Sooraj Thelakkad
Sooraj Thelakkad | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1995 |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Notable work | 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]
Early life
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]
Career
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.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Charlie | Debut | |
| 2017 | Cappuccino | ||
| Udaharanam Sujatha | Chandu | ||
| Vimaanam | |||
| 2019 | Oru Adaar Love | ||
| Ambili | |||
| Ennodu Para I Love You Ennu | |||
| Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Lead role | |
| 2020 | Dhamaka | Britto's bodyguard | |
| Nancy Raani | |||
| 2023 | Jailer | Varman’s henchman | Uncredited; Tamil film |
| 2024 | Aanandhapuram Diaries | ||
| Idiyan Chandhu | [10] | ||
| Porattu Naadakam † | TBA | [11] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
References
- ^ "ആശംസകളുമായി സിനിമാലോകം, നന്ദി പറഞ്ഞ് ശരിക്കും 'കുഞ്ഞപ്പന്' | Sooraj Thelakkad about android kunjappan version 5.25". www.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Android Kunjappan star Sooraj Thelakkad, achieves dream of getting driving licence - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Meet Sooraj Thelakkad, who played the adorable robot in 'Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25'". The News Minute. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "The real face of Android Kunjappan revealed!- News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Acting as robot Kunjappan was not so easy, says Sooraj Thelakkad". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Comedy star Sooraj Thelakkad's house is a pleasant surprise". OnManorama.
- ^ "ഒടുവിൽ ഞാനും പണിതു, 'ഉയരം' കുറഞ്ഞ വീട്: സൂരജ്". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive! Sooraj Thelakkad and Saranya Anand spill the beans on going 'faceless' and de-glam in 'Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25' and 'Akashaganga 2' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "Android Kunjappan star Sooraj Thelakkad, achieves dream of getting driving licence". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Chandhune Tholpikkan Aavoollada song from Idiyan Chandhu out". Cinema Express. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (14 July 2024). "Saiju Kurup's Porattu Naadakam gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 July 2024.