Baiju Santhosh
Baiju Santhosh Kumar, commonly referred to as Baiju, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam films and television. He began his acting career in 1982, as a child artist in the film Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla. Since then he has acted in more than 300 films.
Baiju Santhosh | |
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Born | Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
Other names | B. Santhosh Kumar |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1982–present |
Spouse(s) | Ranjitha ( m. 1995) |
Children | 2 |
Career
He began acting at the age of 12 debuting in Balachandra Menon-directed film Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla in 1982.[3] He has mostly done character roles and comedy roles.
He got a career breakthrough with the film Puthan Panam directed by Ranjith. His potryal of Stephen Achayan in Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal was critically acclaimed.[4]
In 2019, he did lead role in Nadirshah’s Mera Naam Shaji along with Asif Ali and Biju Menon.[5]
Personal life
Baiju Santhosh Kumar hails from Thiruvananthapuram district. He married Ranjitha in 1995.[6] The couple has a daughter, Aishwarya and a son, Lokanath. Currently he resides in Thiruvananthapuram with his family.[7]
Selected filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla | ||
Kelkatha Shabdam | Ravikuttan | ||
1983 | Karyam Nissaram | Biju | |
1984 | Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Chikku | |
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol | Vakkan | ||
1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | ||
Daivatheyorthu | |||
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki | |||
Onningu Vannengil | Young Mohandas | ||
Nirakkoottu | Boy at the Petrol Pump | ||
1986 | Naale Njangalude Vivaham | Nanappan | |
Veendum | Bike Passenger | ||
Aayiram Kannukal | |||
Ennu Nathante Nimmi | Venkiti | ||
1987 | Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham | ||
Vilambaram | Hotel boy | ||
1988 | Kandathum Kettathum | Ganeshan | |
Kudumbapuranam | Gopu | ||
Dhinarathrangal | Biju | ||
Chaaravalayam | Arun | ||
1989 | News | ||
Vadakkunokkiyantram | Prakashan | ||
Mudra | |||
1990 | Aaraam Waardil Aabhyanthara Kalaham | ||
Kottayam Kunjachan | Bosco | ||
Gajakesariyogam | Thampi Thomas | ||
1991 | Kankettu | ||
Innathe Program | Dasappan | ||
Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam | Krishnankutty | ||
Aakaashakottayile Sulthaan | Vishwambharan | ||
Mimics Parade | Manoj | ||
Parallel College | Hameed | ||
Kuttapathram | Tony | ||
Souhrudam | Reny | ||
1992 | Kasargod Khader Bhai | Manoj | |
Neelakurukkan | Sudheer | ||
1993 | Vakkeel Vasudev | Lalu | |
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans | |||
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni | Dasan | ||
Uppukandam Brothers | Uppukandam Thankachan | ||
Sthreedhanam | |||
1994 | Rajadhani | Jaggu | |
Shudhamaddalam | |||
Dollar | Chandikunju | ||
Cabinet | Punnoose | ||
Kambolam | Sunnychan | ||
Chukkan | Vigneshwaren/Vicky | ||
Kudumba Vishesham | |||
Gamanam | Vinayan | ||
Njan Kodiswaran | Sunny | ||
Commissioner | Sunny Thomas | ||
Kadal | |||
1995 | Sargavasantham | Chandran | |
Samudaayam | Salim | ||
Rajakeeyam | Kannan | ||
Street | |||
Pai Brothers | Thrivikraman | ||
Achan Kompathu Amma Varampathu | Gopikrishnan | ||
Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela | Pemachandran | ||
1996 | Harbour | Sunnykutty | |
Vaanarasena | Joykutti/Ulpalakshan | Lead role | |
Sulthan Hyderali | Kunjali | ||
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum | Amminikuttan | ||
Hitlist | |||
1997 | Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | Rajendra Mannadiyar | |
Poothumbiyum Poovalanmarum | Hyder | ||
Kalyana Kacheri | Balan | ||
Kalyana Unnikal | Mammus | ||
Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum | Ajayan | ||
Vamsam | |||
1998 | Meenakshi Kalyanam | Wilson | |
Gloria Fernandes From U.S.A. | Babychan Manimala | ||
Mattupetti Machan | Kannappan/Kannan | ||
Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran | |||
1999 | Captain | Rajan | |
Auto Brothers | Krishanan | ||
My Dear Karadi | Rajappan | ||
2000 | Mark Antony | Parayel Kariyachan | |
2001 | Sravu | Kannan | |
Nagaravadhu | Eby Kuruvila | ||
Dupe Dupe Dupe | |||
2002 | Chirikkudukka | Premanand | |
Thillana Thillana | |||
2003 | Pattanathil Sundaran | Venugopal | |
Varum Varunnu Vannu | |||
Kilichundan Mampazham | Amina's Uncle | ||
2004 | Mampazhakkalam | Sivan | |
Vettam | Gopalakrishnan's brother | ||
Vamanapuram Bus Route | Kuryappan | ||
Kottaram Vaidyan | |||
2005 | Alice in Wonderland | ||
Sarkar Dada | Murali | ||
2006 | Raashtram | ||
NoteBook | |||
2007 | Detective | Suresh | |
Indrajith | |||
2008 | Magic Lamp | Mohanakrishnan | |
College Kumaran | Minster Sethunathan's Party Person | ||
Twenty 20 | |||
Kerala Police | |||
2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky | ||
Seetha Kalyanam | |||
Angel John | Karate Master | ||
2010 | Khilafath | ||
Pramani | |||
Best Actor | Police Officer | ||
Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Manoj | ||
Best of Luck | |||
2011 | Makeup Man | ||
Melvilasom | |||
Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Uppukandam Thankachen | ||
Krishna Rajapuram | |||
Flat No :69 | Director | ||
2012 | Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | Toddy Drinker | |
Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Watson | ||
Lisammayude Veedu | |||
Achante Aanmakal | |||
Kochi To Kodambaakkam | |||
2013 | Left Right Left | Advocate Preman | |
Careebeyans | Rajeev | ||
Pakaram | |||
Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu | Sam Christy | ||
2014 | Black Forest | ||
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | A. K. Gopalan | ||
Angels | SP Ashok Kumar | ||
2015 | Om Shanti Om | Tamil | |
Saaradhi | |||
2016 | Style | Prakashan | |
Mudhugauv | C.I. Pathmanabhan aka Padayappa | ||
Karinkunnam Sixes | Lalu | ||
Swarna Kaduva | Inspector Sasidharan | ||
2017 | Puthan Panam | Neutral Kunjappan | |
Sakhavu | Garuda Kankaani | ||
Pokkiri Simon | SI Sathyan | ||
Aadu 2 | Panchayath President Uthup, Anagapara Gram panchayat | ||
2018 | Kammara Sambhavam | Francis' Friend | |
Vikadakumaran | Advocate Sundareshan Nadar aka KD | ||
Aravindante Athidhikal | Hari | ||
Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal | Stephen Maiyyeruthottathil | ||
Drama | Sindhukumar (Podiyan) | ||
2019 | Mikhael | Dr.James Cherian | |
Jeem Boom Bhaa | Ravi | ||
Lucifer | Murugan | ||
An International Local Story | Senior Police officer | ||
Mera Naam Shaji | Shaji | Lead Role | |
Oru Yamandan Premakatha | S.I Pavan Kalyan | ||
My Great Grandfather | |||
Evidey | S I Simon Tharakan | ||
Thankabhasma kuriyitta thamburatti | Charles Shobaraj | ||
Margamkali | |||
Pattabhiraman | Valsan | ||
Happy Sardar | |||
Pidikkittapulli | TBA | ||
Zam Zam | TBA | Post Production | |
Nilayil | TBA | ||
Kolaambi | Post Production | ||
Eldho Enna Njan | TBA | ||
B Nilavarayum Sharjahpalliyum | TBA | Fliming | |
Uriyadi | Mathai | ||
2020 | Shylock | Balakrishna Panicker | |
Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | |||
Hridayam | Filming |
Television
- Bhamini Tholkarilla (Asianet)
- Suryaputhri (Asianet)
- Swami Ayyappan (TV series) (Asianet)
- Kadamattathu Kathanar (TV series) (Asianet)
References
- "Thiranottam - Baiju ( Santhosh ) Part Ll - Youtube". M.youtube.com. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Archive News". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- S., Gautham (30 September 2018). "Acting first love, no pretentions". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- S, Gautham (30 September 2018). "Acting first love, no pretentions". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- S, Gautham (4 April 2019). "Fun all the way!". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- "സര്ക്കാരിന് മദ്യം വില്ക്കാമെങ്കില് നമുക്കെന്താ കഴിച്ചുകൂടെ?". mangalam.com. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- "Interview with Baiju". mangalamvarika.com. Retrieved 22 July 2014.