The Malayalam television industry features many talented actors. These actors enter the industry, create hit serials, and wow audiences with their skills. The ability of these actors to deliver their best has been well displayed in both serious and funny television programs. In this list below, we have brought you the seven most famous Malayalam serial actors who have successfully managed to leave their imprint in the industry with their apt performances. These actors have continued to feature in most of the popular serials, including Shiju Abdul Rasheed, Richard N. J, and Snisha Chandran.
1. Richard N. J.: Face of Family Drama in Malayalam Television
Richard N. J.’s big moment came when he portrayed the character of Jayachandran in the popular television serial ‘Karuthamuthu’, in which he played the character of a loving husband. It earned him a set of fans. Richard was also associated with ‘Pattu Saree’, and after that, he created numerous serials like ‘Mangalyapattu’ and ‘Sumangli Bhava’. Having the talent for portraying emotions in the best way, Richard has performed well in Malayalam as well as Tamil language serials like Pranayavarnangal and Neelakkuyil.
2. Vivek Gopan: Talent and Class on Television
Vivek Gopan is famous for his Malayalam soap operas, and he has acted in many of them. Sooraj in Parasparam is one of the Malayalam TV serials that made him popular among viewers. He also played Sujith in the ‘Thenum Vayambum’ and Arun in the ‘Karthika Deepam’, which gave him a foothold in the industry. As one of the most prominent participants of the Celebrity Cricket League and a politically active person, Vivek is a versatile personality who continues to engage in both his career and personal life. His recent appearances in Sitaramam and Kudumbashree Sharada have been quite endearing to the fans.
3. Snisha Chandran: A Versatile Girl in Many Leading Roles
Snisha Chandran impressed everyone with her first performance as Kasthoori in ‘Neelakkuyil’, in which she portrayed a tribal woman trying to fight for her rights. It was well appreciated, and she got to perform the same in its Tamil version, Neelakuyil. The next show was ‘Karthika Deepam’, in which she acted along with Vivek Gopan. Here, Snisha got an opportunity to perform challenging roles. Since then, she has entered the small screen with the serials Subhadram and Kudumbashree Sharada and has been proving her mettle in Malayalam serials.
4. Shiju Abdul Rasheed: An Experienced Actor Who Has Made His Mark On Television Screen
Shiju Abdul Rasheed has become a popular actor in Malayalam and Telegu films and has become an iconic actor. Shiju, who rose to fame with the movie Devi, stepped into Malayalam television and acted in the popular serial ‘Neeyum Njanum’. Having acted for more than 27 years in the film industry, he has made many films in different languages, such as King Solomon and Kalachakram. In the recent past, Shiju has been seen on Malayalam television and has delivered a performance that makes one reminisce about his commitment towards his work.
5. Nisha Sarang: Malayalam Television’s Queen of Comedy
Nisha Sarang is best known for her role of Neelima in the popular Malayalam show ‘Uppum Mulakum’, where her comic timing and acting have earned her much appreciation and love from the audience. Her film career is long, but it is on television where Nisha has come into her own. She has worked on many television shows and has been honoured with numerous awards, including the Kerala State Television Awards for Best Comedian. We see Nisha’s multi-talented abilities in Erivum Puliyum and Kas Kas, where she is able to switch between comedy and drama.
6. Biju Sopanam: The Man behind the Character Balu in Uppum Mulakum
Biju Sopanam is a famous Malayalam television actor. People know him for playing Balachandran Thampi, or Balu, in the hit serial ‘Uppum Mulakum’. He plays a loving dad. Audiences love him. Apart from this role, Biju has worked for many years in the theatre as well as in the cinema. Some of his films are C/O Saira Banu and Kamala. Having learned the performing arts from Kavalam Narayana Panicker, he is actively involved in theatre and has also found his place in television serials. This ability to switch from comedy to drama is unique to him.
7. Mukundan Menon: The Man of Many Hats
Malayalam television and movies feature Mukundan Menon. This famous actor was born on July 19, 1969. He came into the limelight with the TV serials like ‘Jwalayayi’, ‘Sthree’ and ‘Bhramanam’. Some of his movies, like ‘Mumbai Police’ and ‘Bhaskar the Rascal’, have been well-received by critics. Even after twenty years in the entertainment industry, Mukundan has not lost his spark as he has been able to take up different roles on both television and in films, thus proving the versatility of the actor.
8. Haritha G. Nair: New Face in Malayalam Television Network
Haritha G Nair, a nurse who shifted her career to become an actress, is a native of Kottayam and has recently stepped into the field of acting through the television serial ‘Kasthooriman’. Post that, she has essayed the role of Keerthi in ‘Thinkalkalamaan’ and is now seen as Shyama in Shyamambaram on Zee Keralam. Haritha is a renowned actress on a Malayalam TV series who has participated in the reality shows to the lead actresses and gained fame among the audiences. Being a talented and natural actress, she has received awards like Best New Face at the 2018 Asianet Television Awards.
These Malayalam serial actors have displayed their talent and hard work in their acting careers. No one can deny the fact that they have contributed to the television industry with family dramas as well as light-hearted sitcoms. Whether you are seeking some good drama or some comedy, these actors still remain talented and versatile and are absolute must-watch stars on Malayalam television.
