Ganapathi S. Poduval | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 March 1995 |
| Alma mater | Payyannur College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Ganapathi S. Poduval (born March 15, 1995) is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008).[1]
Film career
Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabadram.[2] Later, Santosh Sivan introduced him as a child actor through the Bilingual film Before The Rains.[3] He got a breakthrough in his acting career after appearing in the film Vinodayathra, written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad.[4]
He also got the starring role in the children's film Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu, directed by Krishnakumar and branched out into Hindi with The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[5]
He essayed roles as child artist in various movies like Pranchiyettan & The Saint, Mallu Singh and Alibhai. After doing various character roles in movies like Kamattipaadam, Puthan Panam and Chunkzz, he went on to do the lead role in the Malayalam movie titled Vallikudilile Vellakkaran.[6][7]
He was later seen in Mr. & Ms. Rowdy, directed by Jeethu Joseph.[8] in COVID pandemic situation he directed a shortfilm titled "Onnu Chirikku" He acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam along with Deepak Parambol.[9] He also starred and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021) directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram.[10][11]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Before the Rains | Ganapathi | English Malayalam |
| Vinodayathra | Ganapathi | ||
| Ali Bhai | Ganapathi | ||
| 2008 | Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu | Muththu | |
| Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Kamala's brother | ||
| Lollipop (film) | Young Franko | ||
| Pakal Nakshatrangal | Junior Aadi Sidharthan | ||
| 2009 | Samayam | Appu | |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Pauly | |
| The Waiting Room | Hindi film | ||
| 2011 | Achan | Appu | Short film |
| 2012 | Spirit | ||
| Mallu Singh | Hari | ||
| 2013 | Black Butterfly | Sameer | |
| August Club | Benny | ||
| 2015 | Tharakangale Saakshi | Freddy | |
| 2016 | Kammati Paadam | Charlie | |
| Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Shukkoor | ||
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jithin(Jini's Lover) | |
| Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Freddy | ||
| Honey Bee 2.5 | Himself | ||
| Georgettan's Pooram | Kichu | ||
| Puthan Panam | Shine | ||
| Chunkzz | Riyas | ||
| 2018 | Uncle | Sam | |
| Padayottam | Salaman | ||
| Govinda Madhava | Soothradharan | Dance drama | |
| Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Sam Joseph | ||
| 2019 | Mr & Mrs Rowdy | Asif | |
| Under World | Frog watcher | Cameo | |
| 2020 | Onnu Chirikku | — | Short film as Director |
| Instagramam | society dutt | Web Series | |
| 2021 | Jan.E.Man | Dr. Faizal | Also the co-writer[12] |
| Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Vivek | ||
| 2022 | Salute | Thampi's son | |
| Gold | Jaffar | ||
| Thattaassery Koottam | |||
| 2023 | Oh My Darling | Cameo appearance | |
| Sulaikha Manzil | Aadhil Bava | [13] | |
| Nalla Nilavulla Rathri | Aneesh | [14] | |
| Padmini | Rahul | [15] | |
| 2024 | Nadikar Thilakam † | TBA | [16] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist (Male) | Vinodayathra | Won |
References
- ↑ Sathyendran, Nita (22 September 2010). "Learning curve". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ↑ "ഇമ്മിണി ബല്യ നായകൻ! അന്യഭാഷയിൽ അരങ്ങേറ്റം കുറിക്കുന്ന ഗണപതിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ | Actor Ganapathy Interview in Vanitha". vanitha.in. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ sreekumar, priya (8 February 2017). "Each movie, a learning process". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ newsdesk (23 February 2018). "Ganapathi to make his debut as a hero with Vallikudilile Vellakkaran!". metromatinee.com Lifestyle Entertainment & Sports. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ Sathyendran, Nita (22 September 2010). "Learning curve". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ "Ganapathi to debut as hero in upcoming family entertainer". OnManorama. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ S, Gautham (13 November 2018). "Enjoying the new phase". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ "'Mr & Ms Rowdy': A comic drama on quotation teams". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ "Instagraamam will have high production value: BTech fame Mridul Nair". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The Hindu.
- ↑ "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The News Minute.
- ↑ "Lal, Arjun Ashokan to star in Chidambaram SP-directed Jan-e-Man". The New Indian Express. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ↑ "The second look of Sulaikha Manzil out, makers confirm Eid release". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Arjun (30 June 2023). "Nalla Nilavulla Raathri review: This thriller is high on technical quality, but lacks a good script". The South First. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ↑ "Kunchacko Boban's Padmini gets a new release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ "Tovino's Nadikar Thilakam shoot completed". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 January 2024.