Lukman Avaran (born 22 May 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. His debut film is Dayom Panthrandum (2013) was the first theatre-released film in his career.[1] Lukman acted the lead role in the film Operation Java (2021) directed by Tharun Moorthy.[2] He was mainly noted for his performances in the films Shibu(2019),[3] Virus (2019), Operation Java (2021),[4] Thallumaala (2022),[5] Saudi Vellakka (2022).[6]

Lukman Avaran
Lukman in 2022
Born (1990-05-22) 22 May 1990 (age 34)
Alma materRoyal College of Engineering & Technology
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present
SpouseJumaima

Early and personal life

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Lukman Avaran hails from Changaramkulam, in Alamkode panchayat, Malappuram District in Kerala, as the son of Koladikkal Avaran and Haleema.[7] He is a B.Tech. graduate from Royal College of Engineering & Technology, Chermanangad, Thrissur. He married Jumaima on 20 February 2022.[8][2][9]

Career

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His acting career was started by a short film Kittuo (2013).[1] His first silver appearance was Dayom Panthrandum (2013) Written by Harshad PK and Muhsin Parari, Directed by Harshad PK and this movie wasn't released in theatres. His first notable performance was in the movie KL10 Patthu (2015) Written & Directed by Muhsin Parari.[10]

In 2019, his role in Unda of a police officer from an Adivasi community, Biju Kumar[1] was noticed by the audience.[11] In 2021, Operation Java Written & Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Lukman had a major role as Vinaya Dasan along with Balu Varghese.[12][13] In the following years, he performed many supporting characters in many films. He played pivotal roles in Thallumaala (2022) along with Tovino Thomas by Khalid Rahman[5][14] and also in the Tharun Moorthy's second film Saudi Vellakka (2022) along with Binu Pappu.[15][16] The film Saudi Vellakka was screened under Indian Panorama segment of IFFI 53.[17]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2013 Dayom Panthrandum Red Screened at the Biennale and other films festivals [18][1]
2015 KL 10 Patthu Nasarullah [19]
2016 Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Filament Philip [20]
Kali Bank Customer
2017 Hadiyya Lukman
C/O Saira Banu Sound System Operator
Godha Jabir
Udaharanam Sujatha Sajeev
2018 Sudani from Nigeria Rajesh [21]
French Viplavam
2019 O P 160/18 Kakshi Amminippilla Suran
Shibu Habeeb
Unda PC Biju Kumar
Virus Dr. Sajith
2020 Forensic Vinod
2021 Anugraheethan Antony Ramanan
Operation Java Vinaya Dasan
No Man's Land Mathayikkutty [4]
Churuli Moonji [22][23]
Ajagajantharam Thara [24]
2022 CBI 5: The Brain Muthukoya
Archana 31 Not Out Prasad [25]
Naaradan Ameer
Aaraattu Rocky
Aanaparambile World Cup Muneer
Saudi Vellakka Abhilash Sashidharan [15]
Thallumaala Jamshi [26]
2023 Aalankam Pookkal [27]
Sulaikha Manzil Ameen Kasim [28][29]
Jackson Bazaar Youth Appu [30][31]
Corona Dhavan Dhavan Vinu [32][33]
2024 Anchakkallakokkan Vasudevan [34]
Perumani Abi [35]
Kundannoorile Kulsitha Lahala Ajnjathan [36]
2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana TBA Post - production

Awards

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Lukman Avaran awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins2
Nominations0
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Year Award Ref
2023 Prem Nazir Samskarika Sahithi Award [37]
2023 Kerala Film Critics Association Special Jury Award [38]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor". The News Minute. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  2. ^ a b "Actor Lukman ties the knot in Malappuram | Watch video". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  3. ^ "Arjun Prabhakaran". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  4. ^ a b Ramasamy, Meenatshi (2021-12-21). "'No Man's Land' Malayalam movie review: An experimental affair that just misses the mark". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  5. ^ a b "Some blows in 'Thallumala' were painful, but worth it: Lukman Avaran". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  6. ^ "'Saudi Vellakka' trailer: Tharun Moorthy presents a hard-hitting drama". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  7. ^ "'Operation Java' actor Lukman turns COVID warrior". English.Mathrubhumi. 12 June 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  8. ^ "Actor Lukman Avaran ties knot with Jumaima, celebs shower blessings". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  9. ^ "'Operation Java' actor Lukman enters wedlock". English.Mathrubhumi. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  10. ^ "KL 10 Pathu Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of KL 10 Pathu by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 2022-05-09
  11. ^ "Unda movie review: An inspiring film made with a lot of heart". The Indian Express. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  12. ^ "Operation Java Movie Review: A thrilling take on cybercrime". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  13. ^ Praveen, S. R. (2021-02-22). "'Operation Java' movie review: A promising debut unravelling the world of cybercrime". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  14. ^ "Tovino Thomas starrer 'Thallumaala' gets an OTT release date". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  15. ^ a b "'Saudi Vellakka' Teaser: Tharun Moorthy's sophomore directorial venture is a fun-filled entertainer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  16. ^ M, Athira (2022-12-12). "Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy: 'Saudi Vellakka' has been an emotional journey". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
  17. ^ "'Saudi Vellakka' screened under Indian Panorama segment of IFFI 53". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  18. ^ Mushthari, Jabir (2012-11-22). "The name of the game". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  19. ^ "Hanging out with Ahmed, from Malappuram". The New Indian Express. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  20. ^ Soman, Deepa, "Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 2022-05-09
  21. ^ M, Athira (2018-02-15). "'Sudani from Nigeria' weaves a tale around sevens football". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  22. ^ "Churuli movie review: Lijo Jose Pellissery's visually rich commentary on the human condition". The Indian Express. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  23. ^ "For the love of cinema: Lukman Lukku speaks on his struggles as an actor". The News Minute. 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  24. ^ "'Ajagajantharam' movie review: A power-packed action feast". OnManorama. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  25. ^ Praveen, S. R. (2022-02-11). "'Archana 31 Not Out' movie review: Loses the match by quite a wide margin". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  26. ^ "Some blows in 'Thallumala' were painful, but worth it: Lukman Avaran". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  27. ^ "Lukman-Jaffer Idukki starrer Aalankam to hit theatres this month". Cinema Express. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  28. ^ Mathews, Anna. "Lukman - Ameen People have begun to enjoy my work as an entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  29. ^ "Lukman, Anarkali lead Ashraf Hamza's next 'Sulaikha Manzil'". The New Indian Express. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  30. ^ "Indrans to play the lead in 'Jackson Bazaar Youth,' based on a band-set team". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  31. ^ "Shooting For Jackson Bazaar Youth, Malayalam Actor Indrans's Next, Begins". News18. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  32. ^ Mathews, Anna. "Sreenath Bhasi, Lukman in Corona Jawan, a comedy set during lockdown". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  33. ^ "'ഒരു തുള്ളി ജവാന് വേണ്ടി ശ്രീനാഥ് ഭാസി'; കൊറോണ ജവാന്‍ ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക്". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  34. ^ Features, C. E. (2024-03-05). "Trailer of Chemban Vinod Jose-Lukman Avaran's Anchakkallakokkan out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  35. ^ Features, C. E. (2024-04-08). "First look poster of Perumani out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  36. ^ "കുണ്ടന്നൂരിലെ കുൽസിത ലഹള, ട്രെയിലർ ശ്രദ്ധേയമാവുന്നു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  37. ^ റിപ്പോർട്ടർ, ഫിൽമി (2023-02-11). "സംസ്കാര സാഹിതി മലപ്പുറം ജില്ലാ കമ്മറ്റി പ്രഥമ പ്രേം നസീർ പുരസ്കാരം ലുക്മാന്". www.reporterlive.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  38. ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards: Kunchacko Boban, Darshana Rajendran share acting honours". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
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