Ganapathi S. Poduval

Ganapathi S. Poduval
Ganapathi in 2017
Born (1995-03-15) 15 March 1995 (age 29)
Payyanur, Kerala, India
Alma materPayyannur College
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
RelativesChidambaram S. Poduval (brother)

Ganapathi S. Poduval (born 15 March 1995) is an Indian actor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He is well-known for his roles as child artist in the films Vinodayathra (2007) and Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010). He also played a major role in the film Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu (2008).[1]

Film career

Ganapathi started his film career by doing dubbing for Santhosh Sivan’s movie Anandabhadram.[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 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 Chirikoo". He then acted in Mridul Nair’s Malayalam web series titled Instagraamam, along with Deepak Parambol.[9] He starred in and co-wrote Jan.E.Man (2021), directed and written by his elder brother Chidambaram.[10][11]

Additionally, Ganapathi was part of the highest grossing Malayalam film ever, Manjummel Boys, directed by Chidambaram. [12]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007 Before the Rains Ganapathi English-Malayalam
Vinodayathra Ganapathi
Ali Bhai Ganapathi
Ayur Rekha Jacob's son
2008 Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu Muththu
Innathe Chintha Vishayam Kamala's brother
Lollipop Young Franko
Pakal Nakshatrangal Young Aadi Sidharthan
2009 Samayam Appu
2010 Pranchiyettan & the Saint Pauly
The Waiting Room Tea stall boy Hindi film
2011 Achan Appu Short film
2012 Spirit Molester
Mallu Singh Hari
2013 Black Butterfly Sameer
August Club Benny
2015 Tharakangale Saakshi Freddy
2016 Kammati Paadam Charlie
Kavi Uddheshichathu..? Shukkoor
2017 Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Jithin
Honey Bee 2: Celebrations Freddy
Honey Bee 2.5 Himself
Georgettan's Pooram Kichu
Puthan Panam Shine
Chunkzz Riyas
2018 Uncle Sam
Padayottam Salaman
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran Sam Joseph
2019 Mr & Mrs Rowdy Asif
Under World Frog watcher Cameo appearance
2020 Onnu Chirikku Himself Short film as director
Instagramam Society Dutt Web series
2021 Jan.E.Man Dr. Faizal Also co-writer [13]
Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan Vivek
2022 Salute Thampi's son
Gold Jaffar
Thattassery Koottam Abbas [14]
2023 Oh My Darling Josemon Cameo appearance
Sulaikha Manzil Adhil [15]
Nalla Nilavulla Rathri Aneesh [16]
Padmini Rahul [17]
2024 Manjummel Boys Krishnakumar aka "Kannan" [18]
Nadikar David's friend Cameo appearance [19]
Mandakini Sujith Vasu [20]
Adios Amigo [21]
Oru Kattil Oru Muri † TBA [22]

References

  1. ^ Sathyendran, Nita (22 September 2010). "Learning curve". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  2. ^ "ഇമ്മിണി ബല്യ നായകൻ! അന്യഭാഷയിൽ അരങ്ങേറ്റം കുറിക്കുന്ന ഗണപതിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ | Actor Ganapathy Interview in Vanitha". vanitha.in. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  3. ^ sreekumar, priya (8 February 2017). "Each movie, a learning process". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  4. ^ newsdesk (23 February 2018). "Ganapathi to make his debut as a hero with Vallikudilile Vellakkaran!". metromatinee.com Lifestyle Entertainment & Sports. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  5. ^ Sathyendran, Nita (22 September 2010). "Learning curve". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Ganapathi to debut as hero in upcoming family entertainer". OnManorama. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  7. ^ S, Gautham (13 November 2018). "Enjoying the new phase". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  8. ^ "'Mr & Ms Rowdy': A comic drama on quotation teams". Mathrubhumi. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  9. ^ "Instagraamam will have high production value: BTech fame Mridul Nair". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  10. ^ "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The Hindu.
  11. ^ "'Jan-E-Man' Malayalam movie review: Hits all the right notes with its inventive script". The News Minute.
  12. ^ "'Manjummel Boys' becomes the highest worldwide grosser from Malayalam cinema". The Times of India. 14 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Lal, Arjun Ashokan to star in Chidambaram SP-directed Jan-e-Man". The New Indian Express. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Thattassery Koottam OTT Release Date: When And Where To Watch Arjun Ashokan And Dileep's Malayalam Comedy". English Jagran. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  15. ^ "The second look of Sulaikha Manzil out, makers confirm Eid release". Cinema Express. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  16. ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (30 June 2023). "Nalla Nilavulla Raathri review: This thriller is high on technical quality, but lacks a good script". The South First. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Kunchacko Boban's Padmini gets a new release date". Cinema Express. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Manjummel Boys gets a release date". Cinema Express. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  19. ^ "Tovino's Nadikar Thilakam shoot completed". Cinema Express. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  20. ^ Features, C. E. (6 April 2024). "Althaf Salim-Anarkali Marikar starrer Mandakini gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  21. ^ Features, C. E. (12 July 2024). "Asif Ali and Suraj Venjaramoodu's Adios Amigo moves up release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  22. ^ Features, C. E. (4 September 2024). "Oru Kattil Oru Muri gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 September 2024.