Moor (actor)

2026-09-28T05:11:01Z

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{{Infobox person
| name = Moor
| image = ActorMoor.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| caption = Moor
| birth_name = Unnikkidi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|7|31}}
| birth_place = Cherupuzha, Kannur, Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2019–present
| known_for = ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]''
| education = School of Drama, Thrissur
}}
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2026}}

'''Moor''' (born 31 July 1993), also known as '''Sumesh Moor''', is an Indian actor who works primarily in [[Malayalam cinema]] and has also appeared in [[Tamil cinema]] and theatre. He is known for his performances in films including ''[[Pathinettam Padi]]'' (2019), ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]'' (2021), ''[[Captain Miller]]'' (2024), ''[[Indra (2025 film)|Indra]]'' (2025) and ''[[Others (2025 film)|Others]]'' (2025).<ref>{{cite web |title=Kala-fame Moor onboard Dhanush's Captain Miller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/sep/20/kala-fame-moor-onboard-dhanushs-captain-miller-34880.html |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=20 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indra movie review: Vasanth Ravi's thriller is too basic to be the thriller it promised |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/indra-movie-review-vasanth-ravi-basic-thriller-mehreen-pirzada-sumesh-moor-2774672-2025-08-21 |work=[[India Today]] |date=21 August 2025 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

==Early life and theatre==

Moor was born on 31 July 1993 in Cherupuzha in [[Kannur district]], Kerala. He trained in theatre at the [[School of Drama and Fine Arts, University of Calicut|School of Drama and Fine Arts]] in Thrissur and graduated from the institution.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alumni |url=https://drama.uoc.ac.in/index.php/alumni |publisher=[[University of Calicut]] |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref> His theatre training preceded his work in Malayalam cinema, and his background in theatre has been noted in coverage of his acting career.<ref>{{cite web |title='Kala: I was Triggered by the Incident of a Pregnant Elephant Dying After Consuming a Pineapple Filled with Crackers, Says Director Rohith VS' |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/news/kala-i-was-triggered-by-the-incident-of-a-pregnant-elephant-dying-after-consuming-a-pineapple-filled-with-crackers-says-director-rohith-vs/ |work=Silverscreen India |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

==Career==

Moor made his film debut with Shankar Ramakrishnan's Malayalam-language film ''[[Pathinettam Padi]]'' (2019), in which he played Ambotty.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mammootty’s 'Kadugannawa Oru Yathra' wraps up the shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammoottys-kadugannawa-oru-yathra-wraps-up-the-shoot/articleshow/93794186.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=26 August 2022 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

In 2021, Moor appeared in Rohith V. S.'s action thriller ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]'', starring [[Tovino Thomas]]. He played a young man who becomes involved in a violent confrontation with Thomas's character. The film was noted for its stylised treatment of violence and its focus on the conflict between its principal characters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kala-fame Sumesh Moor opens up about actor Tovino Thomas and his role in Kala movie |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/actor-sumesh-moor-opens-up-about-actor-tovino-thomas-and-his-role-in-kala-movie/articleshow/81735491.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=28 March 2021 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tovino Thomas starrer Kala gears up for theatrical release |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/tovino-thomas-starrer-kala-gears-theatrical-release-145606 |work=[[The News Minute]] |date=2021 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

Moor's performance in ''Kala'' received the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor]] at the 52nd [[Kerala State Film Awards]] in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=52nd Kerala State Film Awards: The full winners list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/52nd-kerala-state-film-awards-the-full-winners-list-live-updates-7939205/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref> The award was presented for his performance in ''Kala'', which was also among the films discussed in coverage of the year's awards.<ref>{{cite news |title='Minnal Murali' wins big at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/minnal-murali-wins-big-at-the-52nd-kerala-state-film-awards/articleshow/91837357.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

Following ''Kala'', Moor appeared in Jeo Baby's Malayalam film ''Sree Dhanya Catering Service'' (2022), playing Martin. The film centres on a group of people who come together to prepare a meal for a birthday celebration and was released in August 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusive! Jeo Baby: I'm not worried about Sree Dhanya Catering Service's limited release as long as people like its content |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/exclusive-jeo-baby-im-not-worried-about-sree-dhanya-catering-services-limited-release-as-long-as-people-like-its-content/23d5e2fe9e513 |work=[[OTTplay]] |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Jeo Baby's next is Shri Dhanya Catering Service |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/Jun/02/jeo-babys-next-is-shri-dhanya-catering-service-2460667.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=2 June 2022 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

In September 2022, Moor was announced as part of the cast of Arun Matheswaran's Tamil-language action film ''[[Captain Miller]]'', starring [[Dhanush]]. The casting marked his first major role in Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kala-fame Sumesh Moor joins Dhanush’s next Captain Miller |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/Sep/22/kala-fame-sumesh-moor-joins-dhanushs-next-captain-miller-2500578.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=22 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref><ref name="CaptainMiller">{{cite web |title=Kala-fame Moor onboard Dhanush's Captain Miller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/sep/20/kala-fame-moor-onboard-dhanushs-captain-miller-34880.html |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=20 September 2022 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref> The film was subsequently released in 2024 and featured Moor in its ensemble cast.<ref>{{cite web |title=Captain Miller Cast & Crew |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/captain-miller/cast-crew.html |work=FilmiBeat |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

Moor also appeared in the Malayalam films ''Thugs'' and ''Thrishanku'' in 2023. He subsequently appeared in ''Nadikar'' and ''Kuttante Shinigami'' in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sumesh Moor |url=https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/person/sumesh-moor |work=Plex |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref> In ''Nadikar'', directed by Lal Jr., he played Suttu.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nadikar |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/nadikar/cast-crew.html |work=FilmiBeat |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

In 2024, Moor appeared in the anthology film ''[[Manorathangal]]'', which was based on stories by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]. He appeared in the segment ''Kadugannawa: Oru Yathra'', sharing the screen with [[Mammootty]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Moor feels elated to share screen space with Mammootty for Kadugannawa: Oru Yathra; says it felt magical |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actor-moor-feels-elated-to-share-screen-space-with-mammootty-for-kadugannawa-oru-yathra-says-it-felt-magical-exclusive/amp_articleshow/94399700.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

Moor appeared in the Tamil-language film ''[[Indra (2025 film)|Indra]]'' in 2025, directed by Sabarish Nanda and starring Vasanth Ravi and Mehreen Pirzada. He played Bhadra in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indra movie review: Vasanth Ravi's thriller is too basic to be the thriller it promised |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/indra-movie-review-vasanth-ravi-basic-thriller-mehreen-pirzada-sumesh-moor-2774672-2025-08-21 |work=[[India Today]] |date=21 August 2025 |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

In 2025, Moor also appeared in the Tamil film ''[[Others (2025 film)|Others]]'', directed by Abin Hariharan, in which he played Vedha.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sumesh Moor |url=https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/person/sumesh-moor |work=Plex |access-date=28 September 2026}}</ref>

==Filmography==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Films
! Year
! Film
! Role
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Pathinettam Padi]]''
| Ambotty
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]''
| The Protagonist
|-
| 2022
| ''Sree Dhanya Catering Service''
| Martin
|-
| 2023
| ''Thugs''
|
|-
| 2023
| ''Thrishanku''
| Student
|-
| 2024
| ''[[Captain Miller]]''
|
|-
| 2024
| ''Nadikar''
| Suttu
|-
| 2024
| ''Kuttante Shinigami''
|
|-
| 2024
| ''[[Manorathangal]]''
| Leela's son
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Indra (2025 film)|Indra]]''
| Bhadra
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Others (2025 film)|Others]]''
| Vedha
|}

==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ List of awards and nominations
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result
|-
| 2022
| [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor|Best Character Actor]]
| ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| 2022
| [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role
| ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]''
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
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