Amith Chakalakkal
Amith Chakalakkal | |
|---|---|
| Amith Saju | |
| Born | 13 August 1985 (age 39) |
| Nationality |  India |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, Model |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Amith Chakalakkal Saju, known as Amith Chakalakkal, is an Indian film actor in Malayalam Cinema. He lives in Kochi, Kerala. He is known for his roles from the 2013 movie Honey Bee and 2018 movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
Personal life
Chakalakkal was born on 13 August 1985. He studied in Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery, Kochi (class of 2002). He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He paved his way into modeling through the TV reality show "Mammootty The Best Actor Award", in Asianet.[1]
Career
Chakalakkal was first featured in an album, Atma,[2] in the song "Mounam Melle" along with Pushpa Mathew. He broke into films after his stint on the reality show Mammootty, the best actor award.
He first appeared in ABCD as a junior artist. His first character role in Jean Paul Lal's directorial debut, Honey Bee. He played the role of Nizam Rawther in the 2014 Indian Malayalam-language period thriller film, Iyobinte Pusthakam. The following year, he acted in Lal Bahadur Shastri and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha.[3] He was well received and appreciated for his portrayal of Prince Chakkalakkal in the movie C/O Saira Banu.[4] He made his first lead role in the movie Melle. In 2018, he performed a key role in Jayasurya-starrer Pretham 2. In 2019, he starred in the lead role in the thriller movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapaathakam, with his portrayal of a young hotheaded priest earning him praise.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi | Police Officer | Cameo Appearance |
| 2013 | Honey Bee | Martin | Debut |
| 2014 | Masala Republic | Ags Officer Firoz | |
| 2014 | Hi I'm Tony | CI Narasimhan | |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Nobel's Son | |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Nizam Rawthar | |
| 2014 | Lal Bahadur Shastri | Arjun | |
| Kranthi | Stalin | Unreleased | |
| 2016 | King Liar | Host | Uncredited role |
| 2016 | Kolumittayi | Vipin | |
| 2017 | Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Martin | |
| 2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Prince Chakkalakkal | |
| 2017 | Honeybee 2.5 | As Himself | |
| 2017 | Melle | Dr.Reji | Lead role |
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Mammad | |
| 2018 | Pretham 2 | Tapas Menon | |
| 2019 | Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Fr. Vincent Kombana | Lead role |
| 2020 | Yuvam | TBA | Filming |
| 2020 | Two Stroke | Biker | Filming |
| 2020 | Aaha[5] | TBA | Filming |
References
- ^ "Mammootty The Best Actor Award Malayalam Reality Show". nettv4u. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ Saregama South (18 November 2014), Atma | Mounam Melle Video song | Malayalam Music Album, retrieved 12 June 2018
- ^ "I could relate to the struggles of a newcomer in Lal Bahadur Shastri: Amith - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ "New found Princehood: Amith Chakalakkal". Deccan Chronicle. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ The News Minute. "Indrajith Sukumaran's 'Aaha' wrapped up". The News Minute. Retrieved 23 January 2020.