Sarath Kumar, better known by his stage name Appani Sarath (born 28 December 1992), is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.[1]
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Born | Sarath Kumar (1992-12-29) 29 December 1992 (age 29) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2017 – present |
Notable work |
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Spouse(s) | Reshma (m. 2017) |
Children | Theyamma |
Sarath came into limelight after portraying the character of Appani Ravi in Angamaly Diaries[2] directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, which gained him instant popularity. He later acted in Velipadinte Pusthakam directed by Lal Jose[3] playing the role of Franklin, who appears in the famous Jimikki Kammal song.[4] He had important roles in Pokkiri Simon and Sachin.
Sarath has also done few Tamil films, with a brief role in the 2018 Mani Ratnam movie; Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Sandakozhi 2 with Vishal-a sequel to the 2005 movie Sandakozhi.[5]
He played the famous notorious serial killer and criminal Auto Shankar in the ZEE5 series Auto Shankar.
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2017 | Angamaly Diaries | Appani Ravi | Malayalam | |
Velipadinte Pusthakam | Franklin | Malayalam | ||
Pokkiri Simon | Love today Ganesh | Malayalam | ||
Paipin Chuvattile Pranayam | Keedam | Malayalam | ||
2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Chinnappadasan's son-in-law | Tamil | |
Sandakozhi 2 | Pechi's brother | Tamil | ||
Contessa | Chandu | Malayalam | ||
2019 | Sachin | Kudiyan Jose | Malayalam | |
Ikkayude Sakadam | Auto driver | Malayalam | ||
2020 | Love FM | Ghazal | Malayalam | |
Ponniyin Selvan | TBA | Tamil | Filming | |
Professor Dinkan | TBA | Malayalam | Filming | |
Chunkkam Kittiya Aatin Kutty | TBA | Malayalam | Filming | |
Chaaram | TBA | Malayalam | Announced | |
Bernard | TBA | Malayalam | Announced | |
2021 | Malik | Shibu | Malayalam | |
Year | Title | Role | Director | Language | Platform | Notes |
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2019 | Auto Shankar | Auto Shankar | Ranga Yali | Tamil | ZEE5 | |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best actor in a Negative role - Malayalam | Angamaly Diaries | Won |
Vanitha Film Awards | Best Newcomer Actor | Velipadinte Pusthakam | ||
Asianet Film Awards | Best New Face Male | |||
Asiavision Awards | New Sensation in acting | |||
Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam | Nominated |