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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Merin Philip<br />
| image = Merin Philip.jpg<br />
| image_upright = yes<br />
| occupation = Actress,Model,Journalist<br />
| years_active = 2018–present<br />
| birth_name = Merin Mary Philip<br />
| birth_place = [[Anchal]], [[Kollam]] Dist [[Kerala]], India<br />
| father = Philip C Mathew<br />
| mother = Daisy Philip<br />
}}<br />
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'''Merin Mary Philip''' is an Indian actress who predominantly works in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. She is known for her lead roles in ''[[Happy Sardar]]'' (2019) and ''[[Vadakkan]]'' (2025). She also played supporting roles in ''[[Vaathil]]'' (2023), ''[[Anchakkallakokkan]]'' (2024), and ''[[Sookshmadarshini]]'' (2024).<br />
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==Early life==<br />
Merin Mary Philip<ref name="first2024" /> was born on 21 June 1997 in [[Pathanamthitta]], [[Kerala]], to parents originally from [[Anchal]], [[Kollam]].<ref name="info">{{cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |date=21 April 2021 |title=Merin Philip to play a traditional Tamil girl in Eeyal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/merin-philip-to-play-a-traditional-tamil-girl-in-eeyal/articleshow/82028242.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2025}}</ref> She grew up in [[Abu Dhabi]], [[UAE]], where she also first attempted theatre acting at age 14.<ref name="info" /> She continued acting in the theatre until she moved back to Kerala. She has a [[master's degree]] in [[journalism]].<ref name="info" /><br />
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==Career==<br />
Merin moved to [[Kochi]] to pursue acting through workshops. She was trained in acting by [[K. P. Suveeran]], [[Babu Annur]], and James Elia.<ref name="info" /> Her first entry to Malayalam cinema is as a supporting role as Irene's friend in ''[[Poomaram]]'' starring [[Kalidas Jayaram]] and [[Neeta Pillai]] who played Irene in 2018. ''Poomaram'' received mixed reviews but received many accolades.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Madhu|first=Vignesh|date=2019-02-17|title=Merin Philip to play the female lead in Kalidas Jayaram's Happy Sardar|url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/merin-philip-to-play-the-female-lead-in-kalidas-jayarams-happy-sardar/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=onlookersmedia|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2019, she played a lead role as Mary Harvinder Singh ({{nee|Kochara}}) in ''[[Happy Sardar]]'', opposite to Kalidas Jayaram.<ref>{{cite news |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=16 February 2019 |title=Javed Jaffrey plays Kalidas' father in Happy Sardar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/javed-jaffrey-plays-kalidas-father-in-happy-sardar/articleshow/68021550.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2025}}</ref> The film received negative reviews where critics criticised the pair's lack of chemistry. Deepa Soman of ''[[The Times of India]]'' described her performance as "cute in her different get-ups" but Sajin Shrijith of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote that she was a "bland character".<ref>{{cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |date=18 November 2019 |title=Happy Sardar Movie Review: A tale of romance sans chemistry |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/happy-sardar/movie-review/72278509.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=29 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Shrijith |first=Sajin |date=29 November 2019 |title='Happy Sardar' review: A ridiculously staged rom-com |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/Nov/29/happy-sardar-review-a-ridiculously-staged-rom-com-2068553.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=29 September 2025}}</ref> Her next film was in 2023, where she played a supporting role as Kamala in ''[[Vaathil]]''.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=20 August 2023 |title='Vaathil' trailer: Lies, deceit, and mystery; Vinay Forrt - Anu Sithara's film promises a perfect thriller |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vaathil-trailer-lies-deceit-and-mystery-vinay-forrt-anu-sitharas-film-promises-a-perfect-thriller/articleshow/102870653.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2025}}</ref> The same year, she played a lead role as Gauthami in ''Rahel Makan Kora'', opposite to [[Anson Paul]].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=20 August 2023 |title='Rahel Makan Kora' trailer: Anson Paul starrer promises a heartwarming family entertainer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahel-makan-kora-trailer-anson-paul-starrer-promises-a-heartwarming-family-entertainer/articleshow/104336750.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2025}}</ref><br />
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In 2024, Merin played in three films in supporting roles. She played Daisy in ''[[Anchakkallakokkan]]'', a film that received positive reviews but was an average success.<ref name="first2024">{{Cite web |last=Krishna |first=Gayathri |date=19 April 2024 |title=Anchakkallakokkan on OTT – Here's where you stream the Chemban Vinod-starrer cop drama |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/anchakkallakokkan-on-ott-heres-where-you-stream-the-chemban-vinod-starrer-cop-drama/4d55120f93308 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514164328/https://www.ottplay.com/news/anchakkallakokkan-on-ott-heres-where-you-stream-the-chemban-vinod-starrer-cop-drama/4d55120f93308 |archive-date=14 May 2024 |access-date=4 May 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> She made her Tamil debut as Kani, the beggar's wife, in ''[[Bloody Beggar]]''. The film received mixed reviews and was a box-office failure. Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt her character was underwritten.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2024-10-31 |title='Bloody Beggar' movie review: A fantastic Kavin anchors a delightful dark comedy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bloody-beggar-movie-review-a-fantastic-kavin-anchors-a-delightful-dark-comedy/article68817499.ece |access-date=2024-10-31 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In ''[[Sookshmadarshini]]'' starring [[Nazriya Nazim]], she played as Stephy, Priya's friend and neighbour who is Manuel's girlfriend. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a box-office success. Latha Srinivasan of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' felt that she delivers "memorable performances as well and the casting seems very apt."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sookshmadarshini Review |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/sookshmadarshini-review-this-superbly-written-nazriya-nazim-basil-joseph-fun-thriller-is-a-must-watch-101732350860032.html |date=23 November 2024 }}</ref><br />
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In 2025, Merin played a lead role as Anna Joseph in ''[[Vadakkan]]''. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews. Anjana George of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote that, along with other cast members, she "do what is expected of them, though they are mostly reduced to stereotypical horror movie characters reacting to fear rather than driving the story forward."<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Anjana |date=2025-03-08 |title=A one-time watch for its technical brilliance and some genuinely eerie moments |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/vadakkanreview/movie-review/118798391.cms |access-date=2025-07-15 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was an official selection at [[Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival]] and [[Salerno Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-07 |title=The first look poster of the Malayalam movie 'Vadakkan' is out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-first-look-poster-of-the-malayalam-movie-vadakkan-is-out/article69186779.ece |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> She played as Chothi, a supporting role in ''[[Nellikkampoyil Night Riders]]''.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=4 September 2025 |title=Mathew Thomas-starrer Night Riders gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Sep/04/mathew-thomas-starrer-night-riders-gets-a-release-date |work=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=28 September 2025}}</ref> Vivek Santosh described her performance as "with an eerie stillness" and wrote, "Her scenes carry a chill that the rest of the film never recaptures."<ref>{{cite news |last=Vivek |first=Santhosh |date=October 26, 2025 |title=Nellikkampoyil Night Riders Movie Review: A panic tale without a pulse |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Oct/26/malayalamreview2025oct24nellikkampoyil-night-riders-movie-review-a-panic-tale-without-a-pulse |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=29 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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==Filmography==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Films<br />
! Role<br />
! Language<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan=1 | 2018 || ''[[Poomaram ]]'' || Irene's friend || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan=1 | 2019 || ''[[Happy Sardar]]'' || Mary Kochara || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan=2 | 2023 || ''[[Vaathil]]'' || Kamala || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| ''Rahel Makan Kora''|| Gauthami || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan=3 | 2024 ||''[[Anchakkallakokkan]]''|| Daisy || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Bloody Beggar]]''|| Kani || Tamil <br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Sookshmadarshini]]'' || Stephy || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan=3 | 2025 || ''[[Vadakkan]]'' || Anna Joseph || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Nellikkampoyil Night Riders]]'' || Chothi || Malayalam<br />
|-<br />
| ''Anumana Pakshi'' || Kanya Kumari ||Telugu<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb name|id=11531465}}<br />
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