Amith Chakalakkal Explained

Amith Chakalakkal
Native Name:Amith Saju
Occupation:Film actor, Model
Yearsactive:2013–present

Amith Chakalakkal Saju, known as Amith Chakalakkal, is an Indian film actor in Malayalam Cinema. He lives in Kochi, Kerala. He is known for his roles in the movie Honey Bee and Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam

Early life and education

Chakalakkal was born on 13 August 1985. He studied in Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery, Kochi (class of 2002). He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He paved his way into modeling through the TV reality show "Mammootty The Best Actor Award", in Asianet.

Career

Chakalakkal was first featured in an album, Atma, in the song "Mounam Melle" along with Pushpa Mathew. He broke into films after his stint on the reality show Mammootty, the best actor award.

He first appeared in ABCD as a junior artist. His first character role in Jean Paul Lal's directorial debut, Honey Bee. He played the role of Nizam Rowther in the 2014 Indian Malayalam-language period thriller film, Iyobinte Pusthakam. The following year, he acted in Lal Bahadur Shastri and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha.[1] He was well received and appreciated for his portrayal of Prince Chakkalakkal in the movie C/O Saira Banu.[2] He made his first lead role in the movie Melle. In 2018, he performed a key role in Jayasurya-starrer Pretham 2. In 2019, he starred in the lead role in the thriller movie Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapaathakam, with his portrayal of a young hotheaded priest earning him praise.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Honey BeeMartinDebut Film
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi Police Officer Cameo Appearance
2014Masala RepublicAgs Officer Firoz
Hi I'm TonyCI Narasimhan
Sapthamashree ThaskarahaNobel's Son
Iyobinte PusthakamNizam Rawthar
Lal Bahadur ShastriArjun
KranthiStalinUnreleased
2016King LiarHost of Max Asian Beauty Contest Cameo Appearance
KolumittayiVipin
2017Martin
C/O Saira BanuPrince Chakkalakkal
Honeybee 2.5As Himself
Melle Dr.RejiLead role[3]
2018 Kayamkulam Kochunni Mammad
Pretham 2 Tapas Menon
2019 Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam Fr. Vincent Kombana Lead role[4]
2021 Yuvam Adv. Aby Lead role[5]
Djibouti Louie Lead Role[6] [7]
Aaha Ani [8]
2022 Theru Arjun [9]
2023 Santhosham Gireesh [10]
Praavu Aravindan [11]
rowspan=2 Filming[12]
Filming[13]

References

  1. News: I could relate to the struggles of a newcomer in Lal Bahadur Shastri: Amith - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-06-16.
  2. News: New found Princehood: Amith Chakalakkal . 2017-03-21. Deccan Chronicle. 2018-06-16. en.
  3. News: 'Honey Bee' fame Amith Chakalakkal to be the lead in 'Melle'. OnManorama. 2017-10-13.
  4. News: Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam' movie review: Amit Chakkalakkal shines in this riveting mystery. New Indian Express. 25 February 2019 . 7 September 2021.
  5. News: Yuvam starring Amit Chakkalakal in theaters on February 12. 19 January 2021. 7 September 2021. Mathrubhumi News.
  6. News: 'Djibouti' with the beauty of Africa; The trailer has been released . 29 August 2021. 7 September 2021. Mathrubhumi News.
  7. Web site: Amith Chakalakkal begins shooting for Djibouti. Times of India. Sanjith. Sidhardhan. 2 February 2020. 23 July 2021.
  8. News: The News Minute . Indrajith Sukumaran's 'Aaha' wrapped up . 2020-01-23 . The News Minute.
  9. News: Djibouti director SJ Sinu combines family drama & cop thriller for Theru . The Times Of India. 1 September 2021. 7 September 2021.
  10. News: 'Santhosham' trailer: Anu Sithara starrer promises an emotional family entertainer . The Times of India . 2023-04-07 . 0971-8257.
  11. Web site: Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films to present Praavu . 2023-11-09 . The New Indian Express . en.
  12. News: Amith Chakalakkal, Sreenath Bhasi in Roshni Dinaker's 2 Stroke . The Times Of India. 19 October 2019. 7 September 2021.
  13. News: Passport' starring Amit Chakkalakal; The title look poster is out. Mathrubhumi News. 9 July 2021. 7 September 2021.