Indrans

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Indrans
ഇന്ദ്രൻസ്
Indrans.jpg
Indrans in 2018
Born
Surendran Kochuvelu (K. Surendran)

(1956-03-12) 12 March 1956 (age 65)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
Years active1981 – present
Spouse(s)Shantakumari
Children2
Parent(s)
  • Palavila Kochuvelu
  • Gomathi Kochuvelu

Indrans, born in 16th March of 1956, is an Indian actor and former costume designer, who appears in Malayalam films. He started his film career as a costume designer and actor in 1981 and got a breakthrough in 1994 with the comedy movie CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. Indrans was popular for his comedy roles in the 1990s and 2000s. He found success in playing character roles in his later career and won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in Apothecary in 2014. In 2018, Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Aalorukkam. His performance in Veyilmarangal made him win the Best Actor Award at the 2019 Singapore International Film Festival. As of November 2021, he has starred in over 550 films.[1]

Acting career[]

Indrans made his debut in the 1981 film Choothattam both as a costume designer and as an actor.[2][3] The producer, TMN Charley, offered him a chance to assist him in costume designing and he worked with designing costumes for several years, acting in various small roles. He got noticed for playing a small role of a marriage broker in the 1993 film Meleparambil Anveedu. Indrans got his breakthrough with his role in CID Unnikrishnan B.A., BEd (1994). This led to him being cast in various comedic roles in the films of the 1990s. Indrans’ lean figure and peculiar way of delivering his dialogue and mannerisms made him a popular comedian in Malayalam cinema during these period. Some of his memorable roles came with the movies such as Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji, Manathe Kottaram, Vadhu Doctoranu, Aadyathe Kanmani, Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava etc.[4] He played the character "Uthaman" in the 1998 cult hit Punjabi House. Indrans' combination with Harishree Ashokan resulted in some of the successful films.

In the early 2000s he also started playing some minor character roles. Subsequently, his role of a thief in the 2004 film Kathavasheshan got him noticed as a character actor. In Rahasya Police (2009), Indrans was revealed to be the villain of the movie at the end. He played another villain role in Pottas Bomb (2013).[5] Indrans won the Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for his performance in the 2014 film Apothecary.

In 2016, Indrans got noticed for his portrayal of a serious role, in the film Munroe Thuruth, directed by Manu. After this movie, he played several serious character roles. He appeared in serious avatars in Kaadu Pookunna Neram (2016) and God Say (2017).[6] Indrans played several notable roles in films such as Makkana, Lonam, Paathi and Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu.[7] In 2018, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 2017 film Aalorukkam.[8] In 2019, he was awarded Singapore South Asian International Film Best actor award for his performance in Veyilmarangal.[9][10] Veyil Marangal also won the Outstanding Artistic Achievement at the Shanghai International film festival.[11] Indrans played the lead role in the movie Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla (2019).[12] His brief cameo as the serial killer Ripper Ravi in the crime thriller Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) was critically acclaimed.[13]

In 2021, he played the lead role of Oliver Twist in Home. The movie was well acclaimed by the critics and audience especially praising Indrans' performance.[14]

Personal life[]

Indrans was born on 16th of March 1956. He is third among the seven children of Palavila Kochuvelu and Gomathi at Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.[15] He has four sisters and two brothers.

Indrans had to face financial problems at his house and joined his uncle to learn tailoring. It was his uncle, with whom he began working as a tailor. He worked hard to pursue his education, by doing several work during day time and studied at night, achieving the degree of M.Sc.(Microbiology) from KSU-DB college Sasthamcotta. Later, he joined amateur arts clubs and began acting in dramas. He started his acting career in television serial Kaliveedu in Doordarshan. Along with his brothers K. Vijayakumar and K. Jayakumar, he opened a tailoring shop named Indran's Brothers Tailors in Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.[16]

He married Santhakumari on 23 February 1985. They have a daughter Mahitha and a son Mahendran.[17]

Awards[]

Indrans and Parvathy receiving the Kerala State Film Awards for Best actor and Best actress in 2018
  • N.N Pillai Smaraka Puraskaram (N.N Pillai Memorial Award) [19]

Filmography[]

Actor[]

Malayalam[]

  1. Choothaattam (1981)
  2. Jwalanam (1985)
  3. Sammelanam (1985) as Man at toddy shop
  4. Principal Olivil (1985)
  5. Sarvakalasala (1987)
  6. Moonam Pakkam (1988)
  7. Aparan (1988) as Bit role
  8. Innale (1989) as Hospital Attendant
  9. Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989) as Icecream Seller
  10. Rajavazhcha (1990)
  11. Maala Yogam (1990) as Kochu Raman
  12. Dhanam (1991)
  13. Adharam (1992) as Divakaran
  14. Ayalathe Addeham (1992) as Abu
  15. Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) as Teashop Worker
  16. Utsava Melam (1992)
  17. Aagneyam (1993) as Rajappan
  18. Janam (1993) as Party Member
  19. Kavadiyattam (1993) as Tea Shop Employee
  20. Meleparambil Anveedu (1993) as Marriage Broker Paramasivam
  21. CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. (1994)
  22. Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994)
  23. (1994) as Prashna Kumaran
  24. Manathe Kottaram (1994)
  25. Pavam Ia Ivachan (1994)
  26. (1994) as Natheli
  27. Vardhakya Puranam (1994)
  28. Aadyathe Kanmani (1995) as Narayanankutty
  29. (1995)
  30. Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995) as Balan
  31. Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995) as Mangalan Mankombu
  32. (1995) as Balakrishnan
  33. Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995) as Palarivattam Philipose
  34. Mangalyasoothram (1995)
  35. Parvathy Parinayam (1995)
  36. Thumbolikkadappuram (1995)
  37. Tom and Jerry (1995)
  38. (1995)
  39. Kalyanji Anandji (1995)
  40. Kokkarakko (1995)
  41. Street (1995)
  42. Kusruthikaatu (1995) as Arogya Swami
  43. Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta (1995) as Dasan
  44. Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) as Ponnappan
  45. Mazhavilkoodaram (1995)
  46. Punnaram (1995)
  47. Sphadikam (1995)
  48. (1995)
  49. Three Men Army (1995) as 'Basha' Surendran
  50. Dilliwala Rajakumaran (1996)
  51. Hitlist (1996 film)|Hitlist (1996) as Devandarji
  52. Mayooranritham (1996)
  53. Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
  54. Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996) as Rameshan/Rajappan
  55. Kalyana Sowgandhikam (1996) as Krishnankutty
  56. Kinnam Katha Kallan (1996)
  57. (1996)
  58. Mandrika Kuthira (1996)
  59. Man of the Match (1996) as 'Neerkoli' Narayanan
  60. Sathyabhamakkoru Premalekhanam (1996) as Purushothaman
  61. Kudumba Kodathi (1996)
  62. King Solomon (1996)
  63. Dominic Presentation (1996) as Velayudan
  64. 19 April (1996)
  65. (1996)
  66. Sulthan Hyderali (1996)
  67. Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996) as Kunjunni
  68. The Car as Idiyan Vikraman
  69. Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997) as Bhargavan
  70. Shobhanam (1997)
  71. My Dear Kuttichaathan (1997)
  72. Kilukil Pambaram (1997)
  73. Hitler Brothers (1997) as Balaraman
  74. Kadhanayakan (1997) as Sreedharan
  75. (1997)
  76. Manthramothiram (1997) as Sundareshan
  77. Vaachalam (1997)
  78. Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum (1998) as E. T. Lukose
  79. Grama Panchayath (1998)as Bhaskaran
  80. Punjabi House (1998)
  81. KusruthiKuruppu (1998)
  82. Pattabhishekam (1999)
  83. American Ammayi (1999)
  84. Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999)
  85. (1999) as Thottapilli Thoma
  86. James Bond (1999)
  87. (1999)
  88. Swastham Grihabaranam (1999) as Vilakkoothi Vasu
  89. Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999)
  90. Darling Darling (2000)
  91. Ente Priyappetta Muthuvinu (2000)
  92. (2000)
  93. Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000)
  94. Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
  95. Pilots (2000)
  96. (2000) as Narayanan
  97. Summer Palace (2000)
  98. Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (2000)
  99. Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum (2000)
  100. (2000) as Manmadan
  101. Neelakashathe Nizhal Pakshikal (2000)
  102. Mark Antony (2000)
  103. Priyam (2000)
  104. Agrahaaram (2001)
  105. Raajapattam (2001)
  106. Vezhambal (2001)
  107. Onnam Raagam (2001)
  108. (2001)
  109. Akashathe Paravakal (2001) as Kuttappan
  110. (2001)
  111. Nalacharitham Nalaam Divasam (2001)
  112. One Man Show (2001) as Achuthan
  113. Fort Kochi (2001)
  114. (2001) as Madhavan
  115. Uthaman (2001) as Abdulla Haji
  116. Megasandesam (2001) as Thommy
  117. Nagaravadhu (2001)
  118. Rakshasa Rajav (2001)
  119. Nizhalkkuthu (2002) (aka Serviteur de Kali, Le (France), aka Shadow Kill (International: English title)) as Barber
  120. Jagathi Jagadish in Town (2002) as Moosa
  121. Suvarna Mohangal (2002)
  122. Ee Bhargavi Nilayam (2002)
  123. Adheena (2002)
  124. Kayamkulam Kanaaran (2002)
  125. Pakalppooram (2002)
  126. Kattuchembakam (2002)
  127. (2002)
  128. (2002)
  129. Kuberan (2002) as Abdu
  130. Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002) as Madhavan
  131. Snehithan (2002) as Studio Owner
  132. Valkannadi (2002) as Kanaran
  133. Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair (2002) as Kochu Preman
  134. The Fire (2003)
  135. (2003) as Moosakka
  136. Achante Kochumolu (2003) as Lucko
  137. Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003) as Echappan
  138. Pattalam (2003) as Velayudhan
  139. Balettan (2003) as Koya
  140. Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum (2003) as Chandran
  141. C.I.D. Moosa (2003) as Theekkanal Varkey
  142. Vellithira (2003) as Iyamkutty
  143. Priyam Priyankaram (2004)
  144. Nizhalkoothu (2004)
  145. Govindankutty Thirakkilanu (2004) as Arumukham
  146. Kathavasheshan (2004)
  147. Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004) as Pappan
  148. Kanninum Kannadikkum (2004) as M. A. Chengamangalam
  149. Vellinakshatram (2004)
  150. C.I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu (2004) as Narayanan
  151. (2004) as Champion Bhaskaran
  152. (2004) as Nakulan
  153. Kalyana Kurimanam (2005)
  154. (2005) as Kumbalam Sasi
  155. Seelabathi (2005)
  156. Videsi Nair Swadehi Nair (2005)
  157. Finger Print (2005)
  158. Hai (2005)
  159. Bus Conductor (2005)
  160. Vacation (2005)
  161. Kalyana Kurimanam(2005) as Balan
  162. Mayookham (2005)
  163. Nerariyan CBI (2005) as Devaswam
  164. Pandippada (2005) as Veeramani
  165. Kochi Rajavu (2005) as Canteen Manager
  166. Athbhutha Dweepu (2005) as Chandrappan
  167. Iruvattam Manavaatti (2005) as Chandrappan
  168. Udayananu Tharam (2005) as Vijayan Varkala
  169. Ponmudipuzhayorathu (2005) as Supran
  170. Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) as Bakkar
  171. (2006)
  172. Narakaasuran (2006)
  173. Mahasamudram (2006)
  174. Pachakuthira (2006)
  175. Madhuchandralekha (2006) as Lukose
  176. Drishtaantham (2007)
  177. Novel (2007)
  178. Indrajith (2007)
  179. Mouryan (2007)
  180. Panthaya Kozhi (2007) as Rajappan
  181. Nanma (2007) as Naanu
  182. Kangaroo (2007) as Chellappan
  183. (2007) as Washington
  184. Veeralipattu (2007)
  185. Athisayan (2007)
  186. Crazy Gopalan (2008)
  187. Kabadi Kabadi (2008) as Basheer
  188. Magic Lamp (2008) as Sankaranunni
  189. Bullet (2008)
  190. Vilapangalkkappuram (2008) as Bheeran
  191. Dhe Ingottu Nokkiye (2008)
  192. Kovalam (2008)
  193. Oru Pennum Randaanum (2008)
  194. Robo (2008) as Vijayan
  195. Mayakazhcha (2008) as Ramakrishnan
  196. Twenty:20 (2008)
  197. Venalmaram (2009) as Chinkaram
  198. Rahasya Police (2009)
  199. Pathaam Nilayile Theevandi (2009)
  200. Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu (2009)
  201. Kaanchipurathe Kalyanam (2009)
  202. Patham Adhyayam (2009)
  203. Paribhavam (2009)
  204. Swapnamaalika (2009)
  205. Utharaswayamvaram (2009) as Chellappan
  206. Dalamarmarangal (2009)
  207. Shudharil Shudhan (2009) as Ramankunju
  208. Chitrakkuzhal (2010)
  209. Tournament (2010)
  210. Oru Small Family (2010) as Kuttan
  211. Sahasram (2010)
  212. Ramaanam (2010) as Eramullanikka
  213. Canvas (2010) as Shailan
  214. Thaskkara Lahala (2010)
  215. Inganeyum Oral (2010)
  216. Avan (2010)
  217. Advocate Lakshmanan Ladies Only (2010)
  218. Aakasha Yathra (2010)
  219. Annarakannanum Thannalayathu (2010)
  220. Thoovalkattu (2010)
  221. Kadaaksham (2010)
  222. April Fool (2010)
  223. Nanthuni (2010)
  224. Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum (2010) as Mani
  225. Nanban as Virumandi Santhanam's Assistant [Tamil Movie] (2012)
  226. Innanu Aa Kalyanam (2011)
  227. Sandwich (2011)
  228. Manikiakkallu (2011)
  229. Killadi Raman (2011)
  230. Paachuvum Kovaalanum (2011)
  231. Shivapuram (2011)
  232. Kalabha Mazha (2011)
  233. Manushyamrigam (2011)
  234. Kunjettan (2011)
  235. Teja Bhai & Family (2011) as Raghavan Nair
  236. Yathra Thudarunnu (2011)
  237. Bakthajanagalde Sradhakku (2011)
  238. Lucky Jokers (2011)
  239. Naadakame Ulakam (2011)
  240. Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuram (2012)
  241. Red Alert (2012)
  242. Poppins (2012)
  243. Ozhimuri(2012)
  244. 916 (2012)
  245. Parudheesa (2012)
  246. Manthrikan (2012)
  247. Trivandrum Lodge (2012)
  248. Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012)
  249. Hero (2012)
  250. Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012)
  251. Mullasseri Madhavankutty Nemam P O (2012)
  252. I Love Me as Advocate (2012)
  253. Cowboy (2013) as Driver Krishnankutty
  254. Dolls (2013) as Stephen Perera
  255. For Sale (2013) as Madhu
  256. Police Maman (2013) as Lukose
  257. Good Bad & Ugly (2013) as Arogya Swami
  258. Players (2013)
  259. Money Back Policy (2013) as Kumar
  260. Issac Newton S/O Philippose (2013)
  261. Kanyaka Talkies (2013) as Philippose
  262. Vedivazhipadu (2013) as Rajappan
  263. Nadodimannan (2013)
  264. David & Goliath (2013) as Autha
  265. Swapaanam (2014)
  266. Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014) as Ponnappan
  267. Praise the Lord (2014) as Chacko
  268. Apothecary (2014) as Joseph
  269. Odum Raja Aadum Rani (2014)
  270. Karanavar (2014)
  271. Flat No.4B (2014)
  272. Seconds (2014)
  273. Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu (2014)
  274. (2014)
  275. Kunjiramayanam (2015) as Paramu
  276. Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeeviyanu (2015) as P. P. Sasi
  277. Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015) as Vaidyar
  278. Ammakkoru Tharattu (2015)
  279. Lukka Chuppi (2015)
  280. Oru Second Class Yathra (2015)
  281. Salt Mango Tree (2015)
  282. Maanasaandarapetta Yezdi (2016)
  283. Leela (2016) as Dasappappi
  284. Pa Va (2016)
  285. Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (2016)
  286. Amoeba (2016)
  287. Mudhugauv (2016)
  288. Pinneyum (2016)
  289. Daffadar (2016)
  290. C/O Saira Banu (2016) as Contract Supervisor
  291. Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (2017)
  292. Puthan Panam (2017)
  293. Alamara (2017) as Sriram Shetty
  294. Chicken Kokkachi (2017)
  295. Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu (2017)
  296. Samarpanam (2017)
  297. Parava (2017)
  298. Chakkaramaavin Kombathu (2017)
  299. God Say (2017)
  300. Paathi (2017)
  301. Aalorukkam (2017)
  302. Paipin Chuvattile Pranayam (2017)
  303. Nilavariyathe (2017)
  304. Aana Alaralodalaral (2017)
  305. Aadu 2 (2017) as P.P Sasi
  306. Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam (2018)
  307. Aami (2018)
  308. Sakhavinte Priyasakhi (2018)
  309. Kinar (2018)
  310. Pathirakalam (2018)
  311. Kala Viplavam Pranayam (2018)
  312. Kalyanam (2018)
  313. Shirk (film)|Shirk (2018)
  314. Lolans (2018)
  315. Vikadakumaran (2018)
  316. Aabhaasam (2018)
  317. Kammara Sambhavam (2018)
  318. Chanakyathantaram (2018)
  319. Premasoothram (2018)
  320. School Diary (2018)
  321. Pettilambattra (2018)
  322. Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha (2018)
  323. Mandharam (2018)
  324. Ladoo (2018)
  325. Dakini (2018) as Raju Bhai
  326. Nithyaharitha Nayakan (2018)
  327. Aanakkallan (2018)
  328. Sayanna Varthakal (2019)
  329. Virus (2019) as Razak, father of Zakariya
  330. Janamaithri (2019)
  331. Oolu (2019)
  332. Manoharam (2019)
  333. Udalazham (2019)
  334. Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla (2019) as Kunjabdulla in the lead role
  335. Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) as Ripper Ravi
  336. Thrissur Pooram (2019)
  337. 2 States (2020)
  338. Kozhipporu (2020)
  339. Maniyarayile Ashokan (2020)
  340. Ghost Writer (TBA)
  341. (2020)
  342. Veyilmarangal (2020)
  343. Vellam (2021)
  344. Anugraheethan Antony (2021) as Madhavan
  345. Innu Muthal (2021) as Maniyappan
  346. Velukkakka Oppu Ka (2021) as Velukkakka in the lead role
  347. Malik (2021) as George Zachariah, Police C.I
  348. Home (2021) as Oliver Twist[20]
  349. Ellam Sheriyakum (20
  351. Aaraattu (2022)
  353. Pathonpatham Noottandu (upcoming movie)
  354. 19(1)(A) (2022)

Tamil[]

Costume designer[]

Singer[]

Television serials[]

  1. Kadalinakare (Asianet)
  2. Devimahatmyam (Asianet)
  3. Pattukalude paaru (Surya TV)
  4. Sabarimala sridharmashashtha (Asianet)
  5. Nirupama Fans (Flowers TV)
  6. Satyam shivam sundaram (Amrita tv)
  7. Kaliveedu (Doordarshan)
  8. Kunjammayum Koottukarum (Doordarshan)
  9. smarakasilakal(Doordarshan)

Gallery[]

  • Indrans.jpg
  • Indrans and Parvathy on Folm Award 2018.jpg
  • Indrans 1.jpg

References[]

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  17. ^ "'പെണ്ണ് കാണാൻ പോയ ദിവസം എന്നെ ഭാര്യ കണ്ടിട്ടില്ല'; മനസ്സ് തുറന്ന് ഇന്ദ്രൻസ്". malayalam.samayam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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  19. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  20. ^ "Indrans play the character of a technology-challenged Oliver Twist in the film Home".

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