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This '''list''' outlines the names of popular '''lead film actors''', who previously worked or are currently working in the '''[[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]]''' ("Mollywood"), based in [[Kerala]], India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor or the year of their landmark film. Actors who have starred in at least five films as lead are included in the list.
This list outlines the names of notable '''male lead''' film actors, who previously worked or are currently working in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]], based in [[Kerala]], India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor or the year of their landmark film. Actors who have starred in '''at least five''' films as lead are included in the list.
 
==1930s==
 
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! Year
! Name
! Debut film
!class=unsortable| Other notable films
|-
 
|1938
|[[K. K. Aroor]]
|''[[Balan (film)|Balan]]''
|''[[Gnanambika]]'' (1940), ''[[Kerala Kesari]]'' (1950), ''[[Genova (1953 film)|Genova]]'' (1953)
|-
|}
 
==1940s==
 
[[File:Sebastian Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Sebastian Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar]]]]
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Year
! Name
! Debut film
!class=unsortable| Other notable films
|-
 
|1940
|[[Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar]]
|''[[Gnanambika]]''
|''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Vidhi Thanna Vilakku]]'' (1962)
|-
|}


==1950s==
==1950s==
[[File:Prem Nazir.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Prem Nazir]]]]
[[File:Prem Nazir.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Prem Nazir]]]]
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| 1952
| rowspan="2"|1952
| [[Prem Nazir]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Vn|first=Aswin|date=2017-04-06|title=Everlasting aura|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prem-nazir-is-still-the-superstar-for-many/article17845523.ece|access-date=2021-07-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
| [[Prem Nazir]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Vn|first=Aswin|date=2017-04-06|title=Everlasting aura|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prem-nazir-is-still-the-superstar-for-many/article17845523.ece|access-date=2021-07-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
| ''[[Marumakal]]''
| ''[[Marumakal]]''
| ''[[Murappennu]]'' (1965), ''[[Udhyogastha]]'' (1967), ''[[Iruttinte Athmavu]]'' (1967), ''[[Kallichellamma]]'' (1969), ''[[Virunnukari]]'' (1969)
| ''[[Murappennu]]'' (1965), ''[[Udhyogastha]]'' (1967), ''[[Iruttinte Athmavu]]'' (1967), ''[[Kallichellamma]]'' (1969), ''[[Virunnukari]]'' (1969)
|-
|-
|1952
 
|[[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Venkiteswaran|first=C. S.|date=2012-11-08|title=The indomitable Sathyan|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-indomitable-sathyan/article4077870.ece|access-date=2021-11-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|[[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)|Sathyan]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Venkiteswaran|first=C. S.|date=2012-11-08|title=The indomitable Sathyan|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-indomitable-sathyan/article4077870.ece|access-date=2021-11-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|''[[Aathmasakhi|Athmasakhi]]''
|''[[Aathmasakhi|Athmasakhi]]''
|[[Anubhavangal Paalichakal|''Anubhavangal Palichakal'']] (1971), ''[[Karinizhal]]'' (1971),  ''[[Kadalpalam]]'' (1969), [[Yakshi (film)|''Yakshi'']] (1968)
|[[Anubhavangal Paalichakal|''Anubhavangal Palichakal'']] (1971), ''[[Karinizhal]]'' (1971),  ''[[Kadalpalam]]'' (1969), [[Yakshi (film)|''Yakshi'']] (1968)
|-
|1953
|[[Adoor Bhasi]]
|''[[Thiramala]]''
|''[[Thommante Makkal]]'' (1965), ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]]'' (1966), ''[[C.I.D. Nazir]]'' (1971)
|-
|1958
|[[P. J. Antony]]
|''[[Randidangazhi (film)|Randidangazhi]]''
|''[[Bhargavi Nilayam]]'' (1964) ''[[Kurukshethram (1970 film)|Kurukshethram]]'' (1970), ''[[Manninte Maril]]'' (1979)
|-
|-
|}
|}


==1960s==
==1960s==
 
[[File:RAGHAVAN.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]]]]
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! Name  
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!class=unsortable| Other notable films
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|-
| 1961
 
| [[Jose Prakash]]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Vn|first=Aswin|date=2017-04-06|title=Everlasting aura|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prem-nazir-is-still-the-superstar-for-many/article17845523.ece|access-date=2021-07-14|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|1964
| Bhakta Kuchela
| ''[[C.I.D. Nazir]]'' (1971)
|-
| 1963
|[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]
|[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]
|''[[Bhargavi Nilayam]]''
|''[[Bhargavi Nilayam]]''
|''[[Chemmeen]] (1965)''
|''[[Chemmeen]]'' (1965), ''[[Bobanum Moliyum]]'' (1971), ''[[Geethaanjali]]'' (2013)
|-
 
|1968
|[[Raghavan (actor)|Raghavan]]
| ''[[Kayalkkarayil]]''
|''[[Swami Ayyappan (1975 film)|Swami Ayyappan]]'' (1975), ''[[Hridhayathinte Nirangal]]'' (1979), ''[[Evidence (1988 film)|Evidence]]'' (1998)
|-
|}
|}


==1970s==
==1970s==


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[[File:SOP Mammootty2016.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Mammootty]]]]
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
[[File:Mohanlal Viswanathan BNC.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Mohanlal]]]]
 
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! Year
! Name  
! Name  
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!class=unsortable| Other notable films
|-
|-
| 1976
 
| 1971
| [[Mammootty]]
| ''[[Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971 film)|Anubhavangal Paalichakal]]''
| ''[[New Delhi (1987 film)|New Delhi]]'' (1987), ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'' (1989), [[Oru CBI Diary Kurippu]] (1988), ''[[Kottayam Kunjachan]]'' (1990), ''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]'' (2004), ''[[Rajamanikyam]]'' (2005), [[Big B (film)|Big B]](2007) ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja]]'' (2009), ''[[Bheeshma Parvam]]'' (2022).
|-
 
|1972
|[[Thilakan]]
|''Periyar''
|''[[Kireedam (1989 film)|Kireedam]]'' (1989), ''[[Spadikam]]'' (1995), ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]'' (2000), ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|Pazhassi Raja]]'' (2009), ''[[Ustad Hotel]]'' (2012)
|-
 
| rowspan="2"|1973
|[[MG Soman]]
| ''[[Gayathri (1973 film)|Gayathri]]'',
|''[[Manu Uncle]]'' (1988), ''[[Lelam]]'' (1997)
|-
 
|[[Sukumaran]]
|''[[Nirmalyam]]''
|''[[Rajan Paranja Kadha]]'' (1978), ''[[Angadi (film)|Angadi]]'' (1980), ''[[Oru CBI Diary Kurippu]]'' (1988)
|-
 
| rowspan="2"|1976
| [[Jayan]]
| [[Jayan]]
| ''[[Panchami (film)|Panchami]]''
| ''[[Panchami (film)|Panchami]]''
| ''[[Sarapancharam]]'' (1979), ''[[Angadi (film)|Angadi]]'' (1980), [[Chaakara_(film)|''Chaakara'']] (1980), ''[[Love in Singapore (1980 film)|Love in Singapore]]'' (1980)'', [[Paalattu Kunjikannan|Paalattu Kunjikkannan]]'' (1980)'',''  ''[[Naayattu]]'' (1980), ''[[Manushya Mrugam (1980 film)|Manushya Mrugam]]'' (1980)
| ''[[Sarapancharam]]'' (1979), ''[[Angadi (film)|Angadi]]'' (1980), ''[[Paalattu Kunjikannan|Paalattu Kunjikkannan]]'' (1980), ''[[Manushya Mrugam (1980 film)|Manushya Mrugam]]'' (1980)
|-
 
|[[Sreenivasan]]
|''[[Manimuzhakkam]]''
|''[[Aram + Aram = Kinnaram]]'' (1985), ''[[Kaalapani]]'' (1996), ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'' (2011), ''[[Aravindante Athidhikal]]'' (2018)
|-
|-
| 1978
 
| [[Nedumudi Venu]]
|1978
| ''[[Thampu]]''
| [[Mohanlal]]
| ''[[Thakara]]'' (1979), ''[[Venal (film)|Venal]]'' (1981), ''[[Dr. Pasupathy]]'' (1990)
| ''[[Thiranottam]]''
| ''[[Chithram]]'' (1998),''[[Kireedam (1989 film)|Kireedam]]'' (1989), ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' (1990), ''[[Kilukkam]]'' (1991), ''[[Manichitrathazhu]]'' (1994), ''[[Spadikam]]'' (1995), ''[[Kaalapani]]'' (1996), ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]'' (2000), ''[[Raavanaprabhu]]'' (2001), [[Thanmathra]](2005), [[Chotta Mumbai]](2007),[[Drishyam]](2013),''[[Pulimurugan]]'' (2016), ''[[Lucifer (2019 Indian film)|Lucifer]]'' (2019).
|}
|}


==1980s==
==1980s==
[[File:Mohanlal Viswanathan BNC.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Mohanlal]]]]
[[File:Suresh Gopi.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Suresh Gopi]]]]
[[File:SOP Mammootty2016.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Mammootty]]]]
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| 1980
 
 
|1980
| [[Shankar (actor)|Shankar]]
| [[Shankar (actor)|Shankar]]
| ''[[Manjil Virinja Pookkal]]''
| ''[[Manjil Virinja Pookkal]]''
| ''[[Kadathu]]'' (1981), [[Oothikachiya Ponnu]] (1981), ''[[Ente Mohangal Poovaninju]]'' (1982), ''[[Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram]]'' (1984).
| ''[[Kadathu]]'' (1981), [[Oothikachiya Ponnu]] (1981), ''[[Ente Mohangal Poovaninju]]'' (1982), ''[[Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram]]'' (1984).
|-
|-
| 1980
 
| [[Mohanlal]]
 
| ''[[Thiranottam]]''
| [[Rajavinte Makan]] (1986), [[Nadodikkattu]] (1987), ''[[Kireedam (1989 film)|Kireedam]] (1989)'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nana 1989 year end reader poll — Postimages |url=https://postimg.cc/ftR1RZ02 |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=postimg.cc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=NKS |date=27 July 1990 |title=Kireedam |pages=7 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19900727&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=28 April 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[No.20 Madras Mail]]'' (1990), ''[[Kilukkam]]'' (1991), ''[[Vietnam Colony]]'' (1992), ''[[Devaasuram]]'', (1993)'', [[Manichitrathazhu]]'' (1994), ''[[Spadikam]]'' (1995), ''[[Kaalapani]]'' (1996), ''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]'' (2000), ''[[Raavanaprabhu]]'' (2001), ''[[Pulimurugan]]'' (2016), ''[[Lucifer (2019 Indian film)|Lucifer]]'' (2019).
|-
| 1981
| [[Mammootty]]
| ''[[Ahimsa (1981 film)|Ahimsa]]''
| ''[[New Delhi (1987 film)|New Delhi]]'' (1987), ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'' (1989), ''[[Kottayam Kunjachan]]'' (1990), ''[[The King (1995 film)|The King]]'' (1995), ''[[Hitler (1996 film)|Hitler]]'' (1996), ''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]'' (2004), ''[[Rajamanikyam]]'' (2005), ''[[Mayavi (2007 film)|Mayavi]]'' (2007), ''[[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)|Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja]]'' (2009), ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' (2010),  ''[[Bheeshma Parvam]]'' (2022).
|-
|1982
|1982
|[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]
|[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]
|[[Ithu Njangalude Katha]]
|''Balloon''
|''[[Ramji Rao Speaking]]'' (1989).<ref>ജ്യോതിഷ്, വി.ആര്‍. (21 October 2016). [https://www.vanitha.in/just-in/latest-news/ramji-rau-speaking-film-back-scenes.html "ഫാസിൽ മനുഷ്യനെ പറ്റിക്കാൻ ഇറങ്ങിയിരിക്കുകയാണ്...റാംജിറാവുവിനൊപ്പം കഥകളും ഇറങ്ങി; സിദ്ദിഖ്–ലാൽ"]. [[Vanitha]]. Retrieved 21 October 2016.</ref>, ''[[Vandanam]]'' (1989)
|''[[Ramji Rao Speaking]]'' (1989).,<ref>ജ്യോതിഷ്, വി.ആര്‍. (21 October 2016). [https://www.vanitha.in/just-in/latest-news/ramji-rau-speaking-film-back-scenes.html "ഫാസിൽ മനുഷ്യനെ പറ്റിക്കാൻ ഇറങ്ങിയിരിക്കുകയാണ്...റാംജിറാവുവിനൊപ്പം കഥകളും ഇറങ്ങി; സിദ്ദിഖ്–ലാൽ"]. [[Vanitha]]. Retrieved 21 October 2016.</ref> ''[[Vandanam]]'' (1989), ''[[Aakasha Ganga]]'' (1999), ''[[2 Harihar Nagar]]'' (2009), ''[[Philip's (film)|Philip's]]'' (2023)
|-
|-
|1986
|1986
|[[Suresh Gopi]]
|[[Suresh Gopi]]
|''[[Niramulla Raavukal]]''
|''[[Niramulla Raavukal]]''
|''[[Thalastaanam]]'' (1992), ''[[Ekalavyan]]'' (1993), ''[[Mafia (1993 film)|Mafia]]'' (1993), ''[[Thenkasipattanam]] '' (2000), ''[[Bharathchandran I.P.S.]]'' (2005).
|''[[Thalastaanam]]'' (1992), ''[[Mafia (1993 film)|Mafia]]'' (1993), ''[[Thenkasipattanam]] '' (2000), ''[[Bharathchandran I.P.S.]]'' (2005).
|-
|-
|1988
|[[Jayaram]]
|''[[Aparan]]''
|''[[Innale (film)|One Man Show]]'' (1990) ''[[One Man Show (film)|One Man Show]]'' (2001), ''[[Winter (2009 film)|Winter]]'' (2009), ''[[China Town (2011 film)|China Town]]'' (2011), ''[[Abraham Ozler]]'' (2024)
|-
|1989
|1989
|[[Jayaram]]
|[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]]
|''[[Innale]]''
|''[[Ramji Rao Speaking]]''
|''[[Sandesam]]'' (1991), ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]'' (1996), ''[[Yathrakarude Sradhakku]]'' (2002)
|''[[In Harihar Nagar]]'' (1990), ''[[Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum]]'' (1990), ''[[Chotta Mumbai]]'' (2007)
|-
|}
|}


==1990s==
==1990s==
[[File:Dileep 2008.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Dileep]]]]
[[File:Dileep 2008.jpg|thumb|upright|Dileep]]
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| 1994
 
| rowspan="2" |1994
| [[Dileep]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/editorial/being-human-salmanification-of-janapriya-nayakan-dilieep |title=The 'Being Human' Salmanification of 'Janapriya Nayakan' Dileep |work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |access-date=24 August 2018 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
| [[Dileep]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/editorial/being-human-salmanification-of-janapriya-nayakan-dilieep |title=The 'Being Human' Salmanification of 'Janapriya Nayakan' Dileep |work=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |access-date=24 August 2018 }}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
| ''[[Manathe Kottaram]]''
| ''[[Manathe Kottaram]]''
| ''[[Punjabi House]]'' (1998), ''[[Ee Parakkum Thalika]]'' (2001), [[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikoonan]] (2002), ''[[Meesa Madhavan]]'' (2002), ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' (2003), ''[[Chanthupottu]]'' (2005), ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' (2008), ''[[Christian Brothers (film)|Christian Brothers]]'' (2011), ''[[My Boss]]'' (2012), ''[[Ring Master]]'' (2014), ''[[Two Countries]]'' (2015), ''[[Ramaleela]]'' (2017).
| ''[[Punjabi House]]'' (1998), ''[[Ee Parakkum Thalika]]'' (2001), ''[[Meesa Madhavan]]'' (2002), ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' (2003), ''[[Chanthupottu]]'' (2005), ''[[My Boss]]'' (2012), ''[[Two Countries]]'' (2015)
|-
 
|[[Lal (actor)|Lal]]
|''[[Manathe Kottaram]]''
|''[[Thenkasipattanam]]'' (2000), ''[[Thommanum Makkalum]]'' (2005), ''[[Salt N' Pepper]]'' (2011), ''[[2018 (film)|2018]]'' (2023)
|-
| rowspan="3" |1995
|[[Kalabhavan Mani]]
|''[[Aksharam]]''
|''[[Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum]]'' (1999), ''[[James Bond (1999 film)|James Bond]]'' (1999), ''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]'' (2004), ''[[Chotta Mumbai]]'' (2007)
|-
 
| [[Joju George]]
|''[[Mazhavilkoodaram]]''
| ''[[Action Hero Biju]]'' (2016), ''[[Inspector Dawood Ibrahim|IDI]]'' (2016), ''[[Joseph (2018 film)|Joseph]]'' (2018), ''[[Iratta]]'' (2023), ''[[Antony (2023 film)|Antony]]'' (2023)
|-
|-
| 1995
 
| [[Biju Menon]]
|[[Vinayakan]]
| ''Mikhayelinte Santhathikal''
|''[[Maanthrikam]]''
| ''[[Mannar Mathai Speaking]]'' (1995), ''[[Marykkundoru Kunjaadu]]'' (2010), ''[[Seniors (2011 film)|Seniors]]'' (2011), ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' (2012), ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]]'' (2012), ''[[Romans (2013 film)|Romans]]'' (2013), ''[[Vellimoonga]]'' (2014),''[[Anarkali (2015 film)|Anarkali]]'' (2015), ''[[Leela (2016 film)|Leela]]'' (2016), ''[[Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu]]'' (2017), ''[[Sherlock Toms]]'' (2017), ''[[Adhyarathri]]'' (2019), ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'' (2020).
|''[[Chathikkatha Chanthu]]'' (2004), ''[[Chotta Mumbai]]'' (2007), ''[[Kammatipaadam]]'' (2016), ''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]'' (2023)
|-
|-
|1997
|1997
|[[Kunchacko Boban]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2017/08/09/kunchacko-boban-on-changing-roles-varnyathil-ashanka.html |title=Four decades of Kunchacko Boban |access-date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
|[[Kunchacko Boban]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/2017/08/09/kunchacko-boban-on-changing-roles-varnyathil-ashanka.html |title=Four decades of Kunchacko Boban |access-date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
|''[[Aniyathipraavu]]''
|''[[Aniyathipraavu]]''
|''[[Nakshatratharattu]]'' (1998), ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), [[Prem Poojari]] (1999), ''[[Virus (2019 film)|Virus]]'' (2019)
|''[[Nakshatratharattu]]'' (1998), ''[[Niram]]'' (1999), ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'' (2020)
|-
|}
|}


==2000s==
==2000s==
[[File:Jishnu actor 2002.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Jishnu Raghavan]]]]
[[File:Jayasurya in 2016.jpg|thumb|upright|Jayasurya]]
[[File:Prithviraj_at_Aiyyaa_event.jpg|thumb|upright|Prithviraj]]
 
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!Other notable films
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|2002
 
|[[Jishnu Raghavan]]
|2001
|[[Suraj Venjaramoodu]]
|''Ladies & Gentleman''
|''[[Chattambinadu]]'' (2009), ''[[Teja Bhai & Family]]'' (2011), ''[[Android Kunjappan Version 5.25]]'' (2019), ''[[Jana Gana Mana (2022 film)|Jana Gana Mana]]'' (2022)
|-
 
|rowspan="3"|2002
|Jishnu Raghavan
| ''[[Nammal]]''
| ''[[Nammal]]''
| ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'' (2005), ''[[Chakkaramuthu]]'' (2006), ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'' (2012), ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' (2012), ''[[Ustad Hotel]]'' (2012), ''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]'' (2013), ''[[Traffic (2016 film)|Traffic]]'' (2016)
| ''[[Nerariyan CBI]]'' (2005), ''[[Chakkaramuthu]]'' (2006), ''[[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]]'' (2012), ''[[Ustad Hotel]]'' (2012), ''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]'' (2013)
|-
|-
|2002
 
|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
|''[[Nandanam (film)|Nandanam]]''
|''[[Nandanam (film)|Nandanam]]''
|''[[Vaasthavam]]'' (2006), ''[[Indian Rupee (film)|Indian Rupee]]'' (2011), [[Celluloid (film)|Celluloid]], [[Ayalum Njanum Thammil]], ''[[Aiyyaa]]'' (2012), ''[[Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014 film)|Kavya Thalaivan]]'' (2014), ''[[Driving Licence (film)|Driving Licence]]'' (2019),  ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'' (2020), ''[[Jana Gana Mana (2022 film)|Jana Gana Mana]]'' (2022), ''[[Kaduva]]'' (2023)
| ''[[Indian Rupee (film)|Indian Rupee]]'' (2011), [[Celluloid (film)|Celluloid]] (2013), [[Memories (2013 film)|Memories]], ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'' (2020), ''[[Jana Gana Mana (2022 film)|Jana Gana Mana]]'' (2022), ''[[The Goat Life]]'' (2024)
|-
 
|[[Indrajith Sukumaran]]
| rowspan="2" |''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]''
|''[[Chanthupottu]]'' (2005), ''[[Amen (2013 film)|Amen]]'' (2013), ''[[Lucifer (2019 Indian film)|Lucifer]]'' (2019)
|-
|-
|2002
 
|rowspan="2"|2002
|[[Jayasurya]]
|[[Jayasurya]]
|''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]''
|''[[Pulival Kalyanam]]'' (2003), ''[[Chathikkatha Chanthu]]'' (2004), ''[[Chocolate (2007 film)|Chocolate]]'' (2007), ''[[Classmates (2006 film)|Classmates]]'' (2006), ''[[Aadu (film)|Aadu]]'' (2015)
|''[[Swapnakkoodu]]'' (2003), ''[[Pulival Kalyanam]]'' (2003), ''[[Chathikkatha Chanthu]]'' (2004), ''[[Chocolate (2007 film)|Chocolate]]'' (2007), ''[[Gulumaal: The Escape|Gulumaal]]'' (2009), ''[[Classmates (2006 film)|Classmates]]'' (2006), ''[[Aadu (film)|Aadu]]'' (2015) and ''[[Aadu 2]]'' (2017)
|-
|-
|2002
 
|[[Fahadh Faasil]]
|[[Fahadh Faasil]]
|''[[Kaiyethum Doorath]]''
|''[[Kaiyethum Doorath]]''
|''[[Amen (2013 film)|Amen]]'' (2013), ''[[North 24 Kaatham]]'' (2014), ''[[Bangalore Days]]'' (2014), ''[[Oru Indian Pranayakadha]]'' (2015), ''[[Njan Prakashan]]''(2018), ''[[Joji (film)|Joji]]'' (2021)
|''[[Amen (2013 film)|Amen]]'' (2013), ''[[Bangalore Days]]'' (2014), ''[[Njan Prakashan]]''(2018), ''[[Joji (film)|Joji]]'' (2021), ''[[Aavesham (2024 film)|Aavesham]]'' (2024)
|-
 
|2005
|[[Saiju Kurup]]
|[[Mayookham]]
|''[[Aadu (film)|Aadu]]'' (2015), ''[[Antakshari (2022 film)|Antakshari]]'' (2022), ''[[Pappachan Olivilanu]]'' (2023)
|-
 
|2008
|[[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
|''[[Cycle (2008 film)|Cycle]]''
|''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'' (2011), ''[[Kunjiramayanam]]'' (2015), ''[[Aravindante Athidhikal]]'' (2018), ''[[Mukundan Unni Associates]]'' (2022), ''[[2018 (film)|2018]]'' (2023)
|-
 
|2009
|[[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]]
|''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]''
|''[[Salt N' Pepper]]'' (2011), ''[[Honey Bee (2013 film)|Honey Bee]]'' (2013), ''[[Kooman (film)|Kooman]]'' (2022)
|-
|-
|}
|}


==2010s==
==2010s==
{{See also| New generation (Malayalam film movement)}}
[[File:Dulquer Salmaan at Zoya Factor Trailer Launch function (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|[[Dulquer Salmaan]]]]
[[File:Dulquer Salmaan at Zoya Factor Trailer Launch function (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|[[Dulquer Salmaan]]]]
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! Year
! Name  
! Name  
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!class=unsortable| Other notable films
|-
|-
| 2012
| rowspan="2" |2010
| [[Nivin Pauly]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Srinivasan|first1=Latha|title=Nivin Pauly's unstoppable rise: How he went from guy-next-door to bonafide superstar|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nivin-paulys-unstoppable-rise-how-he-went-from-guy-next-door-to-bonafide-superstar-3448336.html|access-date=13 May 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=16 May 2017|archive-date=14 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514002621/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nivin-paulys-unstoppable-rise-how-he-went-from-guy-next-door-to-bonafide-superstar-3448336.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|''[[Malarvaadi Arts Club]]''
|''[[Thattathin Marayathu]]'' (2012), ''[[Oru Vadakkan Selfie]]'', ''[[Premam]]'' (2015), ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]]'' (2018)
|-
 
|[[Chemban Vinod Jose]]
|''[[Nayakan (2010 film)|Nayakan]]''
|''[[Aadu (film)|Aadu]]'' (2015), ''[[Ee.Ma.Yau.]]'' (2018), ''[[Porinju Mariam Jose]]'' (2019)
|-
|2011
|[[Sreenath Bhasi]]
|''[[Pranayam (2011 film)|Pranayam]]''
|''[[Da Thadiya]]'' (2012), ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'' (2020), ''[[Manjummel Boys]]'' (2024)
|-
 
| rowspan="3"|2012
| [[Dulquer Salmaan]]
| [[Dulquer Salmaan]]
| ''[[Second Show]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Second Show]]''
| ''[[Ustad Hotel]]'' (2012), ''[[ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film)|ABCD]]'' (2013), ''[[Bangalore Days]]'' (2014), ''[[O Kadhal Kanmani]]'' (2015), ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (2015), ''[[Kali (film)|Kali]]'' (2016), ''[[Jomonte Suvisheshangal]]'' (2017), ''[[Mahanati]]'' (2018), ''[[Kurup (film)|Kurup]]'' (2021) and ''[[Sita Ramam]]'' (2022).
| ''[[Ustad Hotel]]'' (2012), ''[[ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film)|ABCD]]'' (2013), ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (2015), ''[[Kurup (film)|Kurup]]'' (2021)
|-
 
|[[Sunny Wayne]]
|''[[Aadu (film)|Aadu]]'' (2015), ''[[Anugraheethan Antony]]'' (2021), ''[[Kasargold]]'' (2023)
|-
 
|[[Arjun Ashokan]]
|''[[Orkut Oru Ormakoot]]''
|''[[B.Tech (film)|B.Tech]] (2018), ''[[Jan. E. Man]] (2021), ''[[Romancham]]'' (2023)
|-
 
| rowspan="5"|2013
|[[Soubin Shahir]]
|''[[Annayum Rasoolum]]''
|''[[Sudani from Nigeria]]'' (2018), ''[[Kumbalangi Nights]]'' (2019), ''[[Manjummel Boys]]'' (2024)
|-
 
|[[Neeraj Madhav]]
|''[[Buddy (2013 film)|Buddy]]''
|''[[Adi Kapyare Kootamani]]'' (2013), ''[[Lavakusha]]'' (2017), ''[[Gauthamante Radham]]'' (2020), ''[[RDX: Robert Dony Xavier|RDX]]'' (2023)
|-
 
|[[Sharaf U Dheen|Sharafudheen]]
|''[[Neram]]''
|''[[Pretham]]'' (2016), ''[[Role Models (2017 film)|Role Models]]'' (2017), ''[[Anjaam Pathiraa]]'' (2020)
|-
 
|[[Dhyan Sreenivasan]]
|''[[Thira (film)|Thira]]''
|''[[Kunjiramayanam]]'' (2015), ''[[Adi Kapyare Kootamani]]'' (2015), ''[[Udal (film)|Udal]]'' (2022)
|-
|-
| 2012
 
| [[Nivin Pauly]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Srinivasan|first1=Latha|title=Nivin Pauly's unstoppable rise: How he went from guy-next-door to bonafide superstar|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nivin-paulys-unstoppable-rise-how-he-went-from-guy-next-door-to-bonafide-superstar-3448336.html|access-date=13 May 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=16 May 2017|archive-date=14 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514002621/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nivin-paulys-unstoppable-rise-how-he-went-from-guy-next-door-to-bonafide-superstar-3448336.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Basil Joseph]]
| ''[[Malarvaadi Arts Club ]]''
|''[[Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu]]''
| ''[[Thattathin Marayathu ]]''(2012),''[[Neram]]'' (2013), ''[[1983 (film)|1983]]'' (2014), ''[[Ohm Shanthi Oshaana]]'' (2014), ''[[Bangalore Days]]'' (2014), ''[[Oru Vadakkan Selfie]]'', ''[[Premam]]'' (2015), ''[[Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela]]'' (2017), [[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film)|''Kayamkulam Kochunni'']] (2018), ''[[Moothon]]'' (2019),
|''[[Jan. E. Man]]'' (2021), ''[[Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey]]'' (2022), ''[[Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil]]'' (2024)
|-
 
|rowspan="2"|2016
|[[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]]
|''[[Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan]]''
|''[[Oru Yamandan Premakadha]]'' (2019), ''[[Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi]]'' (2021), ''[[Vedikettu]]'' (2023)
|-
 
|[[Shane Nigam]]
|''[[Kismath (2016 film)|Kismath]]''
|''[[Parava (film)|Parava]]'' (2017), ''[[Kumbalangi Nights]]'' (2019), ''[[Bhoothakaalam]]'' (2022), ''[[RDX: Robert Dony Xavier|RDX]]'' (2023)
|-
|-
|2017
 
|rowspan="2"|2017  
|[[Tovino Thomas]]
|[[Tovino Thomas]]
|''[[Oru Mexican Aparatha]]''
|''[[Oru Mexican Aparatha]]''
|''[[Minnal Murali]]'' (2021), ''[[Thallumaala]]'' (2022)
|''[[Minnal Murali]]'' (2021), ''[[Thallumaala]]'' (2022), ''[[2018 (film)|2018]]'' (2023)
|-
|[[Antony Varghese]]
|''[[Angamaly Diaries]]''
| ''[[Jallikattu]]'' (2019), ''[[Ajagajantharam]]'' (2021), ''[[RDX: Robert Dony Xavier|RDX]]'' (2023)
|-
 
|2018
|[[Pranav Mohanlal]]
|''[[Aadhi]]''
|''[[Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu]]'' (2019), ''[[Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea|Marakkar]]'' (2021), ''[[Hridayam]]'' (2022), ''[[Varshangalkku Shesham]]'' (2024)
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2019
| [[Mathew Thomas]]
| '' [[Kumbalangi Nights]]''
| ''[[Thanneer Mathan Dinangal]]'' (2019), ''[[Jo and Jo]]'' (2022), ''[[Nellikkampoyil Night Riders]]'' (2025)
|-
| [[Naslen]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Srinivasan|first1=Latha|title=Nivin Pauly's unstoppable rise: How he went from guy-next-door to bonafide superstar|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nivin-paulys-unstoppable-rise-how-he-went-from-guy-next-door-to-bonafide-superstar-3448336.html|access-date=13 May 2018|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=16 May 2017|archive-date=14 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514002621/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nivin-paulys-unstoppable-rise-how-he-went-from-guy-next-door-to-bonafide-superstar-3448336.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|''[[Thanneer Mathan Dinangal]]''
|''[[Premalu]]'' (2024), ''[[Alappuzha Gymkhana]]'' (2025), ''[[Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra]]'' (2025)
|-
|}
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[[Category:Malayalam cinema]]

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This list outlines the names of notable male lead film actors, who previously worked or are currently working in the Malayalam film industry, based in Kerala, India. The list is ordered by the year of their debut as a leading actor or the year of their landmark film. Actors who have starred in at least five films as lead are included in the list.

1930s[edit | edit source]

Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1938 K. K. Aroor Balan Gnanambika (1940), Kerala Kesari (1950), Genova (1953)

1940s[edit | edit source]

Sebastian Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1940 Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar Gnanambika Navalokam (1951), Sheriyo Thetto (1953), Vidhi Thanna Vilakku (1962)

1950s[edit | edit source]

Prem Nazir
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1952 Prem Nazir[1] Marumakal Murappennu (1965), Udhyogastha (1967), Iruttinte Athmavu (1967), Kallichellamma (1969), Virunnukari (1969)
Sathyan[2] Athmasakhi Anubhavangal Palichakal (1971), Karinizhal (1971), Kadalpalam (1969), Yakshi (1968)
1953 Adoor Bhasi Thiramala Thommante Makkal (1965), Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966), C.I.D. Nazir (1971)
1958 P. J. Antony Randidangazhi Bhargavi Nilayam (1964) Kurukshethram (1970), Manninte Maril (1979)

1960s[edit | edit source]

Raghavan
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1964 Madhu Bhargavi Nilayam Chemmeen (1965), Bobanum Moliyum (1971), Geethaanjali (2013)
1968 Raghavan Kayalkkarayil Swami Ayyappan (1975), Hridhayathinte Nirangal (1979), Evidence (1998)

1970s[edit | edit source]

Mammootty
Mohanlal
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1971 Mammootty Anubhavangal Paalichakal New Delhi (1987), Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988), Kottayam Kunjachan (1990), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004), Rajamanikyam (2005), Big B(2007) Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009), Bheeshma Parvam (2022).
1972 Thilakan Periyar Kireedam (1989), Spadikam (1995), Narasimham (2000), Pazhassi Raja (2009), Ustad Hotel (2012)
1973 MG Soman Gayathri, Manu Uncle (1988), Lelam (1997)
Sukumaran Nirmalyam Rajan Paranja Kadha (1978), Angadi (1980), Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
1976 Jayan Panchami Sarapancharam (1979), Angadi (1980), Paalattu Kunjikkannan (1980), Manushya Mrugam (1980)
Sreenivasan Manimuzhakkam Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985), Kaalapani (1996), Traffic (2011), Aravindante Athidhikal (2018)
1978 Mohanlal Thiranottam Chithram (1998),Kireedam (1989), No.20 Madras Mail (1990), Kilukkam (1991), Manichitrathazhu (1994), Spadikam (1995), Kaalapani (1996), Narasimham (2000), Raavanaprabhu (2001), Thanmathra(2005), Chotta Mumbai(2007),Drishyam(2013),Pulimurugan (2016), Lucifer (2019).

1980s[edit | edit source]

Suresh Gopi
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1980 Shankar Manjil Virinja Pookkal Kadathu (1981), Oothikachiya Ponnu (1981), Ente Mohangal Poovaninju (1982), Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984).
1982 Mukesh Balloon Ramji Rao Speaking (1989).,[3] Vandanam (1989), Aakasha Ganga (1999), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009), Philip's (2023)
1986 Suresh Gopi Niramulla Raavukal Thalastaanam (1992), Mafia (1993), Thenkasipattanam (2000), Bharathchandran I.P.S. (2005).
1988 Jayaram Aparan One Man Show (1990) One Man Show (2001), Winter (2009), China Town (2011), Abraham Ozler (2024)
1989 Saikumar Ramji Rao Speaking In Harihar Nagar (1990), Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1990), Chotta Mumbai (2007)

1990s[edit | edit source]

Dileep
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
1994 Dileep[4] Manathe Kottaram Punjabi House (1998), Ee Parakkum Thalika (2001), Meesa Madhavan (2002), C.I.D. Moosa (2003), Chanthupottu (2005), My Boss (2012), Two Countries (2015)
Lal Manathe Kottaram Thenkasipattanam (2000), Thommanum Makkalum (2005), Salt N' Pepper (2011), 2018 (2023)
1995 Kalabhavan Mani Aksharam Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999), James Bond (1999), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004), Chotta Mumbai (2007)
Joju George Mazhavilkoodaram Action Hero Biju (2016), IDI (2016), Joseph (2018), Iratta (2023), Antony (2023)
Vinayakan Maanthrikam Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004), Chotta Mumbai (2007), Kammatipaadam (2016), Jailer (2023)
1997 Kunchacko Boban[5] Aniyathipraavu Nakshatratharattu (1998), Niram (1999), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)

2000s[edit | edit source]

Jayasurya
Prithviraj
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
2001 Suraj Venjaramoodu Ladies & Gentleman Chattambinadu (2009), Teja Bhai & Family (2011), Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 (2019), Jana Gana Mana (2022)
2002 Jishnu Raghavan Nammal Nerariyan CBI (2005), Chakkaramuthu (2006), Ordinary (2012), Ustad Hotel (2012), Annum Innum Ennum (2013)
Prithviraj Sukumaran Nandanam Indian Rupee (2011), Celluloid (2013), Memories, Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022), The Goat Life (2024)
Indrajith Sukumaran Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan Chanthupottu (2005), Amen (2013), Lucifer (2019)
2002 Jayasurya Pulival Kalyanam (2003), Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004), Chocolate (2007), Classmates (2006), Aadu (2015)
Fahadh Faasil Kaiyethum Doorath Amen (2013), Bangalore Days (2014), Njan Prakashan(2018), Joji (2021), Aavesham (2024)
2005 Saiju Kurup Mayookham Aadu (2015), Antakshari (2022), Pappachan Olivilanu (2023)
2008 Vineeth Sreenivasan Cycle Traffic (2011), Kunjiramayanam (2015), Aravindante Athidhikal (2018), Mukundan Unni Associates (2022), 2018 (2023)
2009 Asif Ali Ritu Salt N' Pepper (2011), Honey Bee (2013), Kooman (2022)

2010s[edit | edit source]

See also: New generation (Malayalam film movement)
Dulquer Salmaan
Fahadh Faasil
Year Name Debut film Other notable films
2010 Nivin Pauly[6] Malarvaadi Arts Club Thattathin Marayathu (2012), Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Premam (2015), Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018)
Chemban Vinod Jose Nayakan Aadu (2015), Ee.Ma.Yau. (2018), Porinju Mariam Jose (2019)
2011 Sreenath Bhasi Pranayam Da Thadiya (2012), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), Manjummel Boys (2024)
2012 Dulquer Salmaan Second Show Ustad Hotel (2012), ABCD (2013), Charlie (2015), Kurup (2021)
Sunny Wayne Aadu (2015), Anugraheethan Antony (2021), Kasargold (2023)
Arjun Ashokan Orkut Oru Ormakoot B.Tech (2018), Jan. E. Man (2021), Romancham (2023)
2013 Soubin Shahir Annayum Rasoolum Sudani from Nigeria (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Manjummel Boys (2024)
Neeraj Madhav Buddy Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2013), Lavakusha (2017), Gauthamante Radham (2020), RDX (2023)
Sharafudheen Neram Pretham (2016), Role Models (2017), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)
Dhyan Sreenivasan Thira Kunjiramayanam (2015), Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015), Udal (2022)
Basil Joseph Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu Jan. E. Man (2021), Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022), Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024)
2016 Vishnu Unnikrishnan Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019), Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi (2021), Vedikettu (2023)
Shane Nigam Kismath Parava (2017), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Bhoothakaalam (2022), RDX (2023)
2017 Tovino Thomas Oru Mexican Aparatha Minnal Murali (2021), Thallumaala (2022), 2018 (2023)
Antony Varghese Angamaly Diaries Jallikattu (2019), Ajagajantharam (2021), RDX (2023)
2018 Pranav Mohanlal Aadhi Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019), Marakkar (2021), Hridayam (2022), Varshangalkku Shesham (2024)
2019 Mathew Thomas Kumbalangi Nights Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019), Jo and Jo (2022), Nellikkampoyil Night Riders (2025)
Naslen[7] Thanneer Mathan Dinangal Premalu (2024), Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025), Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Vn, Aswin (2017-04-06). "Everlasting aura". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  2. ↑ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (2012-11-08). "The indomitable Sathyan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  3. ↑ ജ്യോതിഷ്, വി.ആര്‍. (21 October 2016). "ഫാസിൽ മനുഷ്യനെ പറ്റിക്കാൻ ഇറങ്ങിയിരിക്കുകയാണ്...റാംജിറാവുവിനൊപ്പം കഥകളും ഇറങ്ങി; സിദ്ദിഖ്–ലാൽ". Vanitha. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "The 'Being Human' Salmanification of 'Janapriya Nayakan' Dileep". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 24 August 2018.[dead link]
  5. ↑ "Four decades of Kunchacko Boban". Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  6. ↑ Srinivasan, Latha (16 May 2017). "Nivin Pauly's unstoppable rise: How he went from guy-next-door to bonafide superstar". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  7. ↑ Srinivasan, Latha (16 May 2017). "Nivin Pauly's unstoppable rise: How he went from guy-next-door to bonafide superstar". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
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