Aju Kurian Varghese (born 11 January 1985) better known as Aju Varghese is an Indian actor and producer who appears in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2010 in Malarvadi Arts Club,[4] directed by his college classmate Vineeth Sreenivasan.[5] In a career spanning over a decade, he has acted in more than 125 Malayalam films.[6] He owns a production company named Funtastic Films along with actor Dhyan Sreenivasan and producer Visakh Subramaniam.[7]
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Aju Varghese | |
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Born | Aju Kurian Varghese (1985-01-11) 11 January 1985 (age 37)[1][2] Tiruvalla, Kerala, India |
Alma mater | Hindustan College of Engineering, Coimbatore |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Spouse | Augustina (m. 2014) |
Children | 4 |
Aju Varghese was born to Varghese P. K. and Celiene Susan in Thiruvalla in India. He has a younger sister Anju.[8] Aju is married to Augustina since 24 February 2014. They have twins: a girl named Juana and a boy named Evan born on 28 October 2014.[3] They later had a second set of twins - Jake and Luke - on 30th Sep 2016.[9]
Aju attended Rajagiri High School, Kalamasserry and later Bhavans Adarsha Vidhyalaya, Ernakulam.[10] He did his Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering from KCG College of Technology,[11] Chennai. He worked in HSBC[12] in Human Resources, Chennai. It was during that time he was called by Vineeth Sreenivasan, his college friend, to play one of the lead roles in his directorial debut Malarvadi Arts Club,[13] and later in Thattathin Marayathu. In the meantime, he was part of Sevenes (2011) by veteran director Joshiy and Mayamohini. Since then, he has acted in notable films, such as Thattathin Marayathu, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Kili Poyi, Zachariyayude Garbhinikal, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Punyalan Agarbattis, Vellimoonga, Ormayundo Ee Mukham, Kunjiramayanam, Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam, Two Countries, Adi Kapyare Kootamani, Oppam, Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel and Love Action Drama[14]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Malarvaadi Arts Club | Kuttu (P. K Bajeesh) | Debut film |
2011 | Manikya Kallu | Former student (Cameo) | |
Sevenes | Arun | ||
Doctor Love | Omanakuttan | ||
2012 | Mayamohini | Vishnu Narayan Namboothiri | |
Thattathin Marayathu | Abdu | ||
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam | Shihab | ||
Chapters | Kanu | ||
2013 | Kili Poyi | Hari | |
Bharya Athra Pora | Jilan | ||
Neram | Phone attender (Cameo) | ||
Paisa Paisa | Balu | ||
Buddy | Rahul Kulkarni | ||
Olipporu | Gear | ||
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Chinnan | ||
Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Aju | ||
Punyalan Agarbattis | Greenu Sharma | ||
Bicycle Thieves | Shajan (Cameo) | ||
2014 | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | David Kaanjaani | |
Pakida | Maathan/CP | ||
Polytechnic | Backer | ||
Ring Master | Peter | ||
Pianist | Arfas Amar | ||
Monayi Angane Aanayi | Monai | ||
Peruchazhi | Vayalar Varkey | ||
Vellimoonga | Tony Vaagathanam/Paachan | ||
Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Apoorva | ||
Lal Bahudur Shastri | Dharaman Shastri | ||
Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla | Mathai (Cameo) | ||
Actually | Blog Kavi Saji | ||
2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Lloyd Casper Anderson | |
Aadu | Ponnappan (Cameo) | ||
Namasthe Bali | Chandy | ||
100 Days of Love | Romanch Ramakrishnan | ||
Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Shaji | ||
Lavender | Raju | ||
Lokha Samastha | Anoop | ||
KL 10 Patthu | Faizal | ||
Rasputin | Gopalan | ||
Loham | Auto Riksha Driver (Cameo) | ||
Jamna Pyari | Rameshan | ||
Kunjiramayanam | Kuttan | ||
Urumbukal urangarilla | Babutten | ||
Kohinoor | Aandy Kunju | ||
Ben | Allan (Cameo) | ||
Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam | Greygon Das | ||
Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Bruno | ||
Two Countries | Avinash | ||
2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Romanch | |
Hello Namasthe | Pappu Joseph (Cameo) | 50th film | |
Jacobinte Swargarajyam | Abdul Rahman (Also Assistant director) (Cameo) | ||
Mudhugauv | Bruno (Cameo) | ||
Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Manoj Jyotsyan | ||
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum | Major E Ravi | ||
Ann Maria Kalippilaanu | Ambrose | ||
Pretham | Denny Kokkan | ||
Oppam | Mala Babu | ||
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | Rajeev | ||
Welcome to Central Jail | Pranchi | ||
Ore Mukham | Das | ||
2017 | Aby | Kunjuttan | |
Alamara | Suvin | ||
Sathya | Deepu (Cameo) | ||
Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Unni | ||
Ramante Edanthottam | Shathru | ||
Adventures of Omanakuttan | Shiva Annan | ||
Godha | Balan | ||
Careful | Aneesh Abraham | ||
Avarude Raavukal | Vinod Mannarkadu | ||
Basheerinte Premalekhanam | Sulaiman | ||
Bobby | Jimmy | ||
Oru Visheshapetta BiriyaniKissa | Angel (Cameo) | ||
Lavakusha | Kusha | ||
Vishwa Vikhyatharaya Payyanmar | Jithin Lal | ||
Villain | Churutt Kannappi | ||
Goodalochana | Prakashan | ||
Punyalan Private Limited | Greenu Sharma | ||
Chembarathipoo | Mathayi | ||
Paipin Chuvattile Pranayam | Syam | ||
Aadu 2 | Ponnappan (Cameo) | ||
2018 | Hey Jude | George Kurian (Cameo) | |
Kuttanadan Marpappa | Rev Fr. Innachan | ||
Mohanlal | Aluva Aamod | ||
Aravindante Athidhikal | Rasheed | ||
B. Tech | Mutta Manoj | ||
Njan Marykutty | RJ Alwin Henry | ||
Ennalum Sarath..? | Singer at Party (Cameo) | ||
Iblis | Rajavu (Cameo) | ||
Dakini | Kuttappi | ||
Vallikudilile Vellakaaran | Father Shibumon K.K (Cameo) | ||
Pretham 2 | Denny Kokkan (Cameo) | ||
2019 | Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | YouTube Cleetus (Cameo) | |
Neeyum Njanum | Abbas | ||
Panthu | Pottukuthi Maash | ||
June | Binoy Varkala Cameo) | ||
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | Anzar Ali Khan | ||
Madhura Raja | Suru | ||
Subharathri | George (Cameo) | ||
Marconi Mathai | Britto | ||
Sachin | Jerry | 100th film | |
Love Action Drama | Sagar | ||
Ittymaani: Made in China | Sugunan | ||
Adhyarathri | Kunjumon | ||
Helen | Ratheesh Kumar | ||
Kamala | Safar | ||
My Santa | Joji Varghese (Cameo) | ||
2020 | Uriyadi | Ambili | |
2021 | Sajan Bakery Since 1962 | Bobin and Sajan | Dual role |
Tsunami | Antony a.k.a. Andy | ||
Sara's | Lissy's husband (Cameo) | OTT release on Amazon prime | |
Home | Prasad (Cameo) | OTT Release on Amazon prime | |
Minnal Murali | P.C.Siby Pothan | OTT release on Netflix | |
Oru Thathvika Avalokanam | Sakhavu Chandran | ||
2022 | Meppadiyan | Thadathil Xavier | |
Hridayam | Jimmy | ||
Jack N' Jill | Dr.Subramanian | ||
Prakashan Parakkatte | Musthafa | ||
Santacruz | Fernandez | ||
Sayanna Varthakal | Jithu Joseph | ||
Ullasam | Sam | ||
Kudukk 2025 | Leo | [15] | |
Saturday Night | Poocha Sunil | [16] | |
Gaganachari | TBA | Filming[17] | |
Momo in Dubai | TBA | Filming | |
Veekam | TBA | Filming[18] | |
Ullasapothirikal | TBA | Announced[19] | |
Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna | TBA | Announced[20] |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2018 | Kasthooriman | Himself | Asianet | TV series; Special appearance in episodes 95 and 96 |
2019 | Thera Para | Advocate | YouTube | Web series by Karikku; Special appearance in finale episode |
2020 | Mom & Son | Himself | Web series by YouTuber Karthik Shankar; Special appearance in Episode 9 | |
Kudumbavilakku | Himself | Asianet | TV series; Special appearance in Episode 205 | |
Kuttypattalam | Co host | Surya TV | Christmas special Episode | |
2021 | Kili | Security | YouTube | Web series; Also producer |
Vishu Dhamaka | Co host | Asianet | Vishu special program | |
Super Power | Mentor | Flowers |
Year | Title | Director |
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2012 | Oru Kutty Chodyam[21] | Ganesh Raj |
Yellow Pen[21] | Jude Anthany Joseph | |
A Sweet Curse[21] | Anzal | |
2013 | Oru Thundu Padam–(A) 'short' Film[21] | Basil Joseph |
2014 | Love Policy | Rejith Menon |
Unnimoolam | Vipin Das | |
2016 | HALWA | Nikhil Raman - Shahin Rahman |
2020 | Palappozhum | Karthik Shankar |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2011 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best New Face of the Year | Malarvadi Arts Club | Won |
2012 | Asiavision Awards | Best Comedian | Thattathin Marayathu | Won |
2013 | Indian Movie Awards Qatar | Best Actor in a Comedy Role | Won | |
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best supporting actor in Malayalam | Punyalan Agarbattis | Nominated | |
2014 | Asiavision Awards | Best Character Role | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | Won |
2015 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Comedian | Vellimoonga" | Won |
4th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Won | ||
Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Comedy icon | "Oru Vadakkan Selfie" | Won | |
Asiavision Awards | Best Character Actor in Malayalam | "Kunjiramayanam" | Won | |
2016 | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actor in Malayalam | "Oru Vadakkan Selfie" | Won |
Performance in a Comic role | Nominated | |||
Kunjiramayanam" | Nominated | |||
Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor in Humorous Role | Various films | Won | |
Vanitha Film Awards | Best Comedian | Won | ||
5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | "Two Countries" | Won | |
Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Comedy icon | Won | ||
Asiavision Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
2017 | North American Film Awards | Best Entertainer | Various Films | Won |
Asianet Comedy Awards | Best Combo Award | Lavakusha | Won | |
2018 | 7th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Godha (film) | Won |
2019 | Kerala Kaumudi Flash Movies[22] | Most Popular Supporting Actor | Aravindante Athidhikal | Won |
8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Aravindante Athidhikal | Won | |
2021 | 9th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Comedian in Malayalam | Love Action Drama | Nominated |
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