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Manikandan

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Manikandan R. Achari

Actor

Thrippunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala

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Manikandan R. Achari is an acclaimed Indian actor predominantly working in Malayalam cinema. Beginning his journey in theatre, he made a significant impact with his cinematic debut in Rajeev Ravi's 2016 crime drama 'Kammatipaadam'. His powerful portrayal of Balan in the film earned him widespread critical acclaim and several prestigious awards, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor, Filmfare Award South, SIIMA Award, and Asianet Film Award. Since his breakthrough, he has established himself as a versatile and reliable character actor, known for his naturalistic acting style and ability to bring depth and authenticity to a variety of roles across numerous successful films, often embodying complex or comedic characters.

Personal Attributes

Heights 170.0 cms

Skin Tone Wheatish

Hair Curly

Eyes Black

Body Slim

Reward & Recognition

KS

Kerala State Film Award

Received on January 2017

FA

Filmfare Award South

Received on January 2017

SA

SIIMA Award

Received on January 2017

AF

Asianet Film Award

Received on January 2017

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Portfolio

upcoming

KA

Kammatipaadam

demo_project - upcoming

Balan

upcoming

K6

Karinkunnam 6'S

demo_project - upcoming

Santhosh

upcoming

KR

Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan

demo_project - upcoming

Benny

upcoming

CS

C/O Saira Banu

demo_project - upcoming

Kuttan

upcoming

TG

The Great Father

demo_project - upcoming

Mukundan

upcoming

MA

Matchbox

demo_project - upcoming

Biju

upcoming

EE

Eeda

demo_project - upcoming

Sudhakaran

upcoming

JO

Joseph

demo_project - upcoming

Jose

upcoming

VA

Varathan

demo_project - upcoming

Sivan

upcoming

VA

Vasanthi

demo_project - upcoming

Vasanthi's Lover

upcoming

VI

Vimanam

demo_project - upcoming

Gopu

upcoming

KE

Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha

demo_project - upcoming

Babu

upcoming

KU

Kumbarees

demo_project - upcoming

Kuttettan

upcoming

PE

Peranbu

demo_project - upcoming

Kumaran

upcoming

AA

Aarkkariyam

demo_project - upcoming

Jose

upcoming

KA

Kala

demo_project - upcoming

Manoj

upcoming

MA

Malik

demo_project - upcoming

Shivan

upcoming

MA

Mahaveeryar

demo_project - upcoming

Inspector Sivan Pillai

upcoming

MU

Mukundan Unni Associates

demo_project - upcoming

Shinoj

upcoming

PA

Pada

demo_project - upcoming

Balu

upcoming

SV

Saudi Vellakka

demo_project - upcoming

Britto

upcoming

20

2018

demo_project - upcoming

S.I. Biju

upcoming

KO

Kolla

demo_project - upcoming

CI Soman

upcoming

NN

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam

demo_project - upcoming

Shanmugan

upcoming

NE

Neymar

demo_project - upcoming

Vadakkan

upcoming

PH

Phoenix

demo_project - upcoming

Freddy

upcoming

PP

Purusha Pretham

demo_project - upcoming

Sub Inspector Dileep

upcoming

TH

Thuramukham

demo_project - upcoming

Manikandan

upcoming

AN

Anchakkallakokkan

demo_project - upcoming

Jomon

upcoming

KA

Kammatipaadam

demo_project - upcoming

Balan

upcoming

K6

Karinkunnam 6'S

demo_project - upcoming

Santhosh

upcoming

KR

Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan

demo_project - upcoming

Benny

upcoming

CS

C/O Saira Banu

demo_project - upcoming

Kuttan

upcoming

TG

The Great Father

demo_project - upcoming

Mukundan

upcoming

MA

Matchbox

demo_project - upcoming

Biju

upcoming

EE

Eeda

demo_project - upcoming

Sudhakaran

upcoming

JO

Joseph

demo_project - upcoming

Jose

upcoming

VA

Varathan

demo_project - upcoming

Sivan

upcoming

VA

Vasanthi

demo_project - upcoming

Vasanthi's Lover

upcoming

VI

Vimanam

demo_project - upcoming

Gopu

upcoming

KE

Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha

demo_project - upcoming

Babu

upcoming

KU

Kumbarees

demo_project - upcoming

Kuttettan

upcoming

PE

Peranbu

demo_project - upcoming

Kumaran

upcoming

AA

Aarkkariyam

demo_project - upcoming

Jose

upcoming

KA

Kala

demo_project - upcoming

Manoj

upcoming

MA

Malik

demo_project - upcoming

Shivan

upcoming

MA

Mahaveeryar

demo_project - upcoming

Inspector Sivan Pillai

upcoming

MU

Mukundan Unni Associates

demo_project - upcoming

Shinoj

upcoming

PA

Pada

demo_project - upcoming

Balu

upcoming

SV

Saudi Vellakka

demo_project - upcoming

Britto

upcoming

20

2018

demo_project - upcoming

S.I. Biju

upcoming

KO

Kolla

demo_project - upcoming

CI Soman

upcoming

NN

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam

demo_project - upcoming

Shanmugan

upcoming

NE

Neymar

demo_project - upcoming

Vadakkan

upcoming

PH

Phoenix

demo_project - upcoming

Freddy

upcoming

PP

Purusha Pretham

demo_project - upcoming

Sub Inspector Dileep

upcoming

TH

Thuramukham

demo_project - upcoming

Manikandan

upcoming

AN

Anchakkallakokkan

demo_project - upcoming

Jomon

Education

  • SP

    School: General

    2025 -

    St. Peter's L.P. School

  • SM

    School: General

    2025 -

    St. Mary's High School

  • SC

    School: History

    2025 -

    S.N.M. College, Maliankara

  • SP

    School: General

    2025 -

    St. Peter's L.P. School

  • SM

    School: General

    2025 -

    St. Mary's High School

  • SC

    School: History

    2025 -

    S.N.M. College, Maliankara

Skills

    Intense And Realistic Portrayal Of Supporting Characters

  • IA

    Technical

    • Breakthrough Role As Balan In 'Kammatipaadam'

  • BR

    Technical

    • Versatility In Playing Diverse Roles In Malayalam Cinema

  • VI

    Technical

    • Naturalistic Acting Style

  • NA

    Technical

    Intense And Realistic Portrayal Of Supporting Characters

  • IA

    Technical

    • Breakthrough Role As Balan In 'Kammatipaadam'

  • BR

    Technical

    • Versatility In Playing Diverse Roles In Malayalam Cinema

  • VI

    Technical

    • Naturalistic Acting Style

  • NA

    Technical