Suraj Venjaramoodu is an Indian actor, comedian, mimicry artist, and television presenter known for his comic roles in Malayalam films. |
He aimed to join the Indian Army but a bike accident resulted in a broken arm, preventing him from pursuing that dream. |
After completing his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, he gained fame for his mimicry of the Thiruvananthapuram accent, which received both praise and criticism. |
His first film, "Jagapoka" (2001), was a box office failure, but he later became a Malayalam-language tutor for actor Mammootty and starred alongside him in various successful films. |
A breakthrough in Suraj's career came with the film "Thuruppugulan" (2006), where he played the role of Appukuttan. |
He also gained recognition for his performance as Giri in the film "Mayavi" (2007) and appeared in several other comic roles in films like "Classmates," "Pachakkuthira," "Chotta Mumbai," and "Hallo." |
In 2009, he took on a lead role in the film "Duplicate," diversifying from his typical comic characters. |
One of his standout comic characters is Dasamoolam Damu in the film "Chattambinaadu." |
He showcased his versatility by playing non-comic roles in films like "Action Hero Biju" (2016) and "Karinkunnam 6's." |
Suraj returned to comic roles with the film "Pulimurugan" (2016) after portraying some tragic characters. |
He ventured into television as a host and judge on various shows, including "Comedy Thillana," "Comedy Stars Season 1," and "Comedy Nights with Suraj." |
Additionally, he acted in TV series like "Ladies Hostel," "Ayyadi Maname," and "Junior Chanakyan" and authored two books reflecting on his journey to success. |