Suraj Venjaramoedu is an Indian actor, comedian, impersonation artist and television host. He is famous for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. He is the recipient of the National Film Award and the Kerala State Film Award (three times).
Wiki/Biography
Suraj Venjaramoedu was born on Wednesday, June 30, 1976, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (46 years; as of 2022). He attended KVMLPS in Venjaramoedu. He received his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ITI, Attingal Government.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Venjaramood K. Vasudevan Nair, a retired soldier of the Indian Army, and his mother’s name is Vilasini.
Suraj Venjaramodu and his mother
He has two siblings, elder brother V. Saji (also an Army officer) and younger sister Sunitha VV
Suraj Venjaramoodu (right) and his brother Saji Venjaramoodu (left)
wife and children
Suraj Venjaramoodu married Supriya in 2005 at the Vaikuntam Hall near Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The couple has three children, including two sons, Kashinathan and Vasudev, and a daughter, Hridya.
Suraj Venjaramoodu with wife and children
His son Kashinathan has acted in the films “Annan Thampi” and “Teja Bhai & Family”.
Profession
Imitation artist/stand-up comedian
Suraj Venjaramoodu started his career as a stand-up comedian. Soon after completing his studies, he began doing impersonations. He is mainly known for his artificial mockery of Thiruvananthapuram accent. However, he also received criticism from some viewers.
actor
Movie
Suraj Venjaramoodu made his debut with the Malayalam film Jagapoka (2001), which spoofed some Malayalam films; however, the film was a box-office hit The results were not ideal. After assisting popular film star Mammootty in the film Rajamanikyam (2005) with a Thiruvananthapuram accent, Suraj went on to appear in supporting roles with Mammootty in many comedy films, and the two later became Malayalam stars One of the best duos in the film industry. His role as the supporting character Mammootty in the film Thuruppugulan (2006) proved to be his first career break. Later, he played comedy roles in several films including Classmates (2006), Pachakkuthira (2006), Chotta Mumbai (2007) and Hallo (2007). Suraj’s first major supporting role in the film Mayavi (2007) became another breakthrough in his career.
Suraj Venjaramoodu (left) and Mammootty (right) in a still from the film Mayavi (2007)
In 2009, he starred in the movie “Replica” for the first time.
Movie “Replica” poster (2009)
His portrayal of Dasamoolam Damu in the film Chatambinaadu (2009) is considered his signature comedy role. Some of his other notable comedy roles include Idivettu Sugunan in the film “Pokkiri Raja” (2010), Vadivelu in the film “Kaaryasthan” (2010), Susheelan in the film “Mallu Singh” (2012) and “Mallu Singh” (2012). Soman in 2012). Bhaiyya Bhaiyya” (2014).
Poster of the movie “Mallu Singh” (2012)
Apart from comedy roles, Suraj has also appeared in some non-comedy roles. His role in the film Action Hero Biju (2016) broke the stereotype of the character he had played for a long time; his performance in the film was highly appreciated by the audience.
Stills of Suraj Venjaramoodu in the movie “Action Hero Biju”
After playing the role of a ferocious cop in the film “Karinkunnam 6’s” (2016), Suraj once again played a comic role in the film “Pulimurugan” (2016). Suraj’s films include “Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri” (2018), “Android Kunjappan Version 5,25” (2019) and “The Great Indian Kitchen” (2021). He is also known for his performance in the film Jana Gana Mana (2022).
television
He participated in the TV shows “Ladies Hostel” (2005), “Ayyadi Maname” (2006) and “Junior Chanakyan” (2015), which were broadcast on Flowers TV.
Hosts and Judges – Reality Shows
In 2000, he made his television debut as an anchor in the TV show “Comedy Thillana” aired on Kailali TV. He has hosted other TV shows such as Jagapoga on Kairali TV (2013), Comedy Super Nite on Flowers TV (2015), Comedy Nights with Suraj on Zee Keralam ” (2019) and “Adi” “Mone Buzzer” (2022), airing on AsiaNet.
Suraj Venjaramoodu (right) on the show Suraj’s Comedy Nights
Suraj has also served as a judge on several shows including Comedy Star Season 1 on Asianet (2011), Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival on Mazhavil Manorama (2013), Midukki (2017) year) and “Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri” (2021) aired on Mazhavil Manorama.
dispute
Attacked for speaking out on sacred topics
Suraj Venjaramoodu’s video of him groping his co-star Ashwati Srikanth on Flowers Channel’s Comedy Super Night has gone viral on the internet He made insulting remarks while being tied with a rope, and was subsequently parodied by netizens on social media. During the show, Suraj looked at Ashwati Srikanth’s hands and said:
She was dressed to the nines in a saree but still had a hint of glamour. Everything is fine except for some knotted ropes on the arms like you see on some banyan trees. It is reminiscent of a banyan tree at Sharamkuthi which also has similar knotted decoration. Aren’t they an eyesore? “
The actor was accused of offending religious sentiments as in Hinduism the sacred thread is considered a symbol of protection and devotion. Netizens called him anti-Hindu and planned to boycott his films.
Awards
national film award
- 2013: Won Best Actor for the movie “Perariyathavar”
Suraj Venjaramoodu receives award from President Pranab Mukherjee
kerala film awards
- 2009: With the film Ivar Vivahithrayal? 》Won the Best Comedian Award
- 2010: Won the Best Comedy Award for the movie “Oru Naal Varum”
- 2013: Won the Best Comedy Award for the films “Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus” and “Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum”
- 2019: Best Actor in the Movie “Vikruthi” and “Android Kunjappan Version 5.25”
south indian international film awards
- 2012: Won the Best Actor in a Comedy Series (Malayalam) for the movie “Mr.” Marumakan”
north american film awards
- 2018: Best Supporting Actor in the movie “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum”
CCP Film Award
- 2019: Best Actor Award for the films Vikruthi, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, Driving License and Finale
AsiaNet Film Awards
- 2007: Won the Best Humorous Actor Award for the movie “Hallo”
- 2010: Best Actor in a Humorous Role in Multiple Movies
- 2011: Best Actor in a Comedy Role in Multiple Movies
- 2014: Won the Best Actor in a Humorous Role for the movie “Cousins”
- 2017: Won the Best Actor Award for the movie “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum”
- 2018: Best Actor Award for the films “Theevandi”, “Njan Marykutty” and “Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri”
- 2019: The movie “Android Kunjapan Version 5.25” won the Critics Award for Best Actor
Vanessa Film Awards
- 2010: Best Comedy Actor in a Movie, Variety of Films
- 2018: Best Supporting Actor in the movie “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum”
- 2020: Special performances (actors) in the movies “Android Kunjapan Version 5.25” and “Driver’s License”
Asian Vision Awards
- 2013: Won the Best Comedy Award for the films “Pullipulikalum Atattinkuttiyum” and “Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus”
- 2017: Won the Outstanding Actor of the Year (Male) for the movie “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum”
AsiaNet Comedy Awards
- 2016: Multi-film Multifaceted Talent Award
- 2017: Best TV Performers and Favorite TV Shows of Various Media (Television)
Facts/Trivia
- Suraj Venjaramoodu started his career as a stand-up comedian. Soon after completing his studies, he began doing impersonations.
- He is mainly known for his artificial mockery of Thiruvananthapuram accent. However, he also received criticism from some viewers.
- Like his father and brother, Suraj wanted to serve in the Indian Army, but he was unable to do so after breaking his arm in a bicycle accident.
- He was called “Kuttappan” by his family and relatives, which means “good-looking” or “handsome” in Malayalam.
- Suraj became a household name in the Malayalam film industry in 2005 when he assisted Mammootty in the Thiruvananthapuram accent in the film Rajamanikyam (2005).
- Apart from acting, Suraj Venjaramoodu also tried his hand at writing and he wrote two books, “Chirimayam” and “Venjaramoodu Kathakal”. In his book Venjaramoodu Kathakal, he narrates his journey from a common man to an actor.
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