Unni Mukundan
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Unni Mukundan is an Indian film actor, who works mainly in the Malayalam and Tamil film industry
. He is also known as Krishna in the Tamil cinema.
for the Tamil
film Seedan
, an adaptation of the Malayalam film Nandanam
, and was chosen for the hero's role, which was played by Prithviraj Sukumaran
in the Malayalam version. The film was directed by Subramaniam Shiva and released on 25 February 2011.
Mukundan entered the Malayalam film industry through Bombay March 12, directed by Babu Janardhan. He played a notable role alongside Mammootty
. The film was released on 30 June 2011. His third film was Malayalam movie Bangkok Summer
, directed by Pramod Pappan. The film was released on 22 July 2011. His current project is Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty, directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar
. He is playing the lead role, unlike in his previous appearances, where he was in the ensemble. Filming is in progress in Thiruvananthapuram
. Another project is Ezham Suryan wherein Mukundan plays the hero. The movie is directed by Shri. Njanasheelan. Filming is in progress in Thrissur
. He is also cast as the hero of the new remake of Chattakari
which is yet to finalise its heroine. he replaced prithviraj in the film mallu singh directed by vishakh.
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
. He is also known as Krishna in the Tamil cinema.
Acting career
Mukundan originally sought to become a filmmaker, but filmmakers began offering him acting roles. He did an audition in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
for the Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film Seedan
Seedan
Seedan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva. The film stars newcomer Krishna and Ananya of Naadodigal fame in the lead and features Dhanush in an extended guest appearance, while Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek appear in supporting roles.The film, a remake of the...
, an adaptation of the Malayalam film Nandanam
Nandanam
Nandanam is a neighborhood in Chennai, India. It is a busy location and is home to many commercial institutions. This locality also offers a calm residential location...
, and was chosen for the hero's role, which was played by Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
in the Malayalam version. The film was directed by Subramaniam Shiva and released on 25 February 2011.
Mukundan entered the Malayalam film industry through Bombay March 12, directed by Babu Janardhan. He played a notable role alongside Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
. The film was released on 30 June 2011. His third film was Malayalam movie Bangkok Summer
Bangkok Summer
Bangkok Summer is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Pramod-Pappan Team. It features newcomers Jayakrishnan, Rahul and Richa Panai. The main theme of the movie is focused on love, betrayal, money and race.-Plot:...
, directed by Pramod Pappan. The film was released on 22 July 2011. His current project is Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty, directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar
T. K. Rajeev Kumar
T. K. Rajeev Kumar is an award winning director of Malayalam films.He is settled in Trivandrum, Kerala. Rajeev Kumar served as the Chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy from 2003 to 2006...
. He is playing the lead role, unlike in his previous appearances, where he was in the ensemble. Filming is in progress in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
. Another project is Ezham Suryan wherein Mukundan plays the hero. The movie is directed by Shri. Njanasheelan. Filming is in progress in Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
. He is also cast as the hero of the new remake of Chattakari
Chattakari
Chattakari is a Malayalam film written by Thoppil Bhasi based on Pamman's famous novel of the same name, and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is a love story of an Anglo-Indian girl and a Hindu boy who consummate the relationship...
which is yet to finalise its heroine. he replaced prithviraj in the film mallu singh directed by vishakh.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2011 | Seedan Seedan Seedan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva. The film stars newcomer Krishna and Ananya of Naadodigal fame in the lead and features Dhanush in an extended guest appearance, while Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek appear in supporting roles.The film, a remake of the... |
Mano Ramalingam | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2011 | Bombay March 12 | Shahjahan | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
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| 2011 | Bangkok Summer Bangkok Summer Bangkok Summer is a 2011 Malayalam film directed by Pramod-Pappan Team. It features newcomers Jayakrishnan, Rahul and Richa Panai. The main theme of the movie is focused on love, betrayal, money and race.-Plot:... |
Madhavan | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty is an upcoming Malayalam directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menon, Shweta Menon and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. The film is produced by Reel 2 Reel cine productions.- Cast :* Nithya Menon as Manju... |
Suryan | Malayalam | Filming |
| 2011 | Ezham Suryan | Malayalam | Filming | |
| 2011 | Mallu Singh Mallu Singh Mallu Singh is an upcoming Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Vyshakh, starring Unni Mukundan, Kunchacko Boban and Karthika Nair in the lead roles.-Cast:* Unni Mukundan as Mallu Singh aka Harvinder Singh* Kunchacko Boban as Ani... |
Harveendar Singh | Malayalam | Shooting starts on Dec 29th |
External links
- "Unni Mukundan: A techie turned movie star" from Malayala ManoramaMalayala ManoramaMalayala Manorama is a daily news paper, in Malayalam language, published in the state of Kerala, India. It was first published as a weekly on 14 March 1890, and currently has a readership of over 16 million . The Malayalam word "manorama" roughly translates to "entertainer"...