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'''Moor''' is an Indian actor who works in [[Malayalam cinema]] | '''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> | |||
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==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> | |||
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Moor | 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> | ||
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== Filmography == | 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> | |||
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| ''Indra'' | | ''[[Indra (2025 film)|Indra]]'' | ||
| Bhadra | | Bhadra | ||
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| 2025 | | 2025 | ||
| ''Others'' | | ''[[Others (2025 film)|Others]]'' | ||
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== Awards and nominations == | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
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| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | ||
| ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]'' | | ''[[Kala (2021 film)|Kala]]'' | ||
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== References == | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
Revision as of 10:41, 28 September 2026
Moor | |
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 Moor | |
| Born | Unnikkidi July 31, 1993 Cherupuzha, Kannur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | School of Drama, Thrissur |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Kala |
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), Captain Miller (2024), Indra (2025) and Others (2025).[1][2]
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 in Thrissur and graduated from the institution.[3] His theatre training preceded his work in Malayalam cinema, and his background in theatre has been noted in coverage of his acting career.[4]
Career
Moor made his film debut with Shankar Ramakrishnan's Malayalam-language film Pathinettam Padi (2019), in which he played Ambotty.[5]
In 2021, Moor appeared in Rohith V. S.'s action thriller 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.[6][7]
Moor's performance in Kala received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards in 2022.[8] The award was presented for his performance in Kala, which was also among the films discussed in coverage of the year's awards.[9]
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.[10][11]
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.[12][13] The film was subsequently released in 2024 and featured Moor in its ensemble cast.[14]
Moor also appeared in the Malayalam films Thugs and Thrishanku in 2023. He subsequently appeared in Nadikar and Kuttante Shinigami in 2024.[15] In Nadikar, directed by Lal Jr., he played Suttu.[16]
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.[17]
Moor appeared in the Tamil-language film Indra in 2025, directed by Sabarish Nanda and starring Vasanth Ravi and Mehreen Pirzada. He played Bhadra in the film.[18]
In 2025, Moor also appeared in the Tamil film Others, directed by Abin Hariharan, in which he played Vedha.[19]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pathinettam Padi | Ambotty |
| 2021 | 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 | Bhadra |
| 2025 | Others | Vedha |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Character Actor | Kala | Won |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kala | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Kala-fame Moor onboard Dhanush's Captain Miller". Cinema Express. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Indra movie review: Vasanth Ravi's thriller is too basic to be the thriller it promised". India Today. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Alumni". University of Calicut. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "'Kala: I was Triggered by the Incident of a Pregnant Elephant Dying After Consuming a Pineapple Filled with Crackers, Says Director Rohith VS'". Silverscreen India. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Mammootty's 'Kadugannawa Oru Yathra' wraps up the shoot". The Times of India. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Kala-fame Sumesh Moor opens up about actor Tovino Thomas and his role in Kala movie". Samayam Malayalam. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Tovino Thomas starrer Kala gears up for theatrical release". The News Minute. 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "52nd Kerala State Film Awards: The full winners list". The Indian Express. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "'Minnal Murali' wins big at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive! Jeo Baby: I'm not worried about Sree Dhanya Catering Service's limited release as long as people like its content". OTTplay. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Jeo Baby's next is Shri Dhanya Catering Service". The New Indian Express. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Kala-fame Sumesh Moor joins Dhanush's next Captain Miller". The New Indian Express. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Kala-fame Moor onboard Dhanush's Captain Miller". Cinema Express. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Captain Miller Cast & Crew". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Sumesh Moor". Plex. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Nadikar". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Actor Moor feels elated to share screen space with Mammootty for Kadugannawa: Oru Yathra; says it felt magical". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Indra movie review: Vasanth Ravi's thriller is too basic to be the thriller it promised". India Today. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Sumesh Moor". Plex. Retrieved 28 September 2026.