimed by critics.[6] He also acted in Lal Jose's film Arabikkatha and Santhosh Sivan's Before the Rains. He paired with his brother Prithviraj Sukumaran in several films, including the 2006's hit film Classmates.[7][8] He starred as lead role with Vineeth in Hariharan's Film Ezhamathe Varavu written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair after the success of Pazhassi Raja(2009).
His debut Hindi film, The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath, was released in January 2010.[9]
Awards
- 2013 - Asiavision Awards - Outstanding Performance of the Year[11]
Filmography
Malayalam
No. | Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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1 | 1986 | Padayani | Young Ramesh | T. S.Mohan | He plays the younger version of Mohanlal's character |
2 | 2002 | Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Shyam Gopal Varma | Vinayan | |
3 | 2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Eapen Pappachi | Lal Jose | |
4 | 2003 | Pattalam | Nandakumar | Lal Jose | |
5 | 2003 | Mizhi Randilum | Dr. Arun | Ranjith | |
6 | 2003 | Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Andrew | V. K. Prakash | |
7 | 2004 | Runway | Balu Damodar | Joshy | |
8 | 2004 | Vesham | Hariprasad | V. M. Vinu | |
9 | 2005 | Finger Print | Kishore Varma | Satheesh Paul | |
10 | 2005 | Police | Anand | V. K. Prakash | |
11 | 2005 | Deepangal Sakshi | Rishikesh | K.B. Madhu | |
12 | 2005 | Chanthupottu | Komban Kumaran | Lal Jose | |
13 | 2005 | Krithyam | Ramdas Menon | Viji Thampi | |
14 | 2005 | Ben Johnson | Police Officer | Jomon | |
15 | 2006 | Achanurangatha Veedu | Police Officer | Lal Jose | |
16 | 2006 | Classmates | Pius George | Lal Jose | |
17 | 2006 | Oruvan | Sivan | Vinu Anand | |
18 | 2006 | Baba Kalyani | Babu | Shaji Kailas | |
19 | 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Tomichan | Anwar Rasheed | |
20 | 2007 | Arabikatha | Anwar | Lal Jose | |
21 | 2007 | Ayur Rekha | Anand | G. M. Manu | |
22 | 2007 | Heart Beats | Edikkula | Vinu Anand | |
23 | 2007 | Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan | Hareendra Varma | Vinayan | |
24 | 2007 | Flash | Priyan | Sibi Malayil | |
25 | 2008 | Kanal Kannadi | A K Jayan Pothuval | ||
26 | 2008 | Calcutta News | Hari | Blessy | |
27 | 2008 | Malabar Wedding | Manu Kuttan | Faisal, Rajesh | |
28 | 2008 | Soorya Kireedam | Sivaram | George Kithu | |
29 | 2008 | Minnaminnikoottam | Sidharth | Kamal | |
30 | 2008 | Twenty:20 | Arun Kumar | Joshy | |
31 | 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Johnny | Viji Thampi | |
32 | 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam | Ambi | T. K. Rajeev Kumar | |
34 | 2010 | Happy Husbands | Rahul Valiyathan | Saji Surendran | |
35 | 2010 | Nayakan | Varadhanunni | Lijo Jose Pellissery | |
36 | 2010 | Elsamma Enna Aankutty | Eby | Lal Jose | |
37 | 2010 | Chekavar | Kasinathan | Sajeevan | |
38 | 2010 | College Days | Rohit Menon | G. N. Krishnakumar | |
39 | 2010 | Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | Anoop Chandran | Vinod Mankara | |
40 | 2011 | Race | Niranjan | Kukku Surendran | |
41 | 2011 | City of God | Swarnavel | Lijo Jose Pellissery | |
42 | 2011 | Three Kings | Bhaskaranunni Raja | V. K. Prakash | |
43 | 2011 | Veettilekulla Vazhi | Rassaq | Biju | |
44 | 2011 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Manikunju | Akku Akbar | |
45 | 2012 | Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Vishnu | Arun Kumar | |
46 | 2012 | Karmayogi | Rudran Gurukkal | V. K. Prakash | |
47 | 2012 | Outsider | Mukundan | Premlal | |
48 | 2012 | Bachelor Party | Geevarghese | Amal Neerad | |
49 | 2012 | Mullamottum Munthiricharum | Churatta Jose | Aneesh Anwar | |
50 | 2012 | Akasathinte Niram | Young Man | Dr.Biju | |
51 | 2012 | Husbands in Goa | Jerry | Saji Surendran | |
52 | 2012 | Poppins | Kanthan | V. K. Prakash | |
53 | 2013 | Amen | Father Vincent Vattolli | Lijo Jose Pellissery | |
54 | 2013 | Up & Down - Mukalil Oralundu[12] | Thampuran | T. K. Rajeev Kumar | |
55 | 2013 | Left Right Left | Jayan | Arun Kumar Aravind | |
56 | 2013 | Paisa Paisa | Kishore | Prashanth Murali | |
57 | 2013 | Arikil Oraal | Siddharth | Sunil Ibrahim | |
58 | 2013 | Ezhamathe Varavu | Gopinath Menon | Hariharan | |
59 | 2013 | Kaanchi | Madhavan | G.N Krishnakumar | |
60 | 2013 | Vedivazhipadu | Joseph | Shambu Purushothaman | |
61 | 2013 | 101 Chodyangal | Mugundan | Sidhartha Siva | |
62 | 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Narrator | Voice over | |
63 | 2014 | Masala Republic | S.I. Shambu | Visakh G.S | |
64 | 2014 | Naku Penta Naku Taka | Vinay | Vayalar Madhankutty | |
65 | 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Krishnanunni | Anil Radhakrishnan Menon | Cameo |
66 | 2014 | Angels | Hameem Hyder | Jean Marcose | |
67 | 2014 | Cousins | Joji | Vyshak | |
68 | 2015 | Rasam | Balu | Rajeev Nath | |
69 | 2015 | Double Barrel[13] | Vinci | Lijo Jose Pellissery | |
70 | 2015 | Kohinoor[14] | Haider | Vinay Govind | |
71 | 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Anthony | Nadirshah | |
72 | 2016 | Vettah | ACP Xylex Abraham | Rajesh Pillai | |
73 | 2015 | Adoorum Thoppilum Allandoru Bhasiyum | Bhasi | Vishnu | |
74 | 2016 | Kaadu Pookkunna Neram |
Other languages
Year | Title | Role | Language | Director | Notes |
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2002 | En Mana Vaanil | Tamil | Vinayan | Remake of Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | |
2008 | Before the Rains | Manas | English | Santosh Sivan | |
2009 | Kavya's Diary | Raj | Telugu | Karuna Prakash | |
2009 | Sarvam | Naushad | Tamil | Vishnuvardhan | |
2010 | The Waiting Room | Cop | Hindi | Maneej Premnath |
As singer
Year | Song | Film | Co-singers | Music | Notes |
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2003 | "Anthinilaa" | Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | – | Ousepachan | |
2010 | "Poril Theyyaram" | Chekavar | Ragged Skull | Rahul Raj | |
2010 | "Happy Husbands" | Happy Husbands | Andand Narayan, Achu Rajamani | M. Jayachandran | |
2010 | "Ranadheera" | Nayakan | Preethi Pillai | Prasanth Pillai | |
2013 | "Hey Ithuvazhi" | Arikil Oraal | Chithra Iyyer | Gopi Sunder | |
2014 | "Ee mizhiyimakal" | Angels | - | Jakes Bejoy | |
2015 | "Premamennaal" | Amar Akbar Anthony | Nadirshah, Prithviraj, Jayasurya, Kalabhavan Shajon | Nadirshah |
References
- ↑ "പൃഥ്വിയ്ക്ക് എന്തെങ്കിലും വിഷമമുണ്ടായാല് ഇന്ദ്രനാണ് ദുഃഖം :Interview with Mallika Sukumaran". malayalam.oneindia.com. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "പ്രിത്വിക്കു നൊന്ത്തൽ ഇന്ദ്രന് വേദനിക്കും:Interview with Mallika Sukumaran". nanaonline.in. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ Archived 19 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Double celebration. The Hindu (2002-12-13)
- ↑ http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=15015435&programId=3982928&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3
- ↑ Indrajith in heights. Weblokam. Retrieved on 2012-08-19.
- ↑ It's been a fabulous onscreen year for Indrajith and Prithviraj
- ↑ Prithviraj, Jayasurya, Indrajith To Team Up Again?
- ↑ Prithviraj’s brother, Indrajith Sukumaran gets a Hindi film offer
- ↑ http://kerala9.com/news-category/news/movie-news/ttk-prestige-vanitha-film-awards-shobhana-prithviraj-win-best-actor-actress-awards
- ↑ http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/mammotty-kavya-madhavan-bag-asiavision-awards-2013-11-05-1.526962
- ↑ http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Up%20and%20Down%20%20Mukalil%20Oraalundu.-4626-1
- ↑ "Double Barrel Teaser". PrimeGlitz Media. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/17404/malayalam/kohinoor/
External links
- Indrajith Sukumaran at the Internet Movie Database
- Indrajith at MSI
- webindia123.com. "Video Interview".
- Official Website of Information and Public Relation Department of Kerala
- Indrajith's movies in Malayalam Movies