Suraj Venjaramoodu
Suraj Venjaramoodu | |
|---|---|
 On the inaugural ceremony of Eastman Co ur Vembayam, 2011 | |
| Born | Suraj Vasudevan 30 June 1976 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Spouse |
Supriya (m. 2005) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | |
Suraj Vasudevan (born 30 June 1976), better known by his stage name Suraj Venjaramoodu, is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist, and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage. He has acted in more than 250 films. Throughout 2000s and towards mid-2010s, he played comedic roles in numerous films and has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian three times (2009, 2010, 2013). In his later career, he began experimenting and found success in playing character roles and leading roles. In 2014, Suraj won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in Perariyathavar.[1]
Early life
Suraj is the youngest child of the three children of Venjaramood Vasudevan Nair, a retired soldier with the Indian Army and Vilasini, a housewife.[2] He was called by his father, mother and relatives by the name "Kuttappan". His elder brother V. V. Saji is currently[when?] serving in the Indian Army. His elder sister Sujatha is married and settled in Thiruvananthapuram. Suraj also wanted to serve the Army after completing his Secondary School Leaving Certificate, but had to give up as he broke his arm by falling from a bicycle. He had his primary education from K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu.[3] He completed his Mechanical course from Attingal Government ITI and turned to mimicry acting soon after that. His breakthrough came when he acted in Jagapoka, a comedy program which was broadcast on Kairali TV.[4]
Acting career
Suraj started his career as a stand-up comedian.[citation needed] His mimicry shows were a success with the audience.[citation needed] He first acted in a film named Jagapoga which was a spoof of Malayalam movies.[5] He played the role of Pachan as well as Dadasahib in this film. He is generally regarded for his artificial mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent for which he is largely criticised. So far Suraj has acted in more than 250 films and has played the lead character in the films Duplicate and Thaskara Lahala. He is known for acting in the films Arabikatha, Ivar Vivahitharayal, Annan Thambi, Veruthe Oru Bharya, LollyPop, Gulumal: The Escape, Chattambinadu, Sakudumbam Shyamala, Adaminte Makan Abu, Perariyathavar, Action Hero Biju and Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum.
He won the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 61st National Film Awards for the film Perariyathavar, directed by Dr. Biju.[6] The story of the film revolved around a father and son working as Municipality workers and the harsh life they face. 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."[7]
Personal life
In 2005, Suraj married Supriya at Vaikuntam Auditorium, near Padmanabhaswamy Temple.[citation needed] They have three children: Kashinathan, Vasudev and Hridya. His son, Kashinathan, has acted in the films Annan Thambi and Teja Bhai & Family.[citation needed]
- 2013: Best Comedian[8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Driving License | Kuruvila | |
| Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam | |||
| Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal | Nair | ||
| Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Bhaskara Poduval | ||
| Vikruthi[9] | Eldo | ||
| Finals | Varghese | 250th film | |
| Subharathri | Adv. Harikumar | ||
| Pathinettaam Padi | Kaniyapuram Narendran | ||
| Evide | |||
| Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Francis | ||
| Madhura Raja | Idivettu Sugunan | Cameo Appearance | |
| Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | P Mohanan Pillai SI of Police | ||
| Peranbu | Murugan (Malayalam version) | ||
| Mikhael | Police Officer - Issac | ||
| 2018 | Theevandi | Madhu | |
| Neerali | Veerappa | ||
| Njan Marykutty | Manoj Vaidyan | ||
| Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri | Kuttan Pillai | ||
| Savari | Savari | ||
| Aabhaasam | |||
| Parole | Varghese | ||
| Hey Jude | |||
| 2017 | Varnyathil Aashanka | Dayanandhan | |
| Vilakkumaram | Fawas Ali | ||
| Dance Dance | |||
| Devayanam | |||
| Role Models | News Reporter | ||
| Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum[10] | Prasad | ||
| Aby | Xavier | ||
| Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Thilothaman | ||
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Poongayi Sasi | |
| Aneezya | |||
| Oru Muthassi Gadha | Siby | ||
| Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Susheelan Kochettan | ||
| Dooram | |||
| Karinkunnam 6'S | Nelson | ||
| Campus Diary | |||
| Anyarku Praveshanamilla | Valanjavazhi shinjo | ||
| Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum | Detective Mathews | ||
| Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Ghost hunter Suni | ||
| Kammatipaadam | Sumesh | ||
| Angane Thanne Nethave... Anjettennam Pinnale | |||
| Action Hero Biju | Pavithran | ||
| 2015 | Two Countries | Jimmy | |
| Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (Birds With Large Wings) | Minister | ||
| Female Unnikrishnan | Unnikrishnan | ||
| Ben | Justin | ||
| Life of Josutty | Varkey | ||
| Jamna Pyari | S.P Sabu | ||
| Madhura Naranga | Kasargod Ibrahim (Icha) | ||
| Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Theeppori Thankappan | ||
| Aashamsakalode Anna | |||
| Chandrettan Evideya | Narayanan Ilayath | ||
| She Taxi | |||
| Perariyathavar | Father (200th Film) | National Award for Best Actor | |
| Ammakkoru Tharattu | |||
| Elanjikkavu P.O | |||
| 2014 | Cousins | Poly | |
| Sreenivasan Paranja Kadha | |||
| Garbhasreeman | Sudheendran | ||
| Vellivelichathil | |||
| Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Soman | ||
| Ulsaha Committee | Natholi | ||
| How Old Are You | Benny | ||
| Law Point | Kurian Jose | ||
| Polytechnic | |||
| Ring Master | Shravan | ||
| Pedithondan | |||
| Malayalakkara Residency | Advocate Sreekesh Kumar BA,LLB | ||
| Ettekaal Second | Sandeep's uncle | ||
| 2013 | Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Prem Raj | |
| Good Bad & Ugly | Benz Vasu | ||
| Ms. Lekha Tharoor Kanunnathu | Edison Igneius | ||
| Nadodimannan | Sarasappan | ||
| Vishudhan | Thomachan | ||
| Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Kunjachan | ||
| Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Mamachan | ||
| Left Right Left | S P Mohammed Bilal | ||
| Pigman | Dr Daniel | ||
| God for Sale: Bhakthi Prasthanam | Kamalahasanan,Bhaskaran | ||
| Abhiyum Njanum | S. P. Mahesh | ||
| Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | Balan | ||
| Ithu Manthramo Thanthramo Kuthanthramo | S.I. Premlal | ||
| Sound Thoma | Uruppadi | ||
| Red Wine | Joe Sebastian | ||
| Kutteem Kolum | Chandran | ||
| Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Sebastien Kuzhiveli | ||
| My Fan Ramu | |||
| Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Kottur Stephen | ||
| 2012 | Vellaripravinte Changathi | Himself (Cameo appearance) | |
| Manthrikan | Usthad Maambaram Maayankutty Sheikh/Payaruvila Pappan | ||
| 101 Weddings | Sundareshan | ||
| Ardhanaari | |||
| Ee Thirakkinidayil | |||
| Ezham Suryan | |||
| Gruhanathan | Thampan | ||
| Kaashh | as a trickster | ||
| Husbands in Goa | Vasco | ||
| Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Opposition Leader | Villain role | |
| Mr. Marumakan | Chantha Hamsa | ||
| Spirit | Minister Muralikrishnan | ||
| Mallu Singh | Susheelan | ||
| Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. | |||
| Josettande Hero | |||
| Thiruvambadi Thamban | |||
| Prabhuvinte Makkal | |||
| Doctor Innocent aanu | |||
| Oru Kudumba Chithram | Govardhanan | ||
| Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | |||
| Lakshmi vilasam renuka makan Raghuraman | |||
| Perinoru Makan | Sugunan | ||
| Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | Shibulal | ||
| Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | Muttathara Babu | ||
| Kunjaliyan | Preman | ||
| 2011 | Oru Nunakkadha | Chachappan | |
| Venicile Vyaapari | Chandran Pillai | ||
| Oru Marubhoomikkadha | Koya | ||
| Pachuvum Kovalanum | |||
| Sandwich | Andipetty Naykkar | ||
| Happy Durbar | |||
| Three Kings | |||
| Innanu Aa Kalyanam | |||
| Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 | |||
| Shivapuram | |||
| Mohabbath | |||
| Teja Bhai & Family | Rajaguru Vashyavachassu | ||
| Kadhayile Nayika | Sugunan | ||
| Adaminte Makan Abu | Hyder | ||
| Kunjettan | |||
| Film Star | |||
| Shankaranum Mohananum | |||
| Kottarathil Kutti Bhootham | |||
| Priyappetta Nattukare | |||
| Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Thief | ||
| Lucky Jokers | |||
| Kanakompathu | |||
| Seniors | Thavala Thampi | ||
| Doubles | Adv. Lawrence | ||
| China Town | Chandran Valanjavazhi | ||
| Christian Brothers | Chef | ||
| Nadakame Ulakam | |||
| Khaddama | Usman | ||
| Makeup Man | Kichu | ||
| Arjunan Saakshi | |||
| The Metro | Sujathan | ||
| Note Out | Vasu | ||
| 2010 | College Days | ||
| Koottukaar | 100th Film | ||
| Oru Small Family | Bejoysh | ||
| Senior Mandrake | S.I Kidukkan | ||
| Best of Luck | shangai pushpan | ||
| Kaaryasthan | Vadivelu | ||
| Four Friends | |||
| Oridathoru Postman | |||
| Chekavar | |||
| Elsamma Enna Aankutty | Broker Thomachan | ||
| Shikkar | Barber Kuttappan | ||
| 3 Char Sau Bees | |||
| Swantham Bharya Zindabad | |||
| Nirakazhcha | |||
| Advocate Lakshmanan - Ladies Only | Gumasthan | ||
| Ammanilavu | |||
| Sakudumbam Shyamala | Kollamkaavu pappan | ||
| Neelambari | |||
| Malarvaadi Arts Club | Shekharan | ||
| Thaskara Lahala | |||
| Oru Naal Varum | Driver Girijan | ||
| Plus Two | Professor | ||
| Nallavan | Chittaranjan muthalaali | ||
| Pokkiri Raja | Idi-Vettu Sugunan | ||
| Pramaani | Maoist Murugan | ||
| Bombay Mittai | |||
| Puthumughagal | Sandeep Menon | ||
| Sarkar Colony | |||
| Bhramaasthram | |||
| Thanthonni | Achu | ||
| Payyans | |||
| Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum | S.I Simon Sebastian | ||
| Drona 2010 | Raghu Uthaman | ||
| Again Kasarkode Kaderbhai | Police officer | ||
| Happy Husbands | Rajappan | ||
| 2009 | Chattambinaadu | Dasamoolam Damu | |
| My Big Father | Brother of Kaniha | ||
| Gulumal: The Escape | A T S Shambhu | ||
| Kappal Muthalaali | Josekutty | ||
| Utharaswayamvaram | Pathalam Shaji | ||
| Kerala Cafe | Kunjappayi (In Segment Off- Season) | ||
| Parayan Marannathu | |||
| Duplicate | Shivankutty/Jeevanraj | Lead Role | |
| Loudspeaker | Counselor (Eswarapilla Kumarapillai alias e.p.ku.pi) | ||
| Kaana Kanmani | Bhaskaran | ||
| Shudharil Shudhan | |||
| Oru Black And White Kudumbam | Manjulan | ||
| Daddy Cool | Mayankutty | ||
| Rahasyappolice | Prayikara Appy | ||
| Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Shishupalan | ||
| Dr. Patient | Indrabalan | ||
| Ivar Vivahitharayal | Adv. Mannanthala Susheel Kumar | ||
| Operation Duryodhana | |||
| Currency | Indrabalan | ||
| Samastha Keralam PO | Abdu | ||
| Bharya Swantham Suhurthu | |||
| Venal Maram | Manoharan | ||
| Hailesa | Ulpalaksha pankajaksha markendayen | ||
| Love in Singapore | Peethambharan Kalarikkavila | ||
| 2008 | LollyPop | Jabbar | |
| Twenty:20 | Ramu | ||
| Sultan | |||
| Mayabazar | Paachu | ||
| Kurukshetra | |||
| Veruthe Oru Bharya | Ali | ||
| Parunthu | Mahendran | ||
| Madambi | Thallu Kolli (Keedam) | ||
| One Way Ticket | |||
| Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Chalikkad Joshy(Junior ONV) | ||
| Pachamarathanalil | |||
| Annan Thambi | Peethambaran | ||
| Mulla | Bijumon | ||
| Malabar Wedding | Pookkatta Satheeshan | ||
| Kabadi Kabadi | Rameshan | ||
| Rakshakan | |||
| College Kumaran | Bhargavan | ||
| 2007 | Kangaroo | Babychan | |
| Kanaka Simhasanam | Gopalan | ||
| Romeo | |||
| Katha Parayumbol | Pappan Kudumaloor | ||
| Flash | |||
| Rock & Roll | Music composer Maharaja (P. P. Shiju) | ||
| Ali Bhai | Podi paaty Kujashu | ||
| Veeralipattu | Pavithran | ||
| Subadram | |||
| Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Thathamangalam Muthuraj | ||
| Hallo | Inspector | ||
| Arabikkatha | James Thiruvanathapuram | ||
| Chotta Mumbai | Suni | ||
| Mayavi | Giri | ||
| Sketch | Bhaskaran | ||
| 2006 | Classmates | Ousepp | |
| Pachakkuthira | |||
| Thuruppu Gulan | |||
| Rasathanthram | Suresh | ||
| Rashtram | Pashupathi | ||
| Shyamam | Sankaran | ||
| 2005 | Bus Conductor | Bus Conductor | |
| Kalyana Kurimanam | Sugunan | ||
| Achuvinte Amma | Bus Conductor | ||
| 2004 | Rasikan | ||
| Kottaram Vaidyan | Veeramani | ||
| Sethurama Iyer CBI | Broker | ||
| 2003 | Anyar | Minor role | |
| 2002 | Basket | ||
| Jagapoga | Dada Sahib / Pachu (double role) | ||
| 2001 | Sukhamo Sukam | ||
| Ladies & Gentleman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Comedy Thillana | Anchor | Kairali TV |
| 2003-2005 | Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam | Actor | Asianet |
| 2005 | Sandanagopalam | Actor | Asianet |
| 2005 | Ladies Hostel | Actor | Asianet |
| 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 channel) |
| 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 |
As dubbing artist
- Ivan Maryadaraman - Voice for cycle
- Shivam - For Rajan P Dev
- Chirikudukka
References
- ^ "61st National Film Awards". Press Information Bureau. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ "Kairali Tv". The Hindu. 9 September 2002. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Review :". Sify.com. 20 December 2001. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Suraj Venjaramoodu best actor for Perariyathavar". The Hindu. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ "Ship of Theseus named best film at National film awards". The Hindu. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ "Mammotty, Kavya Madhavan bag Asiavision awards - Emirates 24|7". Emirates247.com. 5 November 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "'Vikrithi' is inspired by a true incident: Emcy Joseph". Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Review
External links
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