Prasanth Alexander | |
|---|---|
 Prasanth | |
| Born | Prasanth Alexander 2 November 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Alexander Prasanth |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, casting director, Creative director |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sheeba |
| Children | Rakshith, Mannav |
| Parent(s) | Rev. Fr. K. P. Alexander and Leelamma |
| Relatives | Sisters: Priya Mariyam, Preethy Susan Brother: Prakash Mathew |
Prasanth Alexander[1] is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Malayalam films.[2] He made his debut through the 2002 movie Nammal.[3]
Career
Prasanth began his career as an anchor of Crazy Records on Asianet. He made his acting debut in 2002 with Kamal's film Nammal. Prasanth later acted in several minor and character roles in more than 50 Malayalam movies. He did notable roles in the films like Ordinary, Best Actor, Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya, Ira, The Great Father, Johny Johny Yes Appa etc. Movies like Action Hero Biju and Operation Java gave him a new lease on his film career.[4] He made his Hindi film debut in 2019 for Rajkumar Gupta's India's Most Wanted, playing the role of South Indian Intelligence Officer Pillai.[5] Prashanth has wrote the dialogues for the film 'Velaikari irunthalum nee en mohavalli'. He has also worked as the creative director for the film Race.[6]
Personal life
He was born to Rev. Fr. K. P. Alexander and Leelamma. Prasanth completed his education from Mar Thoma College Tiruvalla and Kodaikanal Christian College. He is married to Sheeba, a professor at Mar Thoma College. Thiruvalla.[7]
Filmography
Below is a list of films starring Prasanth Alexander.
| Year | Title | Director | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nammal | Kamal | Benny |
| 2004 | Koottu | Jayaprakash | Ratheesh |
| 2005 | Annorikkal | Sarathchandran Wayanad | Haridas |
| 2006 | Achanurangatha Veedu | Lal Jose | Tomichan |
| 2006 | Palunku | Blessy | the Seller |
| 2006 | Pothan Vava | Joshiy | TV Reporter |
| 2007 | Detective | Jeethu Joseph | Villager |
| 2007 | Soorya Kireedam | George Kithu | Vivek |
| 2008 | College Kumaran | Thulasidas | Aby |
| 2008 | Mulla | Lal Jose | Tamil Director |
| 2009 | Changathikkoottam | M K Muraleedharan | Madhav |
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Viji Thampi | College Student |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Martin Prakkat | Co-Director |
| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Babu Janardhanan | Terrorist |
| 2011 | Swapna Sanchari | Kamal | Reporter |
| 2012 | Ordinary | Sugeeth | Jeep Driver |
| 2013 | Players | Sanal Vasudev | Niseer |
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | Babu Janardhanan | Tomichan Muthalali |
| 2013 | Hotel California | Aji John | Loyid |
| 2013 | God for Sale | Babu Janardhanan | Comrade |
| 2013 | Crocodile Love Story | Anoop Ramesh | Managing Director |
| 2013 | 101 Chodyangal | Sidhartha Siva | -- |
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Blessy | Advocate |
| 2014 | Konthayum Poonoolum | Jijo Antony | -- |
| 2014 | Praise The Lord | Shibu Gangadharan | -- |
| 2014 | Avatharam | Joshiy | Jamal |
| 2014 | The Dolphins | Diphan | -- |
| 2016 | Action Hero Biju | Abrid Shine | Jose Pottakkuzhy |
| 2016 | Ithu Thaanda Police | Manoj Palodan | David Xavier |
| 2016 | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Sajan K. Mathew | Kuriachan |
| 2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Thomas Kutty Naduvil and Liju Thomas | Shaji |
| 2016 | 10 Kalpanakal | Don Max | -- |
| 2017 | The Great Father | Haneef Adeni | Johnny |
| 2017 | Puthan Panam | Ranjith | -- |
| 2017 | Adventures of Omanakuttan | Rohith VS | Varadan |
| 2017 | Avarude Raavukal | Shanil Muhammed | Buji Pattavayal |
| 2017 | Chicken Kokkachi | Anuranjan Premji | Pappan |
| 2017 | Ayaal Sashi | Sajin Babu | MLA |
| 2017 | Kadamkadha | Senthil Rajan | Subash |
| 2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Ratheish Kumar | -- |
| 2017 | Ramaleela | Arun Gopy | -- |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Shafi | Joby Tharakan |
| 2018 | Kaly | Najeem Koya | |
| 2018 | Kunju Daivam | Jeo Baby | Jobichan |
| 2018 | Ira | Saiju SS | Varun |
| 2018 | Oraayiram Kinaakkalaal | Pramod Mohan | |
| 2018 | Velakkaari Aayirunthaalum En Mohavalli | Govind Varaha | |
| 2018 | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Sethu | poly |
| 2018 | Johny Johny Yes Appa | Marthandan | Preist |
| 2019 | Madhura Raja | Vysakh | MLA Cleetus |
| 2019 | Mask | Sunil Hanif | Najeeb |
| 2019 | India's Most Wanted | Raj Kumar Gupta | Rudra Pillai |
| 2019 | Shubharathri | Vyasan K.P | Salam |
| 2019 | Safe | Pradeep Kaliyapurathu | cyber cell officer |
| 2019 | King Fish | Anoop Menon | Adv.Kuruvila |
| 2020 | Shylock | Ajai Vasudev | Broker Kumar |
| 2021 | Vrithakrithiyilulla Chathuram | Krishanth | S. I. |
| 2021 | One | Santosh Vishwanathan | Jose, MLA Opposition |
| 2021 | Operation Java | Basheer | |
| 2021 | Mohankumar Fans | Jis Joy | Shivan |
| 2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Francis |
As an anchor
| Year | Program | Role | channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Crazy Records | Anchor | Asianet | Campus Gameshow |
| 2002-2008 | Valkkannadi | Anchor, Asst Producer | Asianet | Family Gameshow |
| 2005-2006 | Bubblegum | Anchor | JaiHind TV | |
| 2008-2010 | Box Office | anchor | Surya TV | |
| 2016 | Star Challenge | Associate Producer | Flowers TV |
References
- ↑ m.g, Gokul (2019-05-11). "Ticket to Bollywood". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ sreekumar, priya (2018-08-11). "Donning the cassock on screen". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ↑ "People who aren't smart enough speak ill about others on social media: Prasanth Alexander". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ↑ "'ഇപ്പോൾ ആർക്കും ആരേയും നായകൻ ആക്കാവുന്ന സമയമാണ്': പ്രശാന്ത് അലക്സാണ്ടർ". malayalam.samayam.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ↑ "Prashanth Alexander's appearance in Arjun Kapoor's film India's Most Wanted garners attention - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ↑ "ഫിൽറ്റേർഡ് മെസേജിൽ നിന്നും ബോളിവുഡിലെത്തിയ കഥ പറഞ്ഞ് അലക്സാണ്ടർ പ്രശാന്ത്". Indian Express Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ "'മധുരരാജയിൽ നിന്നും ബോളിവുഡിലേക്ക്, രാശിയാണ് പുതിയ വീട്' : പ്രശാന്ത്". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2021-03-19.
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