Vishnu Unnikrishnan
Vishnu Unnikrishnan | |
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Born | |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse |
Aiswarya (m. 2020) |
Parent(s) | Unnikrishnan (Father), Leela Unnikrishnan (Mother) |
Vishnu Unnikrishnan (born 11 March 1987) is an Indian actor and screenwriter, who works in Malayalam film industry.
Early and personal life
[edit]He was born to Unnikrishnan and Leela on 11 March 1987 at Ernakulam district in Kerala, India. He has two sisters, Lakshmi Priya and Reshmi aka Ambili.[1]
Career
[edit]He made his film debut in the Malayalam film Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum, directed by Sibi Malayil in 2003.[2] Since then, he has acted in numerous films. In 2015, he debuted as a screenwriter by co-writing the film Amar Akbar Anthony with Bibin George, directed by Nadirshah. In the following year, he acted in the leading role in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan which he co-wrote with Bibin George and was directed by Nadirshah.During the filming of the movie Street Light's his second movie in a major role he suffered an injury to his right hand which left his hand almost paralysed for months. After regular physiotherapy he recovered in a few months time to get back to do his next project Shikkari Shambhu.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Juvenile Home Inmate | Child artist |
2004 | Rappakal | boy who buys aanaval | |
Amrutham | Akash Nath | ||
2006 | Palunku | Asalappan | |
2007 | Kadha Parayumbol | Tuition student | |
Mayavi | Boy at Shop | ||
2012 | Pottas Bomb | Uncredited | |
Asuravithu | Don Bosco's friend | ||
Matinee | Najeeb's friend | ||
Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | |||
Bachelor Party | Young Ayyappan | ||
2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Young Thief | |
2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Young Iyob | |
Parankimala | |||
Ponnaryan | |||
2015 | Aana Mayil Ottakam | Uncredited | |
Amar Akbar Anthony | Colony Boy in Bike | Also screenplay[4] | |
2016 | Out of Range | Subru | |
Vanyam | Vivek | ||
Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Krishnan Nair | Also Screenplay | Debut role |
2017 | Tarangam | Devotee of god | Voice only |
2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Achu | [5] |
Vikadakumaran | Binu | ||
Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Unnikrishnan | Cameo | |
Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Sajimon | ||
2019 | Neeyum Njanum | Ganapathi | |
Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Teny Sebastian | Also Screenplay | |
Children's Park | Jerry | ||
Margamkali | Cameo | ||
2020 | Big Brother | Khani | |
Break The Chain | Superman Suni | Short film | |
2021 | Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi | Unnikannnan | |
2022 | Randu | Vava | |
Kuri | |||
Sabhash Chandra Bose | Chandra Bose | ||
2023 | Vedikettu | Shibuttan | Also co-director.[6] |
Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Maathappan | [7] | |
Dance Party | [8] | ||
2024 | Idiyan Chandhu | Chandhu | [9] |
Thaanara | [10] | ||
TBA | Red River † | Balu | Post Production[11] |
Accolades
[edit]- Won: 19th Asianet Film Awards for Best Script - Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan
- Won: Vanitha Film Awards for Best Debut (Male) - Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan
- Nominated: SIIMA Best Debut Male - Malayalam
References
[edit]- ^ "Bio". www.mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
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- ^ "'അമര് അക്ബര് അന്തോണി' കൊച്ചിയില്, Preview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "vishnu unnikrishnan amar akbar antony film'". www.mathrubhumi.com.
- ^ "Vijay Yesudas casts a spell yet again with Shikkari Shambu's song". The Times of India. 4 January 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan-Bibin George starrer Vedikettu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer 'Kallanum Bhagavathiyum' gets a release date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Dhama Dhama song from Dance Party ft Shine Tom Chacko, Prayaga Martin is out". Cinema Express. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Teaser Of Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Idiyan Chandhu Promises Gripping Action Drama". News18. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (20 July 2024). "First single from Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Thaanara out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan wraps up Red River". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2023.