Ganapathi S. Poduval is an Indian actor who entered the Malayalam film industry as a child actor. He is well known for his roles in the movies Vinodayathra and Pranchiyettan & The Saint. He also played a major role in the movie Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu.[1]
Ganapathi S. Poduval | |
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Born | (1995-03-15) 15 March 1995 (age 27) |
Alma mater | Payyannur College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabadram.[2] Later, Santosh Sivan introduced him as a child actor through the Bilingual film Before The Rains.[3] He got a breakthrough in his acting career after appearing in the film Vinodayathra, written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad.[4]
He also got the starring role in the children's film Chithrashalabhangalude Veedu, directed by Krishnakumar and branched out into Hindi with The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[5]
He essayed brilliant roles as child artist in various movies like Pranchiyettan & The Saint, Mallu Singh and Alibhai. After doing various character roles in movies like Kamattipaadam, Puthan Panam and Chunkzz, he went on to do the lead role in the Malayalam movie titled Vallikudilile Vellakkaran.[6][7]
He was later seen in Mr. & Ms. Rowdy, directed by Jeethu Joseph.[8] in COVID pandemic situation he directed a shortfilm titled "Onnu Chirikku" He acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam along with Deepak Parambol.[9] He also starred and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021) directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram.[10][11]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Before the Rains | Ganapathi | English Malayalam |
2007 | Vinodayathra | Ganapathi | |
2007 | Ali Bhai | Ganapathi | |
2008 | Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu | Muththu | |
2008 | Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Kamala's brother | |
2008 | Lollipop (film) | Young Franko | |
2008 | Pakal Nakshatrangal | Junior Aadi Sidharthan | |
2009 | Samayam | Appu | |
2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Pauly | |
2010 | The Waiting Room | Hindi film | |
2011 | Achan | Appu | Short film |
2012 | Spirit | ||
2012 | Mallu Singh | Hari | |
2013 | Black Butterfly | Sameer | |
2013 | August Club | Benny | |
2015 | Tharakangale Saakshi | Freddy | |
2016 | Kammati Paadam | Charlie | |
2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Shukkoor | |
2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jithin(Jini's Lover) | |
2017 | Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Freddy | |
2017 | Honey Bee 2.5 | Himself | |
2017 | Georgettan's Pooram | Kichu | |
2017 | Puthan Panam | Shine | |
2017 | Chunkzz | Riyas | |
2018 | Uncle | Sam | |
2018 | Padayottam | Salaman | |
2018 | Govinda Madhava | Soothradharan | Dance drama |
2018 | Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Sam Joseph | |
2019 | Mr & Mrs Rowdy | Asif | |
2019 | Under World | Frog watcher | Cameo |
2020 | Onnu Chirikku | — | Short film as Director |
2020 | Instagramam | society dutt | Web Series |
2021 | Jan.E.Man | Dr. Faizal | Also the co-writer[12] |
2021 | Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Vivek | |
2022 | Salute | Thampi's son | |
TBA | Thattaassery Koottam ![]() | TBA | Filming |
Thattum Vellattam ![]() | TBA | Filming | |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2007 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist (Male) | Vinodayathra | Won |