Suraj Venjaramoodu Explained

Suraj Venjaramoodu
Birth Date:1976 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Venjarammoodu, Kerala, India
Education:Government ITI, Attingal
Years Active:2000–present
Works:Full list
Children:3

Suraj Vasudevan (born 30 June 1976), professionally credited as Suraj Venjaramoodu, is an Indian actor, comedian, impressionist, and television presenter, who appears in Malayalam films, television and stage plays. He has acted in more than 250 films. He has won a National Film Award[1] and four Kerala State Film Awards.

Throughout the 2000s and towards mid-2010s, he played comedic roles in numerous films and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian three times (2009, 2010, 2013). In his later career, he found success in playing character and leading roles. In 2013, Suraj won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in Perariyathavar. In 2019, he won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikruthi.[2]

Early life

Suraj is the youngest of the three children of Venjaramood K. Vasudevan Nair, a retired soldier from the Indian Army and Vilasini, a housewife.[3] He was called "Kuttappan" by his parents and relatives. His elder brother V. Saji, was also an officer in Indian Army. His sister Sunitha V. V. is married and settled in Thiruvananthapuram. Suraj also wanted to serve in the Army after completing his Secondary School Leaving Certificate, but had to give up as he broke his arm in a bicycle accident. He received his primary education from K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu.[4] He completed his Mechanical diploma course from Government ITI, Attingal and turned to mimicry soon after. His breakthrough came with Jagapoka, a comedy program which was broadcast on Kairali TV.[5]

Film career

Suraj started his career as a stand-up comedian. His mimicry shows were a success with the audience and he was noted for his artificial mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent. Later, he was also criticised for this from some audience during his early film career.[6] He first acted in a film named Jagapoga which was a spoof of Malayalam movies.[7] He played the role of Pachan as well as Dadasahib in this film. However the movie was a box office flop and received negative reviews. Suraj then went on to act in several minor roles in films such as Rasikan, Achuvinte Amma, Bus Conductor and Rasathanthram. Suraj grabbed the attention in Malayalam film industry after he assisted Mammootty with the Thiruvananthapuram accent in Rajamanikyam (2005). He would go on to act alongside Mammootty in many comedy films. The duo is considered one of the most memorable onscreen duos in Malayalam cinema. His first breakthrough came with Thuruppugulan (2006) where he played the sidekick role for the character of Mammootty.[8] Suraj then went on to play the comedy roles in several hit films such as Classmates, Pachakkuthira, Chotta Mumbai and Hallo. In 2007, he got his first major supporting role again in a Mammootty starrer Mayavi, which became another major breakthrough in his career.[9] Suraj received appreciation for his role as Peethamparan in Annan Thambi and Jabbar in Lollipop, both of which released in 2008. He played the lead role for the first time with Duplicate (2009). Suraj's iconic comedy character Dasamoolam Damu came out with the movie Chattambinaadu (2009) starring Mammootty. The character became popular several years after the release of Chattambinaadu and eventually attained a cult status.[10] [11] He won his first Kerala State Film Award in 2009, by winning the award for the Best Comedian for his performance in Ivar Vivahitharayal. He won the award again two times in 2010 and 2013 for the movies Oru Naal Varum and Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus respectively.[12] Suraj's another popular comedy character is Idivettu Sugunan which came out with Pokkiriraja (2010). He was also praised for his role as Vadivelu in the Dileep starrer comedy movie Karyasthan. Suraj played some memorable roles in the movies China Town and Teja Bhai & family, both released in 2011. His other memorable comedy roles came out with the movies such as Mallu Singh, Mr. Marumakan, 101 Weddings, Manthrikan, Sound Thoma, Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum, Ring Master, Bhaiyya Bhaiyya, Cousins and Two Countries.[13]

Suraj's potential to play the character and lead roles came out in 2013 as he won that year's National Award for his performance in Perariyathavar, at the 61st National Film Awards. Noted filmmaker and jury chairman Saeed Mirza, while announcing Suraj's award in a press meet, said: "Suraj has played a municipal sweeper [in the film] but it is an incredibly dignified performance. He excels in comedy but in this film Suraj has brilliantly played a reticent character. I would not have been able to sleep had his name not been in the list of awardees".[14]

Suraj received critical appreciation for his acting with a potent cameo in Action Hero Biju (2016).[15] This movie was also a turning point in his career and a breakthrough performance as he underwent a complete evolution with his acting.[16] In Karinkunnam 6's, he portrayed a ruthless police officer and in Oru Muthassi Gadha, he played the lead role. Suraj returned to do the comedy role with the 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan. In the movie Aby (2017) he played the character of a selfish neighbour. Suraj's another critically acclaimed performance came out with Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), where he played a lead character alongside Fahad Fasil, who also received appreciation for his performance.[17] He went on to play lead roles in Varnyathil Aashanka and Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri (2018). He bagged the Kerala State Film Award for the Best Actor in 2019 for his performance in Vikruthi and Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, both the films in which he played a lead role alongside Soubin Shahir.[18] His performance in Driving License alongside Prithviraj also received appreciation.[19] In 2021, Suraj played the lead role in The Great Indian Kitchen which received positive reactions from various film critics and was well received by the audience.[20] In 2022, he played a pivotal role in Prithviraj starrer Jana Gana Mana which was critically acclaimed and was a commercial success.

Personal life

In 2005, Suraj married Supriya at Vaikuntam Auditorium, near Padmanabhaswamy Temple. They have three children: Kashinathan, Vasudev and Hridya. Kashinathan has acted in the films Annan Thampi and Teja Bhai & Family.[21]

Filmography

See main article: Suraj Venjaramoodu filmography.

Awards and nominations

Suraj Venjaramoodu
Wins:22
Nominations:26
List of Suraj Venjaramoodu awards and nominations
AwardYearCategoryFilmResult
National Film Awards2013Best ActorPerariyathavar
Kerala State Film Awards2009Best ComedianIvar Vivahitharayal[22]
2010Oru Naal Varum[23]
2013[24]
2019Best Actor[25]
South Indian International Movie Awards2012Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Malayalam)Mr. Marumakan[26]
2013Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
2017Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam)Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
2019Best Actor (Malayalam)[27]
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Malayalam)
CPC Cine Awards2019Best Actor in a Lead Role
North American Film Awards2018Best Supporting ActorThondimuthalum Driksakshiyum[28]
Asianet Film Awards2007Best Actor in Humorous RoleHallo
2010Various films
2011Various films
2014Cousins
2017Best Character ActorThondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
2018
2019Best Actor Critics AwardAndroid Kunjappan Version 5.25
Vanitha Film Awards2010Best ComedianVarious films
2018Best Supporting ActorThondimuthalum Driksakshiyum[29]
2020Special Performance (Actor)[30]
Asiavision Awards2013Best Comedian
2017Outstanding Performer Of the Year(male)Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum[31]
Asianet Comedy Awards2016Award for Multifaceted TalentVarious Films[32]
2017Various TV Shows

Controversies

An accident occurred on the Thammanam-Karanakodam road on the night of July 29, 2023 when Suraj was behind the wheel of a speeding car. The collision resulted in injuries to a bike rider, 31-year-old Sarath from Manjeri, who suffered a fracture in his right big toe along with injuries to other toes. This results in a ban of Suraj's licence by MVD.[33]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 61st National Film Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20140416182538/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=104863 . 16 April 2014 . . 17 April 2014 . 17 April 2014 . dead.
  2. News: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Kani Kusurthi and Lijo Jose Pellissery win big at 50th Kerala State Film Awards . 2020-10-13 . The Times of India. 13 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013091649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suraj-venjaramoodu-kani-kusurthi-and-lijo-jose-pellissery-win-big-at-50th-kerala-state-film-awards/articleshow/78634381.cms. live.
  3. Web site: Contact Us | Vadizen Technologies. 6 March 2019. 7 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190307053949/http://vadizen.com/contact. live.
  4. Web site: പേരറിയിച്ചവന്‍...!!! | mangalam.com . www.mangalam.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508202429/http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/178975 . 8 May 2014 . dead.
  5. Web site: Kairali Tv . https://web.archive.org/web/20040128025831/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/09/stories/2002090900930302.htm . dead . 2004-01-28 . 2002-09-09 . . 2016-12-01.
  6. News: Nagarajan . Saraswathy . 2020-10-17 . Suraj Venjaramoodu: It feels good when one's hard work is recognised . en-IN . The Hindu . 2021-07-02 . 0971-751X. 3 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603224826/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/it-feels-good-when-ones-hard-work-is-recognised-suraj-venjaramoodu/article32880628.ece. live.
  7. Web site: Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20140428185327/http://www.sify.com/movies/jagapoga-review-malayalam-8938505.html . dead . 2014-04-28 . . 2001-12-20 . 2016-12-01.
  8. Web site: 2020-02-15 . How Suraj Venjaramoodu Went From Playing The Fool To Hero . 2021-07-02 . HuffPost . en. 1 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101064009/https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/suraj-venjaramoodu-went-from-fool-to-hero_in_5e4503adc5b61ef3adcf7973. live.
  9. Web site: 2017-08-09 . From loud comedian to versatile actor: The evolution of Malayalam cinema's Suraj Venjaramoodu . 2021-07-02 . The News Minute . en. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709191706/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/loud-comedian-versatile-actor-evolution-malayalam-cinemas-suraj-venjaramoodu-66509. live.
  10. News: Shafi: Suraj and I decided to do Dasamoolam Damu because of his fans – Times of India . 2021-07-02 . The Times of India . en. 4 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204004242/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shafi-suraj-and-i-decided-to-do-dasamoolam-damu-because-of-his-fans/articleshow/72455285.cms. live.
  11. Web site: ദശമൂലം ദാമു മടങ്ങി വരുമോ; ഒടുവില്‍ ആ സര്‍പ്രൈസ് പൊട്ടിച്ച് സുരാജ് . 2021-07-02 . Mathrubhumi . 27 October 2019 . en. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182613/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/actor-suraj-venjaramoodu-talks-about-dasamoolam-damu-meme-movie-comedy-scenes-troll-1.4230344. live.
  12. Web site: A flashback to 2013 When Suraj was Best Comedian and Fahadh the Best Actor. 2021-07-02. OnManorama. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182906/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/10/14/suraj-fahadh-kerala-state-film-awards-best-actor-category-trivia.html. live.
  13. Web site: 2021-06-30 . Happy Birthday Suraj Venjaramoodu: Interesting facts about the actor . 2021-07-02 . The Times of India . en. 30 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210630070221/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/happy-birthday-suraj-venjaramoodu-interesting-facts-about-the-actor/photostory/83975216.cms. live.
  14. News: Tankha . Madhur . 2014-04-16 . Ship of Theseus named best film at National film awards . en-IN . The Hindu . 2021-07-02 . 0971-751X. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182830/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ship-of-theseus-named-best-film-at-national-film-awards/article5918928.ece. live.
  15. News: Top cameos by Mollywood stars . 2021-07-02 . The Times of India. 10 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210710082117/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/top-cameos-by-mollywood-stars/photostory/54585950.cms. live.
  16. Web site: Madhu . Vignesh . 2017-08-02 . Action Hero Bjiu was the mega bumper after which offers started pouring in: Suraj Venjaramoodu . 2021-07-02 . onlookersmedia . en-US. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182009/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/action-hero-bjiu-mega-bumper-offers-started-pouring-suraj-venjaramoodu/. live.
  17. News: Suraj Venjaramoodu: I wondered why Dileesh gave me the role that he had kept for Fahadh – Times of India . 2021-07-02 . The Times of India . en. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709234905/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suraj-venjaramoodu-i-wondered-why-dileesh-gave-me-the-role-that-he-had-kept-for-fahadh/articleshow/59865145.cms. live.
  18. Web site: നാരായണൻ . സംജദ് . 'നടപ്പില്‍, നോട്ടത്തില്‍, വെറുപ്പിക്കലില്‍, മുരടന്‍സ്വഭാവത്തില്‍ ഒന്നിലും സുരാജെന്ന നടനില്ല' . 2021-07-02 . Mathrubhumi . 3 December 2019 . en. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182321/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/features/suraj-venjaramoodu-android-kunjappan-version-5-25-dasamoolam-damu-evolution-as-an-actor-troll-1.4331715. live.
  19. News: Anand . Shilpa Nair . 2019-11-08 . Suraj Venjaramoodu on getting selective and serious . en-IN . The Hindu . 2021-07-02 . 0971-751X. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185305/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/suraj-venjaramoodu-sets-a-new-high-with-plays-the-role-of-a-septuagenarian-in-his-latest-film-android-kunjappan-ver-525/article29921421.ece. live.
  20. News: Suraj Venjaramoodu: I have always wished for good roles and now by working hard, I get to play them – Times of India . 2021-07-02 . The Times of India . en. 14 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114151109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suraj-venjaramoodu-i-have-always-wished-for-good-roles-and-now-by-working-hard-i-get-to-play-them/articleshow/78639630.cms. live.
  21. Web site: 2021-06-30 . Happy Birthday Suraj Venjaramoodu സുരാജ് വെഞ്ഞാറമൂടിന് പിറന്നാൾ ആശംസയുമായി താരങ്ങൾ. 2021-07-02. News18 Malayalam. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183445/https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/it-is-birthday-for-suraj-venjaramoodu-mm-402097.html. live.
  22. News: Mammootty, Shwetha Menon win best actor awards . 6 April 2010 . 25 September 2021 . The Hindu . 25 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210925125927/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Mammootty-Shwetha-Menon-win-best-actor-awards/article16364412.ece/amp/ . live.
  23. News: Salim Kumar, Kavya receive Kerala state film awards . 9 December 2011 . 25 September 2021 . The Indian Express.
  24. News: Kerala State Film Awards: Mohanlal's 'Drishyam', Fahadh, Lal and Suraj Bag Awards [Complete List of Winners] ]. 20 April 2014 . 25 September 2021 . International Business Times . 25 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210925125919/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-mohanlal039s-039drishyam039-fahadh-lal-and-suraj-bag-awards-complete-list-of-winners-548764 . live.
  25. Balach . Logesh . 13 October 2020 . Kerala announces 50th State Film Awards: See full list of winners . 13 October 2020 . . en . 14 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201014023918/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kerala-announces-50th-state-film-awards-see-full-list-of-winners-1731133-2020-10-13 . live.
  26. News: Dhanush, Shruti Haasan win top laurels at SIIMA awards . 14 September 2013. 25 September 2021 . NDTV. 6 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906045604/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhanush-shruti-haasan-win-top-laurels-at-siima-awards-613893. live.
  27. News: Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Chetan Kumar, others: SIIMA Awards announces nominees . 28 August 2021 . 25 September 2021 . The News Minute . 30 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210830151926/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-manju-warrier-chetan-kumar-others-siima-awards-announces-nominees-154502 . live.
  28. News: The Winners of NAFA Awards 2018 . NAFA Website . 25 September 2021 . 3 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603202247/http://www.nafaawards.com/winners2018 . live.
  29. News: Vanitha Film Awards 2018 : Winner's List . Vinodadarshan. 23 September 2021. 25 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210925125920/https://www.vinodadarshan.com/2018/02/winners-of-vanitha-film-awards-2018-list.html?m=1. live.
  30. News: Vanitha film awards 2020: Mohanlal wins best actor, Manju Warrier is best actress . 9 February 2020 . Onmanorama . 23 September 2021 . 28 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210928051410/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/02/09/vanitha-film-awards-2020-winners-list-madhuri-jacqueline-kochi.html . live.
  31. News: Asiavision Movie Awards 2017:Deepika Padukone, Dulquer Salman, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas grace the show . International Business Times. 25 September 2021. 22 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180622193036/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2017-deepika-padukone-dulquer-salmaan-manju-warrier-tovino-thomas-grace-751076. live.
  32. News: Asianet Comedy Awards presented . The New Indian Express . 26 December 2016 . 25 September 2021 . 25 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210925125920/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2016/dec/26/asianet-comedy-awards-presented-1553323.amp . live.
  33. Web site: Actor and Comedian Suraj Venjaramood under trouble . Times of India.

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