Vishnu Unnikrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1987 |
| Occupations |
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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
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
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Juvenile Home Inmate | Child artist |
| 2004 | Rappakal | boy who buys aanaval | |
| Amrutham | Akash Nath | ||
| 2006 | Palunku | rapist | |
| 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 | Rapist | ||
| Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Krishnan Nair | Also Screenplay | |
| 2017 | Tarangam | Devotee of god | Voice only |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Achu | |
| 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 | [5] | |
| Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | [6] | ||
| Dance Party | [7] | ||
| TBA | Red River † | Balu | Post Production[8] |
| Anuradha Crime No 59/2019 † | Filming | ||
| Salamon † | Salamon | Pre-production | |
Accolades
- 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
- ↑ "Bio". www.mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "ente veed appuvinteyum".
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan-Bibin George starrer Vedikettu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 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". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ↑ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan wraps up Red River". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 February 2023.