Abhiram Radhakrishnan (born September 1985) is an Indian actor from Kerala, who works in Malayalam films.[1] He started his career as an assistant director and debuted as an actor in 2015 with the film Chandrettan Evideya. As of May 2023, he has worked in more than 30 Malayalam films.[2]
Early life
Abhiram was born in Payannur, Kannur, Kerala. He holds a Masters in Art History and Criticism from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Before coming to the Malayalam cinema, Abhiram worked as an arts curator and critic. He has curated several art exhibitions across India.[3]
Film career
Abhiram started his career in Malayalam cinema as an assistant director in the 2015 film Chandrettan Evideya. In the same film, he made acting debut in a minor role.[4] His role as Kunjippa in Sudani from Nigeria (2018) and Manaaf in Parava (2017) was noticed.[5][6] In Unda (2019), Abhiram played a notable supporting role of a policeman.[7] His performance in Iratta (2023) as CPO Bineesh, a murder suspect was acclaimed.[8] The same year he played major supporting roles in the films Enkilum Chandrike and Jackson Bazaar Youth.[1][9] As of May 2023, he has worked in more than 15 films as an actor and in numerous films as an associate director which includes Irul, Anjam Pathira, Allu Ramendran, Halaal Love Story, Jan. E. Man, Kooman and Pachuvum Atbuthavilakkum.[10]
^Manoj, K. S (4 April 2023). "From an associate director to an actor: This is the story of Abhiram Radhakrishnan". Nana Film Magazine (in Malayalam). pp. 12, 13, 24.