Indrans Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Birth Name	Kochuvelu Surendran
Other Name	K. Surendran
Profession(s)	• Actor • Former Costume Designer
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (As an Actor & Costume Designer): Choothattam (1981) TV: Kaliveedu (Doordarshan)
Awards	2015: Special Mention for the Malayalam film 'Apothecary' at the 45th Kerala State Film Awards 2016: Special Honorary Award at CPC Cine Awards 2018: Best Actor award for the film 'Aalorukkam' at the 48th Kerala State Film Awards 2019: Best Actor award for the film 'Veyilmarangal' at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) 2019: N.N. Pillai Smaraka Puraskaram (N.N. Pillai Memorial Award) 2022: Best Entertainer - Character Role award at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2023: Special Mention for the film 'Home' at the 69th National Film Awards 2024: Best Supporting Actor award for the film 'Udal' at the 68th Filmfare Awards South 2024: Cherukad Award for the autobiography 'Indradhanussu'
Personal Life
Date of Birth	16 March 1956 (Friday)
Age (as of 2026)	70 Years
Birthplace	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
College/University	Did not attend
Educational Qualification	Studied up to Class 4; appeared for the Class VII equivalency examination in 2024.
Controversy	Comments on the WCC and an Actress Assault Case: In 2023, Indrans faced criticism after suggesting that that survivor in the 2017 actress assault case might have received greater public support if the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) had not been involved. He, however, later apologised, saying his remarks had been misunderstood and clarifying that he was not against the organisation. [1]The Times of India
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	23 February 1985
Family
Wife/Spouse	Shantakumari Indrans (m. 1985 - Present)
Children	Son- Mahendran Daughter- Mahitha
Parents	Father- Palavila Kochuvelu Mother- Gomathi
Siblings	Brother(s)- 2 • K. Jayakumar Sister(s)- 4

Some Lesser Known Facts About Indrans

• Indrans was born as Kochuvelu Surendran in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

• He grew up in Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram.
  

  Indrans in his youth

• Indrans was a bright student, but financial difficulties forced him to leave school after class 4 as his family could not afford books and a school uniform.

• Indrans learned tailoring from his uncle due to financial struggles at home. He later joined amateur theatre groups and began acting in stage plays.
  

  Indrans at a sewing unit in Central Prison & Correctional Home, Thiruvananthapuram

• He later opened ‘Indrans Brothers Tailors’ in Kumarapuram with his brother K. Jayakumar.
  

  Indrans Brothers Tailors shop in Kumarapuram, Thiruvananthapuram

• As a young man, Indrans was initially hesitent to get married because he felt insecure about his thin physique, but his mother’s efforts to find him a life partner eventually led to his marriage to Shanthakumari.

• Indrans entered the film industry as an actor and costume designer when producer TMN Charley cast him in the Malayalam film ‘Choothaattam’ (1981). He later spent several years designing costumes for films while also appearing in small roles.

• He gained attention for his role as a marriage broker named Aadithyan in the film ‘Meleparambil Anveedu’ (1993).

• His performance as ‘Kunju’ in the mystery comedy film ‘CID Unnikrishnan B.A. B.Ed.’ (1994) earned him wider attention and opened door to several comedic roles.
  

  Indrans (Kunju) and Jagathy Sreekumar (as CID Oommen Koshy) in a still from the film ‘CID Unnikrishnan B.A. B.Ed.’ (1994)

• Indrans rose to prominence as a comedian in the 1990s and 2000s. His lean physique, unique mannerisms, and distinctive dialogue delivery became his trademark.

• He appeared in several other films like ‘Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji’ (1994), ‘Aadyathe Kanmani’ (1995), ‘Dominic Presentation’ (1996), ‘Kakkakuyil’ (2001), ‘Kadhavaseshan’ (2004), ‘Nerariyan CBI’ (2005), and ‘Veeralipattu’ (2007).
  

  Indrans as ‘Thorappan Vasu’ in the film ‘Kadhavaseshan’ (2004)

• In 1997, Indrans played the role of ‘Sreedharan’ in a family drama film titled ‘Kathanayakan.’ He also sang a song for the film.

• Apart from Malayalam films, he also appeared in many television series, including Asianet’s ‘Hukka Huvva Mikkado,’ Surya TV’s ‘Pattukalude Paattu,’ Flowers TV’s ‘Nirupama Fans,’ and Doordarshan’s ‘Smarakasilakal.’

• Indrans has also worked in a few Tamil films, such as ‘Aadum Koothu’ (2006), ‘Nanban’ (2012), ‘Keni’ (2018), and ‘Karuppu’ (2026).
  

  Indrans as ‘Mattancherry Sukumaran’ in a still from the film ‘Karuppu’ (2026)

• In 2016, he appeared in the Malayalam film ‘Mundrothuruth.’ That same year, he was featured as ‘Indraguptan’ in the film ‘Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu.’
  

  Indrans (right), along with Abhija Sivakala (centre), and Jason Chacko (left), in the film ‘Mundrothuruth’ (2016)

• Indrans played the role of ‘Pappu Pisharody’ in the film ‘Aalorukkam’ (2018), which won him the Best Actor award at the 48th Kerala State Film Awards.
  

  Indrans as ‘Pappu Pisharody’ in a still from the film ‘Aalorukkam’ (2018)

• His performance as ‘Kunjabdullah’ in the film ‘Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla’ (2019) was appreciated by viewers.
  

  Indrans as ‘Kunjabdullah’ in a still from the film ‘Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla’ (2019)

•  In 2020, he played the role of a serial killer named ‘Ripper Ravi’ in the crime-thriller film ‘Anjaam Pathiraa.’
  

  Indrans as ‘Ripper Ravi’ in the film ‘Anjaam Pathiraa’ (2020)

• In 2021, Indrans starred as ‘Oliver Twist’ in a drama film titled ‘Home.’ His performance received praise from both critics and audiences.
  

  Indrans as ‘Oliver Twist’ in a still from the film ‘Home’ (2021)

• In 2022, Indrans drew attention after he expressed disappointment over ‘Home’ receiving no any Kerala State Film Awards and suggested that the jury might not have watched the film. The jury chairperson, however, later rejected claims that it had been overlooked.

• Indrans’ autobiography ‘Indradhanussu’ was first published as a series in Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly before being published as a book in 2024.

• In 2024, Indrans resumed his education by appearing for the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s Class VII equivalency examination.