Suraj Venjaramoodu Age, Wife, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Real name	Suraj Vasudevan
Nickname	Kuttappan
Profession(s)	• Actor • Comedian • Mimicry artist • Television Presenter
Famous role	'Dasamoolam Damu' in the film "Chattambinaadu" (2009)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 177 cm in meters- 1.77 m in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Malayalam): Jagapoka (2001) as Pachan and Dadasahib TV: Comedy Thillana (2000) on Kairali TV
Awards	National Film Awards • 2013: Best Actor for the film “Perariyathavar” Kerala State Film Awards • 2009: Best Comedian for the film “Ivar Vivahitharayal ?” • 2010: Best Comedian for the film “Oru Naal Varum” • 2013: Best Comedian for the films “Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus” and “Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum” • 2019: Best Actor for the films “Vikruthi” and “Android Kunjappan Version 5.25” South Indian International Movie Awards • 2012: Best Actor in a Comedy Role (Malayalam) for the film “Mr. Marumakan” North American Film Awards • 2018: Best Supporting Actor for the film “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum” CPC Cine Awards • 2019: Best Actor in a Lead Role for the films “Vikruthi,” “Android Kunjappan Version 5.25,” “Driving Licence,” and “Finals” Asianet Film Awards • 2007: Best Actor in Humorous Role for the film “Hallo” • 2010: Best Actor in Humorous Role for various films • 2011: Best Actor in Humorous Role for various films • 2014: Best Actor in Humorous Role for the film “Cousins” • 2017: Best Character Actor for the film “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum” • 2018: Best Character Actor for the films “Theevandi,” “Njan Marykutty,” and “Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri” • 2019: Best Actor Critics Award for the film “Android Kunjappan Version 5.25” Vanitha Film Awards • 2010: Best Comedian for various films • 2018: Best Supporting Actor for the film “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum” • 2020: Special Performance (Actor) for the films “Android Kunjappan Version 5.25” and “Driving Licence” Asiavision Awards • 2013: Best Comedian for the films “Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum” and “Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus” • 2017: Outstanding Performer of the Year (male) for the film “Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum” Asianet Comedy Awards • 2016: Multifaceted Talent award • 2017: Top TV Performer and All-time favourite of Media (TV) for various TV shows
Personal Life
Date of Birth	30 June 1976 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)	48 Years
Birthplace	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	Indian
School	K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu
College/University	Government ITI, Attingal
Educational Qualification	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Controversies	Trolled for making an insulting comment about sacred thread: In an episode of the show “Comedy Super Night,” Suraj Venjaramoodu made an insulting comment about the string tied on her co-host Ashwati’s hand, which is considered sacred in Hinduism. He was heavily trolled on social media over the comment that he made for the sacred thread and was accused of offending the religious sentiments of Hinduism. [1]Onmanorama Accused of asking inappropriate questions In August 2024, he hit the headlines after a Malayalam actress named Anjali Ameer accused him of asking inappropriate sexual questions to her while working together in a film. Anjali also claimed that after she reported the issue to Mammootty, the director of the film, he asked Suraj to ask her for her forgiveness. [2]The Economic Times
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	Year, 2005
Family
Wife/Spouse	Supriya Note: Photo in 'Children' section.
Children	Son- 2 • Kashinathan (child actor) • Vasudev Daughter- Hridya
Parents	Father- Venjaramood K. Vasudevan Nair (retired soldier from the Indian Army) Mother- Vilasini (homemaker)
Siblings	Brother- V. Saji (a retired Indian Army Officer) Sister- Sunitha V. V.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Suraj Venjaramoodu

• Suraj Venjaramoodu is an Indian actor, comedian, mimicry artist, and television presenter, who is known for playing comic roles in Malayalam films.

• He aspired to become an Army officer, like his father and elder brother, but in a bicycle accident, he broke his arm due to which he could not join the Indian Army.

• Soon after completing his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Suraj Venjaramoodu started performing in mimicry shows and became famous for his artificial mockery of the Thiruvananthapuram accent. However, he was later criticized by some people for the same.

• His debut film, “Jagapoka” (2001), was a parody of other Malayalam films, but the film failed at the box office.

• In 2005, Suraj Venjaramoodu worked as a Malayalam-language tutor of Mammootty for the film “Rajamanikyam” (2005). Later, he appeared in many films alongside Mammootty, and the duo became one of the best duos in the Malayalam film industry.
  

  Suraj Venjaramoodu (left) with Mammootty (right)

• He won a great acclamation for his role as Appukuttan in the film “Thuruppugulan” (2006) starring Mammootty, and the film proved as a breakthrough in his career.
  

  Suraj Venjaramoodu (left) and Mammootty (right) in a still from the film ‘Thuruppugulan’

• He is also known for his performance in the film “Mayavi” (2007) in which he played the role of Giri.

• Some other films in which Suraj Venjaramoodu appeared in a comic role include “Classmates” (2006), “Pachakkuthira” (2006), “Chotta Mumbai” (2007), and “Hallo” (2007).

• The actor appeared in a lead role for the first time in the film “Duplicate” in 2009.
  

  Poster of the film ‘Duplicate’ (2009)

• Suraj’s role as Dasamoolam Damu in the film “Chattambinaadu” is considered his iconic comedy character.

• He broke his stereotypical comic roles with the role of Pavithran in the film “Action Hero Biju” in 2016; Pavithran was a non-comic. In the same year, his performance in the character of a ferocious policeman in the film “Karinkunnam 6’s” received accolades from the audience.
  

  Suraj Venjaramoodu in a still from the film ‘Action Hero Biju’

• After playing some tragic roles, Suraj again played a comic role in the film “Pulimurugan” (2016).
  

  Suraj Venjaramoodu in a still from the film ‘Pulimurugan’

• After making his TV debut in 2000 as a host for the show “Comedy Thillana” aired on Kairali TV, he appeared as a host in many TV shows including “Jagapoga” (2013) on Kairali TV, “Comedy Super Nite” (2015) on Flowers TV, “Comedy Nights with Suraj” (2019) on Zee Keralam, and “Adi Mone Buzzer” (2022), on Asianet.
  

  Suraj Venjaramoodu in a promotional campaign for his show ‘Comedy Nights with Suraj’

• He appeared as a judge in many TV shows including “Comedy Stars Season 1” (2011) on Asianet, “Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival” (2013) on Mazhavil Manorama, “Midukki” (2017), and “Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri” (2021) on Mazhavil Manorama. He also acted in the TV show “Ladies Hostel” (2005), “Ayyadi Maname” (2006), and “Junior Chanakyan” (2015), on Flowers TV.

• The actor has written two books “Chirimayam” and “Venjaramoodu Kathakal” about his struggles and his journey of becoming a National Award-winning megastar from a commoner.