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]

Sooraj Thelakkad
Born (1995-09-04) 4 September 1995 (age 29)
Years active2008 - Present
TitleNotable Film Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
Parent(s)Mohanan, Jyothilakshmi

Early life

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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

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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

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Charlie Debut
2017 Cappuccino
2017 Udaharanam Sujatha Chandu
2017 Vimaanam
2019 Oru Adaar Love
2019 Ambili
2019 Ennodu Para I Love You Ennu
2019 Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Lead role
2020 Dhamaka Britto's bodyguard
2020 Nancy Raani
2023 Jailer Varman’s Henchman
2024 Idiyan Chandhu [10]
Porattu Naadakam TBA [11]

Television

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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

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  1. ^ "ആശംസകളുമായി സിനിമാലോകം, നന്ദി പറഞ്ഞ് ശരിക്കും 'കുഞ്ഞപ്പന്‍' | Sooraj Thelakkad about android kunjappan version 5.25". www.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Android Kunjappan star Sooraj Thelakkad, achieves dream of getting driving licence - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet Sooraj Thelakkad, who played the adorable robot in 'Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25'". The News Minute. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  4. ^ "The real face of Android Kunjappan revealed!- News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Acting as robot Kunjappan was not so easy, says Sooraj Thelakkad". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Comedy star Sooraj Thelakkad's house is a pleasant surprise". OnManorama.
  7. ^ "ഒടുവിൽ ഞാനും പണിതു, 'ഉയരം' കുറഞ്ഞ വീട്: സൂരജ്". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Android Kunjappan star Sooraj Thelakkad, achieves dream of getting driving licence". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  10. ^ Features, C. E. (17 July 2024). "Chandhune Tholpikkan Aavoollada song from Idiyan Chandhu out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  11. ^ Features, C. E. (14 July 2024). "Saiju Kurup's Porattu Naadakam gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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