Vishnu Unnikrishnan | |
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| Born | 11 March 1987 |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Aiswarya ( m. 2020) |
| Parent(s) | Unnikrishnan (Father), Leela Unnikrishnan (Mother) |
Vishnu Unnikrishnan (born 11 March 1987) is an Indian actor and screenwriter, who works in Malayalam film industry.
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
He was born to Unnikrishnan and Leela on 11 March 1987 in Ernakulam, Kerala, India. He has two sisters, Lakshmi Priya and Reshmi.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
He made his film debut in the Malayalam film Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum, directed by Sibi Malayil in 2003.[2] Since then, he has acted in numerous films. In 2015, he debuted as a screenwriter by co-writing the film Amar Akbar Anthony with Bibin George, directed by Nadirshah. In the following year, he acted in the leading role in Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan which he co-wrote with Bibin George and was directed by Nadirshah.During the filming of the movie Street Light's his second movie in a major role he suffered an injury to his right hand which left his hand almost paralysed for months. After regular physiotherapy he recovered in a few months time to get back to do his next project Shikkari Shambhu.[3]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Film[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Juvenile Home Inmate | Child artist | |
| 2004 | Rappakal | boy who buys aanaval | ||
| Amrutham | Akash Nath | |||
| 2006 | Palunku | Asalappan | ||
| 2007 | Kadha Parayumbol | Tuition student | ||
| Mayavi | Boy at Shop | |||
| 2012 | Pottas Bomb | Uncredited | ||
| Asuravithu | Don Bosco's friend | |||
| Matinee | Najeeb's friend | |||
| Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | ||||
| Bachelor Party | Young Ayyappan | |||
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Young Thief | ||
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Young Iyob | ||
| Parankimala | ||||
| Ponnaryan | ||||
| 2015 | Aana Mayil Ottakam | |||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Colony Boy in Bike | Also screenwriter[4] | ||
| 2016 | Out of Range | Subru | ||
| Vanyam | Vivek | |||
| Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan | Krishnan Nair | Also screenwriter | ||
| 2017 | Tarangam | Devotee of god | Voice only | |
| 2018 | Shikkari Shambhu | Achu | [5] | |
| Vikadakumaran | Binu | |||
| Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Unnikrishnan | Cameo | ||
| Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Sajimon | |||
| 2019 | Neeyum Njanum | Ganapathi | ||
| Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Teny Sebastian | Also screenwriter | ||
| Children's Park | Jerry | |||
| Margamkali | Cameo | |||
| 2020 | Big Brother | Khani | ||
| Break The Chain | Superman Suni | Short film | ||
| 2021 | Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi | Unnikannnan | ||
| 2022 | Randu | Vava | ||
| Kuri | ||||
| Sabhash Chandra Bose | Chandra Bose | |||
| 2023 | Vedikettu | Shibuttan | Also co-director.[6] | |
| Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Maathappan | [7] | ||
| Dance Party | [8] | |||
| 2024 | Idiyan Chandhu | Chandhu | [9] | |
| Thaanara | Thankachan | [10] | ||
| 2025 | A Pan Indian Story | [11] | ||
| 2026 | Magic Mushrooms | Ayon Jose | [12] | |
| Bhishmar | [13] | |||
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Balu | Post-production[14] |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
- Won: 19th Asianet Film Awards for Best Script - Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan
- Won: Vanitha Film Awards for Best Debut (Male) - Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan
- Nominated: SIIMA Best Debut Male - Malayalam
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bio". www.mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ↑ "ente veed appuvinteyum".[dead link]
- ↑ "'അമര് അക്ബര് അന്തോണി' കൊച്ചിയില്, Preview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ↑ "vishnu unnikrishnan amar akbar antony film'". www.mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ↑ "Vijay Yesudas casts a spell yet again with Shikkari Shambu's song". The Times of India. 4 January 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ↑ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan-Bibin George starrer Vedikettu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ↑ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer 'Kallanum Bhagavathiyum' gets a release date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "Dhama Dhama song from Dance Party ft Shine Tom Chacko, Prayaga Martin is out". Cinema Express. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ↑ "Teaser Of Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Idiyan Chandhu Promises Gripping Action Drama". News18. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (20 July 2024). "First single from Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Thaanara out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ↑ "A Pan Indian Story out on OTT: Here's where to enjoy Dharmajan Bolgatty's acclaimed film". OTTPlay. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ Desk, Cinema Express (30 November 2025). "Vishnu Unnikrishnan's Magic Mushrooms gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "'Bhishmar' trailer released: Dhyan Sreenivasan and Vishnu Unnikrishnan's film promises a musical romantic thriller". The Times of India. 15 March 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "Vishnu Unnikrishnan wraps up Red River". The New Indian Express. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2023.