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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{similar names|Jayaram (name)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Jayaram
| name              = Jayaram
| image              = Jayaram 2008.jpg
| other_names        = Jayaram Subramaniam
| imagesize          =
| image              = Jayaram_in_2024.jpg
| caption            = Jayaram at [[Association of Malayalam Movie Artists|AMMA]] meeting in 2008
| caption            = Jayaram in 2024
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=y|1965|12|10}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1965|12|10|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [[Perumbavoor]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]<ref name=r1>[http://www.jayaramonline.com/profile.html Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315172754/http://www.jayaramonline.com/profile.html |date=15 March 2018 }}. jayaramonline.com</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Perumbavoor]], [[Kerala]], India<ref name=r1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jayaramonline.com/profile.html |title=Profile |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315172754/http://www.jayaramonline.com/profile.html |archive-date=15 March 2018 |website=jayaramonline.com}}</ref>
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| alma_mater        = Sree Sankara College
| yearsactive        = 1988–present
| yearsactive        = 1988–present
| works              = [[Jayaram filmography|Full list]]
| awards            = [[Padma Shri]] (2011)
| awards            = [[Padma Shri]] (2011)
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Parvathy Jayaram]]|1992}}
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Parvathy Jayaram]]|1992}}
| children          = [[Kalidas Jayaram]] <br> (b.1993)<br />Malavika Jayaram (b.1995)
| children          = 2, including [[Kalidas Jayaram]]
}}
}}


'''Jayaram Subramaniam''', (born 10 December 1965) known mononymously as '''Jayaram''', is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films along with a few [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. He is also a [[chenda]] percussionist, [[Impressionist (entertainment)|mimicry artist]], and occasional [[playback singer]]. Jayaram has acted in more than 200 films and has received several awards, including the [[Padma Shri]], two [[Kerala State Film Awards]], one [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], and four [[Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2011/jayaram-surprised-padma-shri-award-270111-aid0062.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708055827/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2011/jayaram-surprised-padma-shri-award-270111-aid0062.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2012 |title=Jayaram surprised by Padma Shri award |publisher=[[Oneindia.in]] |date=27 January 2011 |access-date=5 June 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/jayaram-completes-200-films-malayalam-news-123821.html |title= Jayaram completes 200 films |publisher= Indiaglitz.com |date= 23 January 2015 |access-date= 1 June 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160806133956/http://www.indiaglitz.com/jayaram-completes-200-films-malayalam-news-123821.html |archive-date= 6 August 2016 |url-status= live }}</ref>
'''Jayaram''' is an Indian actor who works predominantly in [[Malayalam cinema]], in addition to [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], [[Hindi]] and [[Sanskrit]] films. He is also a [[chenda]] percussionist, [[Impressionist (entertainment)|mimicry artist]], and occasional [[playback singer]]. Jayaram has acted in more than 200 films and received several awards, including the [[Padma Shri]], two [[Kerala State Film Awards]], two [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]], one [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], one [[South Indian International Movie Awards]], four [[Filmfare Awards South]] and seven [[Asianet Film Awards]]. He became one of the Superstars of the Malayalam film industry through the film ''Meleparambil Aanveedu'' (1993) which was directed by Rajasenan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2011/jayaram-surprised-padma-shri-award-270111-aid0062.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708055827/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2011/jayaram-surprised-padma-shri-award-270111-aid0062.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 July 2012 |title=Jayaram surprised by Padma Shri award |publisher=[[Oneindia.in]] |date=27 January 2011 |access-date=5 June 2011 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |url= https://www.indiaglitz.com/jayaram-completes-200-films-malayalam-news-123821.html |title= Jayaram completes 200 films |work= Indiaglitz.com |date= 23 January 2015 |access-date= 1 June 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160806133956/http://www.indiaglitz.com/jayaram-completes-200-films-malayalam-news-123821.html |archive-date= 6 August 2016 |url-status= live }}</ref>


Jayaram started as a mimicry artist at the [[Kalabhavan]] institute during the 1980s. He made his acting debut in a leading role in [[Padmarajan]]'s 1988 film ''[[Aparan (film)|Aparan]]''. He established himself as a successful leading actor in 1990s by starring in family dramas and comedies—such as, but not limited to ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' (1989), ''[[Shubhayathra]]'' (1990), ''[[Sandhesam]]'' (1991), ''[[Georgootty C/O Georgootty]]'' (1991), ''[[Malootty]]'' (1992), ''[[Ayalathe Adheham]]'' (1992),  ''[[Meleparambil Aanveedu]]'' (1993), ''[[CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.]]'' (1994), ''[[Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan]]'' (1995), ''[[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]]'' (1995), ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]'' (1996), ''[[Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu]]'' (1997), ''[[Summer in Bethlehem]]'' (1998), ''[[Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal]]'' (1999), ''[[One Man Show (film)|One Man Show]]'' (2001), and ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003). The 2000 Tamil film ''[[Thenali]]'' won him two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Elizabeth|title=30 glorious years|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/130418/30-glorious-years.html|access-date=15 April 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=13 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415050402/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/130418/30-glorious-years.html|archive-date=15 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Jayaram won his first Kerala State Film Award, the [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] for his performance in ''Thooval Kottaram'' (1996). He won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor]] for his performance in ''[[Swayamvara Panthal]]'' (2000). Jayaram won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam|Filmfare Award for Best Actor]] 3 times, for his performances in ''Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), ''[[Theerthadanam]]'' (2001), and ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003).
Jayaram started as a mimicry artist at the [[Kalabhavan]] Institute during the 1980s. He made his acting debut in a leading role in [[Padmarajan]]'s 1988 film ''[[Aparan (film)|Aparan]]''.<ref name="timesnownews.com">{{Cite web |date=2021-12-10 |title=Malayalam superstar Jayaram has a net worth of Rs 10 crore; know all the expensive things owned by the actor |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/article/malayalam-superstar-jayaram-has-a-net-worth-of-rs-10-crore-know-all-the-expensive-things-owned-by-the-actor/839258 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref> He established himself as a successful leading actor in the 1990s by starring in family dramas and comedies—such as ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' (1989), ''[[Shubhayathra]]'' (1990), ''[[Sandhesam]]'' (1991), ''[[Georgootty C/O Georgootty]]'' (1991), ''[[Malootty]]'' (1992), ''[[Ayalathe Adheham]]'' (1992),  ''[[Meleparambil Aanveedu]]'' (1993), ''[[CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.]]'' (1994), ''[[Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan]]'' (1995), ''[[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]]'' (1995), ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]'' (1996), ''[[Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu]]'' (1997), ''[[Summer in Bethlehem]]'' (1998), ''[[Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal]]'' (1999), ''[[One Man Show (film)|One Man Show]]'' (2001), and ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003).


In 2011, the [[Government of India]] honored him with [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award of the country for his contributions towards the arts.
The 2000 Tamil film ''[[Thenali]]'' won him five [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Thomas|first1=Elizabeth|title=30 glorious years|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/130418/30-glorious-years.html|access-date=15 April 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=13 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415050402/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/130418/30-glorious-years.html|archive-date=15 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Jayaram won his first Kerala State Film Award, the [[Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]], for his performance in ''Thooval Kottaram'' (1996). He won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor]] for his performance in ''[[Swayamvara Panthal]]'' (2000). Jayaram won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam|Filmfare Award for Best Actor]] three times, for his performances in ''Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), ''[[Theerthadanam]]'' (2001), and ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003). In 2011, the [[Government of India]] honoured him with [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award in the country for his contributions to the Indian film industry.<ref name="timesnownews.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Happy Birthday Jayaram: Iconic films of the actor that will make you LOL |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/movies/happy-birthday-jayaram-iconic-films-of-the-actor-that-will-make-you-lol/96048946 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=mirchi.in |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Jayaram was born on 10 December 1965 in an Tamil Iyer family as the second among three children of late Subramaniyam and late Thankam at [[Perumbavoor]], [[Kerala]]. He had an elder brother named Venkataram, who died at a young age, and a younger sister named Manjula. He had his primary education from Government Boys High School, Perumbavoor. He graduated with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[Economics]] from [[Sree Sankara College]], [[Kalady]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=20&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|title=CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com|access-date=6 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518163129/http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=20&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|archive-date=18 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He became a medical representative soon after college and later joined the [[Kalabhavan]] institute and learned and performed mimicry on a number of stages, which paved his way to the Malayalam film industry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jayaram interview {{!}} memories with director Padmarajan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=295&v=NhNpuU-NUcc|publisher=amritatv|access-date=17 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310235850/https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=295&v=NhNpuU-NUcc|archive-date=10 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Malayalam writer [[Malayattoor Ramakrishnan]] is Jayaram's maternal uncle.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chandra Kumar|first=Sujit|title=An obsession that's too big|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151029/entertainment-mollywood/article/obsession-that%E2%80%99s-too-big|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=29 October 2015|access-date=6 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706152429/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151029/entertainment-mollywood/article/obsession-that%E2%80%99s-too-big|archive-date=6 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
Jayaram Subramaniam is the second among three children of late Subramaniyam and late Thankam at [[Perumbavoor]], [[Kerala]]. His father was from [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]]. He had an elder brother named Venkataram, who died at a young age, and a younger sister named Manjula. He completed his primary education from Government Boys High School, Perumbavoor. He graduated with a [[bachelor's degree]] from Sree Sankara College, [[Kalady]] and learnt [[Chenda]] under the guidance of guru Pallassana Nandakumar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=20&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|title=CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com|access-date=6 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518163129/http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=20&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|archive-date=18 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He became a medical representative soon after college and later joined the [[Kalabhavan]] Institute where he learned and performed mimicry on a number of stage venues, which paved his way to the acting career in films.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jayaram interview {{!}} memories with director Padmarajan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=295&v=NhNpuU-NUcc|publisher=amritatv|access-date=17 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310235850/https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=295&v=NhNpuU-NUcc|archive-date=10 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Malayalam writer [[Malayattoor Ramakrishnan]] is Jayaram's maternal uncle.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chandra Kumar|first=Sujit|title=An obsession that's too big|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151029/entertainment-mollywood/article/obsession-that%E2%80%99s-too-big|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=29 October 2015|access-date=6 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706152429/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151029/entertainment-mollywood/article/obsession-that%E2%80%99s-too-big|archive-date=6 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
After college, he joined Kalabhavan, a professional mimicry troupe in [[Kochi, India|Kochi]]. At the age of 22, he was introduced into the cinema field by [[screenwriter|script writer]] and filmmaker [[Padmarajan]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7n6GUGppEo |title=ജയറാമിന്റെ സിനിമാപ്രവേശം, ഒപ്പം പത്മരാജന്റെ ഓര്‍മ്മകളും-നക്ഷത്രപ്പിറവിI Nakshathrappiravi |access-date=2 March 2018 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151953/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7n6GUGppEo |url-status=live }}</ref> who gave Jayaram his launching pad with the 1988 film ''Aparan''. Jayaram subsequently acted in Padmarajan's ''[[Moonnam Pakkam]]'' (1988) and ''[[Innale]]'' (1989). Padmarajan became his [[mentoring|mentor]] in his film career till the former's death in January 1991. He became one of the Superstars of Malayalam film industry through the film ''[[Meleparambil Aanveedu]]''(1993) which was directed by Rajasenan. The film was commercial success and ran more than 200 days in theatres. His on-screen chemistry with [[Shobana]] worked well in films [[Innale]], [[Meleparambil Aanveedu]] and [[Dhwani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/|title=Completes 25 years in cinema: Jayaram|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]|date=1 December 2013|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308231410/http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/|archive-date=8 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/010416/mani-c-kappan-to-give-k-m-mani-tight-fight-in-pala.html|title=Mani C Kappan to give K M Mani tight fight in Pala|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=1 April 2016|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308170155/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/010416/mani-c-kappan-to-give-k-m-mani-tight-fight-in-pala.html|archive-date=8 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/dhanush-marks-his-25th-film-velaiyilla-pattathari|title=Dhanush marks his 25th film Velaiyilla Pattathari|work=[[Khaleej Times]]|date=17 July 2014|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309054019/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/dhanush-marks-his-25th-film-velaiyilla-pattathari|archive-date=9 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
After college, he joined Kalabhavan, a professional mimicry troupe in [[Kochi, India|Kochi]]. At the age of 22, he was introduced to the cinema by [[screenwriter|script writer]] and filmmaker [[Padmarajan]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7n6GUGppEo |title=ജയറാമിന്റെ സിനിമാപ്രവേശം, ഒപ്പം പത്മരാജന്റെ ഓര്‍മ്മകളും-നക്ഷത്രപ്പിറവിI Nakshathrappiravi |website=[[YouTube]] |date=28 October 2017 |access-date=2 March 2018 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151953/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7n6GUGppEo |url-status=live }}</ref> who gave Jayaram a launch pad with the 1988 film [[Aparan (film)|Aparan]]. Jayaram subsequently acted in Padmarajan's ''[[Moonnam Pakkam]]'' (1988) and ''[[Innale]]'' (1989). Padmarajan became his [[mentoring|mentor]] in his film career until the former's death in January 1991.<ref name="timesnownews.com"/> He became one of the Superstars of the Malayalam film industry through the film ''[[Meleparambil Aanveedu]]'' (1993) which was directed by Rajasenan. The film was a commercial success and ran for over 200 days in theatres. His on-screen chemistry with [[Shobana]] worked well in the films ''[[Innale]]'', ''Meleparambil Aanveedu'' and ''[[Dhwani]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/|title=Completes 25 years in cinema: Jayaram|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]|date=1 December 2013|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308231410/http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/|archive-date=8 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/010416/mani-c-kappan-to-give-k-m-mani-tight-fight-in-pala.html|title=Mani C Kappan to give K M Mani tight fight in Pala|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=1 April 2016|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308170155/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/010416/mani-c-kappan-to-give-k-m-mani-tight-fight-in-pala.html|archive-date=8 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/dhanush-marks-his-25th-film-velaiyilla-pattathari|title=Dhanush marks his 25th film Velaiyilla Pattathari|work=[[Khaleej Times]]|date=17 July 2014|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309054019/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/dhanush-marks-his-25th-film-velaiyilla-pattathari|archive-date=9 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>


He is noted for playing in [[Kamaluddin Mohammed|Kamal]]'s films during the late 1980s and early 1990s, in films such as ''[[Pradeshika Varthakal]]'' (1989), ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' (1989) and ''Shubha Yathra'' (1990) (all of which scripted by [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]), where he co-starred with his wife [[Parvathy Jayaram|Parvathy]]. He later did a film scripted by Ranjith with the story by [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] and directed by Viji Thampi named ''Witness'' (1988). He teamed up with Viji Thampi and Ranjith in ''Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan'' (1990), where he played a police constable who is in search of a criminal played by [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]. During the early 90s he acted in [[Bharathan]]'s ''Keli'' (1991) and ''[[Malootty]]'' (1992).
He is noted for appearing in [[Kamaluddin Mohammed|Kamal]]'s films during the late 1980s and early 1990s, in films such as ''[[Pradeshika Varthakal]]'' (1989), ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' (1989) and ''Shubha Yathra'' (1990) (all of which scripted by [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]]), where he co-starred with his wife [[Parvathy Jayaram|Parvathy]]. He later did a film scripted by Ranjith with the story by [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] and directed by [[Viji Thampi]] named ''[[Witness (1988 film)|Witness]]'' (1988). He teamed up with Viji Thampi and Ranjith in ''Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan'' (1990), where he played a police constable who is in search of a criminal played by [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]. During the early '90s he acted in [[Bharathan]]'s ''Keli'' (1991) and ''[[Malootty]]'' (1992).


He has acted in several of [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]'s films. Their first film was ''Ponn Muttayidunna Tharavu'' (1988). Around that time, Jayaram played a [[Supporting actor|supporting role]] in [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]'s ''[[Artham]]'' (1989). ''[[Thalayanamanthram]]'' (1990) and ''[[Sandesham]]'' (1991), were both written and co-starred by [[Sreenivasan (actor)|Sreenivasan]]. Anthikkad and Jayaram later went on to make ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''(1996<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm |title=Official Website of Information And Public Relation Department of Kerala |publisher=Prd.kerala.gov.in |access-date=5 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234157/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm |archive-date=3 March 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>), which was commercial success,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Grill-Mill-mdash-Sukanya/article16813947.ece|title=Grill Mill — Sukanya|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=11 February 2010|access-date=8 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-jayaram-mamta-in-kadha-thudarunnu/20100330.htm|title=Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|date=30 March 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806011431/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-jayaram-mamta-in-kadha-thudarunnu/20100330.htm|archive-date=6 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> continued their success in films - ''Irattakuttikalude Achan'' (1997), ''[[Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal]]'' (1999), ''[[Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal]]'' (2000), ''[[Yathrakarude Sradhakku]]'' (2002), ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003), ''[[Bhagya Devatha]]'' and ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''.
He has acted in several of [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]'s films. Their first film was ''[[Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu]]'' (1988). Around that time, Jayaram played a [[Supporting actor|supporting role]] in Sathyan Anthikkad's ''[[Artham]]'' (1989). ''[[Thalayanamanthram]]'' (1990) and ''[[Sandesham]]'' (1991), were both written and co-starred [[Sreenivasan]]. Anthikkad and Jayaram later went on to make ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]'' (1996),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm |title=Official Website of Information And Public Relation Department of Kerala |publisher=Prd.kerala.gov.in |access-date=5 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234157/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm |archive-date=3 March 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> which was a commercial success,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Grill-Mill-mdash-Sukanya/article16813947.ece|title=Grill Mill — Sukanya|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=11 February 2010|access-date=8 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-jayaram-mamta-in-kadha-thudarunnu/20100330.htm|title=Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=30 March 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806011431/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-jayaram-mamta-in-kadha-thudarunnu/20100330.htm|archive-date=6 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> continued their success in films - ''Irattakuttikalude Achan'' (1997), ''[[Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal]]'' (1999), ''[[Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal]]'' (2000), ''[[Yathrakarude Sradhakku]]'' (2002), ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003), ''[[Bhagya Devatha]]'' and ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''.


In his films, he regularly ensured cast included K.P.A.C Lalitha, Unnikrishnan and Jagathy Sreekumar.
He regularly ensured K.P.A.C Lalitha, Unnikrishnan and Jagathy Sreekumar were cast in his films.


He acted in a leading role along with [[Mammootty]] and [[Suresh Gopi]] in [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]]'s ''[[Dhruvam]]'' (1993). Other films with Gopi include Viji Thampi's ''Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam'' (1990), ''[[Thooval Sparsam]]'' (1990), [[Jayaraj]]'s ''[[Paithrukam]]'' (1993), and [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Summer in Bethlehem]]'' (1998). He co-starred with [[Mohanlal]] in [[Bharath Gopi]]'s ''Ulsavapittennu'', ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' (1989) and [[Priyadarshan]]'s ''[[Advaitham]]'' (1991).
He acted in a leading role along with [[Mammootty]] and [[Suresh Gopi]] in [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]]'s ''[[Dhruvam]]'' (1993). Other films with Gopi include Viji Thampi's ''Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam'' (1990), ''[[Thooval Sparsam]]'' (1990), [[Jayaraj]]'s ''[[Paithrukam]]'' (1993), and [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Summer in Bethlehem]]'' (1998). He co-starred with [[Mohanlal]] in [[Bharath Gopi]]'s ''Ulsavapittennu'', ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' (1989) and [[Priyadarshan]]'s ''[[Advaitham]]'' (1991).


His association with director Rajasenan created many movies such as ''[[Kadinjool Kalyanam]]'' (1991), ''[[Ayalathe Addeham]]'' (1992), ''Meleparambil Aanveedu'' (1993), ''CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.'' (1994), ''[[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]]'' (1995), ''Aadyathe Kanmani'' (1995), ''Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran'' (1996), and ''Kadhanayakan'' (1997). He also played Aravindan in [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]'s ''[[Friends (1999 film)|Friends]]'' (1999) in which he co-starred with [[Sreenivasan (actor)|Sreenivasan]] and [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] was the highest grossing Malayalam movie of 1999 and collected {{INR}}11 crore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/crippled-by-failed-productions-and-losses-malayalam-film-industry-banks-on-sleaze/1/244399.html|title=Porn again|work=[[India Today]]|date=26 June 2000|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103085122/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/crippled-by-failed-productions-and-losses-malayalam-film-industry-banks-on-sleaze/1/244399.html|archive-date=3 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In the first decade of the 21st century his commercial successful films include ''[[Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal]]'' (2000), ''[[Yathrakarude Sradhakku]]'' (2002), ''[[Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum]]'' (2003), ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003), ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'' (2008). His critical acclaimed roles include Karunakaran in B. Kannan's ''Theerthadanam'' (2001) and Lonappan in Rajeev Kumar's ''Sesham'' (2002).
His association with director Rajasenan created many movies such as ''[[Kadinjool Kalyanam]]'' (1991), ''[[Ayalathe Addeham]]'' (1992), ''Meleparambil Aanveedu'' (1993), ''CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.'' (1994), ''[[Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava]]'' (1995), ''Aadyathe Kanmani'' (1995), ''Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran'' (1996), and ''Kadhanayakan'' (1997). He also played Aravindan in [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]'s ''[[Friends (1999 film)|Friends]]'' (1999) in which he co-starred with [[Sreenivasan]] and [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] was the highest grossing Malayalam movie of 1999 and collected {{INR}}11 crore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/films/story/20000626-crippled-by-failed-productions-and-losses-malayalam-film-industry-banks-on-sleaze-777791-2000-06-25|title=Porn again|work=[[India Today]]|date=26 June 2000|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103085122/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/crippled-by-failed-productions-and-losses-malayalam-film-industry-banks-on-sleaze/1/244399.html|archive-date=3 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In the first decade of the 21st century his commercial successful films include ''[[Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal]]'' (2000), ''[[Yathrakarude Sradhakku]]'' (2002), ''[[Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum]]'' (2003), ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003), ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'' (2008). His critically acclaimed roles include Karunakaran in B. Kannan's ''Theerthadanam'' (2001) and Lonappan in Rajeev Kumar's ''Sesham'' (2002).


He also forayed into [[Tamil cinema]] including roles in ''Gokulam'', ''Purushalakshanam'', ''Priyanka'', ''Kolangal'', ''Murai Mamman'' and ''Pathini''. He played the roles of Dr. Kailash and as Ayyappan Nair in the Kamal Haasan-starred ''[[Thenali]]'' and ''[[Panchathanthiram]]''. They first came together on-screen in ''[[Chanakyan (film)|Chanakyan]]'' (1989). Recently he has done more supporting roles in Tamil, such as [[antagonist]] roles in ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' and ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'', and a comic role in ''[[Aegan]]''.
He also forayed into [[Tamil cinema]] including roles in ''Gokulam'', ''Purushalakshanam'', ''Priyanka'', ''Kolangal'', ''Murai Mamman'' and ''Pathini''. He played the roles of Dr Kailash and Ayyappan Nair in the Kamal Haasan-starred ''[[Thenali]]'' and ''[[Panchathanthiram]]''. They first came together on-screen in ''[[Chanakyan (film)|Chanakyan]]'' (1989). Recently he has done more supporting roles in Tamil, such as [[antagonist]] roles in ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'' and ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'', and a comic role in ''[[Aegan]]''.


His movies include ''Manassinakkare'' (2003), ''Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty'' (2004), ''Finger Print'' (2005), ''Alice in Wonderland'' (2005), ''Madhuchandralekha'' (2006), ''Moonnamathoral'' (2006), and ''Anchil Oral Arjunan'' (2007). In mid-2008, he played Sugunan in Akku Akbar's ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' (2008) and ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012), which established him as one of the leading comedy actors of [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil films]].
His movies include ''Manassinakkare'' (2003), ''Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty'' (2004), ''Finger Print'' (2005), ''Alice in Wonderland'' (2005), ''Madhuchandralekha'' (2006), ''Moonnamathoral'' (2006), and ''Anchal Oral Arjunan'' (2007). In mid-2008, he played Sugunan in Akku Akbar's ''Veruthe Oru Bharya'' (2008) and ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012), which established him as one of the leading comedy actors of [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil films]].


In 2008, he made a comeback after a series of commercial flops by the film ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'' (2008), which was both critical and commercial success at the box office and ran over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/jayaram-joins-hands-with-kamal-after-twelve-years/20110808.htm|title=Jayaram joins hands with Kamal after 12 years|work=[[Rediff]]|date=9 August 2011|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193447/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/jayaram-joins-hands-with-kamal-after-twelve-years/20110808.htm|archive-date=16 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14783121|title=Sathyan & Jayaram are back!|work=[[Sify]]|date=23 October 2008|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117023508/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14783121|archive-date=17 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=KERALA |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mollywood-more-flops-than-hits-in-2008/article1404160.ece |title=Mollywood: more flops than hits in 2008 - KERALA |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151940/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Mollywood-more-flops-than-hits-in-2008/article15370163.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Friday Review |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/sweet-smile-of-success/article1436017.ece |title=Sweet smile of success - TVDM |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151953/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Sweet-smile-of-success/article15400427.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-dileep-gopika-in-swantham-lekhakan/20090918.htm |title=Dileep-Gopika jodi returns - Rediff.com Movies |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |date=2009-09-18 |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193444/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-dileep-gopika-in-swantham-lekhakan/20090918.htm |archive-date=16 January 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2008, he made a comeback after a series of commercial flops with the film ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]'' (2008), which was both a critical and commercial success at the box office and ran for over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/jayaram-joins-hands-with-kamal-after-twelve-years/20110808.htm|title=Jayaram joins hands with Kamal after 12 years|work=[[Rediff]]|date=9 August 2011|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193447/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/jayaram-joins-hands-with-kamal-after-twelve-years/20110808.htm|archive-date=16 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14783121|title=Sathyan & Jayaram are back!|work=[[Sify]]|date=23 October 2008|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117023508/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14783121|archive-date=17 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=KERALA |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mollywood-more-flops-than-hits-in-2008/article1404160.ece |title=Mollywood: more flops than hits in 2008 - KERALA |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=29 December 2008 |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151940/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Mollywood-more-flops-than-hits-in-2008/article15370163.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Friday Review |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/sweet-smile-of-success/article1436017.ece |title=Sweet smile of success - TVDM |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 October 2008 |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151953/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Sweet-smile-of-success/article15400427.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-dileep-gopika-in-swantham-lekhakan/20090918.htm |title=Dileep-Gopika jodi returns - Rediff.com Movies |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=2009-09-18 |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193444/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-dileep-gopika-in-swantham-lekhakan/20090918.htm |archive-date=16 January 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2009, he performed in Sathyan Anthikkad's ''[[Bhagyadevatha]]'', a commercial success<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kbo-summer-box-office-may-1-to-june-11-news-malayalam-kkfrNtabghesi.html|title=KBO- Summer Box- Office ( May 1 to June 11)|work=[[Sify]]|date=24 June 2009|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809061830/http://www.sify.com/movies/kbo-summer-box-office-may-1-to-june-11-news-malayalam-kkfrNtabghesi.html|archive-date=9 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-jayaram-in-a-double-role/20090529.htm|title=A Jayaram double whammy!|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|date=29 March 2009|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116003921/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-jayaram-in-a-double-role/20090529.htm|archive-date=16 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=2009- A Flashback!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/2009-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfrf1bghdasi.html|archive-date=26 November 2016|url-status=dead|publisher=[[Sify]]|date=2 January 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126195849/http://www.sify.com/movies/2009-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfrf1bghdasi.html}}</ref> and in 2010 his first film was ''[[Happy Husbands (2010 film)|Happy Husbands]]'', commercial success with 150 days theatrical run,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14932245&cid=14625530|title=Kerala Box Office - Feb 1 to 15|work=[[Sify]]|date=19 February 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308233937/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14932245&cid=14625530|archive-date=8 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|title=Kerala Box-Office- March 1 to April 13|work=[[Sify]]|date=15 April 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162047/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-box-office-dec-2009-jan-2010-news-malayalam-kkfqUifjgdbsi.html|title=Kerala Box Office- Dec 2009 - Jan 2010|work=[[Sify]]|date=11 February 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309053920/http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-box-office-dec-2009-jan-2010-news-malayalam-kkfqUifjgdbsi.html|archive-date=9 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article267220.ece|title=Meera Jasmine survives gossips again!|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=5 May 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611161114/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article267220.ece|archive-date=11 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/friday-rushes/article677736.ece|title=Friday Rushes|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 September 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151955/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Friday-Rushes/article15969610.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> and next he again joined with Sathyan Anthikkadu for ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''. In 2011, he was featured in commercially successful films like ''[[Makeup Man]]'', along with comedic roles in ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' and ''[[China Town (2011 film)|Chinatown]]'' and also ''[[Swapna Sanchari]]''.<ref name="manorama-box-office-2011">{{cite web|title=2011 സംവിധാനം ചെയ്തത്|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/year-2011/direction.htm|publisher=Malayala Manorama|language=ml|trans-title=Those (films) which were directed in 2011|access-date=5 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207172511/http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/year-2011/direction.htm|archive-date=7 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2016 he acted in Adupuliyattam and Pattabhiraman in 2019. In 2020 he was confirmed to play an important role in Maniratnam movie [[Ponniyin Selvan (upcoming film)|Ponniyin Selvan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jayaram's new look for Ponniyin Selvan! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayarams-new-look-for-ponniyin-selvan/articleshow/73190665.cms|access-date=2020-10-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He also acted in sankrit movie Namo.
In 2009, he performed in Sathyan Anthikkad's ''[[Bhagyadevatha]]'', a commercial success<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kbo-summer-box-office-may-1-to-june-11-news-malayalam-kkfrNtabghesi.html|title=KBO- Summer Box- Office ( May 1 to June 11)|work=[[Sify]]|date=24 June 2009|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809061830/http://www.sify.com/movies/kbo-summer-box-office-may-1-to-june-11-news-malayalam-kkfrNtabghesi.html|archive-date=9 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-jayaram-in-a-double-role/20090529.htm|title=A Jayaram double whammy!|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=29 March 2009|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116003921/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-jayaram-in-a-double-role/20090529.htm|archive-date=16 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=2009- A Flashback!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/2009-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfrf1bghdasi.html|archive-date=26 November 2016|url-status=dead|website=[[Sify]]|date=2 January 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126195849/http://www.sify.com/movies/2009-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfrf1bghdasi.html}}</ref> and in 2010 his first film was ''[[Happy Husbands (2010 film)|Happy Husbands]]'', commercial success with 150 days theatrical run,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14932245&cid=14625530|title=Kerala Box Office - Feb 1 to 15|work=[[Sify]]|date=19 February 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308233937/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14932245&cid=14625530|archive-date=8 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|title=Kerala Box-Office- March 1 to April 13|work=[[Sify]]|date=15 April 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162047/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-box-office-dec-2009-jan-2010-news-malayalam-kkfqUifjgdbsi.html|title=Kerala Box Office- Dec 2009 - Jan 2010|work=[[Sify]]|date=11 February 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309053920/http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-box-office-dec-2009-jan-2010-news-malayalam-kkfqUifjgdbsi.html|archive-date=9 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article267220.ece|title=Meera Jasmine survives gossips again!|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=5 May 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611161114/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article267220.ece|archive-date=11 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/friday-rushes/article677736.ece|title=Friday Rushes|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 September 2010|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011151955/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Friday-Rushes/article15969610.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> and next he again joined with Sathyan Anthikkadu for ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''. In 2011, he was featured in commercially successful films like ''[[Makeup Man]]'', along with comedic roles in ''[[Seniors (film)|Seniors]]'' and ''[[China Town (2011 film)|Chinatown]]'' and also ''[[Swapna Sanchari]]''.<ref name="manorama-box-office-2011">{{cite web|title=2011 സംവിധാനം ചെയ്തത്|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/year-2011/direction.htm|publisher=Malayala Manorama|language=ml|trans-title=Those (films) which were directed in 2011|access-date=5 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207172511/http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/year-2011/direction.htm|archive-date=7 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> He then acted in films such as ''[[Aadupuliyattam]]'' (2016) and ''[[Pattabhiraman]]'' (2019). He played an important role Azhwarkkadiyan Nambi alias Thirumala in [[Mani Ratnam]] historical action adventure ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: I]] ''(2022) and ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]] '' (2023).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jayaram's new look for Ponniyin Selvan!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayarams-new-look-for-ponniyin-selvan/articleshow/73190665.cms|access-date=2020-10-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In the beginning of 2024 Jayaram had made an official comeback to Malayalam Cinema as hero in Abraham Ozler directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. The movie is about a Veteran cop Abraham Ozler begins to investigate a mysterious unsolved case and the hunt for a serial killer begins. The movie also stars Mammootty in an extended cameo role. Abraham Ozler received mixed reviews from critics and the film made a total collection of ₹40.05 crore from the worldwide box office in first 30 days of its release and also emerged as the all-time highest grossing solo film in the career of its leading man Jayaram within its lifetime run at the theatres. The end of the film hints a sequel and Jayaram after the success of the film confirmed Abraham Ozler 2.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Jayaram married actress [[Parvathy Jayaram|Parvathy]] on 7 September 1992. The couple have a son [[Kalidas Jayaram]] who is an actor as well winner of the [[National Film Award for Best Child Artist]] in 2003 for his second movie ''[[Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060525035222/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug152004/n12.asp National film awards announced]. Deccan Herald (15 August 2004)</ref> Jayaram also has a daughter Malavika.<ref name=r1/> Currently, he resides at [[Valasaravakkam]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] with family.<ref name="asiantribune.com">{{cite web|title=Film Star Jayaram's House attacked and torched- Karunanidhi condemned|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/02/07/film-star-jayarams-house-attacked-and-torched-karunanidhi-condemned|publisher=asiantribune.com|access-date=17 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190745/http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/02/07/film-star-jayarams-house-attacked-and-torched-karunanidhi-condemned|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>Jayaram is a trained [[Chenda]] artist. He has stated that he is an elephant lover.
Jayaram married actress [[Parvathy Jayaram|Parvathy]] on 7 September 1992.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-07 |title=I contemplated going in for a name change during the shoot of Uttama Villain: Parvathy Nair |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-contemplated-going-in-for-a-name-change-during-the-shoot-of-uttama-villain-parvathy-nair/articleshow/36353899.cms |access-date=2024-07-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The couple has a son named [[Kalidas Jayaram]] who is an actor as well as the winner of the [[National Film Award for Best Child Artist]] in 2003 for his second movie ''[[Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum]]'' <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060525035222/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug152004/n12.asp National film awards announced]. Deccan Herald (15 August 2004)</ref> and a daughter Malavika.<ref name=r1/> Currently, the family resides at [[Valasaravakkam]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="asiantribune.com">{{cite web|title=Film Star Jayaram's House attacked and torched- Karunanidhi condemned|url=http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/02/07/film-star-jayarams-house-attacked-and-torched-karunanidhi-condemned|publisher=asiantribune.com|access-date=17 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190745/http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2010/02/07/film-star-jayarams-house-attacked-and-torched-karunanidhi-condemned|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Jayaram is a trained [[Chenda]] artist. He has enthralled audience through his chenda performances at various temple festivals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jayaram to make his Pandimelam debut at Panachikkadu temple |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/may/23/jayaram-to-make-his-pandimelam-debut-at-panachikkadu-temple-1607828.html |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=The New Indian Express|date=23 May 2017 }}</ref>
 
== Filmography ==
{{Further|Jayaram filmography}}


==Awards==
==Awards==
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* 1996&nbsp;– [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Award]]&nbsp;– ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''
* 1996&nbsp;– [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Award]]&nbsp;– ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''
* 2000&nbsp;– [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor|Second Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Swayamvara Panthal]]''
* 2000&nbsp;– [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor|Second Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Swayamvara Panthal]]''
* 2001&nbsp;– [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Award]]&nbsp;– ''[[Sesham]]''


;[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
;[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
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* 1996&nbsp;– [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)|Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Filmfare - South Special|url=http://www.filmfare.com/site/october97/south3f.htm|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[Filmfare]]|date=5 July 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980705062041/http://www.filmfare.com/site/october97/south3f.htm|archive-date=5 July 1998 }}</ref>
* 1996&nbsp;– [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)|Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Filmfare - South Special|url=http://www.filmfare.com/site/october97/south3f.htm|access-date=8 July 2016|work=[[Filmfare]]|date=5 July 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980705062041/http://www.filmfare.com/site/october97/south3f.htm|archive-date=5 July 1998 }}</ref>
* 2001&nbsp;– [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)|Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Theerthadanam]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards - The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nuvvu-Nenu-wins-4-Filmfare-awards/articleshow/6011249.cms?referral=PM|access-date=8 July 2016|work=The Times of India|date=6 April 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104014629/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nuvvu-Nenu-wins-4-Filmfare-awards/articleshow/6011249.cms?referral=PM|archive-date=4 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2001&nbsp;– [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)|Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Theerthadanam]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Nuvvu Nenu wins 4 Filmfare awards - The Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nuvvu-Nenu-wins-4-Filmfare-awards/articleshow/6011249.cms?referral=PM|access-date=8 July 2016|work=The Times of India|date=6 April 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104014629/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Nuvvu-Nenu-wins-4-Filmfare-awards/articleshow/6011249.cms?referral=PM|archive-date=4 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2002 – [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Supporting Actor]] – ''[[Panchathantiram]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=/bsnl/asp/content%20mgmt/html%20content/entertainment/entertainment14489.html |title=Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50 |publisher=[[BSNL]] |access-date=2009-10-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721152719/http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=%2Fbsnl%2Fasp%2Fcontent%20mgmt%2Fhtml%20content%2Fentertainment%2Fentertainment14489.html |archive-date=21 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* 2002 – [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Supporting Actor (Tamil)]] – ''[[Panchathantiram]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=/bsnl/asp/content%20mgmt/html%20content/entertainment/entertainment14489.html |title=Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50 |publisher=[[BSNL]] |access-date=2009-10-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721152719/http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=%2Fbsnl%2Fasp%2Fcontent%20mgmt%2Fhtml%20content%2Fentertainment%2Fentertainment14489.html |archive-date=21 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* 2003&nbsp;– [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)|Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Manassinakkare]]''
* 2003&nbsp;– [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Malayalam)|Best Actor]]&nbsp;– ''[[Manassinakkare]]''<ref name="indiaglitz2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9366.html|title=Pithamagan sweeps FilmFare Awards|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2014-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613232712/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9366.html|archive-date=13 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="indiaglitz2">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9366.html|title=Pithamagan sweeps FilmFare Awards - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com|publisher=indiaglitz.com|access-date=2014-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613232712/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9366.html|archive-date=13 June 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>
;[[Asianet Film Awards]]
;[[Asianet Film Awards]]
* 1998&nbsp;– [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Actor|Best Actor Award]]&nbsp;– ''[[Sneham (1998 film)|Sneham]]''
* 1998&nbsp;– [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Actor|Best Actor Award]]&nbsp;– ''[[Sneham (1998 film)|Sneham]]''
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* 2017 - Best Actor - ''[[Achayans]]''
* 2017 - Best Actor - ''[[Achayans]]''
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
* 2012&nbsp;— Nominated—Best Comedian&nbsp;– ''[[Thuppakki]]''
* 2012 – Nominated – [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards#Acting|Best Comedian - Tamil]] – ''[[Thuppakki]]''
* 2019- Nominated- [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)]] for -''[[Bhaagamathie]]''
* 2019 – Nominated – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu]] for ''[[Bhaagamathie]]''
* 2021 – Won – [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards#Special awards|Special Appreciation Award]] for ''Namo''
* 2023 – Nominated  – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu]] for [[Dhamaka (2022 film)|''Dhamaka'']]
;Other awards
;Other awards
* 1993 – [[14th Cinema Express Awards|Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actor]] (Tamil) for ''[[Gokulam]]''
* 1996 – Sini Best Actor Award for ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''
* 1996 – Sini Best Actor Award for ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''
* 1996 – Rotary Club Award for ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''
* 1996 – Rotary Club Award for ''[[Thooval Kottaram]]''
* 2002 – [[V. Shantaram]] Award for his performance in ''[[Shesham]]''
* 2002 – [[Mathrubhumi]] - Medimix Film Award for Best Actor for ''[[Theerthadanam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-04-02 |title=Jayaram receives 'best actor' award |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/jayaram-receives-best-actor-award/articleshow/5489891.cms |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
* 2008 – J.C Foundation award for the best actor for his performance in ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]''
* 2002 – [[V. Shantaram]] Award for ''[[Sesham]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=2010-01-28 |title=Grill Mill - Jayaram |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Grill-Mill-Jayaram/article16840460.ece |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* 2011 – [[Sathyan (actor)#Awards established in his name|Sathyan Award]] for Lifetime Achievement<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kottaka.com/blog/2011/10/sathyan-award-for-jayaram-and-kavya/|title=Sathyan Awards 2011|publisher=kottaka.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025070930/http://www.kottaka.com/blog/2011/10/sathyan-award-for-jayaram-and-kavya/|archive-date=25 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* 2002 –  [[Cinema Express Awards|Cinema Express Award]] for Best Actor for ''Sesham''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2002/12/22/stories/2002122206330300.htm |title='Kannathil Muthamittal' bags 6 Cinema Express awards |access-date=5 February 2018 |archive-date=7 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607071034/http://www.hindu.com/2002/12/22/stories/2002122206330300.htm |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=2002-12-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 2014 – [[Vayalar]] Film award for Best Actor for ''[[Nadan]]'' and ''[[Swapaanam]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/best-actor-jayaram-vayalar-film-awards-announced-full-list-of-awards-8378 | title=Vayalar Film awards announced | work=Jerin T Sam | publisher=metromatinee.com | date=7 May 2014 | access-date=7 May 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508061044/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/best-actor-jayaram-vayalar-film-awards-announced-full-list-of-awards-8378 | archive-date=8 May 2014 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* 2005 – Best Dairy Farmer award by [[Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare (Kerala)]]<ref name="dairy">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-02 |title='Lost 22 cows six years ago', Jayaram hands over Rs 5 lakh to Mathew Benny |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/01/02/jayaram-abraham-ozler-mathew-benny-cattle.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102161236/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/01/02/jayaram-abraham-ozler-mathew-benny-cattle.html |archive-date=2024-01-02 |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Malayala Manorama|On Manorama]]}}</ref>
* 2014 – [[Kerala Kalamandalam]] M. K. K. Nair Puraskaram<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kalamandalam-awards-fellowship-announced/article6467698.ece | title=Kalamandalam awards, fellowship announced | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2 October 2014 | access-date=3 October 2014 | archive-date=3 October 2014 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20141003104850/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kalamandalam-awards-fellowship-announced/article6467698.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2008 – [[J. C. Daniel]] Foundation Award for Best Actor for his performance in ''[[Veruthe Oru Bharya]]''
* Jaihind TV awards 2011: Best actor ([[Kadha Thudarunnu]])
* 2011 – [[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)#Awards established in his name|Sathyan Award]] for Lifetime Achievement<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kottaka.com/blog/2011/10/sathyan-award-for-jayaram-and-kavya/|title=Sathyan Awards 2011|publisher=kottaka.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025070930/http://www.kottaka.com/blog/2011/10/sathyan-award-for-jayaram-and-kavya/|archive-date=25 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
 
* 2011 – [[Jaihind TV]] Film Award for Best Actor for ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''
==Filmography==
* 2012 – Best Dairy Farmer award by Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare (Kerala)<ref name="dairy" />
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* 2014 – [[Vayalar]] Film Award for Best Actor for ''[[Nadan]]'' and ''[[Swapaanam]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/best-actor-jayaram-vayalar-film-awards-announced-full-list-of-awards-8378 | title=Vayalar Film awards announced | work=Jerin T Sam | publisher=metromatinee.com | date=7 May 2014 | access-date=7 May 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508061044/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/best-actor-jayaram-vayalar-film-awards-announced-full-list-of-awards-8378 | archive-date=8 May 2014 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* 2014 – M. K. K. Nair Puraskaram by [[Kerala Kalamandalam]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kalamandalam-awards-fellowship-announced/article6467698.ece | title=Kalamandalam awards, fellowship announced | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2 October 2014 | access-date=3 October 2014 | archive-date=3 October 2014 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20141003104850/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kalamandalam-awards-fellowship-announced/article6467698.ece | url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2014 – Pravasi Kalashri Award by [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi]] for ''Chenda Melam''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-12-03 |title=An immensely valuable award, says Jayaram |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interview/an-immensely-valuable-award-says-jayaram.html |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Malayala Manorama|On Manorama]]}}</ref>
* 2021 – Won Special Mention in State-level Farm Awards by Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare (Kerala)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-18 |title=State Farm Awards announced |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-farm-awards-announced/article65238312.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422190838/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-farm-awards-announced/article65238312.ece |archive-date=2022-04-22 |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* 2022 – Best Farmer award by Department of Agriculture Development & Farmers' Welfare (Kerala)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-19 |title=Actor Jayaram Wins Best Farmer Award At Kerala's State Farm Awards |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actor-jayaram-wins-best-farmer-award-at-keralas-state-farm-awards-5784433.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002162857/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actor-jayaram-wins-best-farmer-award-at-keralas-state-farm-awards-5784433.html |archive-date=2022-10-02 |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[CNN-News18]]}}</ref>


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For other people with similar names, see Jayaram (name).

Jayaram
Jayaram in 2024
Born (1965-12-10) 10 December 1965 (age 60)
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India[1]
Other namesJayaram Subramaniam
Alma materSree Sankara College
OccupationActor
Years active1988–present
Works
Full list
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1992)
Children2, including Kalidas Jayaram
AwardsPadma Shri (2011)

Jayaram is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema, in addition to Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Sanskrit films. He is also a chenda percussionist, mimicry artist, and occasional playback singer. Jayaram has acted in more than 200 films and received several awards, including the Padma Shri, two Kerala State Film Awards, two Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, one Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, one South Indian International Movie Awards, four Filmfare Awards South and seven Asianet Film Awards. He became one of the Superstars of the Malayalam film industry through the film Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993) which was directed by Rajasenan.[2][3]

Jayaram started as a mimicry artist at the Kalabhavan Institute during the 1980s. He made his acting debut in a leading role in Padmarajan's 1988 film Aparan.[4] He established himself as a successful leading actor in the 1990s by starring in family dramas and comedies—such as Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Shubhayathra (1990), Sandhesam (1991), Georgootty C/O Georgootty (1991), Malootty (1992), Ayalathe Adheham (1992), Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993), CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. (1994), Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (1995), Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997), Summer in Bethlehem (1998), Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999), One Man Show (2001), and Manassinakkare (2003).

The 2000 Tamil film Thenali won him five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.[5] Jayaram won his first Kerala State Film Award, the Special Jury Award, for his performance in Thooval Kottaram (1996). He won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his performance in Swayamvara Panthal (2000). Jayaram won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor three times, for his performances in Thooval Kottaram (1996), Theerthadanam (2001), and Manassinakkare (2003). In 2011, the Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the country for his contributions to the Indian film industry.[4][6]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Jayaram Subramaniam is the second among three children of late Subramaniyam and late Thankam at Perumbavoor, Kerala. His father was from Palakkad, Kerala. He had an elder brother named Venkataram, who died at a young age, and a younger sister named Manjula. He completed his primary education from Government Boys High School, Perumbavoor. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Sree Sankara College, Kalady and learnt Chenda under the guidance of guru Pallassana Nandakumar.[7] He became a medical representative soon after college and later joined the Kalabhavan Institute where he learned and performed mimicry on a number of stage venues, which paved his way to the acting career in films.[8] Malayalam writer Malayattoor Ramakrishnan is Jayaram's maternal uncle.[9]

Career[edit | edit source]

After college, he joined Kalabhavan, a professional mimicry troupe in Kochi. At the age of 22, he was introduced to the cinema by script writer and filmmaker Padmarajan[10] who gave Jayaram a launch pad with the 1988 film Aparan. Jayaram subsequently acted in Padmarajan's Moonnam Pakkam (1988) and Innale (1989). Padmarajan became his mentor in his film career until the former's death in January 1991.[4] He became one of the Superstars of the Malayalam film industry through the film Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993) which was directed by Rajasenan. The film was a commercial success and ran for over 200 days in theatres. His on-screen chemistry with Shobana worked well in the films Innale, Meleparambil Aanveedu and Dhwani.[11][12][13]

He is noted for appearing in Kamal's films during the late 1980s and early 1990s, in films such as Pradeshika Varthakal (1989), Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989) and Shubha Yathra (1990) (all of which scripted by Ranjith), where he co-starred with his wife Parvathy. He later did a film scripted by Ranjith with the story by Jagathy Sreekumar and directed by Viji Thampi named Witness (1988). He teamed up with Viji Thampi and Ranjith in Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan (1990), where he played a police constable who is in search of a criminal played by Mukesh. During the early '90s he acted in Bharathan's Keli (1991) and Malootty (1992).

He has acted in several of Sathyan Anthikkad's films. Their first film was Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988). Around that time, Jayaram played a supporting role in Sathyan Anthikkad's Artham (1989). Thalayanamanthram (1990) and Sandesham (1991), were both written and co-starred Sreenivasan. Anthikkad and Jayaram later went on to make Thooval Kottaram (1996),[14] which was a commercial success,[15][16] continued their success in films - Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997), Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999), Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000), Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002), Manassinakkare (2003), Bhagya Devatha and Kadha Thudarunnu.

He regularly ensured K.P.A.C Lalitha, Unnikrishnan and Jagathy Sreekumar were cast in his films.

He acted in a leading role along with Mammootty and Suresh Gopi in Joshi's Dhruvam (1993). Other films with Gopi include Viji Thampi's Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990), Thooval Sparsam (1990), Jayaraj's Paithrukam (1993), and Sibi Malayil's Summer in Bethlehem (1998). He co-starred with Mohanlal in Bharath Gopi's Ulsavapittennu, Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989) and Priyadarshan's Advaitham (1991).

His association with director Rajasenan created many movies such as Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991), Ayalathe Addeham (1992), Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993), CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. (1994), Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995), Aadyathe Kanmani (1995), Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996), and Kadhanayakan (1997). He also played Aravindan in Siddique's Friends (1999) in which he co-starred with Sreenivasan and Mukesh was the highest grossing Malayalam movie of 1999 and collected ₹11 crore.[17] In the first decade of the 21st century his commercial successful films include Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000), Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002), Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum (2003), Manassinakkare (2003), Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008). His critically acclaimed roles include Karunakaran in B. Kannan's Theerthadanam (2001) and Lonappan in Rajeev Kumar's Sesham (2002).

He also forayed into Tamil cinema including roles in Gokulam, Purushalakshanam, Priyanka, Kolangal, Murai Mamman and Pathini. He played the roles of Dr Kailash and Ayyappan Nair in the Kamal Haasan-starred Thenali and Panchathanthiram. They first came together on-screen in Chanakyan (1989). Recently he has done more supporting roles in Tamil, such as antagonist roles in Saroja and Dhaam Dhoom, and a comic role in Aegan.

His movies include Manassinakkare (2003), Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty (2004), Finger Print (2005), Alice in Wonderland (2005), Madhuchandralekha (2006), Moonnamathoral (2006), and Anchal Oral Arjunan (2007). In mid-2008, he played Sugunan in Akku Akbar's Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008) and Thuppakki (2012), which established him as one of the leading comedy actors of Malayalam and Tamil films.

In 2008, he made a comeback after a series of commercial flops with the film Veruthe Oru Bharya (2008), which was both a critical and commercial success at the box office and ran for over 100 days in theatres.[18][19][20][21][22]

In 2009, he performed in Sathyan Anthikkad's Bhagyadevatha, a commercial success[23][24][16][25] and in 2010 his first film was Happy Husbands, commercial success with 150 days theatrical run,[26][27][28][29][30] and next he again joined with Sathyan Anthikkadu for Kadha Thudarunnu. In 2011, he was featured in commercially successful films like Makeup Man, along with comedic roles in Seniors and Chinatown and also Swapna Sanchari.[31] He then acted in films such as Aadupuliyattam (2016) and Pattabhiraman (2019). He played an important role Azhwarkkadiyan Nambi alias Thirumala in Mani Ratnam historical action adventure Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023).[32] In the beginning of 2024 Jayaram had made an official comeback to Malayalam Cinema as hero in Abraham Ozler directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. The movie is about a Veteran cop Abraham Ozler begins to investigate a mysterious unsolved case and the hunt for a serial killer begins. The movie also stars Mammootty in an extended cameo role. Abraham Ozler received mixed reviews from critics and the film made a total collection of ₹40.05 crore from the worldwide box office in first 30 days of its release and also emerged as the all-time highest grossing solo film in the career of its leading man Jayaram within its lifetime run at the theatres. The end of the film hints a sequel and Jayaram after the success of the film confirmed Abraham Ozler 2.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Jayaram married actress Parvathy on 7 September 1992.[33] The couple has a son named Kalidas Jayaram who is an actor as well as the winner of the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2003 for his second movie Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum [34] and a daughter Malavika.[1] Currently, the family resides at Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[35] Jayaram is a trained Chenda artist. He has enthralled audience through his chenda performances at various temple festivals.[36]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Further information: Jayaram filmography

Awards[edit | edit source]

Civilian awards
Kerala State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Comedy Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Other awards

References[edit | edit source]

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